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Skiing, restaurants, things to do in summer and winter: our practical guides to planning your stay in Megève, Combloux and Saint-Gervais.
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Family holidays near Mont-Blanc
Heading to the mountains with children means finding the right balance: gentle slopes for the first turns, reliable childcare for the youngest,…
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Thermal spas in Saint-Gervais
Saint-Gervais carries its waters in its very name. In Le Fayet, at the far end of a ten-hectare wooded park, thermal water…
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Festive season near Mont-Blanc
For the 2026-2027 festive season, every village in the Pays du Mont-Blanc has its own highlights. In Megève, the great Christmas tree…
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Easy hikes near Mont-Blanc
Around Megève, Combloux and Saint-Gervais, there is no shortage of easy hikes: most are between 1.5 and 5 km long, stay under…
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What to do in Combloux?
In Combloux, the first activity is free and takes no effort at all: looking at Mont-Blanc, which stands right opposite the village.…
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Skiing in Combloux
Skiing in Combloux means skiing Les Portes du Mont-Blanc, a ski area of around 100 km of pistes between 1,200 and 1,930…
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Getting to the Mont-Blanc area
Megève, Combloux and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains share the same balcony facing Mont Blanc, just a few kilometres apart. They also share an advantage that…
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Skiing in Megève
In Megève, you don't ski on a single mountain but on several massifs surrounding the village: Mont d'Arbois, Rochebrune and the Côte…
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Where to eat in Saint-Gervais?
Saint-Gervais has one particular feature: the resort climbs across more than a thousand metres of altitude. You can have a coffee in…
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What to do in Saint-Gervais?
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains has two faces that answer each other. Down below lie Le Fayet and its thermal park, where people come to take…
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Where to stay near Mont-Blanc?
Megève, Combloux and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains almost touch, share the same ski area and look out on the same summit. Yet they do not…
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Where to eat in Combloux?
Combloux has neither the density nor the gastronomic reputation of its neighbour Megève, and that is precisely what gives its dining its…
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Skiing in Saint-Gervais
Saint-Gervais has a distinctive feature that few resorts share: it is a real village, lived in all year round, which gives access…
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Toquicimes 2026 in Megève
Updated 28 October 2026: the 2026 edition took place from 16 to 18 October. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet;…
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What to do in Megève?
While the resort is one of the Alps' iconic winter destinations, the village is now enjoyed all year round. Skiing, hiking, mountain…
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Spas in Megève: our picks
After a day on the slopes, a mountain hike or simply to enjoy a moment of relaxation on holiday, Megève has many…
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Where to eat in Megève?
Megève is as renowned for its restaurants as for its ski area. Fine dining, Savoyard restaurants, lively venues, lunch on the slopes…