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Megeve Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Megeve Ski Resort

Megeve Ratings

Overall: 4.3. Based on 48 votes and 37 reviews.

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Snowsure: 3.8

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Megeve is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.6

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Megeve has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.1

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.9

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.5

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Megeve

Public Transport: 4.1

  • There are no buses or taxis to Megeve
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.5

  • No places to stay in/near Megeve
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.0

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 5.0

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Megeve

Ski in/Ski out: 4.1

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 4.2

  • There are no child care facilities at Megeve
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.0

  • Megeve relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.6

  • There are no snow groomers at Megeve
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Megeve are groomed daily

Shelter: 4.5

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Megeve is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 4.3

  • If snow conditions are poor at Megeve, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 3.9

  • Megeve usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.3

  • The staff at Megeve are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Megeve are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 4.1

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.6

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.7

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.7

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.7

  • No intermediate terrain at Megeve
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.3

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 3.7

  • Not even a kicker at Megeve
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 4.6

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Megeve
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 3.2

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Megeve has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.6

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.8

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 4.1

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 4.5

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 4.5

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 4.6

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 3.9

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 3.6

  • Overall, Megeve is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 3.8

  • Overall, Megeve is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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January 10, 2011
m w from Ski France 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. [note from the editor: some text has been changed for purpose of relevance]
November 10, 2010
Mark from Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski France 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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I haven't visited the resort but want to get in touch with TONY WADE...... email [email protected] [note from the editor: this message will be left on the site for a short period]
January 27, 2010
Gwenda Bird from Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski Russia Russia
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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom 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.