Skiers on the groomed Mandarines piste above Megève, with the village, forests and snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky

Resort guide · France

Megève: Our Ski Guide

A medieval farming village turned Parisian winter salon by Baroness Noémie de Rothschild: cobbled lanes and a pedestrian centre, more than 400 km of Évasion Mont-Blanc pistes facing Mont Blanc, and one of the great tables of France at Flocons de Sel.

The back story

Season 2026/27: Partial opening 5–6 Dec and from 12 Dec 2026; general opening 19 Dec 2026; Rochebrune and Mont d’Arbois close 4 Apr 2027 (megeve-tourisme.fr, forfait.megeve.com) · Ski area: Évasion Mont-Blanc, more than 400 km and about 228 runs; plus Portes du Mont-Blanc (Jaillet, Combloux, La Giettaz) · Lift pass: Évasion Mont-Blanc adult day €65, six days €324.50, 2026/27 (forfait.megeve.com) · Top viewpoint: Mont Blanc from the Mont d’Arbois and Rochebrune slopes · Nearest station: Sallanches–Combloux–Megève, about 12 km · Nearest airport: Geneva, about 1h15 by road (megeve-tourisme.fr)

  1. The back story

    Megève: the back story

    Megève·In depth

    How a medieval farming village became France’s answer to St. Moritz, without losing its cobbled lanes, its church or its soul.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Official prices, 2026/27

    Évasion Mont-Blanc lift pass

    Megève·Lift pass·€€

    One pass for more than 400 km across Megève, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines.

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  2. The French ski school

    ESF Megève

    Megève·Ski school·€€

    Group and private lessons in alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, touring, racing and freestyle, for children, teenagers, adults and disabled skiers.

    176 Rue de la Poste, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  3. Groups of six at most

    Oxyski Megève

    Megève·Ski school·€€

    Ski and snowboard lessons with 30 years’ experience, groups capped at six, a beginners’ area and a snow garden for little ones.

    279 Rue de la Poste, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  4. Groups of eight at most

    Evolution 2 Megève

    Megève·Ski and adventure school·€€

    Ski and snowboard lessons in groups of up to eight, plus dog sledding and e-bikes on snow with guides and mushers.

    1298 Route Nationale, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  5. At the foot of the Princesse gondola

    Jeandet Sports

    Megève·Ski hire·€€

    Ski, snowboard, splitboard and touring hire at the Princesse gondola, with parking and boots kept warm overnight.

    156 Route d'Oise, Demi-QuartierExplore View on map

  6. At the Rochebrune sporting

    Philippe Sports Ski and Bike

    Megève·Ski hire·€€

    Ski and snowboard hire in winter and electric mountain bikes in summer, by the Rochebrune slopes.

    53 Allée du Sporting de Rochebrune, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  7. Rochebrune and Mont d’Arbois

    Megève beginner areas

    Megève·Beginner skiing·€

    Beginner lifts and carpets at Rochebrune, a dedicated beginner day pass, and a moving carpet at the Schuss with no charge.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: Small family hotels in the village and on Mont d’Arbois, the Breizh Café Bib Gourmand, early and late-season pass discounts and the Meg’Bus included with your lift pass. Mid-range: Four-star hotels near the centre and the Mont d’Arbois lifts, mountain lunches at L’Alpette or Super Megève, and the Balnéoforme pools after skiing. Luxury: The Four Seasons, a Palace since June 2026 and the only ski-in hotel in Megève, Les Fermes de Marie, Lodge Park, and Emmanuel Renaut’s three-star Flocons de Sel.

  1. Palace since June 2026, ski-in, ski-out · In depth

    Four Seasons Resort Megève

    Megève·Palace hotel·€€€€

    A ski-in, ski-out resort at 1,300 m on Mont d’Arbois, with 55 rooms and suites, a spa of six treatment rooms around a heated indoor-outdoor pool, and Benjamin, Kaito, Edmond’s and Idéal 1850 on the summit.

    373 Chemin des Follières, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  2. Alpine rooms, suites and chalets · In depth

    Les Fermes de Marie

    Megève·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    The Sibuet family’s five-star hamlet of farmhouses in a two-hectare park in Megève, with La Ferme de Beauté spa of pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, Pure Altitude treatments, a kids’ club and several restaurants.

    163 Chemin de Riante Colline, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  3. Relais & Châteaux, ten rooms · In depth

    Flocons de Sel

    Megève·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    Kristine and Emmanuel Renaut’s Relais & Châteaux hotel of ten rooms, suites and mazots on the Route du Leutaz, with a spa of heated indoor counter-current pool, Swedish bath on the terrace and sauna, and Emmanuel Renaut’s restaurant.

