Category: Activities

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Fun, Games and Rosé right on the doorstep

A huge asset right on the doorstep is the Belles Leisure park – or Aire de Jeux – with so much to do for young and old, a lot of it for free! And it’s all just 5 mins walk away.

The facilities include:

  • Extensive children’s playground
  • “Artistic” mini-golf
  • Climbing wall
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Running track
  • Exercise equipment
  • Pétanque court (boule)
  • Skate park
  • BMX track
  • Dragon themed soft-play
  • Giant chess

To top it off there’s the great Les Belles Café, serving a wide range of drinks, ice-creams and snacks – and occasionally a BBQ (the owner is South African)

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Ice Skating, whatever the weather

Take a spin on the ice in the centre of Megève or – even in bad weather or Summertime – take to the olympic sized rink in the Palais sports centre.

As with many top ski resorts, Megève has an outdoor rink in the centre of town that’s packed with kids aprés-ski. In Megève it’ is raised in the centre of town with the neighbouring Puck bar making a great escape for parents.

But if the weather is poor or you’re looking for more space, there’s also an enormous indoor rink at the Megève sports centre. Details here>>

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Dog sledding in Praz-sur-Arly, Megève

What could be more exhilarating than rushing through the snowy hills on a sleigh behind a pack of huskies? Well you can give that a try on your trip to Praz-sur-Arly, Megève.

See it in action in this YouTuber’s video>>

While there has been an abundance of Winter walking activities – both snowshoe (think tennis rackets on your feet) and telemark (long ski’s with hinges) – a new option for taking in the beautiful local trails opened up a few years ago, with husky sleds. Looking across the piste from the apartment in the Winter ski season and you’ll see the packs running energetically to and fro. And if you’re down near K-Bane when the team is about to set off, you’ll hear the dogs playfully barking in anticipation.

Originally they were operated by 3D Nordic. But these guys relocate the pack to Lapland in the Winter now. So, in 2018 another operator has stepped in to fulfil this popular pastime. Contact Evolution 2 here to book a dog sleigh adventure.

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Do you Yooner?

When you’re on the pistes of Megève and Praz-sur-Arly you’re sure to see folk sliding down nearly on their bums – sitting on a tiny seat perched on one short ski. That’s a Yooner – give it a try.

Someone’s always inventing new ways to slide down a mountain. Snowboards gained in popularity until someone came up with the carving ski for more control and fun. They’re still popular of course, but when was the last time you saw someone on Big Foot – two very short skis, no poles? And is anyone still telemarking?

The Yooner, invented in France, is the latest and seems to be popular in the region. You take it up on the ski lift but in regular snow boots – not ski boots. They can be rented at most ski shops in town. Praz-sur-Arly even hosts a Yooner Championship every year.

It looks pretty easy but here’s a handy guide:

 

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Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride

Take a look out the windows in the master bedroom window on a clear sunny morning, say around 9am, and chances are you’ll see 2 or 3 hot air-balloons rising majestically into the air. Why not take a ride in one!

Mongolfiers, as they are known in France (after the frenchman who apparently invented them), are launched from Praz-sur-Arly, just by the Aire de Jeux – 10 mins walk from the apartment.

We’ve never taken one – I’m afraid of heights – but it looks like an amazing experience.

Go here to enquire about a booking.

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Day Trip to Annecy

Glamorous friend Sarah on one of her regular pilgrimages to Annecy

Of all the destinations in easy reach, Annecy must be one of the most charming. This historic town on the edge of stunning Lake Annecy, has so much to offer and is just an hour and half drive away. 

Whether in the Summer or a sunny Spring day, taking a break from the skiing, Annecy town is great for strolling. Take in it’s beautiful buildings, shops and buzzy restaurants and cafés. The market is on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

In the Summer there’s so much to do by – or on – the lake, including boat hire and watersports. Check out the agenda here: https://en.lac-annecy.com/activities/agenda.html

Directions from the apartment to Annecy