My wife and I both learned to ski in Megève, a resort we know well, especially this farm and its hamlet located at 1 300 metres altitude, in the sunniest part of the resort. The area has retained its authentic rural character, with several working farms and the charming Saint-Just chapel. We spent lockdown in Megève in 2020, and we had the opportunity to acquire this property. We immediately jumped at the chance. The building’s beauty, the possibility of restoring a farm building in the mountains (we are both farmers’ children) and the incomparable view over Megève from inside the building immediately convinced us that this was the project for us.
This farm is one of the agricultural and pastoral jewels in the crown of Megève and the surrounding villages. Extended at the end of the 19th century, probably from a small alpine pasture, it is a perfect illustration of the farms in the Mont Blanc region. Its stone base, taken from the surrounding rivers and streams, housed the cowshed, the mare's stable and, between the two, a very rustic dwelling for the farmers. The high-quality roof timbers feature a complex tangle, highlighting a colourful spar signed by the craftsmen under the ridge purlin. The "fenêts" - small openings carved into the wooden cladding of the barn - were designed to make it easier to dry the hay. Finally, the imposing, slightly sloping eaves are specially designed to allow snow to slide off easily.
The Benedictines founded a priory in Megève in around 1085. The village grew until Savoie became part of France, and really took off at the beginning of the 19th century, with the opening of the first inns as stop-off points between the Mont Blanc region and the Val d'Arly. The first ski competitions, organised before the First World War, and the arrival of the Rothschild family after the war also contributed to its development. The hamlet, located at the foot of Mont d'Arbois, had no more than five other farms in it at the time. In those days, life revolved around pastoral activities, and the village was only ten minutes away on horseback. The farm, probably rebuilt in 1899, remained in the same family and was still in operation until the late 1960s.
The place has faithfully preserved its pastoral aesthetic and rural conviviality. The interior architecture has benefited from the expertise of several Living Heritage companies, and the original materials have been reused on site, giving each room an authentic, sober and warm character. A stay at Alpage Saint-Just offers the perfect balance between the tranquillity of a mountain retreat and the bustle of the village of Megève. The farm is accessible on skis, meaning you can reach the Mont d'Arbois slopes in just a few pushes. In the summer, the Mont d'Arbois golf course is just a short way from the third hole. A dedicated concierge service offers a made-to-measure service, envisaged before your arrival and drawn up by the leading concierge in the area.
The entire list would be too long, but here are a few highlights: the summer concert in Les Contamines; "La Petite Fontaine" in Rochebrune, masterfully run by the young Édouard and Justine, winners of the local fondue competition; "L'Alpage des Roches Fleuries" in Mont-Joux, appreciated in the summer for its shepherd's food board and the energy of the enthusiastic young trainee farmers around Pierre and Flavie; and the "Refuge de Tré-la-Tête", where Marielle works wonders. And of course, there are three local favourites: "Flocon de Sel” for food lovers, "Madame Chocolat” at Le Soleil d'Or, and “Caveau des 5 Rues” for music-loving night owls.
The chalet is ideal for hosting management seminars, working days or study sessions. The living areas can be transformed into meeting rooms and social areas for breaks and meals. There are six bedrooms on site. A dedicated concierge can coordinate your stay and organise various activities on request.
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