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Calculated Shard: 18 (from laksa177)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa018.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/travel/four-seasons-hotel-megeve-review/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/travel/four-seasons-hotel-megeve-review/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/travel\/four-seasons-hotel-megeve-review\/","crawl_time":1775584091,"first_indexed_time":1679512904,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,countryandtownhouse!www,\/travel\/four-seasons-hotel-megeve-review\/ s443","src_root_hash":"285655016466467218","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Inside The Elusive Snowy Enclave Of Four Seasons Hotel Megève","meta_descriptions":["Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of those hotels that raises the bar for future stays, says Rosalyn Wikeley"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of those\nhotels\nthat raises the bar for future stays, courtesy of its Rothschild heritage and spectacular high altitude setting above postcard pretty\nMegève\n. Whether hitting the slopes, stewing in the warm outdoor pool or hiking into the Alpine forests in summer, with picnics beneath waterfalls, the hotel has year-round appeal and cleverly bowls over both the powder hounds and the more-spa-than-\nski\nbrigade. \nRead the C&TH Responsible Tourism Guide\nSTAY\nAt the turn of the 20th century, Noémie de Rothschild (of the European banking dynasty) was laying down fresh tracks with her ski instructor, who stopped, swung his pole towards the Savoyard town of Megève, and showed her how the sun generously sprinkles its rays across the shallow, basin-like valley. Noémie had a dream to replicate St Moritz’s (once) discreet glamour and Beau Monde Alpine charm, and here was her plot. The rest is fine art, fine wine-studded history. Like a country estate, the Rothschild set about infusing their Domain just above the town with the trimmings and rhythms of old money – using its various chalets and restaurant wall space for their Louvre-worthy heirlooms, and laying down their family vintages in the cellars.\nWhile the Four Seasons have taken the reins, the Rothschild influence endures, from the cool contemporary lacquered screens dividing the lobby and moody salon area to the family farm’s honey drizzled over warm crêpes for breakfast. There’s a sense that you’re along for the dynastical ride – insouciantly munching pistachio financiers with frothy coffee from plush, thick wool carpeted rooms, swanning through the corridors in dressing gowns after a morning dip, hopping on the chair lifts for a spot of lunch at Mont Arbois’ L’Idèal 1850 — back in time for an aperitif on the balcony as the sun turns the snow-dusted forests pink.\nFour Season’s lobby somehow manages a cosy salon-area (with a sealed-shut door pushing into an elemental cigar room), a gallery-style display of The Baroness private collection from her travels, a table that springs to life with Jonathan Chapuy’s patisserie on weekends, and a monochrome reception area that perfectly frames the snowy pine forests views beyond it. Far from boring or monotonous, corridors here are a feast of artworks and curios, with the spa’s entrance a futuristic white tunnel.\nTextures and lavish materials abound in the suites – expect lacquer wardrobes, mirrored walls and creamy curtains bearing fine grey strokes that mimic the hazy monochrome landscape they frame. The contemporary-styled suites here are wildly spacious yet surprisingly cosy, with thick woven rugs, deep sofas and four poster beds that threaten late-morning trips to the slopes. Soaking in the marble-framed bath to classical music after a day of thigh-busting runs is the stuff of ski holiday reverie – particularly with the window open and the cool, mountain air spilling in like coils of cigar smoke. A profusion of clever cupboards keep ski clobber out of the smooth, walnut-hued picture and, on sunny days, the terraces are a privileged perch for morning Nespressos or room service breakfasts.\nL’Idéal 1850\nFor cosy Alpine classicism, sister hotel Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois (at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes and a short walk to the ski lifts) engulfs guests with its roaring fires, rich merlot and ochre hues, and the traditional cockle-warming oomph that nods to the Edmond de Rothschild heritage (they all skied here en masse as a family).  \nDO\nIf you’re here to ski – as well as sample the Rothschild’ wine collection and Anne-Sophie Pic’s alchemic menu, naturally – you’re in luck. Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of the only hotels with direct access to the slopes, courtesy of its high altitude setting, though beginners are more likely to be whisked to the chairlifts by an instructor from the superb onsite ski room. Here, ski gear magically appears after a speedy fitting, and coffees, hot chocolates and snacks are offered to those fresh off the slopes. Those indifferent to skiing or simply game for some variety can test drive a pair of snowshoes, traipsing through the Alpine woodland’s eerie silence – with access to evocative stretches of snowy landscape that piste skiers are deprived of.\nExcursions range from simple hikes and skating along the village ice rink to heli-ski safaris, with the peaks of Courmayer, Flaine, Courchevel or Val d’Isère as landing options. If a little blow-the-budget seclusion is on the cards, Four Seasons Hotel Megève has recently opened its knockout Suite Idèal at the very top of Mont d’Arbois – an arty twist on a cosy traditional chalet, with thrilling Mont Blanc and Megève valley views.\nBack at base, the spa beckons. A colossal white kingdom of salt crystals, sofa-grade sun loungers and snow-flake-inspired treatment rooms, the spa lathers on chemical-free creams and oils from Oliver Claire and Eclat Alpin for a full raft of facials and massages. After-ski treatments promise to boost circulation in tired legs and a cellular eye contour facial spruces up tired skin and eye contours. A technogym, vast pool that spills through a glass door into its steamy outdoor equivalent, and sauna and steam room are the ultimate post-ski (or no ski) circuit. Summers here are just as alluring, with the Mont D’Arbois golf course taking centre stage, and foraging and lake-bound excursions easily organised by concierge. \nEAT\nFour Seasons Hotel Megève is an Alpine pilgrimage spot for serious foodies and wine aficionados. With a well-earned Michelin star, Anne-Sophie Pic’s namesake restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 is a walnut wood and coffee carpeted stage for slick-as-an-otter culinary theatre. Plates of Kristal caviar sea bass or milk-fed veal chop from Isere warrant a slower tempo, as a good painting in a museum warrants a longer linger. Guests can choose between three menus: a show-stopping seven-course tasting menu (a step inside Anne-Sophie Pic’s wild imagination starting with Tarbouriech oysters and ending on a bonkers mille feuille with pepper foam or pear tart and Madras curry note); Le Pic de Midi is a more condensed option, should a three hour sitting eat into precious skiing time. \nThe à la carte provides a pick-and-mix approach to many plates appearing in the set menus – with seasonal amuse bouche such as a strip of butternut squash baked in coffee granules and lathered in a buttery, chive broth with a citrus kick. A finely-tuned wine pairing option delves into the Rothschild cellars, and even the butter is given the Le Pic treatment, infused with a green flower that carpets the Alps in spring. \nSnowy views of the Cote 2000 and Rochebrune are also served up in the adjacent Bar Edmund, along with imaginative cocktails and top-brass wines. Japanese fusion restaurant Kaito is one of Megève’s most popular haunts, with wildly creative plates of sushi, caviar-sprinkled Wagyu beef sliders and crispy duck pancakes scattering lacquered tables. For a hearty, cheese-laden dose of Savoyard dining, La Table de Noémie at nearby chalet de Mont Arbois is a warm-hued traditionalist, albeit a slightly unbuttoned one. Regional chalet classics such as tartiflette, veal chop with wild mushroom fricassee, and cheese fondue pair neatly with the vintage murals of the Rothschild’s extended family mountain madcappery.