    1775 Route du Leutaz, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  4. Steps from the Chamois gondola · In depth

    Lodge Park

    Megève·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    The Sibuet family’s five-star lodge in the centre of Megève, near the Chamois gondola, with a 1,000 m² wellness area of 12 x 12.5 m pool, XXL jacuzzi, sauna, infrared sauna, hammam and ice room, Pure Altitude treatments and the Beef Lodge.

    100 Rue d'Arly, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  5. 92 rooms, opposite the sports complex · In depth

    Novotel Megève Mont-Blanc

    Megève·Four-star hotel·€€€

    A four-star modern chalet of 92 rooms opposite Megève’s sports complex, with included access to its Olympic-size pool, children’s pool, spa and balneotherapy, a kids’ club, ski room and Le Meztiva restaurant.

    1306 Route Nationale, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  6. Three-star, opposite the Mont d’Arbois lifts

    La Ferme du Golf

    Megève·Value hotel·€€

    An old Savoyard farmhouse with 18 rooms opposite the Mont d’Arbois lifts, most looking down the Megève valley.

    3048 Route Edmond de Rothschild, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  7. Two-star, eight rooms, family-run

    Hôtel Les Cimes

    Megève·Value hotel·€

    A small family-run hotel in the village with eight Savoyard rooms, a stone’s throw from the centre and the lifts.

    341 Rue Charles Feige, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. Three MICHELIN stars (2026)

    Flocons de Sel restaurant

    Megève·Fine dining·€€€€

    Emmanuel Renaut’s Alpine cooking in a high-altitude chalet: lake fish, mushrooms, wild herbs and mountain cheeses.

    1775 Route du Leutaz, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN star (2026)

    Vous

    Megève·Fine dining·€€€€

    A one-star chef’s-table restaurant in the village, on the Rue Saint-François.

    36 Rue Saint-François, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  3. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Le Prieuré, Megève

    Megève·Bistro·€€€

    Emmanuel Renaut’s bistro in a former priory on the church square, a restaurant since 1930.

    116 Place de l'Église, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  4. In the MICHELIN Guide, at Le Leutaz

    Le Refuge, Megève

    Megève·Mountain restaurant·€€€

    A wood-panelled refuge at Le Leutaz with a veranda and terrace, serving generous classics and Savoie specialities.

    2615 Route du Leutaz, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  5. At 1,895 m on Rochebrune

    L'Alpette, Megève

    Megève·Mountain restaurant·€€€

    A mountain chalet at 1,895 m at the top of the Alpette chairlift, with a 360° terrace facing Mont Blanc.

    Arrivée du télésiège de l'Alpette, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  6. Top of the Rochebrune cable car

    Super Megève

    Megève·Mountain restaurant·€€

    A sunny panoramic terrace and outdoor barbecue at the arrival of the Rochebrune cable car and the Caboche gondola.

    Arrivée du téléphérique de Rochebrune, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  7. At 1,850 m, by cable car or on skis

    Chez la Tante, Mont d'Arbois

    Megève·Mountain restaurant·€€

    A restaurant at 1,850 m reached only by the Bettex cable car or on skis, with grandmother’s recipes and charcoal grilling.

    4284 Route des Crêtes, Saint-Gervais-les-BainsExplore View on map

  8. At the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes

    Le Hibou d'Arbois

    Megève·Slope-side restaurant·€€

    Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois slopes, with homemade pastries and tartiflette.

    3001 Route Edmond de Rothschild, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  9. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    Breizh Café Megève

    Megève·Crêperie·€

    Buckwheat galettes and crêpes with Savoyard and Japanese touches in a converted chalet by the church, a Bib Gourmand.

    21 Rue Monseigneur Conseil, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

Après-ski and bars

  1. Jazzy après-ski by the fire

    Bar du Lodge Park

    Megève·Hotel bar·€€€

    An explorer’s-diary bar of log tables and tanned-leather armchairs, with cocktails and jazzy après-ski by the fireplace.

    100 Rue d'Arly, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  2. Independent winemakers to grand vintages

    Le Banc Rouge

    Megève·Wine bar·€€

    A wine bar in the heart of the resort, run by a Megève local and a wine lover, with pinsa, cocktails and personal advice.

