Located in the heart of the French Alps at an altitude of 1113 metres (3,640 Ft), MEGEVE is very close to the Mont Blanc which at 4807m or 15,719Ft high is considered to be the roof of Europe. Easily accessible by road or rail and only 60 km from the international airport of Geneva. Nevertheless Megeve is a charming village resort full of character which has maintained its traditional heritage cohabiting harmoniously with exciting avant garde Sports,cultural and economic activities.
With its picture postcard scenery, its warm wooden architecture Megeve has become a highly appreciated resort, renowned for its enchanting Lifestyle. Its reputation as a Ski resort has been built upon a wide and diversified Ski area, with 325 km of slopes and 84 perfectly integrated ski lifts. With the natural barrier of the Mont Blanc massif area close by Megeve as an enviable record of good snow conditions.
The resort can also rely on extra snow made by 175 snow cannons allowing skiing in perfect conditions throughout the season.
MEGEVE's ski area is composed of 3 complementary areas, Rochebrune Cote 2000, Jaillet an Mont d'Arbois, where all levels of ability can enjoy great skiing. Megeve also links the Ski areas Combloux, Saint-Nicolas de Veroce and Saint Gervais completing the "Evasion-Mont Blanc" ski area.
You will undoubtly enjoy the diversity of this ski area, the quality of its facilities and the magical environment in which you will ski.
So that you enjoy this exceptional environment, MEGEVE's French Ski School offers all its professional know-how with its 300 ski instructors and 5 teaching centres.
Children from the age of 3 to 5 are not forgotten with a specific structure reserved for them : the PIOU PIOU club.
With Megeve's French Ski School you will be assured an excellent standard of teaching based upon 60 years of experience
Nearest Airport: Geneve (CH) (70km) Bus from airport Shuttle from airport
Details about ski resort
Number of ski runs: 220
All slopes (km): 445
Night skiing True
Opening date: 15.12.2008
Closing date 15.4.2009
Maximum vertical drop (m): 1500
Artificial snow (%): False
Green (km): 0
Blue (km): 122
Red (km): 110
Black (km): 68
Longest slope (km): 0km
Green:
Blue: 106
Red: 80
Black: 34
General information
Min. altitude: 1113m Max. altitude: 2353m
Airport connections
Nearest Airport: Geneve (CH) (70km)
Bus from airport True
Shuttle from airport False
Closest railway station: Sallanches (12km)
Direct bus from railway station True
Direct shuttle from railway station False
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Lift facilities
Drag lift True
Chair lift True
Cable car True
Gondola True
Connected resorts
Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True
Connected resorts Megeve (Rochebrune, Cote 2000, Mont d'Arbois, Jaillet), La Giettaz, Saint-Gervais, Saint Nicolas de Véroce, Combloux, Les Contmaines et Cordon (445 kms of slopes).
Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 445
Snowboard, free style park
Half pipe True
Fun park True
Corner
Wave rides
Snowboard cross
Jumps True
Slides True
Boxen
Snowboard park description
Cross country skiing
Classic cross country runs (km) 43
Skate cross country runs (km) 43
Additional activities
Snow tubing
Curling True
Tobogganing True
Paragliding True
Sleigh trips True
Heli skiing
Dog sled True
Ice skating True
Winter hiking True
Public infrastructure
Indoor pool True
Indoor tennis True
Sauna True
Hot spring
Fitness centre True
Casino True
Massage centre True
Camping True
Children
Child slope True
Child lift True
Children's park True
Childcare True
Child carpet lift True
Gastronomy
Restaurants 82
Bars / Pubs 10
Discotheques 4
Ski huts
Rentals
Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True
Rent-a-snowboard True
Rent-a-touring ski True
Rent-a-telemark ski True
Rent-a-sport outfit True
Ski depot True
Rent-a-car True
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Sporting activities
Tennis True
Beach volley True
Inline skating
Kayak
Paintball True
Animal observation spots True
Adrenaline park False
Hunting True
Squash
Basketball True
Cycle paths True
Canoe True
Gliding
Panorama flights True
Archery
Diving
Badminton True
Football True
Surfing
Hiking True
Fishing True
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Nordic walking True
Volleyball True
Skateboard True
Sailing
Horse riding True
Mini golf True
Cave exploring
Running paths False
Golf True
Golf holes 18
Mountain bike
Signposted MTB routes 90
Downhill route
Free ride route
Bike park
Climbing
Fixed rope route
Climbing park
Climbing centre
Climbing tours
Adventure
Rafting
Paragliding True
Bungee jumping
Canyoning True
Hydrospeed
Adrenaline park False
Course, school, guidance, animation
Tennis True
Climbing True
Kayak
Public animation True
Badminton True
Mountaineering True
Horse riding True
Squash
Surfing
Paragliding True
Golf True
Sailing
Nordic walking True
Nature experience
Zoo
Petting zoo
Stables
Nature trail True
National park
Rentals
Bicycle / Mountain bike True
Surfing / Sailing
Kayak
Canoe
Walking boots True
Mountain sports equipment True
Nordic walking poles True
Boats
Fishing equipment
Scooter, motorcycle
Public infrastructure
Supermarket True
Camping True
Chemist True
Cinema True
Railway station
Bowling True
Internet café True
Billiards True
Public wellness
Solarium
Thermal spa
Bathing river
Fitness centre True
Outdoor pool True
Bathing lake
Massage centre True
Indoor pool True
Beauty farm True
Sauna centre True
Additional information
Indoor and outdoor ice rink, indoor rock climbing, sledging, guided tours of historical part of Megeve, balooning, snowshoeing, clay pigeon shooting, summer sledge, casino...
Specials
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Tips
Ski school, child carpet lift, childcare, children park, child lift, child slopes, ski equipment rental,...
More information
Skipass rates:
Jaillet Combloux La Glettaz Skipass (90 km)
6-day skipass: Adult - 120 €
Evasion Mont Blanc Skipass
6-day skipass: Adult - 171 €
Free passes for children under 5.
Click here to hire ski equipment.