\nFAMILY\nFour Seasons Hotel Megève has somehow managed to weave children into this warren of pricey art, fine wines and cream sofas – perhaps with the same panache as the Rothschilds have done for centuries. The Kid’s Club here is outstanding, with peddled cars to whizz around in, mini kitchens to play chef in, and baby rabbits hopping around the gardens in summer. Children under three years old must book in with their parents or nanny, but three- to 11-year-olds are entertained over school holidays with weekly programmes including activities such as hopping into a horse-drawn carriage, tracking wild plants and cooking lessons. Older children and teens can dive into the Teen Zone (11-17), with PlayStations, table football and a cinema corner which (music to parents ears) stays open until 11 pm. \nFINAL WORD\nLong an elusive, snowy enclave for discreet wealth, Megève is not just a ski resort but a traditional town with a beating heart and daily boulangerie runs. This savoyard authenticity is really quite special – one that must be protected with an influx of global wealth (similar crowds to Courchevel) over the past five years. Stitched into its identity is the Rothschild heritage, one that the Four Seasons Hotel Megève tastefully riffs on, while keeping things smooth, contemporary and in a dizzying league that reflects its high altitude. \nBOOK IT\nRooms at Four Seasons Hotel Megève start from £2,466 in the winter season.\nfourseasons.com\n \nRooms at Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois start from £622 in the winter season.\nfourseasons.com\n ","attrs_markdown":"[![close button](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/themes\/countrytownhouse\/assets\/imgs\/menu-line.png) ![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20512%20512'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/themes\/countrytownhouse\/assets\/imgs\/close.png)](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/travel\/four-seasons-hotel-megeve-review\/)\n\n[![C\\&TH? 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Learn more](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/affiliate-marketing-disclosure)\n\n![Inside The Elusive Snowy Enclave Of Four Seasons Hotel Megève – Review](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_177.jpg)\n***\n*Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of those [hotels](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/tag\/hotels\/) that raises the bar for future stays, courtesy of its Rothschild heritage and spectacular high altitude setting above postcard pretty [Megève](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/tag\/france\/). Whether hitting the slopes, stewing in the warm outdoor pool or hiking into the Alpine forests in summer, with picnics beneath waterfalls, the hotel has year-round appeal and cleverly bowls over both the powder hounds and the more-spa-than-[ski](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/tag\/skiing\/) brigade.*\n\n[*Read the C\\&TH Responsible Tourism Guide*](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/travel\/the-country-town-house-responsible-tourism-guide\/)\n\n## Hotel Review: Four Seasons Hotel Megève\n![Four Seasons Hotel Megève lit up at dusk](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Four Seasons Hotel Megève lit up at dusk](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_572.jpg)\n\n### STAY\nAt the turn of the 20th century, Noémie de Rothschild (of the European banking dynasty) was laying down fresh tracks with her ski instructor, who stopped, swung his pole towards the Savoyard town of Megève, and showed her how the sun generously sprinkles its rays across the shallow, basin-like valley. Noémie had a dream to replicate St Moritz’s (once) discreet glamour and Beau Monde Alpine charm, and here was her plot. The rest is fine art, fine wine-studded history. Like a country estate, the Rothschild set about infusing their Domain just above the town with the trimmings and rhythms of old money – using its various chalets and restaurant wall space for their Louvre-worthy heirlooms, and laying down their family vintages in the cellars.\n\nWhile the Four Seasons have taken the reins, the Rothschild influence endures, from the cool contemporary lacquered screens dividing the lobby and moody salon area to the family farm’s honey drizzled over warm crêpes for breakfast. There’s a sense that you’re along for the dynastical ride – insouciantly munching pistachio financiers with frothy coffee from plush, thick wool carpeted rooms, swanning through the corridors in dressing gowns after a morning dip, hopping on the chair lifts for a spot of lunch at Mont Arbois’ L’Idèal 1850 — back in time for an aperitif on the balcony as the sun turns the snow-dusted forests pink.\n\n![A living room full of furs](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![A living room full of furs](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_246.jpg)\n\nFour Season’s lobby somehow manages a cosy salon-area (with a sealed-shut door pushing into an elemental cigar room), a gallery-style display of The Baroness private collection from her travels, a table that springs to life with Jonathan Chapuy’s patisserie on weekends, and a monochrome reception area that perfectly frames the snowy pine forests views beyond it. Far from boring or monotonous, corridors here are a feast of artworks and curios, with the spa’s entrance a futuristic white tunnel.\n\nTextures and lavish materials abound in the suites – expect lacquer wardrobes, mirrored walls and creamy curtains bearing fine grey strokes that mimic the hazy monochrome landscape they frame. The contemporary-styled suites here are wildly spacious yet surprisingly cosy, with thick woven rugs, deep sofas and four poster beds that threaten late-morning trips to the slopes. Soaking in the marble-framed bath to classical music after a day of thigh-busting runs is the stuff of ski holiday reverie – particularly with the window open and the cool, mountain air spilling in like coils of cigar smoke. A profusion of clever cupboards keep ski clobber out of the smooth, walnut-hued picture and, on sunny days, the terraces are a privileged perch for morning Nespressos or room service breakfasts.\n\n![Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois in the snow](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois in the snow](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Les-Chalets.jpg)\n\nL’Idéal 1850\n\nFor cosy Alpine classicism, sister hotel Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois (at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes and a short walk to the ski lifts) engulfs guests with its roaring fires, rich merlot and ochre hues, and the traditional cockle-warming oomph that nods to the Edmond de Rothschild heritage (they all skied here en masse as a family).