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Visitor reviews for Megeve Ski Resort

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• January 19, 2012
  karl jennings from United Kingdom
  

  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.

• Megeve Ratings

  Based on 6 votes. Vote

  Access: 4.7 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Megeve.	Public Transport: 3.7 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Megeve, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 5.0 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 4.5 (1) No places to stay in/near Megeve, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 2.0 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 5.0 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Megeve.
  Ski in/Ski out: 4.3 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 4.0 (1) There are no child care facilities at Megeve, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 3.8 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Megeve is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 4.3 (1) Megeve relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 4.8 (1) There are no snow groomers at Megeve, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Megeve are groomed daily.	Shelter: 4.5 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Megeve is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 4.3 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Megeve, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 3.5 (1) Megeve usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 4.3 (1) The staff at Megeve are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Megeve are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 3.8 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 4.5 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 5.0 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 4.7 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Megeve has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 4.5 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 4.8 (1) No intermediate terrain at Megeve, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 4.5 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 3.4 (1) Not even a kicker at Megeve, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 4.2 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 4.3 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Megeve, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 1.6 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Megeve has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 4.3 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 4.7 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 4.5 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 4.7 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 4.5 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 4.4 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 3.5 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 2.8 (1) Overall, Megeve is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 2.8 (1) Overall, Megeve is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

  Based on 6 votes. Vote

• April 01, 2011
  David Ovenden from United Kingdom
  

  Megeve is closing early this season given the very poor conditions. Virtually all lifts will close this Sunday (3rd April).
  They are leaving the two chairs at Cote 2000 running - no doubt to avoid having to pay any compensation to season ticket holders!

• March 21, 2011
  jarrod atkinson from United Kingdom
  

  The skiing in Megeve is still very good on the north facing slopes in the mornings, as the temperatures have dropped since last week. You can expect a variety of snow types from ice to corn snow to artificial cannon snow to slush in a long decent, interesting and challenging. My advise, as a British ski instructor there, is to ski the mornings and do an alternative in the afternoon, as there are many non skiing activities available in Megeve.

• February 24, 2011
  mrs v christy from United Kingdom
  

  This year we visited Megeve for the 3rd year running. I have not experienced rude lifties a 'bonjour and a smile' goes a long way. The only rude person we have come across was one of the ticket sellers at Saisies, another area within a 20minute drive. We stayed at Praz-sur-Arly this year which is just 4 kilometres outside Megeve and has its own large ski area, especially if you get the Espace Diamant pass. Our preference is Jailet: fab little mountain area, don't be put off if the front of the mountain looks a little bare, there is plenty to ski over the back. It is an expensive area, although I think France in general is pricey. There are picnic rooms where you can leave a packed lunch at the beginning of the day, (no one touches it) at Jailet and Rochebrune, that is a real money saver. We take a lunch with us and fed 5 adults lunch for as little as 8 euro's a day, you just have to visit the supermache, buy French sticks and fillings, job done!
  We have stayed with Ski Royale the first year. The staff are great and even took my son out with them of an evening as he was on his own, he loved it. A good place for mixing. The following year we stayed in a private chalet run by Kate and Paul Gibson in Megeve. We had a ball, laughed a lot and certainly got looked after. Enjoyed both for different reasons. Stayed in a private apartment this time in Praz-sur-Arly, again a different type of holiday. Although we weren't staying with Kate and Paul this year we did have a good day out skiing together and a couple of fun evenings with them, they have become friends now. Would highly rate their chalet for a fun time and great hospitality.
  Enjoy Megeve but don't tell to many people.......lets keep it a secret.

• January 10, 2011
  m w from France
  

  I have skied all over Europe and north America and you cannot beat the French Alps. That is why it receives more tourists than anywhere in the world. That's why I teach hundreds of Yanks to ski every season who hate skiing in America, and there are some who should not come back with your racist attitude, the lift workers here are some of the best trained in the Alps and it is some guests who need education in manners, (if I went to the UK and just spoke French what kind of reception do you think I would get)

  As for the skiing, Megeve, as with Courchevel, is one of the more expensive resorts in France and is on an average altitude for a ski resort but it is one of the biggest around and is excellent for all types of skiers, good restaurants and bars make it a favourite destination for many who return year after year,please come and experience it for yourselves and do try to learn the lingo as you will be respected for doing so, and if you're a typical British/Irish tourist go to Chamonix or Tignes or stay at home.

