Northern Alps

Les Karellis

Les Karellis - Vinouve

Megeve

Megeve - Place du village

Megeve - Altiport

Megève - La Livraz

Megève - Lac d'Arbois

Megeve - Sommet Combloux

Megève - Croix de sur les Prés

Megeve, located in Haute-Savoie, France, is a picturesque alpine resort that combines traditional village charm with modern skiing facilities. Nestled within the expansive Evasion Mont-Blanc ski domain, Megeve offers stunning views of Mont Blanc and a rich blend of accessible skiing, elegant surroundings, and a distinctly French alpine atmosphere. With a skiable area of 324 hectares and over 400 km of interconnected pistes, Megeve ranks among the most extensive ski destinations in Europe.
The resort features 232 pistes served by 110 lifts, catering to all levels of skiers. The piste breakdown includes 19% beginner runs, 28% intermediate, 39% advanced, and 15% expert terrain. The vertical drop extends up to 1,300 metres, ranging from a base elevation of 1,050 metres to a summit of 2,350 metres. Snow reliability is ensured by snowmaking coverage, and the area sees an average annual snowfall of 321 cm. Families will find dedicated beginner zones, childcare services, and a variety of off-slope activities, including ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and wellness spas.
Megeve stands apart for its balance of alpine authenticity and sophistication. The resort appeals to those looking for scenic skiing alongside fine dining, boutique shopping, and a relaxed, refined ambiance. Visitors choose Megeve not just for its slopes but for a complete winter experience that values quality, charm, and tradition.

Getting to Megeve is straightforward thanks to its proximity to major transport hubs. Geneva International Airport is the nearest option, located approximately 90 km away, with frequent transfers available by coach or private shuttle. The closest train station is Sallanches, just 12 km from the resort, connecting travellers to the broader French rail network. From there, local buses and taxis provide easy access to Megeve.
For those travelling by road, Megeve is well-connected via the A40 motorway, followed by well-maintained regional roads. Regular shuttle and bus services operate from Geneva and surrounding areas such as Chamonix and Annecy. Many visitors find that combining a train journey to Sallanches with a short transfer is the most convenient and cost-effective option.

Megeve offers a diverse range of accommodations, from luxury five-star hotels to cosy alpine chalets and modern self-catering apartments. Ski-in/ski-out properties are available near the main lift stations, allowing direct access to the slopes. Whether looking for a romantic mountain retreat, a family-friendly stay, or a stylish lodge for a group, Megeve provides an array of options. Many accommodations feature wellness centres, heated pools, gourmet restaurants, and in-house ski services, ensuring a comfortable and immersive alpine experience.