\n\n### DO\nIf you’re here to ski – as well as sample the Rothschild’ wine collection and Anne-Sophie Pic’s alchemic menu, naturally – you’re in luck. Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of the only hotels with direct access to the slopes, courtesy of its high altitude setting, though beginners are more likely to be whisked to the chairlifts by an instructor from the superb onsite ski room. Here, ski gear magically appears after a speedy fitting, and coffees, hot chocolates and snacks are offered to those fresh off the slopes. Those indifferent to skiing or simply game for some variety can test drive a pair of snowshoes, traipsing through the Alpine woodland’s eerie silence – with access to evocative stretches of snowy landscape that piste skiers are deprived of.\n\nExcursions range from simple hikes and skating along the village ice rink to heli-ski safaris, with the peaks of Courmayer, Flaine, Courchevel or Val d’Isère as landing options. If a little blow-the-budget seclusion is on the cards, Four Seasons Hotel Megève has recently opened its knockout Suite Idèal at the very top of Mont d’Arbois – an arty twist on a cosy traditional chalet, with thrilling Mont Blanc and Megève valley views.\n\n![The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_595.jpg)\n\nBack at base, the spa beckons. A colossal white kingdom of salt crystals, sofa-grade sun loungers and snow-flake-inspired treatment rooms, the spa lathers on chemical-free creams and oils from Oliver Claire and Eclat Alpin for a full raft of facials and massages. After-ski treatments promise to boost circulation in tired legs and a cellular eye contour facial spruces up tired skin and eye contours. A technogym, vast pool that spills through a glass door into its steamy outdoor equivalent, and sauna and steam room are the ultimate post-ski (or no ski) circuit. Summers here are just as alluring, with the Mont D’Arbois golf course taking centre stage, and foraging and lake-bound excursions easily organised by concierge.\n\n### EAT\nFour Seasons Hotel Megève is an Alpine pilgrimage spot for serious foodies and wine aficionados. With a well-earned Michelin star, Anne-Sophie Pic’s namesake restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 is a walnut wood and coffee carpeted stage for slick-as-an-otter culinary theatre. Plates of Kristal caviar sea bass or milk-fed veal chop from Isere warrant a slower tempo, as a good painting in a museum warrants a longer linger. Guests can choose between three menus: a show-stopping seven-course tasting menu (a step inside Anne-Sophie Pic’s wild imagination starting with Tarbouriech oysters and ending on a bonkers mille feuille with pepper foam or pear tart and Madras curry note); Le Pic de Midi is a more condensed option, should a three hour sitting eat into precious skiing time.\n\n![Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_256.jpg)\n\nThe à la carte provides a pick-and-mix approach to many plates appearing in the set menus – with seasonal amuse bouche such as a strip of butternut squash baked in coffee granules and lathered in a buttery, chive broth with a citrus kick. A finely-tuned wine pairing option delves into the Rothschild cellars, and even the butter is given the Le Pic treatment, infused with a green flower that carpets the Alps in spring.\n\nSnowy views of the Cote 2000 and Rochebrune are also served up in the adjacent Bar Edmund, along with imaginative cocktails and top-brass wines. Japanese fusion restaurant Kaito is one of Megève’s most popular haunts, with wildly creative plates of sushi, caviar-sprinkled Wagyu beef sliders and crispy duck pancakes scattering lacquered tables. For a hearty, cheese-laden dose of Savoyard dining, La Table de Noémie at nearby chalet de Mont Arbois is a warm-hued traditionalist, albeit a slightly unbuttoned one. Regional chalet classics such as tartiflette, veal chop with wild mushroom fricassee, and cheese fondue pair neatly with the vintage murals of the Rothschild’s extended family mountain madcappery.\n\n### FAMILY\nFour Seasons Hotel Megève has somehow managed to weave children into this warren of pricey art, fine wines and cream sofas – perhaps with the same panache as the Rothschilds have done for centuries. The Kid’s Club here is outstanding, with peddled cars to whizz around in, mini kitchens to play chef in, and baby rabbits hopping around the gardens in summer. Children under three years old must book in with their parents or nanny, but three- to 11-year-olds are entertained over school holidays with weekly programmes including activities such as hopping into a horse-drawn carriage, tracking wild plants and cooking lessons. Older children and teens can dive into the Teen Zone (11-17), with PlayStations, table football and a cinema corner which (music to parents ears) stays open until 11 pm.\n\n![Yoga in Megève in the summer](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Yoga in Megève in the summer](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_679.jpg)\n\n### FINAL WORD\nLong an elusive, snowy enclave for discreet wealth, Megève is not just a ski resort but a traditional town with a beating heart and daily boulangerie runs. This savoyard authenticity is really quite special – one that must be protected with an influx of global wealth (similar crowds to Courchevel) over the past five years. Stitched into its identity is the Rothschild heritage, one that the Four Seasons Hotel Megève tastefully riffs on, while keeping things smooth, contemporary and in a dizzying league that reflects its high altitude.\n\n### BOOK IT\nRooms at Four Seasons Hotel Megève start from £2,466 in the winter season. 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All rights reserved.\n\n[![DMCA.com Protection Status](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![DMCA.com Protection Status](https:\/\/images.dmca.com\/Badges\/dmca_protected_sml_120n.png?ID=54dba56a-28d3-436d-a5ae-dd05a0243f06)](https:\/\/www.dmca.com\/Protection\/Status.aspx?ID=54dba56a-28d3-436d-a5ae-dd05a0243f06 \"DMCA.com Protection Status\")","attrs_readable_markdown":"*Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of those [hotels](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/tag\/hotels\/) that raises the bar for future stays, courtesy of its Rothschild heritage and spectacular high altitude setting above postcard pretty [Megève](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/tag\/france\/). Whether hitting the slopes, stewing in the warm outdoor pool or hiking into the Alpine forests in summer, with picnics beneath waterfalls, the hotel has year-round appeal and cleverly bowls over both the powder hounds and the more-spa-than-[ski](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/tag\/skiing\/) brigade.*\n\n[*Read the C\\&TH Responsible Tourism Guide*](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/travel\/the-country-town-house-responsible-tourism-guide\/)\n\n![Four Seasons Hotel Megève lit up at dusk](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_572.jpg)\n\n### STAY\nAt the turn of the 20th century, Noémie de Rothschild (of the European banking dynasty) was laying down fresh tracks with her ski instructor, who stopped, swung his pole towards the Savoyard town of Megève, and showed her how the sun generously sprinkles its rays across the shallow, basin-like valley. Noémie had a dream to replicate St Moritz’s (once) discreet glamour and Beau Monde Alpine charm, and here was her plot. The rest is fine art, fine wine-studded history. Like a country estate, the Rothschild set about infusing their Domain just above the town with the trimmings and rhythms of old money – using its various chalets and restaurant wall space for their Louvre-worthy heirlooms, and laying down their family vintages in the cellars.