48 Hours in Megève

13 h

I’m back, delighted to curl up in a soft armchair in front of the large fireplace with a lovely book I just bought. Then I’ll head next door for lunch at Le Relais. In a warm and relaxing atmosphere with weathered light wood, I’ll savor a mountain-style croque and a dreamy crème brûlée.

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3:00 p.m.‍

I head to the Pure Altitude spa. An almost polar-like softness envelops me instantly, just like its walls clad in white leather. I choose the Beauté Glacée treatment, the Lift 4810 anti-aging treatment—a nod to the summit of Mont Blanc—which combines a firming facial massage with an exfoliation and a body wrap… I completely unwind.

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17 h

I’m delighted to return to the hotel’s cozy lounges. It’s time to sample the homemade pastries for which the place is famous: a Mont Blanc with a grand cru hot chocolate for some, a coffee éclair, a lemon tartlet, and a signature tea for others.

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19 h

I’m savoring a vintage champagne—a 2009 Dom Ruinart—at the bar of Les Enfants Terribles. The rooms, where artwork and vintage finds are mixed together, are just as lively as they are during the day. Outside, the horse-drawn carriages keep passing by and the snowflakes keep dancing.

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8:30 p.m.

Tonight I’ve decided to treat myself to the dish I’d had my eye on at lunch: beef cheeks braised for 8 hours in Mondeuse d’Arbin wine, served with creamy polenta. Knowing that later I’ll be treated to a tour of Mont Blanc and its cheeses, followed by the simply irresistible dessert buffet.