Breakfast
<a href="http://www.megeve.com/en/ete/mont-blanc/alps/haute-savoie/france/shopping/le-comptoir-du-pere-sotieu">Le Comptoir du P&egrave;re Sotieu </a>&nbsp;Rue du G&eacute;n&eacute;ral Muffat St Amour (+33 (0)4 50 21 67 51) is the place to start your day off with a drink of this cosy tea shop&rsquo;s signature "Chocolat de Megeve&rdquo; and fresh croissants.
<a href="http://www.megeve.com/en/ete/mont-blanc/alps/haute-savoie/france/shopping/aux-delices-de-megeve">Aux d&eacute;lices de Megeve</a>,&nbsp;290 route du Palais des Sports (+33 (0)4 50 21 30 48) is a wonderful tea room serving food that&rsquo;s both fresh and fashionable, with both healthy and indulgent options on the menu.
 Lunch:
<a href="http://www.lesmandarines.fr/">Les Mandarines</a>, Mont d&rsquo;Arbois (+33 (0)4 50 21 31 27).&nbsp;Beautifully located chalet dating back to 1934, located 1800m up and mentioned in the Gault Millau gourmet guide.&nbsp;Mandarines has a lovely atmosphere and excellent mountain food, served by a cheering open fire.&nbsp;A&nbsp;lovely man takes your skis upon arrival and looks after them until it&rsquo;s time to leave.
<a href="http://www.megeve.com/en/ete/mont-blanc/alps/haute-savoie/france/restaurant/chalet-du-radaz">Chalet Du Radaz, Rochebrune</a> (+33 (0)4 50 58 94 44) is accessed directly from the Cote 2000 ski slopes and serves what&rsquo;s popularly regarded as the best tartiflette on the mountain, as part of a range of Savoyard specialities.
Dinner
<a href="http://en.hotelmontblanc.com/440-les-enfants-terribles-megeve.htm">Les Enfants Terribles</a>, Place de l'Eglise (+33 (0)4 50 21 20 02). Located next to Hotel Mont Blanc in the village centre.&nbsp;Its name is taken from the famous Jean Cocteau novel and film of the 1950s in a nod to the fact that, at that time, Cocteau remarked that Megeve was a suburb of Paris, such was its popularity then, as now, with residents of the French capital. Cocteau was a regular visitor to the Hotel Mont Blanc. Les Enfants Terribles specialises in taking French Savoyard cooking to new levels and is regarded by locals as very expensive, with main courses typically &euro;28-48. Steak au poivre is the signature dish and it is worth visiting for the stylish 1950s retro d&eacute;cor, again themed on Cocteau films.
<a href="http://www.floconsdesel.com/">Flocons De Sel</a>, 1775 Route du Leutaz (+33 (0)4 50 21 49 99) has made waves not just in the ski world but across the global culinary scene with the achievements of chef Emmanuel Renaut, the only gastronomic genius in the Alps to be awarded 3 Michelin stars.&nbsp;Expect unique gourmet cuisine to a world-class standard, and indeed at a price reflecting that, so that the fact you need to take a taxi ride out of town to the Hotel Megeve is only a small part of your spend.
<a href="http://www.restaurant-vieux-megeve.fr/">Le Vieux Megeve</a>. 58 pl. de la R&eacute;sistance (+33 (0)4 50 21 16 44). Approaching its 50th birthday (established in 1965) a Megeve institution serving traditional Savoyard food, well presented and always busy &ndash; so best to book ahead. Main course dishes are typically &euro;22-28.
<a href="http://www.floconsdesel.com/">Flocons Villages</a>, 75 rue Saint-Fran&ccedil;ois, (+33 (0)4 50 78 35 01). At the other end of the price scale from Flocons de Sel, Flocons Villages offers the same excellent food in a mountain bistro style and with touches from the great chef, Emmanuel Renaut, but very reasonably priced by comparison with a three course meal coming in around &euro;24.
Apres/Nightlife
Club de Jazz Les Cinq Rues, 19 passage des Cinq Rues, (+33 (0)4 50 91 90 69) is a Megeve institution that has won accolades including &ldquo;the Ronnie Scott's of the Haute Savoy.&rdquo;&nbsp; Located in the resort&rsquo;s atmospheric&nbsp;back streets, it is one of Europe&rsquo;s oldest surviving jazz clubs, dating back some 65 years and has seen superstars including&nbsp;Memphis Slim and St&eacute;phane Grappelli take to the stage.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ll be very lucky if such A-listers are in town of course, but there&rsquo;s still live jazz and normally a great atmosphere every night.
<a href="http://www.casino-megeve.com/">Casino Meg&egrave;ve</a>, 199 rue Charles Feige (+33 (0)4 50 93 01 83).&nbsp;Although Megeve is famed for its wealthy clientele, and the casino is indeed a magnet for high rollers, you can in fact enjoy an evening in the casino &ndash; which is open until 3am nightly &ndash; without spending a fortune if you can stick to the 1 cent slot machines, among the 68 to choose from and not be tempted up to the &euro;5 version or indeed the roulette, blackjack or poker tables. Besides the gambling there&rsquo;s a good restaurant (this is Meg&egrave;ve after all!), the Equipe by the Purple Lounge where there are&nbsp;dinner concerts or other free entertainment every evening.&nbsp;You can also dance the night away in the Palo Alto disco.

