All about Megève

Megève Village

Megève is a traditional Haute-Savoie village that will not leave you feeling indifferent.

Enriched by an out of the ordinary history and heritage, the village has a soul that goes well beyond the image that we may already have of this unique venue.

The ambassador of local gastronomy revisited by Michelin star chefs, it is a destination that fully lives every season.
The cultural and sporting events give rhythm to the local life and in Megève everyone will find an emotion close to their heart. It’s up to you to discover the legend hiding behind Megève…

Thanks to its inhabitants, Megève is told as much as it is lived.

It cultivates the charm of a true radiant village, flourishing around its main medieval style square, with its old districts and narrow streets, its cool little squares brightened up with fountains and wash houses: all the character of an Alpine architecture that has managed to respect its history while enjoying a quiet pedestrian journey.

 

Megève’s Ski Area

Megève has gradually merged with neighbouring villages to create the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, with hundreds of kilometres of slopes. There is a variety of slopes on offer in Megève to suit most people. The majority of pistes are rated as green, blue and red, suitable for beginner and intermediates.

Megève is very close to Chamonix, and you can ski in both areas with the Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass. This close proximity to Mont Blanc means that Megève is sheltered from the wind, making it less prone to bad weather. Therefore, being outside all day is safe and pleasant for beginners and kids.

The three main ski areas are called Mont D’arbois, Rochebrune and Le Jaillet. The Evasion lift pass also includes neighbouring Les Contamines.

Most holidaymakers consider Megève to be big enough to not go elsewhere. Each area has enough terrain to explore, and you would probably only go to one area in a day. Megève is a reasonably low ski resort. Therefore, you can expect some lovely tree-lined runs that give you stunning views of the iconic Mont Blanc.

Wining & Dining in Megève

With 6+ Michelin-rated, Megève is one of the most gourmet dining centers of the Alps. Megève is one town where you won’t have any problem getting excellent food. With over 6 Michelin-rated and 12 Gault Millau-listed (similar to Michelin, but more food-focused) restaurants in the village alone, Megève is considered one of the most gourmet dining centers of the Alps.

Megève has about 24 mountain restaurants serving up an array of dishes in beautiful rustic settings. It is said to be home to some of the best mountain restaurants in France so this is the perfect resort for people who love their food. The majority of mountain restaurants in Megève are full-service (instead of self-service).

 

Megève & after-ski

In Megève, people also come here for the legendary festive atmosphere that emanates from its mythical addresses where, at après-ski time, conviviality and sharing intermingle for wildly frenzied happy hours.

When the last skiers, bathed in twilight, quietly reach the village, the alleys come alive.

So whether you want to taste the unmissable après-ski fondue, want to have fun in an atmospheric bar under the trays of mulled wine or simply want a tasty hot chocolate, Megève transports you to a whirlwind of excitement, with a unique taste of après-ski.

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Some history

In the 1920s, Baroness Maurice de Rothschild, also called Baroness Noémie, revealed the tourist vocation of Megève.

She discovers the village after a convalescent stay at St. Moritz, in Swiss. Tired of the place, she imagines the creation of a new winter sports station in France. On the advice of her ski instructor Try Smith, she discovered Megève and the splendid panoramas visible from the plateau of the Mont d’Arbois, which dominates the village. This marvelous site is worthy of rivaling the resort of the Swiss Alps and the Palace of Mont d’Arbois is born. The resort quickly became the preferred meeting place for the aristocracy, as well as the world of finance and business.

Le premier golf, the first lifts,Altiport, are gradually being developed under the leadership of the energetic Baroness Noémie, without whom the destiny of Megève would certainly not have been the same.

A true land of legends since the dawn of time, Megève is told as much as it is experienced. A pioneering resort, it cultivates the soul of a true alpine village, under the sign of elegance and the French way of life. An internationally renowned historic landmark, the resort of Megève offers you an authentic 4-season destination where new experiences, great adventures and inspiring encounters follow one another. Preciously nestled in the heart of the Alps, Megève is a village resort steeped in history where sportsmen, contemplatives and sybarites meet to live beautiful experiences in turn

When one arrives at the village of Megève in winter, the ordered mountains rise in all their nudity. The bell tower, as if pulled towards the peaks, dominates the famous village square where the traditional Christmas tree sits proudly every winter. Its lively streets, its assured architecture, its bright shops and its passionate spirit have always shaped the history of the village of Megève, and allow you to experience beautiful ones in your turn.
As the sun beats down on the pavement, strolling through the charming alpine village is one of those summer pleasures you can't get enough of. With its elegant boutiques, lively streets and historical monuments, Megève is told as much as it is experienced. If its charm is conducive to walking, the large sunny terraces invite you to indulge. Thanks to these many charms, Megève cultivates sharing and conviviality, offering you some of your most beautiful memories of summer in the mountains
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