    16 Quai du Glapet, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  3. Afternoon tea and rare spirits

    Bar de Zannier Le Chalet

    Megève·Hotel bar·€€€

    A fireside bar with afternoon tea from 4 to 6 pm in winter, then cocktails and rare spirits, with a terrace over the village.

    367 Route du Crêt, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  4. Exceptional bottles, from 4 pm

    Bar le S

    Megève·Wine bar·€€€

    A cosy wine bar in the heart of Megève, with a covered terrace and a fine list of exceptional bottles.

    32 Rue Charles Feige, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  5. By the Rochebrune road

    Le Bar du M

    Megève·Cocktail bar·€€€

    Hot and cold signature cocktails, exceptional spirits and sweet or savoury bites, all day.

    15 Route de Rochebrune, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  6. Breakfast to pizza, seven days a week

    Bar des Alpes

    Megève·Bar and brasserie·€

    An everyday village bar and brasserie on the Rue de la Poste, with a terrace and pizzas to eat in or take away.

    273 Rue de la Poste, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

Shops

  1. 660 wines and spirits

    Cave Le Mouton Rouge

    Megève·Wine shop

    A village-centre cellar with 660 wines and spirits, from champagne and grands crus to Savoie and natural wines.

    77 Rue Général Muffat de Saint-Amour, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  2. Aged meats and charcuterie

    Maison Bello

    Megève·Butcher and delicatessen

    A butcher and delicatessen for aged rib-eye, artisan charcuterie, regional produce, wine and champagne.

    914 Route Nationale, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  3. Farmhouse reblochon from Megève

    GAEC Les Alpagistes

    Megève·Farm cheese

    Young Megève farmers making farmhouse reblochon from November to March and abondance in summer, on the Rochebrune massif.

    1683 Route de Lady les Granges, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  4. Dale of Norway sweaters

    La Boutique Suédoise

    Megève·Homeware and knitwear

    Scandinavian homeware and fabrics opposite the tourist office car park, with Norwegian sweaters and wool slippers.

    33 Rue de la Poste, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  5. Butcher, deli and cheese counters

    Carrefour Contact Megève

    Megève·Supermarket

    An everyday supermarket on the main road, with fresh counters, local and organic products, parking and fuel.

    681 Route Nationale, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

Spas and wellness

  1. 900 m²

    Spa at Four Seasons Megève

    Megève·Hotel spa

    A 900 m² spa on Mont d’Arbois, which the tourist office calls one of the largest in the French Alps.

    373 Chemin des Follières, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  2. Mountain-plant treatments

    La Ferme de Beauté, Les Fermes de Marie

    Megève·Hotel spa

    A pioneer of mountain spas, with pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and Pure Altitude treatments made with alpine plants.

    163 Chemin de Riante Colline, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  3. Half price with an Évasion pass

    Balnéoforme du Palais

    Megève·Pools and balneotherapy·€

    Heated indoor pools, an aquatic trail and relaxation areas at Le Palais, the village sports complex.

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  4. Megève’s first Longevity Spa

    Lodge Park spa

    Megève·Hotel spa

    A contemporary longevity spa at Lodge Park, with an outdoor heated pool in the hotel’s park.

    100 Rue d'Arly, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

  5. At the top of the Leutaz road

    Flocons de Sel mountain spa

    Megève·Hotel spa

    A small mountain spa at the Renauts’ Relais & Châteaux above the village.

    1775 Route du Leutaz, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map

Getting there

  1. Train, coach and road

    Getting to Megève

    Megève·Getting there

    Geneva Airport is about 1h15 by road; the nearest station, Sallanches–Combloux–Megève, is about 12 km away.

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  2. About 12 km from the village

    Sallanches–Combloux–Megève station

    Megève·Railway station

    The railhead for Megève, about 12 km away, with shuttles, taxis and local buses.

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  3. Included with your lift pass

    Meg'Bus

    Megève·Resort shuttle

    The resort shuttle network between the village and the ski areas, included with every Évasion pass.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. Cobbled lanes and the church square

    Megève village centre

    Megève·Neighbourhood

    The pedestrian historic heart, with cobbled streets, the church square, boutiques, galleries and terraces.

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  2. Discreet chalets and the Rothschild heritage

    Mont d'Arbois

    Megève·Neighbourhood

    Chalets among the mountain pastures, close to the golf course, the grand hotels and the Mont d’Arbois lifts.

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  3. Forest calm and south-facing views

    Rochebrune and Jaillet

    Megève·Neighbourhood

    Rochebrune’s chalets and forests minutes from the centre, and residential, south-facing Jaillet with its link to Combloux.

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