Megeve&rsquo;s terrain is expansive and varied, spread across three main mountain sectors&mdash;Rochebrune, Mont d&rsquo;Arbois, and Le Jaillet&mdash;each offering unique skiing experiences. Rochebrune, the most centrally located sector, is accessed directly from the village via gondola and features wide, scenic pistes with spectacular alpine views. The Cote 2000 area offers the highest skiing in this sector, with reliable snow conditions due to its elevation and aspect.
Mont d&rsquo;Arbois is Megeve&rsquo;s largest ski sector, home to some of the resort&rsquo;s most renowned pistes. It connects to Rochebrune via a horizontal cable car and links seamlessly with neighbouring resorts such as Saint-Gervais and Saint-Nicolas de V&eacute;roce. Mont Joly, the highest point in the ski domain at 2,350 metres, presents some of the most demanding terrain with long, steep descents suited to advanced and expert skiers. Intermediate skiers will enjoy Mont d&rsquo;Arbois&rsquo;s extensive blue and red pistes that wind down open slopes and ridgelines, providing both technical variety and breathtaking scenery.
Le Jaillet sits opposite the other two sectors and is known for its peaceful slopes and relaxed skiing experience. While it lacks a direct piste connection to Rochebrune and Mont d&rsquo;Arbois, it is easily accessible by horse-drawn sleigh or shuttle from the village centre. This area provides panoramic views of Mont Blanc and features long, rolling pistes ideal for families and skiers looking for a less crowded alternative.
Advanced skiers will find a challenge in Megeve, particularly in the Mont Joly and Cote 2000 sectors, where steep runs and off-piste bowls test technical skills. The resort also boasts seven snow parks spread across its ski sectors, catering to freestyle skiers and snowboarders with a variety of jumps, boxes, and rails.
Beginners benefit from well-designed learning zones near the base lifts and an accessible progression through gentle blue pistes that lead down to the village. Well-marked runs and efficient lift infrastructure&mdash;including gondolas and high-speed chairlifts&mdash;contribute to a seamless skiing experience for all levels.

To experience Megeve at its best, plan a visit just before or after the French school holidays in January or March. These periods offer quieter slopes, and snow conditions are often excellent following mid-winter storms and colder temperatures. Early mornings reward skiers with pristine corduroy on Rochebrune, and Cote 2000 remains a prime spot for fresh tracks before midday.
For a peaceful skiing experience on busy days, head to Le Jaillet. Its location across the village makes it slightly less frequented, but it offers stunning Mont Blanc views and tranquil pistes. Locals favour Christomet in this sector for its relaxed atmosphere and photogenic runs.
Away from the slopes, Megeve has a rich culinary tradition. A mountain fondue in one of the rustic huts, accessible via piste or snowshoe, provides an authentic taste of the region. For apr&egrave;s-ski, smaller venues such as Bar du Lodge Park offer a cosy atmosphere with quality drinks and a local crowd. If searching for untracked snow, hiring a guide to explore Mont Joly is worth considering&mdash;the bowls in this sector tend to retain powder longer than expected.
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Savoie Mont Blanc