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• November 10, 2010
  Mark from United Kingdom
  

  I've been going to Megeve for some years now, the skiing is fantastic when the snow is good. The resort is expensive and the locals can come across as a bit arrogant. However, if you try the local lingo then they do warm to you!

  Luckily I've been away with skiroyale each time and they really look after you well... great atmosphere in their Hotel Les Cimes.

  I would say, enjoy the skiing, don't plan on too many nights out in town unless you have deep pockets and you will fall in love with the "christmas feel" of the resort.

• February 24, 2010
  steve hall from France
  

  Have lived as a Brit in France for 5 years and skied pretty much all of the main resorts. I think as an overall package Megeve delivers across the board 110%. I especially like the people who work the lift systems in all weathers and are courteous and obliging at all times. No you do not need to speak French but as in any foreign country it helps. I am, like the French, fed up with Brits who expect everyone in France to speak English. Quite frankly I would support the refusal into any nightclub a Brit who is so out of touch with French culture and yes it can be expensive but the benefit of this is that it keeps the 'riff raff' away.

• February 09, 2010
  Tom Craig from United Kingdom
  

  I would agree with the other reviews - Megeve is a very French resort and you should speak French if you go here or you will not get very far. It is low and conditions can be tricky if the snow is not good. The lifts are quite slow as well. This is not the resort to go to if you like the ski-in ski-out type of holiday. There are loads of visitors there just to enjoy the town and also the mountain restaurants which can be reached without skiing. It is very expensive as well. On the plus side it is quite easy to get to and the skiing is mostly of the easy variety with great views. Apres-ski is quite quiet and I've heard that some Brits have issues getting into the nightclubs of which there are a couple. To summarise - if you are looking for a hassle free holiday with good value food, guaranteed snow and natives who will all be super friendly when you speak to them in a foreign language then do not go to Megeve. If on the other hand you are happy to splurge a bit on expenses, can at least attempt to order in French and like picturesque skiing then give it a try.

• January 31, 2010
  david sidebottom from United Kingdom
  

  I haven't visited the resort but want to get in touch with TONY WADE...... email daveed1978@btinternet.com

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• January 27, 2010
  Gwenda Bird from United Kingdom
  

  Found Megeve about 4 years ago and love it! The slopes are great for all levels. My favourite is Mont d'Arbois. From the top you can ski some lovely slopes with stunning scenery.
  Megeve is expensive and with the euro being so unkind it can be eye watering just ordering a drink. Even so, it is worth having lunch out on the mountains especially some of the more remote ones which serve amazing traditional French food. Most of the people in Megeve are friendly and I find it always helps to speak a little French. 'Bonjour' and a smile goes a long way towards friendly service!
  P.s. I agree with other reviewers, lets keep Megeve a secret.

• January 26, 2010
  Marie from Russian Federation
  

  Megeve is a beautiful place. The mountains are great, there are plenty of various slopes for all levels, the food is very good, I'd even say fantastic.

  It's a great place for kids - they have special kids' slopes with professional instructors.
  A few good places for shopping, very nice mountain paths for walking, breathtaking scenery.

  The only flaw is that without speaking French it is quite tough. Even at the 5 star hotels the staff barely speak any English (and certanly doesn't speak Russian or any other language) and they kind of look down on everybody who isn't French.

  But if you can tolarate being a little looked down upon, Megeve is great place for skiing/snowboarding and relaxing in a quiet mountain town.

• March 18, 2009
  Isadora from United Kingdom
  

  I love Megeve. Been going there for over 10 years. Skiing is varied and wonderful for all levels, but as I speak French and have friends in the village I feel very much at home there. I don't find the French stuck up at all, but I have heard them say they are not keen on drunken Brits, so unfortunately, that is a bad reputation some have made for the English. Megeve is not a place for wild nightlife.

• January 28, 2009
  tim elvin from United Kingdom
  

  If you come to Megeve and love it, don't tell everyone how wonderful it is.
  Yes, it has empty, well groomed slopes, it is a vast ski area (that nowhere in North America can compete with) and yes it has some of the best mountain restaurants anywhere, but if you tell everyone, then all the Brits that think Val/3Valleys/Verbier is the bees knees will come here and ruin it.
  I have skied most of the big resorts (many times) yet still keep coming back to Megeve every season.
  It has something for everyone from nervous novices to instructor level, although it is mainly suitable for intermediates.
  If you have kids Megeve is fantastic as the empty pistes mean you don't have to constantly worry about some out of control idiot taking them out.

