Le Fer A Cheval Megeve

A 5-star hotel with restaurants & spa in Megève in the heart of the French Alps: Le Fer à Cheval welcomes guests in stylish, chalet-inspired surroundings, 350 metres from the Chamois gondola lift in the village centre. The hotel reflects Megève’s image: a luxurious resort with authentic Savoie charm.

Whether you’re visiting Megève for a romantic getaway, a relaxing family holiday or an adventure with your friends, Le Fer à Cheval in Megève offers its guests an unforgettable experience. See our rooms and suites with a stylish mountain feel; each one is unique and guarantees a memorable stay in Megève.

In a welcoming atmosphere, the hotel’s staff share their extensive experience in luxury hospitality to ensure a truly unique experience in the mountains. With Le Fer à Cheval’s 5-star facilities and services, guests are sure to enjoy an unforgettable stay in Megève.

The hotel’s concierge service can organise personalised services on request, including limousine transfers, unique adventures and babysitting. The hotel, its restaurants and its wellness area all provide disabled access.

THE BEGINNING: A TRADITIONAL BASE CAMP
In the 1960s, Fernande and Charles Sibuet open the hotel on the former site of the village blacksmith. The name “Fer à Cheval” (or horseshoe) has endured and pays tribute to Megève’s history and to this traditional trade.

Today, the heat of molten metal has been replaced by delicious breakfasts which guests can enjoy in what was formerly the blacksmith’s workshop in Megève.

A STYLISH ASCENT TO THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY
In 1988, Marc Sibuet, the oldest son of Fernande and Charles Sibuet, takes over the management of the hotel with a new vision: creating unique memories for hotel guests with a luxury experience in the French Alps. This exclusive experience, unique to Megève, and a passion for this region soon prove popular with travellers.

The hotel expands, with a permanent focus on providing a stylish Alpine experience, combining quality materials including stone and wood with gourmet cuisine made with delicious local products from the Alps and high-end services.

From 1995 to 1996, Le Fer à Cheval renovates a typical mountain chalet called Les Molliettes. It provides guests with an authentic experience in an exclusive setting, featuring cliffs, waterfalls and mountain pastures.

1999sees the opening of the restaurant L’Alpage which serves Savoie specialities, made using the very best local products. In 2005, a new seminar room measuring 180m2 was built as a venue in which the hotel’s loyal and distinguished guests could hold their professional and personal events.

In 2007, Le Fer à Cheval opened its 450m2 spa with its superb indoor swimming pool. Le Traditionnel’s wine list continues to expand and now features 270 carefully chosen vintages from France and around the world. It’s a real treat for wine lovers.

The property’s focus on luxury and tradition was recognised in 2007 with a fourth star. In 2012, the hotel received the ultimate honour: a fifth star, thereby earning its place among France’s most prestigious hotels.

With its eternal quest for perfection, Le Fer à Cheval has become one of Megève’s most famous addresses and the ultimate venue for memories which will last a lifetime.

MEGÈVE
In the 20th century, this historic village became an incredibly popular destination for mountain enthusiasts, in both summer and winter. Stylish and welcoming, this gem of a resort offers its visitors a combination of activities, cuisine and relaxation like nowhere else on earth.

ENJOY A LUXURIOUS STAY IN THE HEART OF MEGÈVE
Le Fer à Cheval’s blacksmithing past is reflected in the diversity of its rooms and suites, each of which is unique. Stay in one of Le Fer à Cheval’s gorgeous rooms or suites to enjoy an Alpine getaway in comfort and style.

ROOMS
Each of our rooms is unique; all rooms offer the perfect combination of luxury and modern comfort. The stylish, comfortable rooms feature quality materials which are reminiscent of the surrounding mountains: aged wood, stone and more. Every detail has been carefully thought out to create a truly authentic atmosphere.

All our rooms have a bathroom, a telephone, a flat-screen TV with Canal+ and radio stations, free wi-fi, a minibar and an individual safe. Enjoy the intimacy of a beautifully cosy room at Le Fer à Cheval Megève.

SUITES
Covering 45 to 75 m², our single-level and split-level suites are suitable for 2 to 4 people. Some of the spacious, elegant suites have a lounge with a decorative fireplace for the perfect night in.

A suite at Le Fer à Cheval combines the authentic charm of a mountain chalet and the comfort of a luxury 5-star hotel, all in the centre of Megève.

