Megeve Ski Resort Guide
Megeve (Megève) is situated about 10 km off the main road from Geneva to Chamonix and is one of the most chic villages that one could hope to come across. Megeve is part of the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area. As well as the full range of facilities associated with a village that is bustling with visitors all year, there are many other facilities e.g. a large sports complex, outdoor pool, horse drawn taxis, many quality restaurants and some excellent designer shops in an atmospheric pedestrian area. There are three main ski areas; Mont D'arbois, Rochebrune and Le Jaillet, which offer 445 km of pistes and are served by 111 lifts. With the resort being relatively low, much of the skiing at Megeve (Megève) is on beautiful tree-lined slopes with picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. Not to be missed is the view of Mont Blanc from the excellent value restaurant at the top of the Bachais chairlift, in Le Jaillet area. It is a great advantage to have a car to reach the ski access points as the buses can be very busy during peak periods but be aware that snow chains are required in winter. The village of Megeve (Megève) retains a very French feel unlike some of the resorts which have succumbed to the invasion of the Brits, this can be seen as a plus or a minus depending on one's viewpoint.
Resorts close to Megeve include:
Praz Sur Arly (5 km),
Combloux (6 km),
La Giettaz (8 km),
Flumet (9 km),
Saint Gervais (10 km),
Megeve Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging
Select Megeve Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Megeve, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 62 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 2350 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 30% Int: 45% Adv: 25% |
Terrain Parks: 2 |
| Vertical Drop: 1237 m |
X-Country: 70 km |
| Lifts: 79 (28 chair lifts, 42 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 45% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 9 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 84 |
Acres of ski: 1975 |
| Bars: 20 |
Nearest Airport: Geneva |
| Nearest Train: Sallanches |
Tourist Info Phone:: +33450212728,
Megeve Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Megeve
karl jennings from United Kingdom writes:
Just spent a week skiing in Megeve.
The variety of slopes and the condition of the snow was fantastic.
There were no long waits for the lifts and the sun shone everyday.
Our lessons were excellent and the staff at Simon Butler were second to none. Every single member of staff was fantastic. If I could I would still be there now.
Well done everyone.
By the way, the Christmas tree in Crystal was a sight to behold.
2012-01-19 |
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Announcements & News from the Megeve ski resort manager
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- Season opens: 17 Dec 2011
- Season closes: 22 Apr 2012
Information supplied 19 Dec 2011
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