\n\nWhile the Four Seasons have taken the reins, the Rothschild influence endures, from the cool contemporary lacquered screens dividing the lobby and moody salon area to the family farm’s honey drizzled over warm crêpes for breakfast. There’s a sense that you’re along for the dynastical ride – insouciantly munching pistachio financiers with frothy coffee from plush, thick wool carpeted rooms, swanning through the corridors in dressing gowns after a morning dip, hopping on the chair lifts for a spot of lunch at Mont Arbois’ L’Idèal 1850 — back in time for an aperitif on the balcony as the sun turns the snow-dusted forests pink.\n\n![A living room full of furs](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_246.jpg)\n\nFour Season’s lobby somehow manages a cosy salon-area (with a sealed-shut door pushing into an elemental cigar room), a gallery-style display of The Baroness private collection from her travels, a table that springs to life with Jonathan Chapuy’s patisserie on weekends, and a monochrome reception area that perfectly frames the snowy pine forests views beyond it. Far from boring or monotonous, corridors here are a feast of artworks and curios, with the spa’s entrance a futuristic white tunnel.\n\nTextures and lavish materials abound in the suites – expect lacquer wardrobes, mirrored walls and creamy curtains bearing fine grey strokes that mimic the hazy monochrome landscape they frame. The contemporary-styled suites here are wildly spacious yet surprisingly cosy, with thick woven rugs, deep sofas and four poster beds that threaten late-morning trips to the slopes. Soaking in the marble-framed bath to classical music after a day of thigh-busting runs is the stuff of ski holiday reverie – particularly with the window open and the cool, mountain air spilling in like coils of cigar smoke. A profusion of clever cupboards keep ski clobber out of the smooth, walnut-hued picture and, on sunny days, the terraces are a privileged perch for morning Nespressos or room service breakfasts.\n\n![Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois in the snow](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Les-Chalets.jpg)\n\nL’Idéal 1850\n\nFor cosy Alpine classicism, sister hotel Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois (at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes and a short walk to the ski lifts) engulfs guests with its roaring fires, rich merlot and ochre hues, and the traditional cockle-warming oomph that nods to the Edmond de Rothschild heritage (they all skied here en masse as a family).\n\n### DO\nIf you’re here to ski – as well as sample the Rothschild’ wine collection and Anne-Sophie Pic’s alchemic menu, naturally – you’re in luck. Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of the only hotels with direct access to the slopes, courtesy of its high altitude setting, though beginners are more likely to be whisked to the chairlifts by an instructor from the superb onsite ski room. Here, ski gear magically appears after a speedy fitting, and coffees, hot chocolates and snacks are offered to those fresh off the slopes. Those indifferent to skiing or simply game for some variety can test drive a pair of snowshoes, traipsing through the Alpine woodland’s eerie silence – with access to evocative stretches of snowy landscape that piste skiers are deprived of.\n\nExcursions range from simple hikes and skating along the village ice rink to heli-ski safaris, with the peaks of Courmayer, Flaine, Courchevel or Val d’Isère as landing options. If a little blow-the-budget seclusion is on the cards, Four Seasons Hotel Megève has recently opened its knockout Suite Idèal at the very top of Mont d’Arbois – an arty twist on a cosy traditional chalet, with thrilling Mont Blanc and Megève valley views.\n\n![The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_595.jpg)\n\nBack at base, the spa beckons. A colossal white kingdom of salt crystals, sofa-grade sun loungers and snow-flake-inspired treatment rooms, the spa lathers on chemical-free creams and oils from Oliver Claire and Eclat Alpin for a full raft of facials and massages. After-ski treatments promise to boost circulation in tired legs and a cellular eye contour facial spruces up tired skin and eye contours. A technogym, vast pool that spills through a glass door into its steamy outdoor equivalent, and sauna and steam room are the ultimate post-ski (or no ski) circuit. Summers here are just as alluring, with the Mont D’Arbois golf course taking centre stage, and foraging and lake-bound excursions easily organised by concierge.\n\n### EAT\nFour Seasons Hotel Megève is an Alpine pilgrimage spot for serious foodies and wine aficionados. With a well-earned Michelin star, Anne-Sophie Pic’s namesake restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 is a walnut wood and coffee carpeted stage for slick-as-an-otter culinary theatre. Plates of Kristal caviar sea bass or milk-fed veal chop from Isere warrant a slower tempo, as a good painting in a museum warrants a longer linger. Guests can choose between three menus: a show-stopping seven-course tasting menu (a step inside Anne-Sophie Pic’s wild imagination starting with Tarbouriech oysters and ending on a bonkers mille feuille with pepper foam or pear tart and Madras curry note); Le Pic de Midi is a more condensed option, should a three hour sitting eat into precious skiing time.\n\n![Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_256.jpg)\n\nThe à la carte provides a pick-and-mix approach to many plates appearing in the set menus – with seasonal amuse bouche such as a strip of butternut squash baked in coffee granules and lathered in a buttery, chive broth with a citrus kick. A finely-tuned wine pairing option delves into the Rothschild cellars, and even the butter is given the Le Pic treatment, infused with a green flower that carpets the Alps in spring.\n\nSnowy views of the Cote 2000 and Rochebrune are also served up in the adjacent Bar Edmund, along with imaginative cocktails and top-brass wines. Japanese fusion restaurant Kaito is one of Megève’s most popular haunts, with wildly creative plates of sushi, caviar-sprinkled Wagyu beef sliders and crispy duck pancakes scattering lacquered tables. For a hearty, cheese-laden dose of Savoyard dining, La Table de Noémie at nearby chalet de Mont Arbois is a warm-hued traditionalist, albeit a slightly unbuttoned one. Regional chalet classics such as tartiflette, veal chop with wild mushroom fricassee, and cheese fondue pair neatly with the vintage murals of the Rothschild’s extended family mountain madcappery.\n\n### FAMILY\nFour Seasons Hotel Megève has somehow managed to weave children into this warren of pricey art, fine wines and cream sofas – perhaps with the same panache as the Rothschilds have done for centuries. The Kid’s Club here is outstanding, with peddled cars to whizz around in, mini kitchens to play chef in, and baby rabbits hopping around the gardens in summer. Children under three years old must book in with their parents or nanny, but three- to 11-year-olds are entertained over school holidays with weekly programmes including activities such as hopping into a horse-drawn carriage, tracking wild plants and cooking lessons. Older children and teens can dive into the Teen Zone (11-17), with PlayStations, table football and a cinema corner which (music to parents ears) stays open until 11 pm.