• January 22, 2009
  Sally Bosman from United Kingdom
  

  Last year we did 3 resorts in the US - Keystone, Steamboat & Winterpark. It was the first year we hadn't been to Megeve since we started skiing in 2002. The US was OK but very unchallenging (unless you want to ski moguls) and everywhere shuts at 9-10pm. As I said, we started in Megeve with a company that includes 2 hours tuition every day (I can remember being petrified coming down Mandarine) and have gone from walking sideways up a slope to skiing some reasonable blacks. There is so much choice in Megeve, we still haven't managed to cover it all yet. We're going back again in a weeks time and the snow reports look fantastic. Given a choice of Megeve or the US, it's Megeve every time.

• March 25, 2008
  Mike Snelling from United Kingdom
  

  Great Place for skiing and being seen in if you're an up yourself wealthy French person.
  Plenty of great skiing for all abilities but that's were the good bit ends.
  If they could move the border 30kms and let the Italians take over perhaps we would not have to put up with arrogant, unhelpful ski pass sellers, ignorant and down right rude lift attendants, pretencious and vastly overpriced bars; then we might consider going back!

• March 19, 2008
  HECTOR B from Barbados
  

  Skiing in Barbados is very good considering the hot temperatures. When I went last year I found the nightlife was very good, as the locals were all very friendly and not snobby like the French. T,he food and drink there was excellent and, at the same time, cheap which is hard to find. A* to Barbados.

• January 20, 2008
  Matt Richardson from United Kingdom
  

  I've skied Megeve 4 times now and am pleased to say will be there again in mid Feb.
  I have never been disappointed with the resort facilities or the pistes. All ages and abilities are catered for on the slopes. Can be busy in the half term week but outside of this the slopes are yours to enjoy. The views are incredible and because it's quite a low resort the snow is amazing, even caught a fresh dump last year after trying Chamonix for a day ( avoid. ) It is a little more expensive that some other resorts but with everything in life you get what you pay for. Megeve is full of French charm and character and the horse drawn carriages are a fantastic way of traveling home after a quality meal at one of the many good restaurants in the village centre.
  Only 1 hour from Geneva airport. You really couldn't want any more from an Alpine ski resort.

• January 14, 2008
  Hubert Cumberdale from United Kingdom
  

  Very good resort if a little busy in the school holidays. I recommend the red ice bar in central Megeve, very good.

• January 14, 2008
  Milford Cubical from United States
  

  I usually ski in the USA but I tried Megeve and I was sadly disapointed and I tried other European resorts but none of them measured up to USA and Canada.
  The best resorts in Canada and the USA are:
  Vail
  Whistler
  Banff
  Aspen
  Breckenridge
  I seriously recommend you try them.

• January 14, 2008
  Carry Milroy from United Kingdom
  

  Great resort !
  I have skied in :
  Chamonix
  Val d'Isere
  Chatel
  Tignes
  Isola 2000
  but none of those I think are as good as Megeve.
  They may have slightly better snow, or slightly better pistes, or maybe even nightlife but Megeve covers all of those and is an all round good resort. I have been there three times. Once in 1994 which was excellent (and the snow was much better than it is today). The lift system left much to be desired though.
  2003 was probably my favourite visit because I went out of school holiday time so it was deserted.
  2007 was also good but the snow was of less quality.
  Overall, I think this is the best ski resort in France.

• January 14, 2008
  Claire Appleton from Australia
  

  Very good skiing. This is the only time I have been skiing in Europe but it is slightly better than the Australian skiing I have to say. But the night life is not as good. On the whole, a good resort.

• January 14, 2008
  Jeremy Holsden from Andorra
  

  Wonderful skiing. I have spent the past two years in Andorra, La Ville but it does not compare to Megeve. A * resort but can be very busy.

• January 14, 2008
  Nalfazza Izaburah from Afghanistan
  

  Skiing in Megeve is ok but is nothing like skiing in Afghanistan. I have only been out once this season but there was metres of snow like nowhere else I had ever seen. Unlimited piste and the best nightlife. Another problem I found with Megeve is that it is incredibly busy. This incredibly boring guy sped past me and knocked me over, I think his name was NICK MERRICK. Anyway getting back to the point I seriously recommend you.
  SKI AFGHANISTAN

