Megeve
Why Megève Ski Resort?
- A unique and incomparable ambiance – and a very high standard of restaurants including Michelin starred
- A scenic setting with splendid views – and an attractive medieval town centre
- There’s a wide range of après-ski and non-skiing activities
- Large linked ski area and excellent cross-country trails – lots of tree-lined skiing
Megeve Resort Information
Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to Saint-Moritz, Megève was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps and is nestled in the heart of Mont Blanc. Originally Megeve was a quaint farming village, but once it started to become a ski resort it was a favourite of many royals. In 1933 the farmers of the village invested in the Rochebrune area with the construction of the first cable car to be used by skiers ('benne rouge').
Megève is one of the best resorts in the Alps for non-skiers. This quintessential Haute-Savoie village has a beautifully preserved medieval centre - pedestrianised - with narrow cobbled streets, tastefully restored buildings, fountains, a pretty church, horse-drawn sleighs, and a weekly market, an open-ice rink and plenty of marked paths for walkers. There is a lot of heritage and history to discover.
There are lots of shops in Megève - from upmarket clothing to luxury boutiques, jewellery, food, antique and gift shops. The choice is endless - so much so that if you can’t ski you could do a lot worse than wander around town window-shopping. In short, Megève is a resort to taste the classic French 'art de vivre'. 'Sunny Megeve' is the nickname, given by Baroness Noémie de Rothschild when she discovered the Plateau du Mont d'Arbois in the 1920s.
Christmas has been a Megeve tradition for over 50 years! From the first weekend in December, the village lights up. Every year, during the traditional 'Illumination du Sapin', a secret show, brings together more than 5,000 spectators come to enjoy an event a not-to-be-missed event. The event heralds the start of a festive season when the magic of Christmas comes to life.
Megève is very easily accessed from Sallanches (13km - motorway exit and TGV train).