All suites have a bathroom, a telephone, a flat-screen TV with international channels, Canal+ and radio stations, free wi-fi access, a minibar and an individual safe. Experience the delightful luxury of a suite in the mountains at Le Fer à Cheval Megève.

LE TRADITIONNEL RESTAURANT
With its welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant Le Traditionnel is a gastronomic paradise. Enjoy a comfortable seat in its dining room or on its terrace and peruse its sophisticated menu.

The restaurant’s inventive, delicious cuisine is inspired by the seasons and created by Chef Christophe Corus. Whether you’re there for lunch or dinner, take the opportunity to spend some quality time with your family or friends. On the menu: a uniquely delicious experience.

During school holidays in winter, for hotel residents exclusively, Le Fer à Cheval organises a special dinner for children, supervised by qualified staff. After the meal, children can watch a video projection until 10pm.

L’ALPAGE RESTAURANT
Le Fer à Cheval’s L’Alpage restaurant serves typical Savoie dishes. Choose from fondue, raclette, tartiflette, pierrade or brasérade and enjoy some of the region’s renowned cheese.

The restaurant has a welcoming, traditional atmosphere and a typical decor. Treat yourself to a delicious dish in this mountain restaurant with a truly unique feel. Whether you’re eating with friends or family, this is the ultimate restaurant for a sociable dinner.

UNWIND AND ENJOY YOURSELF IN THE BAR AT LE FER À CHEVAL
Whether you’re sitting by the warmth of the fireplace or enjoying a lunch with family or friends, our chef has created a lunch menu for an informal lunch at the bar or in the lounges (only in winter).

Every day from 11am to midnight. Our bar staff will be pleased to serve you, no matter what you’re in the mood for, from homemade pastries in the afternoon to champagne and cocktails before dinner.

The terrace is open in summer. Sit yourself down, feel the sun’s warmth on your skin and admire the superb panoramic views. At Le Fer à Cheval hotel and restaurant, enjoy attentive service throughout your stay.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, JUST FOR YOU
Just 300 metres from the village centre, Le Fer à Cheval’s Spa By Carita, Decléor & SkinCeuticals offers the ultimate in relaxation in an area spanning some 450m², dedicated to beauty and well-being. Explore this beautiful space, decorated with stone, wood and glass and filled with natural light.

• The unique experience of a transformative treatment by Carita
• Aromatherapy and the benefits of essential oils by Decléor
• Highly concentrated, highly effective skincare activesby SkinCeuticals

WELLNESS AREA
Spend some time in the hammam. This eucalyptus-scented steam room offers total relaxation and helps to remove toxins. Afterwards, take a cold shower. Exfoliation with an aromatic scrub is recommended for thoroughly cleansed skin, followed by a massage with essential oils.

Athletic guests will love the dry heat of the pine-scented sauna, an ideal way to soothe sore muscles. A cold shower to boost the circulation and a sports massage will put an end to any tension.

Swim a few lengths in our 12m indoor swimming pool, heated to 30°C. It subtly changes colour, based on the principles of chromatherapy.

Unwind in the whirlpool.
Sit on the edge of the spa’s swimming pool and admire the soothing views of Megève’s mountains. Continue to enjoy this feeling of well-being with our herbal tea bar, which offers freshly brewed herbal teas to help with digestion, circulation and relaxation.

GYM
Work out and feel great with an individual or group training session. Sessions are run by our qualified personal trainers.

Personalised programmes to suit your needs: strength training, pilates, fitness, yoga and more. In the pool, enjoy a wide range of water-based supports: aqua aerobics, aqua biking, aqua training and more.

WEDDINGS
A wedding in Megève at Le Fer à Cheval is sure to be an instantly unforgettable experience and a cherished memory over time. With a picture-perfect backdrop, in the heart of an elegant, welcoming village, Le Fer à Cheval provides a fairytale atmosphere for the ultimate wedding experience.

Explore Megève in a horse-drawn carriage and soak up the stunning natural surroundings. No matter what their age, your guestswill always remember your wedding with its incredible atmosphere, beautiful setting and delicious food and drink.

Le Fer à Cheval and its staff have extensive experience in organising luxury wedding receptions, from choosing the right space to privatise to creating menus. We work with wedding planners and prestigious wedding photographers to ensure that every moment of the best day of your life is immortalised.

AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
There are plenty of good excusesfor meeting up with your friends and family to celebrate life’s joys: birthdays, family reunions, retirements, graduations, births and so much more. Celebrate these special occasions at Le Fer à Cheval Megève for a truly unforgettable event.

Megève is in the heart of the Alps and provides a stunning natural setting. The village offers a wide range of mountain activities just 1 hour from Geneva and 2 hours from Lyon.

Le Fer à Cheval combines the exclusive luxury and the warm welcome of a 5-star hotel and restaurant with all the charm of an Alpine village.  It’s suitable for any event, in summer or in winter, with its mountain chalet, cocktail lounge and restaurants, all of which can be privatised.

Come and explore the various options for your ideal event in Megève. Le Fer à Cheval and its staff have extensive experience in organising unforgettable events and can create customised menus and services to meet your needs.

YOUR INCENTIVE TRAVEL AND BUSINESS MEETINGS
In the heart of the French Alps, Megève offers plenty of team-building activities. Le Fer à Cheval has all the prestigious appeal of a 5-star hotel in a charming, traditional mountain village.

Soothing landscapes, delicious cuisine and a wellness area: Le Fer à Cheval has everything you need to ensure that your professional events are both productive and relaxing.

The hotel can host a seminar or a luxury incentive trip for your teams, a conference in an exclusive setting or a productive meeting with some of your most important clients. Everyone will enjoy the chance to visit Le Fer à Cheval.

Ideally located just 1 hour away from Geneva and Annecy airports and 2 hours from Lyon airport by road, Le Fer à Cheval is particularly easy to access from Switzerland and the Rhône Alpes region.

Various parts of the hotel can be privatised. Our team will be able to help you to organise your professional event, including choosing the right space and creating menus.

A UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL VENUE
Just like this incredible mountain chalet, your event will leave a lasting impression. Built on a mountain slope, some 1560 metres above sea level, the mountain chalet Les Molliettes boasts a beautifully rural location, surrounded by cliffs, waterfalls and mountain pastures.

Hidden away from the rest of the world, this chalet can host up to 100 people. Whether sitting by the fire or enjoying the sunny terrace, your guests will be left with fond memories of their time there.

As they make their way to the chalet in a 4×4, a tracked vehicle or by helicopter, guests can admire the beauty of the surrounding Alpine landscapes. Our chalet is an exclusive and unusual venue which can be privatised for a wedding, a seminar, an incentive trip or any other event near Megève.

For a single meal or for the entire duration of your event. Every request is assessed in detail to ensure that Le Fer à Cheval can organise an event which meets your precise needs.

THE PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS
With its views of Mont Blanc, its mountain pastures, its ski slopes and its exclusive feel, Megève can feel aristocratic, yet deeply traditional: it’s difficult to describe this truly unique village, home to some 3,200 people.

It’s a hidden gem, nestled in the mountains between the Giffre massif to the north, the Aravis mountains to the west and the Beaufortain massif to the south-east. The village of Megève is built on a col which separates the Arly river in the south-west and the Arbon river in the north-east.

Visitors come to Megève from all over the world to ski, to be seen and to unwind, but they’re also keen to visit a traditional village with centuries of history on the borders of several Western European countries.

THE HISTORY OF MEGÈVE
The village is said to have been founded by Muffat and Grosset; according to local legend, they killed a flying viper which was nestled in the valley, preventing anyone from settling there.

Megève was originally part of the Duchy of Savoy; France annexed Savoy in 1792 and Megève became French territory for a period lasting some thirty years.

At the end of the French revolution, it was returned to the Duchy of Savoy until 1860 when its French integration was recognised by the Treaty of Turin. At that time, Megève was an agricultural village, visited by very few tourists.

One of the first people to promote Megève as a tourist destination was the journalist Mathilde Maige-Lefournier who wrote for the newspaper La Montagne.

During her visit to Megève in 1913, she saw plenty of people trying the latest sport: skiing. Captivated by the sight of these figures seemingly floating on the snow, she immediately wrote an article, praising this new sport and the village of Megève.

The first skiing competition was held there in 1914. This journalist also came up with a phrase which sums Megève up perfectly: “I believe that Megève was made for skiing and skiing was invented for Megève”.

This sentiment is still shared by visitors to Megève today. At the end of the First World War, the village became the focus of Baroness Noémie de Rothschild, the wife of Baron Maurice de Rothschild.

