Four Seasons plans Megève hotel
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Edmond de Rothschild Heritage have announced plans for the first Four Seasons mountain destination in Europe, slated to open in time for the 2018 winter ski season. Set among the snow-capped peaks of the expansive Haute-Savoie Alpine range, the project will include the mountainside Four Seasons Hotel, Megève as well the conversion of a collection of traditional chalets in the heart of the medieval Mont d’Arbois village.
Facing Mont Blanc and located just 70 kilometres from Geneva International Airport, Megève offers over 130 Alpine runs. As Megève’s first hotel to offer direct access to the Mont d’Arbois slopes, the 55-key Four Seasons Hotel, Megève will be nestled into the base of Mont d’Arbois’.
Within the village of Mont d’Arbois, a collection of existing chalets will be renovated prior to re-opening as an extension of the Four Seasons hotel, offering guests a second destination in the heart of the historic ski village. In addition to the chalet and hotel, Four Seasons will also manage the 18-hole Golf du Mont D’Arbois course designed by Sir Henry Cotton and four dining offerings throughout the two hotels.
Ariane de Rothschild, Chairwoman of the Executive Committee of Edmond de Rothschild Group, comments: “This partnership will bring new dimensions not only to our hospitality at Mont d’Arbois but also to the town of Megève. The professionalism, international network and longstanding experience of Four Seasons in the hospitality industry are second to none, and I am particularly proud that the Hotel and Chalet in Megève will be Four Seasons first luxury mountain destination in Europe.”
Mont d’Arbois village’s multiple Michelin-star restaurants, historic Alpine architecture, and winding cobblestone streets have established Megève as a destination known as much for its gastronomy and cultural richness as for its striking natural landscape. The surrounding areas of Megève also offer activity opportunities including heli-skiing, dog sledding, glacier snowshoeing, and over 30 kilometres of groomed cross-country skiing trails.
Allen Smith, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, comments: “The de Rothschild family has a long history in Megève and we’re honoured they have chosen to partner with us to introduce this incredible destination to the next generation of luxury travellers. Retaining the history and character of Mont d’Arbois while introducing Four Seasons legendary personalised service, we will create something yet unseen in the French Alps.”
Four Seasons Hotel, Megève and the Chalet du Mont d’Arbois, Megève will mark the third Four Seasons destination in France, joining the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris and Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat in the French Riviera. The Hotel will be the fifth ski destination in the company’s portfolio, joining Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole.
