Megève Ski Holidays

Megève ski resort is one of the most stylish in the Alps. Go skiing in Megève for a fantastic choice of luxurious hotels, situated close to the slopes.

Megève Ski Resort

Megève is one of the most stylish ski resorts in the Alps, with a very pretty ski area. Just over an hour’s drive from Geneva airport, Megève village is both sophisticated and chic; with smart boutiques, alluring bars and restaurants in abundance. The ski resort has plenty of old-world charm and is extremely scenic, with cobbled streets, old baroque clocktowers and cosy wooden chalets. There is also a good choice of well-appointed hotels, some of which are close to the slopes.

The skiing in Megève is as scenic as the town itself. Most of the slopes are lined with beautiful and large wooded areas; perfect for snowy days or weaving between the trees. The ski area is suited mainly for beginners and intermediates and has a plethora of gentle green and wide blue slopes.

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Megève Transfer Time

Geneva

1h 15m

Best For...

Short breaks
Stylish resort
Traditional Alpine charm

Resort Statistics

Resort Altitude 1,100m
Skiing Altitude 2,350m
Total Ski Area 445km
Lifts 154
Green Runs 65km
Blue Runs 135km
Red Runs 175km
Black Runs 70km
Cross Country 45km

Ski Areas in Megève

Megève has three ski areas of its own with a resort height of 1,100m ranging up to 2,350m. The wider region boasts an impressive 445km of skiable pistes in total. This vast amount of terrain means there’s a variety of slopes including cruisy blues and reds and lots of tree-lined, lower slopes with excellent chalet-style mountain restaurants alongside. The main area also has modern, fast chairlifts so you won’t spend too much time stuck in queues.

Skiing in Megève

Megève doesn’t have the most challenging terrain in the Alps, however, this is more than made up for by Megève’s impressively scenic skiing, with lots of tree runs that are perfectly tailored to intermediate skiers. Beginners will want to hang around the base of the resort where there are some nice flat nursery runs. The area is also generally much more traffic-free than its neighbour Chamonix.

Megève Ski Weekends

Snowboarding in Megève

Intermediate snowboarders will enjoy the multitude of tree-lined pistes and flat beginner areas at the base of the resort. There are some great powder sections around Mont Joux and Joly and, if you take the time to get there, Rochebrune which can be enjoyed by more advanced freeride boarders. There is also a terrain park which is expanding every season.

Ski Schools in Megève

With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.

We’ve partnered with New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all ability levels.

Book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re travelling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.

Crèches in Megève

The ESF Club Piou Piou La Caboche will support younger children until they are of the age to ski in the ESF children’s groups. Megève also has great options for parents wanting to hire a nanny for their children and there are plenty of companies that provide this within the resort.

Restaurants in Megève

Megève has some of the very best restaurants in the Alps. If you’re looking for a crème de la crème dining experience then head to the Michelin-starred restaurant Flocons de Sel for delicious cuisine which is both artful and creative. On the mountain, Le Refuge offers brilliant hearty Savoyard and local dishes; well worth a visit for a long lunch.

Après Ski in Megève

Après ski in Megève is largely a refined affair with more quaint cafes and trendy cocktail bars than nightclubs and cheap ski pubs. With the introduction of a La Folie Douce on the slopes in Saint Gervais, there is now a good on-the-table dancing hub for skiers to check out for après ski.

Best Après Ski in Megève

Non-Skiers

Megève is one of the best resorts in the Alps for non-skiers. There is a huge choice of designer shops, including Hermès, Yves Saint Laurent, Poivre Blanc and Blanc Bleu. There are plenty of attractive walking paths through the forest for those who enjoy scenic walks. The many luxury hotels have lavish spa facilities designed for pampering their non-skiing guests during the daytime.

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