Chalet Grizzly Megève

Your Own Bears’ Den

Megève has a glossy reputation and lives up to it. A cradle of winter sports, drawing a discerning clientele from their elegant Geneva homes since skiing for fun was invented and developing over the years to cater for their tasteful requirements. It preserved its history, grew respectfully and created an extensive ski domain that stretches across a beautiful landscape. Chalet Grizzly fits in well. It is also in the most desirable coin of Megève, Rochebrune. The first part of the resort to be developed, it has proximity to the cable car that swiftly climbs into the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, to the enticing medieval centre of town, and is home to a three-star Michelin restaurant.

Grizzly is super-luxury, with all the beautiful design, contemporary glassiness, statement lighting and spacious accommodation you would expect. It has sophistication, yes, but is put together to feel welcoming, laid back and relaxed and it is available self-catered. Stained wood panelling throughout is warming and judicious use of granite – selected walls, bathrooms, kitchen work surfaces, the vast dining tabletop – reflects the mountain cliffs. Then, the characteristic grey of that stone is matched in soft rugs, velvety throws and plush furniture coverings. It is all very harmonious and still convivial and cosy around the wood-burning fire.

An outstanding feature must be the swimming pool in the spa on the lower ground floor as it is not only attractive but has space to swim up and down. The sauna and the fitness room complete the picture, along with the cinema room that has become a bit of a must-have for large chalet parties. This one is super-inviting, taking those soft grey furnishings and glossing them up on an all-embracing u-shaped sofa.

Furthermore, Grizzly is one of those chalets with a proper master bedroom. Spacious and beautifully designed, it magnificently takes up the top floor. Another double bedroom on the lower ground floor also has enough space to be considered a “suite” – the large sofa converts into a double bed turning it into a family room for two adults and two children. The four other doubles continue the urban chic boutique look but the alpine meadows and forests of pine through glazed doors situate them firmly in the mountains. All bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms thoughtfully supplied with eco-friendly, vegan approved toiletries.

Chalet Grizzly is privileged – that enviable location, gorgeous interiors and luxury facilities. But, like those Geneva citizens wearing their prosperity with subtle discretion, there is more to it. At Grizzly, in Megève, on the mountains, you are there to leave the city behind. Now it is time for some fun.