At the start of the Roaring Twenties, Megève became a ski resort under the leadership of Baroness Noémie de Rothschild. The winter sports resort gradually saw the birth of ski champions, such as Emile Allais and Henri Duvillard. Legendary and iconic, the Megève ski area has continued to develop: 400 kilometers of slopes spread over 4 massifs, 110 ski lifts, 3 Nordic ski areas, ice rinks, ski touring and snowshoeing routes... Megève is one of those snowy beauty spots where new skiing experiences are king.
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Meet at the Alpine area for the first turn
Are you in love with slaloms, dizzying descents or even exceptional panoramas of the Mont-Blanc massif? Megève is the unmissable meeting place for your winter holidays! The plurality of snow-covered paths in Megève will satisfy amateurs and experienced alike: between the fir trees and the alpine farms, your skis skim over immaculate snow that will make the surrounding peaks blush. For varied and quality skiing, the ski rental stores in Megève will give you expert advice. So, see you at the last turn?
Test all the sliding disciplines
Discover new sensations by testing styles of skiing other than alpine skiing! Megève offers you a multitude of activities to awaken all your senses. Get out of your comfort zone by trying off-piste skiing and expand your playing field by tasting the pleasures of the routes freeride et backcountry among the most preserved in the Alps. Feel your heart racing while cross-country skiing on the 40 kilometers of trails that wind between fir trees and sunny plateaus. Amaze your pupils during a ski touring session while contemplating the natural treasures of the Alps, while progressing at your own pace on secure routes.
Rendezvous with the peaks
For an afternoon, breathe the fresh air of the Alps while enjoying the gentle activities of the Megève resort. With the Evasion Mont-Blanc pedestrian pass, the great alpine spaces and the scent of fir trees are yours. Between snowshoe hikes and hiking trails, Megève invites you to discover the winter fauna and flora and its reliefs. The opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the slopes and reconnect with nature in a confidential and preserved environment. Allowing yourself the time to contemplate also means choosing to awaken your five senses: devouring the landscape with your eyes, touching the crystalline snow with your hands, listening for the sounds of the alpine animals, feeling the spray of the forest or even enjoy a gourmet meal at the top of the peaks.
A ski resort and two ski areas
Megève, a charming winter sports resort, brings together two ski areas on 3 massifs offering a breathtaking view of Mont-Blanc.
The Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area brings together the resorts of Megève (with the Rochebrune, Côte 2000 and Mont-d'Arbois massifs), Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas de Véroce and Les Contamines. On the other side, the Portes du Mont-Blanc area brings together the resorts of Jaillet, Combloux and La Giettaz.
This XXL playground expands the field of possibilities, allowing you to give free rein to your most beautiful descents. Cradle of skiing for more than 100 years, the Megève ski area extends over 400 kilometers and has more than 227 alpine ski slopes.
Experience alpine adventures in the Haute-Montagne
Between delicacy and intensity, Megève has always rubbed shoulders with the reliefs of the Mont-Blanc massif. The spectacle of the peaks guarantees you exceptional hikes, between legendary itineraries and more accessible hikes.
Alongside expert state-certified guides, venture into the high mountains to learn about mountaineering, climbing, snowshoeing or even glacier hiking.
The Megève Guides Office creates tailor-made experiences for you, corresponding to your level and your desires. So many exquisite events to experience at the summit that transform your stay in the mountains into real alpine adventures.
Explore the winter sports resort with the family
Megève is a winter sports resort that will delight young and old alike. The children slalom on the blue slopes, accompanied by their instructor, before joining their parents to share a family ski session. In Megève, all the infrastructure and equipment have been designed to allow you to share all the joys of a snow vacation with your family: toboggan runs, ice rinks, equipment rental, ski lessons, as well as a program of entertainment rich and varied, throughout the season. Thanks to the Family spirit, Megève allows you to realize the family vacation of your dreams in the majestic setting of the Pays du Mont-Blanc.
Megève hotels, the alliance of authenticity and modernity
Megève with its elegance, its immensity and its woody scents, like a master's canvas framed by hotels which cultivate refinement, the art of living and the taste for beautiful things... The winter sports resort of Megève has a large diversity of accommodation mixing tradition and avant-gardism.
Each hotel makes it a point of honor to offer its guests a unique experience. Spa, top-of-the-range service and comfort are the major mysteries of the resort's hotel services.
Find the hotel of your dreams for your stay in Megève
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