Megève Ski Resort Guide
Megève, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 445km |
| Highest Lift | 2,350m |
| Resort Height | 1,100m |
| Nearest Airports | Geneva and Annecy |
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Megève
The ski area of Megève is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,100m, with 445km of marked runs.
Summary
Megève is part of the Ski Pass Mont Blanc area with access to 952km of downhill skiing, with 507 marked pistes, served by a total of 248 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Megève itself (445km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Ski Pass Mont Blanc ski resorts of Argentière, Chamonix, Combloux, Cordon, Le Tour, Les Contamines, Les Houches, Passy Plaine Joux and St Gervais Mont-Blanc.
With ski lifts as high as 2,350m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Megève offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Megève.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Voltigeurs'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Megève?
The next notable snow forecast is 28cm, expected on 19 December, with around 86cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,099m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Megève Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 25 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 28 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 19 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 445km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 79 | |
Ski Pass Mont Blanc Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 206 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 155 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 54 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 952km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 248 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Megève Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,350m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Megève) | 1,100m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 1,300m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S
Megève has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Megève
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Megève Ski Schools and Megève Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Megève?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Megève is Geneva, 57 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Chambery, Grenoble, Sion, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Turin Caselle, Berne and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.
Annecy and Geneva are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 79 ski lifts are able to uplift 52,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 650 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Megève open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December (Partial opening until Christmas week when fully open), and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
