Les Fermes de Marie is a sumptuous 5-star hotel close to the village of Megeve in the French Alps. Of the hundreds of ski hotels Scout has seen over the years, Les Fermes de Marie easily comes in our top 10 (and very close to the top). If you have a bucket list of hotels to stay in in your life, you definitely need to add this one in. We can assure you, it is worth every cent.
Situated on its own private hamlet a short drive from Megeve and 90 minutes from Geneva, you feel like you are a world away from everywhere. And, once you settle in, you will never want to leave - perhaps even on a powder day. As they say in the hotel's own promotion - "More than a hotel - a destination".
With rooms and facilities scattered among nine converted alpine farmhouses (most of which are connected), Les Fermes de Marie has a traditional yet undeniably elegant atmosphere. Compared to so many hotels that attempt to make tradition feel luxurious and fail, Les Fermes de Marie scores 10/10. The attention to detail is incredible in all aspects of this hotel - from the service, to the food, to the wellness area and to the design, layout, style and decor. After entering the lobby and taking in the granduer of the main restaurant, you are welcomed into a comfortable lounge area that has little nooks for couples and families to nestle into and relax.
The rooms are designed with plush furnishings, tartan textiles and modern bathrooms and the spacious suites and chalets have everything you need for a relaxed stay in the mountains. Even the most basic room is stylish and comfortable.
Les Fermes de Marie is excellent for families. There is a kids area which anyone can access at any time and is supervised from 4:30-9:30pm (included in the price). It has plenty of games and activites for the kids as well as daily entertainment. You can even choose for your children to have their dinner there, allowing you to sit back and have a quiet, romantic evening in one of the hotel's two restaurants.
You may also want to leave the kids there while you enjoy the incredible spa and wellness facilities, including several hot tubs (one gorgeous outdoor wooden tub), a huge gym, steam rooms, sauna, pool and treatment rooms. The cosmetic products used at the spa and in the room are from the Pure Altitude brand which is produced locally.
Despite being located around 10 minutes from the centre of Megeve, Les Fermes de Marie offers a free shuttle services for guests taking them to both the village and the slopes. Thanks to this efficient service you will hardly notice the distance from the village and slopes - in fact you will come to love its secluded location.
If you want a truly elegant yet traditional French Alpine experince in your ski hotel then look no further than Les Fermes de Marie.