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This luxury ski safari is a must do for people seeking to ski 3 of the best resorts in France in 1 trip.
Visit beautiful French alpine villages & stay in the heart of the largest ski area in the world.
From the picturesque alpine village of Megève with it’s traditional farming, wooden chalets & cobblestone streets to the pristine slopes of Val d’Isère via the largest linked ski area in the world: The 3 Valleys.
All our authentic luxury 5 star traditional hotels on this journey have the best location within the centre of the village or directly on the slopes.
All the logistics have been carefully planned & taken care of for you so that you can just relax and look forward to your magical winter holiday to the alps!
4 Nights Megève
4 Nights Méribel
4 Nights Val d’Isère
Highlights
- Ski with Mont-Blanc in the background, the highest mountain in Europe, during your stay in authentic Megève
- Ski the largest connected ski area in the world followed in glamorous Courchevel
- Marvel at the beautiful old and traditional village of Val d’Isere after an epic day on the slopes
- Discover and ski the most authentic traditional village in the Alps: Bonneval-sur-Arc
5 Star Luxury Lodging
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Day 1 - Helicopter private transfer from Geneva airport to Megève 
Take the scenic (22 min) private helicopter flight from Geneva airport to Megève and marvel at the stunning Mont-Blanc, Europe’s highest summit at 4,810m, and other stunning majestic peaks.
4 nights at the 5 star hotel Le M de Megève
Your hotel is located in the best part of town in the heart of the old village with cobble stone streets, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars only a few steps away.
Includes:
- A glass of champagne or a cocktail;
- Breakfast served in room or buffet with local and home made products;
- A credit of 170 € per room per day to consume whatever you want in the hotel: in the restaurant, the Bar Lounge, the Cinq Mondes spa or room service
- A carriage ride
- Your 4 Day Evasion Mont-Blanc lift pass will be ready for you to collect upon check-in
Room type: Deluxe Room
The rest of the day is at leisure, stroll through the cobble stone street of Medieval authentic Megeve, your hotel is located in the heart of it all. Why not use your credit for a tasty dinner or celebrate with drinks at the Bar Lounge.
Discover the beautiful Medieval old town of Megève
Megève - © Megève Toursime - Simon Garnier
Day 2 - Discover the beautiful ski area of Megève 
This morning, you will meet your Private Local Guide for an extraordinary journey through the stunning Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area. Make sure you bring your camera and your ski gear is ready!
The slopes in Megève are perfectly catered for intermediate skiers (blue and red runs mainly) which is ideal even for the more advance skier as it allows you to slowly warm up those leg muscles for the days to come.
Lunch is at your own expense (throughout the duration of your luxury ski safari) but our guide will be able to recommend amazing mountain restaurants for you to try and sample.
Day 3 to 4 - Skiing Evasion Mont-Blanc
Today and tomorrow is at leisure. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the next 2 days skiing and discovering the incredible Megève ski area.
Take some time to eat out at the numerous restaurants located in the old town just steps away from your hotel or up on the mountain and take in the fresh air and mesmerising views of Mont-Blanc and the beautiful village of Megève.
Time for some apès-ski drinks at the local bars or perhaps a nice and relaxing massage at your hotel’s Spa?
Be sure to contact us early if you would like to add the services of a private local guide for the next 3 days or for part of the duration.
Day 5 - Morning skiing / Afternoon private transfer from Megève to Méribel 
Bonjour, last chance for some powder runs in Megève!
A late check-out (2pm) has been booked for you at your hotel so you have the entire morning at leisure to do a bit of shopping in town, or spend the morning and lunch skiing on the mountain.
Private transfer
Be driven in comfort and safety in your own private transfer from your Megève hotel to your Méribel hotel while enjoying beautiful scenic views of the Alps.
4 Nights at the ski-in ski-out 5 star Hotel Le Kaila.
Hotel Le Kaila has a unique location in the heart of Méribel. 39 spacious bedrooms and suites with refined decor and high quality service.
The first 5-star hotel of the resort, Le Kaïla provides direct access to the slopes by lift from its ski shop. Take advantage of the spa NUXE , indoor swimming-pool with aquamarine course, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, fitness and a kid’s club.