\n\n![Yoga in Megève in the summer](https:\/\/www.countryandtownhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MVE_679.jpg)\n\n### FINAL WORD\nLong an elusive, snowy enclave for discreet wealth, Megève is not just a ski resort but a traditional town with a beating heart and daily boulangerie runs. This savoyard authenticity is really quite special – one that must be protected with an influx of global wealth (similar crowds to Courchevel) over the past five years. Stitched into its identity is the Rothschild heritage, one that the Four Seasons Hotel Megève tastefully riffs on, while keeping things smooth, contemporary and in a dizzying league that reflects its high altitude.\n\n### BOOK IT\nRooms at Four Seasons Hotel Megève start from £2,466 in the winter season. 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Boilerpipe Text	Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of those hotels that raises the bar for future stays, courtesy of its Rothschild heritage and spectacular high altitude setting above postcard pretty Megève . Whether hitting the slopes, stewing in the warm outdoor pool or hiking into the Alpine forests in summer, with picnics beneath waterfalls, the hotel has year-round appeal and cleverly bowls over both the powder hounds and the more-spa-than- ski brigade. Read the C&TH Responsible Tourism Guide STAY At the turn of the 20th century, Noémie de Rothschild (of the European banking dynasty) was laying down fresh tracks with her ski instructor, who stopped, swung his pole towards the Savoyard town of Megève, and showed her how the sun generously sprinkles its rays across the shallow, basin-like valley. Noémie had a dream to replicate St Moritz’s (once) discreet glamour and Beau Monde Alpine charm, and here was her plot. The rest is fine art, fine wine-studded history. Like a country estate, the Rothschild set about infusing their Domain just above the town with the trimmings and rhythms of old money – using its various chalets and restaurant wall space for their Louvre-worthy heirlooms, and laying down their family vintages in the cellars. While the Four Seasons have taken the reins, the Rothschild influence endures, from the cool contemporary lacquered screens dividing the lobby and moody salon area to the family farm’s honey drizzled over warm crêpes for breakfast. There’s a sense that you’re along for the dynastical ride – insouciantly munching pistachio financiers with frothy coffee from plush, thick wool carpeted rooms, swanning through the corridors in dressing gowns after a morning dip, hopping on the chair lifts for a spot of lunch at Mont Arbois’ L’Idèal 1850 — back in time for an aperitif on the balcony as the sun turns the snow-dusted forests pink. Four Season’s lobby somehow manages a cosy salon-area (with a sealed-shut door pushing into an elemental cigar room), a gallery-style display of The Baroness private collection from her travels, a table that springs to life with Jonathan Chapuy’s patisserie on weekends, and a monochrome reception area that perfectly frames the snowy pine forests views beyond it. Far from boring or monotonous, corridors here are a feast of artworks and curios, with the spa’s entrance a futuristic white tunnel. Textures and lavish materials abound in the suites – expect lacquer wardrobes, mirrored walls and creamy curtains bearing fine grey strokes that mimic the hazy monochrome landscape they frame. The contemporary-styled suites here are wildly spacious yet surprisingly cosy, with thick woven rugs, deep sofas and four poster beds that threaten late-morning trips to the slopes. Soaking in the marble-framed bath to classical music after a day of thigh-busting runs is the stuff of ski holiday reverie – particularly with the window open and the cool, mountain air spilling in like coils of cigar smoke. A profusion of clever cupboards keep ski clobber out of the smooth, walnut-hued picture and, on sunny days, the terraces are a privileged perch for morning Nespressos or room service breakfasts. L’Idéal 1850 For cosy Alpine classicism, sister hotel Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois (at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes and a short walk to the ski lifts) engulfs guests with its roaring fires, rich merlot and ochre hues, and the traditional cockle-warming oomph that nods to the Edmond de Rothschild heritage (they all skied here en masse as a family). DO If you’re here to ski – as well as sample the Rothschild’ wine collection and Anne-Sophie Pic’s alchemic menu, naturally – you’re in luck. Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of the only hotels with direct access to the slopes, courtesy of its high altitude setting, though beginners are more likely to be whisked to the chairlifts by an instructor from the superb onsite ski room. Here, ski gear magically appears after a speedy fitting, and coffees, hot chocolates and snacks are offered to those fresh off the slopes. Those indifferent to skiing or simply game for some variety can test drive a pair of snowshoes, traipsing through the Alpine woodland’s eerie silence – with access to evocative stretches of snowy landscape that piste skiers are deprived of. Excursions range from simple hikes and skating along the village ice rink to heli-ski safaris, with the peaks of Courmayer, Flaine, Courchevel or Val d’Isère as landing options. If a little blow-the-budget seclusion is on the cards, Four Seasons Hotel Megève has recently opened its knockout Suite Idèal at the very top of Mont d’Arbois – an arty twist on a cosy traditional chalet, with thrilling Mont Blanc and Megève valley views. Back at base, the spa beckons. A colossal white kingdom of salt crystals, sofa-grade sun loungers and snow-flake-inspired treatment rooms, the spa lathers on chemical-free creams and oils from Oliver Claire and Eclat Alpin for a full raft of facials and massages. After-ski treatments promise to boost circulation in tired legs and a cellular eye contour facial spruces up tired skin and eye contours. A technogym, vast pool that spills through a glass door into its steamy outdoor equivalent, and sauna and steam room are the ultimate post-ski (or no ski) circuit. Summers here are just as alluring, with the Mont D’Arbois golf course taking centre stage, and foraging and lake-bound excursions easily organised by concierge. EAT Four Seasons Hotel Megève is an Alpine pilgrimage spot for serious foodies and wine aficionados. With a well-earned Michelin star, Anne-Sophie Pic’s namesake restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 is a walnut wood and coffee carpeted stage for slick-as-an-otter culinary theatre. Plates of Kristal caviar sea bass or milk-fed veal chop from Isere warrant a slower tempo, as a good painting in a museum warrants a longer linger. Guests can choose between three menus: a show-stopping seven-course tasting menu (a step inside Anne-Sophie Pic’s wild imagination starting with Tarbouriech oysters and ending on a bonkers mille feuille with pepper foam or pear tart and Madras curry note); Le Pic de Midi is a more condensed option, should a three hour sitting eat into precious skiing time. The à la carte provides a pick-and-mix approach to many plates appearing in the set menus – with seasonal amuse bouche such as a strip of butternut squash baked in coffee granules and lathered in a buttery, chive broth with a citrus kick. A finely-tuned wine pairing option delves into the Rothschild cellars, and even the butter is given the Le Pic treatment, infused with a green flower that carpets the Alps in spring. Snowy views of the Cote 2000 and Rochebrune are also served up in the adjacent Bar Edmund, along with imaginative cocktails and top-brass wines. Japanese fusion restaurant Kaito is one of Megève’s most popular haunts, with wildly creative plates of