Megève reviews

We stayed at Praz-sur-Arly (to save on accommodation costs) about 3 miles Megeve with its own ski area, part of the Espace Diamant. We found these great picnic rooms where you leave your bag with lunch in the morning and, amazingly, it is still there at lunchtime! Great way of saving money - baguette, paté and salad is our fave sarnie! Treated ourselves to a few evenings out in Megeve - the restaurants are very varied so don't be put off by the really expensive ones - you can find pizza at very reasonable prices (for France)! Enjoy Megeve but keep it a secret.

The short transfer from Geneva makes life easy travelling with kids. There's plenty of easy, safe skiing - reassuring for parents as there are no dangerous bits. Everything is tasteful and expensive and a bit on the flashy side - fur coats and dogs in handbags - as only the french know how to do! Really delightful place if you start saving early !

• Short transfer
• easy, safe skiing

• Expensive
• A bit flashy

Having skied all over Europe and north America I say you cannot beat the French Alps (for the skiing). THis is one of the more expensive resorts in France and is excellent for all types of skiers with good restaurants and bars. The resort itself is oozing with mountain charm and its just lovely to wander around at the end of the day - specially when there's a bit of fresh snow falling.