Room type: Signature Room
Includes:
- Breakfast daily (4)
- Half-Board Diner – Restaurant Le 80 (4)
Half board in restaurant Le 80 in a setting reminding the travels of the great explorers of the last century. - Your 4 Day 3 Valleys lift pass will be ready for you to collect upon check-in
Day 6 - Explore The World's Largest Ski Area 
This morning, you will meet your Private Local Guide for a full day exploring the largest ski area in the world: The 3 Valleys. This ski area is not only gigantic but it offers a stunning varied playground for all abilities.
It would take several weeks to ski every single slopes but with your professional local guide, you will discover the best bits and get a great overview of the ski area.
Lunch is at your own expense (throughout the duration of your luxury ski safari) but our guide will be able to recommend amazing mountain restaurants for you to try and sample.
The perfect way of discovering the 3 Valleys and get an idea of how massive and beautiful this world class ski area really is is with a bids eye view.
Today is your lucky day as you embark on a 30 minute scenic flight of the 3 Valleys covering the ski resorts of Meribel Val Thorens and Courchevel from the Meribel altiport. The take off and landing is very exciting, you can relax and enjoy the scenic views once airborne.
Day 7 to 8 - Skiing The 3 Valleys
Today and tomorrow is at leisure. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the next 2 days skiing and discovering the incredible 3 Valleys ski area.
Take some time to eat out on the numerous exquisite mountain restaurants in stunning settings such as Le ROK or Le Clos Bernard!
Time for some apès-ski drinks at La Folie Douce, the local bars or perhaps a nice and relaxing massage at your hotel’s Spa or enjoy the countless winter activities in Méribel?
Be sure to contact us early if you would like to add the services of a private local guide for the next 3 days or for part of the duration.
Day 9 - Morning skiing / Afternoon private transfer from Méribel to Val d'Isère 
Bonjour, last chance for some powder runs in Méribel!
Your hotel provides luggage room, Spa and showers facilities so you have the entire morning at leisure to do a bit of shopping in town, or spend the morning and lunch skiing on the mountain once you have already checked-out (by 12pm).
Private transfer
Be driven in comfort and safety in your own private transfer from your Méribel hotel to your Val d’Isere hotel while enjoying beautiful scenic views of the Alps.
4 Nights at the 5 star Hotel Le Blizzard located in the heart of the village centre
Le Blizzard has the best location in Val d’Isere right in the centre of Olympique avenue where all the shops, cafes, restaurants are located and only a few steps from the slopes.
This luxury 5 star hotel provides a really traditional savoyard warm and cosy atmosphere within stunning mountain & village view rooms and suites. You will be in the heart of it all.
Room type: Luxe Room Mountain View
Includes:
- Breakfast daily
- Your 3 Day Val d’Isère-Tignes lift pass will be ready for you to collect upon check-in
Check out our latest video of Val d’Isere to learn more about this charming village:
Day 10 to 11 - One of the most beautiful ski areas in te world: Val d'Isere-Tignes 
The next 2 days are at leisure for you to discover in your own time this world class and stunning ski area.
Go on and explore the charming French village of Val d’Isère, one of Europe’s most popular ski resorts. The historical village is built around stone farmhouses. It has an iconic 11th century church and a bell tower built in the 1600. There are so many amazing spots for beautiful photos!
Val d’Isere is the liveliest ski resort in France with so many amazing restaurants and bars walking distance from where you are located which is why dinners have not been included on your stay in Val d’Isere so that you can try and sample as many of them as possible.
Don’t forget to grab a drink and celebrate your amazing ski holiday up on the mountain at the world famous La Folie Douce with champagne showers, dancing on the table and an unforgettable lively atmosphere (the restaurant La Fruitiere is very nice for lunch too).
We will be more than thrilled to recommend a selection of restaurants for your dinners and assist you with reservations (highly recommended to book in advance).
Be sure to contact us early if you would like to add the services of a private local guide for the next 3 days or for part of the duration.
Day 12 - Ski and visit the most authentic traditional village in the Alps: Bonneval-surArc
This morning, you’re in for a treat!
It is a special day today, you will meet your Private Local Guide for your last day skiing on this journey and we have saved the best for last, discover the wonderful off-piste descent to Bonneval sur Arc.
Starting from the Pisaillas Glacier in Val d’Isère, ski over the other side until you reach the Maurienne valley where sumptuous glaciers, more than 1500 metres of vertical and extraordinary landscapes awaits you. Your final destination is the small traditional resort of Bonneval.
At the end of the day, your return transfer is via helicopter which takes you on a tour of part of the Vanoise National park and Val d’Isère before finally dropping you off. It is an unforgettable day full of diverse and stunning scenery.