She decided to transform Megève into a luxury resort for the aristocracy and crème de la crème of French society by opening a hotel there. She wanted to compete with St Moritz in Switzerland and avoid any visits by German tourists to help both countries to heal after such a painful event.

The hotel was a success and, over time, Megève became a luxury mountain resort, known for its skiing. In 1933, the village’s first ski lift was installed by local farmers, enabling skiers to enjoy delightful descents without all the effort of climbing up the mountains themselves.

The Rochebrune cable car is still used today. The first button lift arrived a year later, earning Megève its reputation as a pioneer in terms of ski lifts across Europe. In 2001, Megève received a Marianne d’Or award for the resort’s commitment to sustainable development.

In 2004, it was included in a global list of the 12 best luxury ski resorts.

WHAT TO DO IN MEGÈVE?
The village of Megève consists of 3 mountains: Rochebrune, Mont-d’Arbois and Jaillet. At an altitude of 1113 metres above sea level at its lowest point, with a peak at 2350 metres above sea level and an Alpine climate, skiing is undoubtedly the first thing which comes to mind here!

As a pioneer in terms of ski lifts in France, Megève has seen the sport develop in and around its 3 iconic mountains. There are 450 kilometres of marked slopes and 111 ski lifts make it possible to enjoy the resort’s peaks with minimal effort.

Skiers of all levels will find just what they’re looking for in Megève. Beginners and families will love its gentle slopes, bordered by pine trees and with incredible views of Mont Blanc.

More experienced skiers can race down a vast black slope, go off-piste or try out some tricks on a freestyle airbag or at the snow park. Of course, adults and children who want to learn how to ski can take lessons with the resort’s ski schools.

A sledging area is also available as an après ski activity or for a morning or afternoon of fun with friends or family. Winter in Megève is also an ideal time to enjoy traditional mountain pursuits including dog sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Although winters in Megève are cold and snowy, its summers are mild, offering ideal conditions for a wide range of activities which show another side to the region.

The mountains are the perfect setting for hikes, mountain climbing and via ferrata. Magnificent views at every turn will help you to remember why you made the effort. As the snow melts, it gives access to caves and tunnels which can be explored on caving trips.

If you’re not a fan of high-speed, physical activities, try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, sip on a drink as you play pétanque on the playing area in the village centre or enjoy a round of golf on the 18-hole Mont d’Arbois course.

If you’d like an even better view, you can admire Megève from above in a plane, a helicopter or a paraglider – or even in freefall (not for the fainthearted!).

Megève has a wide range of activities which you can enjoy in summer or winter: Racket sports including tennis (indoors and outdoors), table tennis and badminton. The complex also has two skating rinks including an indoor Olympic-sized rink and a curling rink.

A mini golf is open outdoors during the summer along with a pump track where you can prepare your knees on the tarmac for the upcoming winter season.

The complex also has an outdoor 50m Olympic swimming pool for use in summer, a 25m indoor swimming pool, slides, a paddling pool and everything you need to cool off with your family or to enjoy some exercise.

Anyone who wants to try their hand at mountaineering can put their forearms to the test with the Palais’ indoor climbing wall.

Away from the Palais, there are plenty of other activities which can be enjoyed in winter and summer, including airsoft shooting, paintball and laser quest; these are also excellent activities for team-building or seminars.

If you want to enjoy some quality time with your other half, you can always drop your children off at the village’s crèche or childcare centre. But Megève is also part of the Haute-Savoie department: an endless source of local cuisine. With cheese, charcuterie and local dishes, you’ll be able to take your pick!

At Le Fer à Cheval’s restaurants, L’Alpage and Le Traditionnel, in our mountain chalet or in the resort’s other restaurants, there’s something for everyone. You certainly won’t want to miss out on a delicious fondue or raclette by the fire.

When it comes to shopping, Megève has plenty of choice. The village’s shops have everything you could ever want or need: from legendary local products like Aallard ski pants to luxury labels, well-known ski brands and independent concept stores.

Your evenings in Megève will be as memorable as your days there! With its stylish Alpine feel, Megève has plenty to keep you entertained, with a wide range of bars including Le Fer à Cheval’s bar, clubs and a casino.

Megève is proud of its roots and the village’s traditional buildings are undoubtedly worth a visit. The church, the calvary where pilgrims once arrived and the village’s fortified houses are just a few of the historic buildings you can visit during your stay in Megève.

Website: www.feracheval-megeve.com

Rooms: 53

Price: from 294 EUR per night