sushi, caviar-sprinkled Wagyu beef sliders and crispy duck pancakes scattering lacquered tables. For a hearty, cheese-laden dose of Savoyard dining, La Table de Noémie at nearby chalet de Mont Arbois is a warm-hued traditionalist, albeit a slightly unbuttoned one. Regional chalet classics such as tartiflette, veal chop with wild mushroom fricassee, and cheese fondue pair neatly with the vintage murals of the Rothschild’s extended family mountain madcappery. FAMILY Four Seasons Hotel Megève has somehow managed to weave children into this warren of pricey art, fine wines and cream sofas – perhaps with the same panache as the Rothschilds have done for centuries. The Kid’s Club here is outstanding, with peddled cars to whizz around in, mini kitchens to play chef in, and baby rabbits hopping around the gardens in summer. Children under three years old must book in with their parents or nanny, but three- to 11-year-olds are entertained over school holidays with weekly programmes including activities such as hopping into a horse-drawn carriage, tracking wild plants and cooking lessons. Older children and teens can dive into the Teen Zone (11-17), with PlayStations, table football and a cinema corner which (music to parents ears) stays open until 11 pm. FINAL WORD Long an elusive, snowy enclave for discreet wealth, Megève is not just a ski resort but a traditional town with a beating heart and daily boulangerie runs. This savoyard authenticity is really quite special – one that must be protected with an influx of global wealth (similar crowds to Courchevel) over the past five years. Stitched into its identity is the Rothschild heritage, one that the Four Seasons Hotel Megève tastefully riffs on, while keeping things smooth, contemporary and in a dizzying league that reflects its high altitude. BOOK IT Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Megève start from £2,466 in the winter season. fourseasons.com Rooms at Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois start from £622 in the winter season. fourseasons.com
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Learn more](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/affiliate-marketing-disclosure) ![Inside The Elusive Snowy Enclave Of Four Seasons Hotel Megève – Review](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_177.jpg) *** Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of those [hotels](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/tag/hotels/) that raises the bar for future stays, courtesy of its Rothschild heritage and spectacular high altitude setting above postcard pretty [Megève](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/tag/france/). Whether hitting the slopes, stewing in the warm outdoor pool or hiking into the Alpine forests in summer, with picnics beneath waterfalls, the hotel has year-round appeal and cleverly bowls over both the powder hounds and the more-spa-than-[ski](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/tag/skiing/) brigade. [Read the C\&TH Responsible Tourism Guide](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/travel/the-country-town-house-responsible-tourism-guide/) ## Hotel Review: Four Seasons Hotel Megève ![Four Seasons Hotel Megève lit up at dusk](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![Four Seasons Hotel Megève lit up at dusk](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_572.jpg) ### STAY At the turn of the 20th century, Noémie de Rothschild (of the European banking dynasty) was laying down fresh tracks with her ski instructor, who stopped, swung his pole towards the Savoyard town of Megève, and showed her how the sun generously sprinkles its rays across the shallow, basin-like valley. Noémie had a dream to replicate St Moritz’s (once) discreet glamour and Beau Monde Alpine charm, and here was her plot. The rest is fine art, fine wine-studded history. Like a country estate, the Rothschild set about infusing their Domain just above the town with the trimmings and rhythms of old money – using its various chalets and restaurant wall space for their Louvre-worthy heirlooms, and laying down their family vintages in the cellars. While the Four Seasons have taken the reins, the Rothschild influence endures, from the cool contemporary lacquered screens dividing the lobby and moody salon area to the family farm’s honey drizzled over warm crêpes for breakfast. There’s a sense that you’re along for the dynastical ride – insouciantly munching pistachio financiers with frothy coffee from plush, thick wool carpeted rooms, swanning through the corridors in dressing gowns after a morning dip, hopping on the chair lifts for a spot of lunch at Mont Arbois’ L’Idèal 1850 — back in time for an aperitif on the balcony as the sun turns the snow-dusted forests pink. ![A living room full of furs](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![A living room full of furs](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_246.jpg) Four Season’s lobby somehow manages a cosy salon-area (with a sealed-shut door pushing into an elemental cigar room), a gallery-style display of The Baroness private collection from her travels, a table that springs to life with Jonathan Chapuy’s patisserie on weekends, and a monochrome reception area that perfectly frames the snowy pine forests views beyond it. Far from boring or monotonous, corridors here are a feast of artworks and curios, with the spa’s entrance a futuristic white tunnel. Textures and lavish materials abound in the suites – expect lacquer wardrobes, mirrored walls and creamy curtains bearing fine grey strokes that mimic the hazy monochrome landscape they frame. The contemporary-styled suites here are wildly spacious yet surprisingly cosy, with thick woven rugs, deep sofas and four poster beds that threaten late-morning trips to the slopes. Soaking in the marble-framed bath to classical music after a day of thigh-busting runs is the stuff of ski holiday reverie – particularly with the window open and the cool, mountain air spilling in like coils of cigar smoke. A profusion of clever cupboards keep ski clobber out of the smooth, walnut-hued picture and, on sunny days, the terraces are a privileged perch for morning Nespressos or room service breakfasts. ![Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois in the snow](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois in the snow](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Les-Chalets.jpg) L’Idéal 1850 For cosy Alpine classicism, sister hotel Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois (at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes and a short walk to the ski lifts) engulfs guests with its roaring fires, rich merlot and ochre hues, and the traditional cockle-warming oomph that nods to the Edmond de Rothschild heritage (they all skied here en masse as a family). ### DO If you’re here to ski – as well as sample the Rothschild’ wine collection and Anne-Sophie Pic’s alchemic menu, naturally – you’re in luck. Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of the only hotels with direct access to the slopes, courtesy of its high altitude setting, though beginners are more likely to be whisked to the chairlifts by an instructor from the superb onsite ski room. Here, ski gear magically appears after a speedy fitting, and coffees, hot chocolates and snacks are offered to those fresh off the slopes. Those indifferent to skiing or simply game for some variety can test drive a pair of snowshoes, traipsing through the Alpine woodland’s eerie silence – with access to evocative stretches of snowy landscape that piste skiers are deprived of. Excursions range from simple hikes and skating along the village ice rink to heli-ski safaris, with the peaks of Courmayer, Flaine, Courchevel or Val d’Isère as landing options. If a little blow-the-budget seclusion is on the cards, Four Seasons Hotel Megève has recently opened its knockout Suite Idèal at the very top of Mont d’Arbois – an arty twist on a cosy traditional chalet, with thrilling Mont Blanc and Megève valley views. ![The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_595.jpg) Back at base, the spa beckons. A colossal white kingdom of salt crystals, sofa-grade sun loungers and snow-flake-inspired treatment rooms, the spa lathers on chemical-free creams and oils from Oliver Claire and Eclat Alpin for a full raft of facials and massages. After-ski treatments promise to boost circulation in tired legs and a cellular eye contour facial spruces up tired skin and eye contours. A technogym, vast pool that spills through a glass door into its steamy outdoor equivalent, and sauna and steam room are the ultimate post-ski (or no ski) circuit. Summers here are just as alluring, with the Mont D’Arbois golf course taking centre stage, and foraging and lake-bound excursions easily organised by concierge. ### EAT Four Seasons Hotel Megève is an Alpine pilgrimage spot for serious foodies and wine aficionados. With a well-earned Michelin star, Anne-Sophie Pic’s namesake restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 is a walnut wood and coffee carpeted stage for slick-as-an-otter culinary theatre. Plates of Kristal caviar sea bass or milk-fed veal chop from Isere warrant a slower tempo, as a good painting in a museum warrants a longer linger. Guests can choose between three menus: a show-stopping seven-course tasting menu (a step inside Anne-Sophie Pic’s wild imagination starting with Tarbouriech oysters and ending on a bonkers mille feuille with pepper foam or pear tart and Madras curry note); Le Pic de Midi is a more condensed option, should a three hour sitting eat into precious skiing time. ![Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_256.jpg) The à la carte provides a pick-and-mix approach to many plates appearing in the set menus – with seasonal amuse bouche such as a strip of butternut squash baked in coffee granules and lathered in a buttery, chive broth with a citrus kick. A finely-tuned wine pairing option delves into the Rothschild cellars, and even the butter is given the Le Pic treatment, infused with a green flower that carpets the Alps in spring. Snowy views of the Cote 2000 and Rochebrune are also served up in the adjacent Bar Edmund, along with imaginative cocktails and top-brass wines. Japanese fusion restaurant Kaito is one of Megève’s most popular haunts, with wildly creative plates of sushi, caviar-sprinkled Wagyu beef sliders and crispy duck pancakes scattering lacquered tables. For a hearty, cheese-laden dose of Savoyard dining, La Table de Noémie at nearby chalet de Mont Arbois is a warm-hued traditionalist, albeit a slightly unbuttoned one. Regional chalet classics such as tartiflette, veal chop with wild mushroom fricassee, and cheese fondue pair neatly with the vintage murals of the Rothschild’s extended family mountain madcappery. ### FAMILY Four Seasons Hotel Megève has somehow managed to weave children into this warren of pricey art, fine wines and cream sofas – perhaps with the same panache as the Rothschilds have done for centuries. The Kid’s Club here is outstanding, with peddled cars to whizz around in, mini kitchens to play chef in, and baby rabbits hopping around the gardens in summer. Children under three years old must book in with their parents or nanny, but three- to 11-year-olds are entertained over school holidays with weekly programmes including activities such as hopping into a horse-drawn carriage, tracking wild plants and cooking lessons. Older children and teens can dive into the Teen Zone (11-17), with PlayStations, table football and a cinema corner which (music to parents ears) stays open until 11 pm. ![Yoga in Megève in the summer](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201280'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![Yoga in Megève in the summer](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_679.jpg) ### FINAL WORD Long an elusive, snowy enclave for discreet wealth, Megève is not just a ski resort but a traditional town with a beating heart and daily boulangerie runs. This savoyard authenticity is really quite special – one that must be protected with an influx of global wealth (similar crowds to Courchevel) over the past five years. Stitched into its identity is the Rothschild heritage, one that the Four Seasons Hotel Megève tastefully riffs on, while keeping things smooth, contemporary and in a dizzying league that reflects its high altitude. ### BOOK IT Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Megève start from £2,466 in the winter season. [fourseasons.com](https://www.fourseasons.com/megeve/) Rooms at Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois start from £622 in the winter season. [fourseasons.com](https://www.fourseasons.com/fr/megevechalets/) ### You might also like... 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Readable Markdown	Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of those [hotels](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/tag/hotels/) that raises the bar for future stays, courtesy of its Rothschild heritage and spectacular high altitude setting above postcard pretty [Megève](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/tag/france/). Whether hitting the slopes, stewing in the warm outdoor pool or hiking into the Alpine forests in summer, with picnics beneath waterfalls, the hotel has year-round appeal and cleverly bowls over both the powder hounds and the more-spa-than-[ski](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/tag/skiing/) brigade. [Read the C\&TH Responsible Tourism Guide](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/travel/the-country-town-house-responsible-tourism-guide/) ![Four Seasons Hotel Megève lit up at dusk](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_572.jpg) ### STAY At the turn of the 20th century, Noémie de Rothschild (of the European banking dynasty) was laying down fresh tracks with her ski instructor, who stopped, swung his pole towards the Savoyard town of Megève, and showed her how the sun generously sprinkles its rays across the shallow, basin-like valley. Noémie had a dream to replicate St Moritz’s (once) discreet glamour and Beau Monde Alpine charm, and here was her plot. The rest is fine art, fine wine-studded history. Like a country estate, the Rothschild set about infusing their Domain just above the town with the trimmings and rhythms of old money – using its various chalets and restaurant wall space for their Louvre-worthy heirlooms, and laying down their family vintages in the cellars. While the Four Seasons have taken the reins, the Rothschild influence endures, from the cool contemporary lacquered screens dividing the lobby and moody salon area to the family farm’s honey drizzled over warm crêpes for breakfast. There’s a sense that you’re along for the dynastical ride – insouciantly munching pistachio financiers with frothy coffee from plush, thick wool carpeted rooms, swanning through the corridors in dressing gowns after a morning dip, hopping on the chair lifts for a spot of lunch at Mont Arbois’ L’Idèal 1850 — back in time for an aperitif on the balcony as the sun turns the snow-dusted forests pink. ![A living room full of furs](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_246.jpg) Four Season’s lobby somehow