Imagine living rooms paneled with aged wood, pine-green velvet sofas, and a library where a fire crackles constantly—and you’ll have the winning combination that defines this hotel with its time-honored charm. The 67 rooms, which feel more like cozy little homes than mere suites, also exude a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a nearly artisanal attention to detail. Les Fermes de Marie is also a family-friendly culinary haven where guests dine on lavish Alpine buffets, where children have their own little hamlet, and where summers and autumns unfold to the rhythm of yoga retreats and strolls through the vast Alpine garden. A hotel where the mountains are an integral part of daily life, right down to the aromatic herbs gathered from the herb garden and the trails that border the estate.
The beating heart of the property, however, remains its Pure Altitude Spa, a wellness labyrinth whose rooms are lined with birch bark, polished pebbles, and alpine moss. An imaginary forest that transports us to steaming Japanese baths, saunas, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, and Nordic baths that take on a magical quality when the snow begins to fall. The spa offers specialized programs (better aging, detox, glow, or recovery) as well as holistic retreats combining yoga, nutrition, and meditation for a mindful vacation experience.
Overnight stays starting at €199 in summer and fall and €420 in winter
Les Fermes de Marie
163 chemin des Épis
74120 Megève

Text by Stéphane Durand. © Photos courtesy of Maisons et Hotels Sibuet