Includes:
- Private Guide for the full day
- Bonneval-sur-Arc lift pass
- One way Helicopter transfer from Bonneval back to Val d’Isère
Lunch is at your own expense (throughout the duration of your luxury ski safari) but our guide will be able to recommend somewhere nice to eat in Bonneval.
Evening
After your unforgettable day skiing from to Bonneval and returning by scenic helicopter flight to Val d’Isere, it’s time to wake up your taste buds, finish your holiday in style, comfort and experience a true gastronomic 5 course dinner at the Atelier d’Edmond (2 star Michelin) in the hamlet of Le Fornet in Val d’Isère.
Includes:
- Menu “Imagination” including 5 courses, selection of wine by the glass (7 glasses) and Desserts.
Day 13 - Departure private Helicopter transfer from Val d'Isère to Geneva airport 
Sadly it’s time to say goodbye to this incredible once in a lifetime ski holiday experience. But the thrills are not yet finish, catch your private helicopter transfer from Val d’Isère back to Geneva airport for your flight home.
Aurevoir et à bientot!
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Inclusions
- Helicopter private transfer from Geneva airport to Megève
- 4 Nights in Megève at Le M de Megève in Deluxe Room including: Breakfast (4) served in room or buffet with local and home made products;
- A credit of 170 € per room per day to consume whatever you want in the hotel: in the restaurant, the Bar Lounge, the Cinq Mondes spa or room service
- A carriage ride
- Late check-out until 2pm
- 4 Day Evasion Mont-Blanc lift pass
- Full Day (7 hrs) Private Guide
- Private transfer from Megève to Méribel
- 4 Nights in Méribel at Le Kaila in a Signature Room
- Breakfast (4) + Dinner (4) daily
- 4 Day 3 Valleys lift pass
- Full Day (7 hrs) Private Guide
- 30 min Scenic Flight over the 3 Valleys
- Private transfer from Méribel to Val d’Isere
- 4 Nights in Val d’Isère at Le Blizzard in a Luxe Mountain view room
- Breakfast daily
- 3 Day Val d’Isere – Tignes lift pass
- Off Piste Bonneval helicopter return to Val d’isere incl Bonneval lift tickets and Full Day Private Guide
- Dinner at the 2** Michelin restaurant Atelier d’Edmond – Menu “Imagination” including 5 courses, selection of wine by the glass and Desserts
- Helicopter private transfer from Val d’Isere to Lyon airport.
From €9,825* pp
*Based on twin share and 10th January 2021 departure. Excludes ski hire, lunches, insurance and anything not mentioned in the inclusions. Subject to accommodation and aircraft availability.
“We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you“
The Best of the French Alps
- Once in a lifetime experience
- Everything taken care of for you
- The most luxurious lodging
- Platinum service & transportation
- 24/7 Assistance during your trip
Is my level good enough?
The ski safari is for people who can ski at an intermediate level. It’s not a physical endurance challenge!
We rack up miles of skiing, but each day will be tailored to the private group. There are lots of alternative routes to take and we are essentially skiing for pleasure!
We stop for coffee breaks and comfortable lunches and the focus is on the experience. If you are unsure about your level, get in touch and talk to us. We can then assess your level together and tailor the safari to your needs and wish-list.
Is there a lot of hiking?
There is NO hiking. None at all! The ski safari is entirely lift-served. At the end of each day you can normally see your transport waiting for you as you ski the last piste/trail.
How are we transported?
Depending on your selected luxury ski safari itinerary, transport will be by scenic helicopter or private minivan transfers.
Where are my bags?
Your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel for you.
You are welcome to ski with a small backpack with water and other essentials should you wish to, but we will also be breaking regularly for refreshments.
Our focus is on your comfort!
Must I know the route?
The luxury ski safari is locally-guided. On guided ski days you will be accompanied by instructors qualified to the highest international standards in your chosen language – English or French. Our carefully-selected local guides know, love and are passionate about the ski areas you will be visiting. They know the best and safest pistes, the best restaurants, the best views and the best coffee stops. Your job is simply to follow and be inspired!
Why choose a luxury ski safari?
One of the unique and beautiful things about our luxury ski safaris is that we explore vast regions of the stunning French Alps in style, with all the logistics, planning and on-tour support taken care of from A-to-Z. All you have to do, is focus on enjoying the experience and the ride!