Abondance

Aillons Margeriaz

Aillons-Margeriaz

Albiez Montrond

Areches Beaufort

Arêches - Beaufort

Aussois

Avoriaz

Bellevaux - Hirmentaz

Bernex

Bessans

Bonneval sur Arc

Bramans

Brides les Bains

Chamonix

Champagny en Vanoise

Chatel

Combloux

Cordon

Courchevel

Crest Voland Cohennoz

Doucy

Doucy Combelouvière

Flaine

Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle

Flumet / St Nicolas la Chapelle

Flumet

La Chapelle d'Abondance

La Clusaz

La Giettaz

La Norma

La Plagne

La Rosière 1850

La Rosière

La Sambuy

La Tania

La Toussuire

Le Corbier

Le Désert d'Entremont

Le Grand Bornand

Le Reposoir

Le Semnoz

Les Arcs

Les Bottières

Les Brasses

Les Carroz

Les Contamines Montjoie

Les Contamines - Montjoie

Les Gets

Les Habères

Les Houches

Les Menuires

Les Saisies

Manigod

Meribel

Mont Saxonnex

Montchavin - La Plagne

Montmin - Col de la Forclaz

Montmin Col de la Forclaz

Montriond

Morillon

Morzine

Notre Dame de Bellecombe

Orelle

Passy

Peisey-Vallandry

Pralognan la Vanoise

Praz de Lys Sommand

Praz de Lys - Sommand

Praz sur Arly

Romme

Saint François Longchamp

St François Longchamp

Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc

St Gervais Mont-Blanc

Saint Jean d'Arves

St Jean d'Arves

Saint Jean d'Aulps

St Jean d'Aulps

Saint Jean de Sixt

St Jean de Sixt

Saint Martin de Belleville

St Martin de Belleville

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

St Sorlin d'Arves

Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Ste Foy Tarentaise

Samoëns

Savoie Grand Revard

Sixt Fer à Cheval

St Colomban des Villards

Thollon les Memises

Tignes

Val Cenis

Val d'Isère

Val Thorens

Valfréjus

Valloire

Valmeinier

Valmorel

TS Les Echaux

TK Le Coucou

TK Le Polytre

TK Les Aplanes

TK Le Crêt de l'Ane

TK Le Chatel

TS Le Grand Loup

TK Le Loup

Coucou

Alouette

Chanes Bleue

Crêt Corbeau

Escapade

Tommeliers

Chanes Rouge

Marmo't Ride

Grand Croix

Le Bleuet

Praz Radet

Luge Chef Lieu

Luge Col du Mollard

Perce Neige

Côte Chatel

Pré Perroux

Bas du Stade du Châtel

Pré Fleury depuis le Col

Louvetaux

Ambetours

Impène

Impène forêt

La Directissime

La Nouvelle

Lièvre

Pierre Vignet

Loup

Plan Corbé

Stade du Loup

Tétras

Le Dôme

Le Merderel

Pierre Aigüe

TC LE BOIS

TSD PIAPOLAY

TS COMBETTES

TK GRANDE COMBE

TK TRONCHET

TK PAUSES

TAPIS FRIPONS

TSD GRAND MONT

TS BONNETS ROUGES

TK CUVY

TK FORCLAZ

TK GRANGETTES

TK ROGNOUX

TK LUTINS

KIDCROSS

MINI SNOWPARK

WOODCROSS

WOODPARK LA SAPINIERE

BOVOCROSS

LA TRACE BLEUE

LA TRACE ROUGE

LA TRACE PRO

LA TRACE VERTE

ESPACE FRIPONS

PAUSES

BD DE LIAISON

ECHARTE

GRANDE COMBE

LE PAPILLON

LES AMIS DE LA FORET

BELLE ETOILE

LA PLATTE

LEGETTE

PAS DES VACHES

PIAPOLAY

ROC BLANC

MARIE BOCHET

LA NOIRE

LAC ROUGE

SUPER NOIRE

Resort Name	Projected opening date	Ski Holidays
Cordon	December 19, 2026
Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle	December 19, 2026
Mont Saxonnex	December 19, 2026
Romme	December 19, 2026
Sixt Fer à Cheval	December 19, 2026
Bramans	December 26, 2026
Les Habères	December 26, 2026
Le Désert d'Entremont	January 02, 2027
Abondance	Open
Aillons Margeriaz	Open
Albiez Montrond	Open
Areches Beaufort	Open
Aussois	Open
Avoriaz	Open
Bellevaux - Hirmentaz	Open
Bernex	Open
Bessans	Open
Bonneval sur Arc	Open
Brides les Bains	Open
Chamonix	Open
Champagny en Vanoise	Open
Chatel	Open
Combloux	Open
Courchevel	Open
Crest Voland Cohennoz	Open
Doucy	Open
Flaine	Open
La Chapelle d'Abondance	Open
La Clusaz	Open
La Giettaz	Open
La Norma	Open
La Plagne	Open
La Rosière 1850	Open
La Tania	Open
La Toussuire	Open
Le Corbier	Open
Le Grand Bornand	Open
Le Reposoir	Weekends Only
Le Semnoz	Open
Les Arcs	Open
Les Bottières	Open
Les Brasses	Open
Les Carroz	Open
Les Contamines Montjoie	Open
Les Gets	Open
Les Houches	Open
Les Karellis	Open
Les Menuires	Open
Les Saisies	Open
Manigod	Open

Projected Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Savoie Mont Blanc

Projected Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Savoie Mont Blanc

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