• December 10, 2007
  Tony Toole from United Kingdom
  

  We've been crashing around the Megeve pistes for about 25 years. Huge ski area with something for everyone (& expanding with La Giettaz opening up from Jaillet a couple of seasons back and rumour of a link over to Contamine from Mont Joly in the offing ...)
  We stay up the mountain in La Belle Etoile in Bettex. Ski to and from the hotel boot room with easy access to all areas of St Gervais, Megeve, St Nicolas, Mt Joly, Rochebrune, Cote 2000, Jaillet and, now, Giettaz. If you've got stamina it is possible to traverse the lot in one day.
  No nightlife up there, apart from what you make yourself (which is infinitely more enjoyable!)
  This is a skiers resort. Up with the first lift, down with the last. Lunch at La Radaz or L'Alpette having sampled the delights of Petite Fontaine and Lanchettes. Last beer at La Boitet after a final crash down Princesse Noire.
  Having been ushered off the slopes at the end of one day by the pisteurs, (having caught the very last lift to the top of the mountain and descending on a deserted piste in semi-darkness), I once came upon two Chamois standing and watching, with the top of Mt Blanc still catching the last of the peach coloured sunset in the background.
  Magic.

• December 09, 2007
  Nick Merrick from United Kingdom
  

  My parents bought an apartment at Megeve a couple of years ago. Since then I've been out there at every opportunity.
  Basically, this resort is awesome. It is usually very quiet (except for half term) and has a massive ski area, all easily accessible. There is generally good snow (exception was last season) but this season looks great already. I'm going out on the Dec 26th.......Can't Wait.

• January 23, 2007
  Tony Wade from France
  

  Great Skiing at Megeve with plenty of untapped off-piste potential and HUGE motorway pistes that you can absolutely rip down avoiding the gaping novices. Shame the place is so up itself.

• February 17, 2006
  Ben Chance from United Kingdom
  

  Been skiing at Megeve every year for the last 16 years. The views are excellent, there are numerous restaurants dotted all over the resort and they are almost all proper restaurants (none of the self-service canteens you get in the bigger resorts). As with all low resorts the snow is not always great at the beginning and end of the season (having said that I had 50cm of untouched powder in the middle of April two years back, and a full week of fresh powder every day last Christmas). Although there are increasing amounts of English, the resort is very rarely busy and there are only significant queues on Feb 1/2 term week. Even over New Yr and at Easter it is pretty quiet. There is plenty of easy skiing, but there are also a far higher percentage of moguls and challenging runs than you find elsewhere. The real gem is the off-piste. Because it's low, you're skiing through the trees and the ground underneath is mostly grass or shale - hence, NO ROCKS. You can pretty much ski anywhere off-piste and there are some great tree runs and wide open off-piste down Mt Joly. The lift system is indeed antiquated (mainly because they don't have the crowds to demand improvement) but is being slowly updated. Rochebrune offers the most consistent snow but for a more varied approach go up Mt d'Arbois and if there's powder head under the ropes off Mt Joly. Personally, the skiing here is far harder than in bigger resorts such as Val d'Isere or the Three Valleys and although it's certainly not a resort to go to the nightlife for (unless you're older and more sophisticated), I use it as a detox week. There is some great (and hugely underrated) skiing to go for.

• February 13, 2006
  C Reusskier from United Kingdom
  

  Great views,good restaurants, very easy skiing.Unfortunately the lift system is about 25 yrs out of date.Lots of poseurs who think Burberry is 'in' with very small incontinent dogs.If you like all of the above, this is 'the' ski resort. Enjoy.

• January 29, 2004
  Miss Lexi Jolly from United Kingdom
  

  Both being avid skiers, my partner and I decided to take this yeaRs annual ski trip to the Club Hotel Terminus,
  St Gervais. Going on a recommendation from friends....The verdict was excellent!
  The ski safari service which was on offer to us enabled us to really make the most of our 8 days skiing throught the vast 470km of pistes.
  Not only were we spoilt for choice with such a wide range of ski areas, but we were also extremely pleased to be greeted with knowledgeable staff, a comftorable hotel and such a social atmosphere.
  With the 4 course meals and aternoon tea and cakes, we certainly never went hungry.
  All in all this was a super holiday at wonderfully good value.
  www.snowcoach.co.uk

• December 04, 2003
  Lee Dixon from United Kingdom
  

  I've been to Megeve very year for the past 5 years. This year I'm going for a month! It's excellent for all abilities and ages. The skiing is superb. Varying difficulties to suit the novice skier through to the advanced skier.

  The after ski, is also great with plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from. I recommend the Jazz Club and the Palace.

  Very helpful ski shop near the Cocoon Bar which can help you with Ski and Boot Hire.

  And if you want somewhere to stay, I've always used the Soleil d'Or for a ski package holiday. www.simonbutlerskiing.co.uk