Megève is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Évasion Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie. The ski area covers 230 km of runs between 1,113 m and 2,350 m, served by 62 lifts. Day lift pass 65€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Megève is one of the most elegant resorts in the Alps, founded in 1916 by the Baroness de Rothschild to rival Saint-Moritz. This authentic Savoyard village at 1,113 m is as well known for its chic atmosphere and pedestrian centre as for its skiing (325 km with the Pays du Mont-Blanc). A wealthy clientele in an exceptional setting.
- Charming village founded in 1916
- Michelin-starred restaurants
- 325 km of runs for all levels
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
The Megève ski area, with its 230 km of runs, offers a good choice for every type of skier: large enough not to get bored over a week, yet compact enough to easily find your favourite sectors again. The 62 lifts make it possible to chain descents without long queues. Megève's DNA is high-end: the accommodation, the mountain restaurants and the resort services reflect a clientele that doesn't count the cost. With a day lift pass at 65€, the stay comes at a price, but the experience lives up to it for anyone who wants to indulge without compromise. Megève's altitude (1,113 m at the base, 2,350 m at the top) helps it maintain decent snow cover through midwinter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it's worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Megève is clearly high: 65€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence — but be aware of it before you go. In short: Megève isn't for everyone, but for those who can afford it, it's probably one of the best skiing experiences in Europe.
🏔️ Évasion Mont-Blanc
Megève, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie, joined together at the foot of the roof of Europe. Megève, created in the 1920s by the Baroness de Rothschild, who wanted a French Saint-Moritz, remains the resort of French elegance: a medieval village, horse-drawn carriages, Michelin-starred tables. Skiing here is rather gentle, on long runs through the forest with generous sun exposure. One nuance: of the 445 km announced by the lift pass, only 263 km are actually linked by lifts; Les Contamines and Cordon require a transfer. The panorama of Mont Blanc, however, is constant.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
