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Megève (France)

Based on 3 reviews

Megève in short

  • Height: 1113 - 2014 metres
  • Good restaurants and apres-ski
  • Lots of activities for non-skiers
  • Prices quite high

Megève offers an authentic and typically alpine village feel with a certain touch of luxury. This village in the Haute Savoie centres around the old church, which dates back to the year 1085. Megève played an important role in the development of skiing, with the resort’s first skiing competition held as early as 1914 and the first cable car built uniquely for skiers inaugurated in 1933. Today, Megève is part of the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area and grants access to just over 400km of ski runs in exceptional mountain setting that includes the nearby villages of Les Contamines, Combloux and Saint-Gervais.

Megève has been completely restored and now has a charming pedestrian village centre with quiet streets and high-end shops. Bars, cafés and restaurants fill up from lunchtime onwards in Megève and they don’t close until the early hours of the morning. The après-ski is chic but friendly, just what you would expect from the resort of Megève. The resort is popular with skiers and snowboarders, especially families with children, who come to enjoy the good life and sunny ski slopes. Megève is nestled in the heart of the Mont Blanc region in France, about an hour’s drive from Chambéry Airport or an 8-hour drive from Calais.

Review of Megève

Snowplaza.co.uk review
  • Winter hiking
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Aprés-ski
  • Family/children
  • Price level
8.7
Visitors' reviews

based on 3 visitor reviews

Latest review by Susanne

“We stayed at Praz-sur-Arly (to save on accommodation costs) about 3 miles Megeve with its own ski area, part of the Espace Diamant. We found these great picnic rooms where you leave your bag with lunch in the morning and, amazingly, it is still th...”

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Skiing in the Evasion Mont-Blanc

The Rochebrune (1754m), Jaillet (1580m) and Mont d’Arbois (1840m) pistes are easily accessible via lifts straight from the village of Megève. All three sectors have runs for every ability level, and picturesque forests line the lower-altitude slopes. Freestylers will want to head to the Waidzai Snow Park in Rochebrune, best adapted for beginner and intermediate freestylers. Megève is centrally located within the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area, with the slopes of Combloux and La Giettaz accessible via Jaillet and the slopes of Saint Gervais accessible via Mont Joux. The towering Mont Blanc watches over you as you ski. Stop in for a midday break at one of the many mountain restaurants, with their magnificent views of the surrounding alpine summits.

Off the slopes in Megève

Megève offers a place to relax and unwind off the beaten track. Explore the scenic surroundings on foot or by snowshoe. Discover the ancient history of the village and finish off your tour with a scenic ride along the cobblestone streets in a horse-drawn carriage. Or, let your tastebuds do the work - as you would expect from such an exclusive ski resort, Megève is home to no less than three Michelin-starred restaurants. The Palais in Megève has an aquatic centre, an ice skating rink and a wellness area, among other things. Megève is a regular host of the Grande Odyssée Mont-Blanc dogsledding race, which takes place annually in January.

Ski holiday with the kids in Megève

Megève prides itself on being a family-friendly ski resort and the mascot, Billy Bosteu, welcomes children with open arms. The Les Frimousses crèche takes care of children aged 18 months to 4 years, providing fun indoor and outdoor activities. In addition to the competent French ski instructors, the British Alpine Ski School has a base in Megève where you can book ski lessons with English-speaking ski instructors. When the kids get tired of skiing, off-the-slopes activities you can do as a family include sledging, dogsledding or driving on ice.

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Weather in Megève

Today

Bright sunny weather

Bright sunny weather
2 / 11

Frost line

2619 metres

Rain

0 mm

Tomorrow

Showers with occasional sunshine

Showers with occasional sunshine
4 / 12

Frost line

2019 metres

Rain

4 mm
Après-ski & nightlife in Megève
Restaurants 88
Bars & cafés 13
Discos 4
Cinema 2
Theater
Casino
Concert Hall
Ski schools & ski lessons in Megève
Number of Ski Schools 8
Number of Ski Instructors 500
Instruction slope
Ski lessons in Nederlands
Private ski lessons 45
Ski lessons 5 days, 13 hours, € 162,00
Snowboard lessons 5 days, 13 hours, € 205,00
Cross-country skiing 6 days, 15 hours, € 205,00
Book your ski school online in Megève
Adult Ski Lessons 4 offers available
Kids Ski Lessons 1 offers available
Snowboard Lessons 1 offers available
Ski Touring 1 offers available
Facilities in Megève
Number of hotels 30
Number of hotel beds 2415
Number of tourist beds 2415
Supermarkets 3
Bank
Tourist information for Megève
Name Megève Tourisme
Telephone 50212728
Distance to Megève
Distance from Brussels approx. km
Airport Genève approx. 70 km with bus service
Train station Sallanches approx. 13 km with bus service
From the highway approx. 13 km 20-minutes drive
Megève for the children
Childcare
Childcare from 36 months
Number of hours of childcare 8 hours a day
Price without lunch € 90,00
Price with lunch
Children's Carousel
Magic Carpet
Child Lift 1
Adventure Park
Playground
Mascot
Mascot Name
After skiing in Megève
Public sauna
Fitness Centre
Public solarium
Massage
Spa & Wellness
Indoor pool
Balloon flight
Paragliding
Indoor tennis
Squash court
Hiking trails 6 km
Torchlight Tours
Indoor skating rink
Ice skating rink
Curling
Snow rafting
Dog sledge
Snowmobiles
Toboggan run