manages a cosy salon-area (with a sealed-shut door pushing into an elemental cigar room), a gallery-style display of The Baroness private collection from her travels, a table that springs to life with Jonathan Chapuy’s patisserie on weekends, and a monochrome reception area that perfectly frames the snowy pine forests views beyond it. Far from boring or monotonous, corridors here are a feast of artworks and curios, with the spa’s entrance a futuristic white tunnel. Textures and lavish materials abound in the suites – expect lacquer wardrobes, mirrored walls and creamy curtains bearing fine grey strokes that mimic the hazy monochrome landscape they frame. The contemporary-styled suites here are wildly spacious yet surprisingly cosy, with thick woven rugs, deep sofas and four poster beds that threaten late-morning trips to the slopes. Soaking in the marble-framed bath to classical music after a day of thigh-busting runs is the stuff of ski holiday reverie – particularly with the window open and the cool, mountain air spilling in like coils of cigar smoke. A profusion of clever cupboards keep ski clobber out of the smooth, walnut-hued picture and, on sunny days, the terraces are a privileged perch for morning Nespressos or room service breakfasts. ![Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois in the snow](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Les-Chalets.jpg) L’Idéal 1850 For cosy Alpine classicism, sister hotel Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois (at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes and a short walk to the ski lifts) engulfs guests with its roaring fires, rich merlot and ochre hues, and the traditional cockle-warming oomph that nods to the Edmond de Rothschild heritage (they all skied here en masse as a family). ### DO If you’re here to ski – as well as sample the Rothschild’ wine collection and Anne-Sophie Pic’s alchemic menu, naturally – you’re in luck. Four Seasons Hotel Megève is one of the only hotels with direct access to the slopes, courtesy of its high altitude setting, though beginners are more likely to be whisked to the chairlifts by an instructor from the superb onsite ski room. Here, ski gear magically appears after a speedy fitting, and coffees, hot chocolates and snacks are offered to those fresh off the slopes. Those indifferent to skiing or simply game for some variety can test drive a pair of snowshoes, traipsing through the Alpine woodland’s eerie silence – with access to evocative stretches of snowy landscape that piste skiers are deprived of. Excursions range from simple hikes and skating along the village ice rink to heli-ski safaris, with the peaks of Courmayer, Flaine, Courchevel or Val d’Isère as landing options. If a little blow-the-budget seclusion is on the cards, Four Seasons Hotel Megève has recently opened its knockout Suite Idèal at the very top of Mont d’Arbois – an arty twist on a cosy traditional chalet, with thrilling Mont Blanc and Megève valley views. ![The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_595.jpg) Back at base, the spa beckons. A colossal white kingdom of salt crystals, sofa-grade sun loungers and snow-flake-inspired treatment rooms, the spa lathers on chemical-free creams and oils from Oliver Claire and Eclat Alpin for a full raft of facials and massages. After-ski treatments promise to boost circulation in tired legs and a cellular eye contour facial spruces up tired skin and eye contours. A technogym, vast pool that spills through a glass door into its steamy outdoor equivalent, and sauna and steam room are the ultimate post-ski (or no ski) circuit. Summers here are just as alluring, with the Mont D’Arbois golf course taking centre stage, and foraging and lake-bound excursions easily organised by concierge. ### EAT Four Seasons Hotel Megève is an Alpine pilgrimage spot for serious foodies and wine aficionados. With a well-earned Michelin star, Anne-Sophie Pic’s namesake restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 is a walnut wood and coffee carpeted stage for slick-as-an-otter culinary theatre. Plates of Kristal caviar sea bass or milk-fed veal chop from Isere warrant a slower tempo, as a good painting in a museum warrants a longer linger. Guests can choose between three menus: a show-stopping seven-course tasting menu (a step inside Anne-Sophie Pic’s wild imagination starting with Tarbouriech oysters and ending on a bonkers mille feuille with pepper foam or pear tart and Madras curry note); Le Pic de Midi is a more condensed option, should a three hour sitting eat into precious skiing time. ![Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Megève](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_256.jpg) The à la carte provides a pick-and-mix approach to many plates appearing in the set menus – with seasonal amuse bouche such as a strip of butternut squash baked in coffee granules and lathered in a buttery, chive broth with a citrus kick. A finely-tuned wine pairing option delves into the Rothschild cellars, and even the butter is given the Le Pic treatment, infused with a green flower that carpets the Alps in spring. Snowy views of the Cote 2000 and Rochebrune are also served up in the adjacent Bar Edmund, along with imaginative cocktails and top-brass wines. Japanese fusion restaurant Kaito is one of Megève’s most popular haunts, with wildly creative plates of sushi, caviar-sprinkled Wagyu beef sliders and crispy duck pancakes scattering lacquered tables. For a hearty, cheese-laden dose of Savoyard dining, La Table de Noémie at nearby chalet de Mont Arbois is a warm-hued traditionalist, albeit a slightly unbuttoned one. Regional chalet classics such as tartiflette, veal chop with wild mushroom fricassee, and cheese fondue pair neatly with the vintage murals of the Rothschild’s extended family mountain madcappery. ### FAMILY Four Seasons Hotel Megève has somehow managed to weave children into this warren of pricey art, fine wines and cream sofas – perhaps with the same panache as the Rothschilds have done for centuries. The Kid’s Club here is outstanding, with peddled cars to whizz around in, mini kitchens to play chef in, and baby rabbits hopping around the gardens in summer. Children under three years old must book in with their parents or nanny, but three- to 11-year-olds are entertained over school holidays with weekly programmes including activities such as hopping into a horse-drawn carriage, tracking wild plants and cooking lessons. Older children and teens can dive into the Teen Zone (11-17), with PlayStations, table football and a cinema corner which (music to parents ears) stays open until 11 pm. ![Yoga in Megève in the summer](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MVE_679.jpg) ### FINAL WORD Long an elusive, snowy enclave for discreet wealth, Megève is not just a ski resort but a traditional town with a beating heart and daily boulangerie runs. This savoyard authenticity is really quite special – one that must be protected with an influx of global wealth (similar crowds to Courchevel) over the past five years. Stitched into its identity is the Rothschild heritage, one that the Four Seasons Hotel Megève tastefully riffs on, while keeping things smooth, contemporary and in a dizzying league that reflects its high altitude. ### BOOK IT Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Megève start from £2,466 in the winter season. [fourseasons.com](https://www.fourseasons.com/megeve/) Rooms at Les Chalets du Mont D’Arbois start from £622 in the winter season. [fourseasons.com](https://www.fourseasons.com/fr/megevechalets/)
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