Chalet apartment to rent in Praz-sur-Arly, Megève, France
Of course the main reason to come to Praz-sur-Arly, Megève in Winter is to ski or snowboard. But there is so much more to do, even when the weather is not ideal. Try ice-sking, luge ride, dog sledding, riding down the mountain on a Yooner….
For those with great courage, Paragliding (or Parapente in French) is an activity that has been growing in popularity in the French Alps, in both the Summer and Winter season. In the Summer especially, when there is less risk of landing on someone, the skies in the area are dotted with colourful canopies drifting and spinning on the updrafts.
You can learn to paraglide in both Megève and Praz-sur-Arly, taking off from the Rochbrune and Ban Rouge peaks respectively.
Praz sur Arly has made it into the top 50 French ski resorts according to L’Equipe Magazine – coming in at No.45, with neighbouring Megeve taking the top spot!
Got a little-one under 4 and want to hit the slopes? Well, the great news is there’s a creche in town, very near the Emonet ski hire and very reasonable value. They will also feed the kids.
We put Woody in there on our first couple of ski trips and while they spoke very little English there were incredibly helpful and friendly and Woody has quite fond memories (despite only eating the yoghurt).
It takes around 15 mins to drive from the Chalet Le Chanteret to the Rochebrune telecabin which takes you up to 1754m, right into the heart of extensive and well-serviced Evasion Mont Blanc ski area.
We recommend driving via Cassioz to avoid the centre of town. There is parking right by the lift.
More detailed report from Snow Forecast
Also great info from Weather to Ski
Use the map below to find the “Location de Ski” where you can hire all your ski and snowboarding kit. Click on a yellow maker for more info.
View Praz Ski Shops in a larger map
Our preferred is Emonet Sport. It’s not the closest or the cheapest but it is well stocked, high quality and very friendly service. They changed hands in 2018 but I’m glad to say the new owners are as lovely as the former.
They can also deliver to the apartment if need be.
You can book direct of via Ski Set – keep an eye out for discount codes.