Megeve Skiing Holidays

A traditional and old-fashioned ski resort with a distinctly elegant air, Megeve is both charming and chic, and boasts plenty of excellent facilities along with its long established history. Developed back in the 1920's as the 'French St. Moritz', the ski resort was based around the quaint medieval town centre, with skiing in Megeve quickly becoming the most fashionable place for European royalty, aristocrats and celebrities, thanks to its luxury hotels and glamorous image. Today, skiing in Megeve offers extensive slopes found just a short convenient drive from Geneva, a lively and international apres-ski scene and a charming picture-postcard base for a holiday.

 

Ski in Megeve - Good slopes for intermediates and beginners 

The ski resort of Megeve is located in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps, and sits at an altitude of 1,100m. Skiing in Megeve takes place over 445km of piste, served by 113 lifts, which are spread over 3 separate mountains - Le Jaillet, Rochebrune and Mont d'Arbois, with the latter both lift-linked and served by gondola. The highest lift reaches 2,350m, however, most of the skiing in Megeve takes place under 2,000m. The slopes are best suited to beginners and intermediates, with 40% and 47% of the terrain respectively, meaning skiing in Megeve is a good choice for mid-level skiers looking to improve their technique, and for those just starting out. The most varied skiing in Megeve is found in Mont d'Abois, and for more competent skiers, the slopes of Mont Joly and Mont Joux are home to steeper terrain. Advanced skiers in Megeve have fairly limited terrain- just 13% - but a wealth of long cruising runs on which to test themselves and the expert resorts of Chamonix and Argentiere situated close by. Skiing in Megeve is covered on the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski pass, which also includes the resorts of St. Gervais, St. Nicholas and Les Contamines.

 

Skiing in Megeve is a pricy affair thanks to its upmarket luxury image, and the resort continues to attract an elegant and chic clientele. There are plenty of high-end hotels to choose from on a skiing holiday to Megeve, as well as fantastic shopping in the pedestrian centre and almost 100 restaurants, ranging from cosy French bistros to a number of Michelin-starred establishments. Resort facilities for those on a skiing holiday in Megeve are excellent, with highly-rated child-care and a wealth of varied entertainment options, such as regular concerts and the theatre. Non-skier activities to enjoy whilst skiing in Megeve include snowshoeing, swimming, bowling, ice-skating, paragliding and dog-sledding, as well as the extensive indoor facilities at the local sports centre, and the many scenic walking trails.