Skiing

The skiing in Megève has not been historically celebrated to much extent. Perhaps it is because the resort sits near such ski meccas as Chamonix and Italy’s Courmayeur, or because most of its slopes tend to be rolling and wide rather than steep and daring. It could also be that the town of Megève is so charming, many find themselves preferring to luxuriate off the slopes, in the village cafés, cobblestone streets and world-class spas rather than race to the lifts at 8am. This, however, would be a mistake, as the skiing in Megève is excellent, and with over 200 runs covering 300 km (186 miles) of slopes, it is also sprawling—and less crowded than some of the other resorts that attract die-hard ski enthusiasts.

Comprised of three main areas (Rochebrune Côte 2000, Jaillet and Mont d’Arbois), the mountains are serviced by 80 lifts, including one that leaves directly from the village center. Megève sits at a lower altitude than many other resorts (2,300 meters or 7,500 ft.), and so has slightly warmer temperatures and receives less snow. On the other hand, the pistes consist of grassy, rock-free pastureland rather than glaciers or rock faces, and so require less snow to create excellent ski conditions. The area is also home to about 40 kilometers (25 miles) of cross-country skiing paths, most of which do not require passes.

Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team for assistance arranging private ski lessons, spots in ski schools and heli-skiing expeditions.

For those looking for a bit more of a challenge, or a break from Megève, the world-renowned ski mountains of Chamonix are also a 20-30–minute drive away.