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Frozen pond in the Evasion Mont Blanc ski resort near Megève.
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MEGÈVE

📍Megeve, Haute-Savoie, France

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🏞️ Scenic Cruiser💎 Hidden Gem7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
5,413 ft*
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Skiable terrain
7,400 acres*
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Avg snowfall
280 in*
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Lifts
40

THE VIBE

Megève’s pedestrian village is a good base for forested pistes, mountain lunches and evenings on foot. Rochebrune and Mont d’Arbois are on one side of town. Jaillet gives access to the Portes du Mont-Blanc slopes toward Combloux and La Giettaz. Évasion Mont-Blanc is the wider pass area. Plan a ski day around one starting lift, then use the village shuttle when you want to try a different sector.

Best For

  • ✓Families
  • ✓Intermediate cruisers
  • ✓Gourmands
  • ✓Those seeking village charm

Skip If

  • ✗You want challenging terrain
  • ✗You're on a tight budget
  • ✗You prefer modern base villages
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
37%
Intermediate
48%
Advanced
15%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
8,022 ft*
Base elevation
3,609 ft*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Megève official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers85 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official resort website ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically mid December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Megève Jazz Contest

Usually: Three days in early-to-mid July

Explore local events →

MUST-SKI RUNS

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Jardineige

The carpet-served learning area is an option for first turns. Ask at the ticket office about beginner-area access.

☀

Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Hiking and mountain biking; Via ferrata and climbing; Golf and horse riding.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Megeve, Megeve Mont Blanc

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically mid December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Hiking and mountain biking; Via ferrata and climbing; Golf and horse riding.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.megeve.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
40
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Megève ski domains ↗Jaillet is linked to Combloux and La Giettaz. The wider pass covers distinct mountain sectors. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Rail access to Megève ↗The nearest railway station is Sallanches–Combloux–Megève, with a bus connection to the village. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Megève village and lift shuttles ↗Local lines connect the bus station with Rochebrune, Jaillet and Mont d’Arbois. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lift opening information ↗The beginner-area product includes the Jardineige carpet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les Fermes de Marie: 5-Star Hotel and Spa in Megève ↗Les Fermes de Marie identifies a five-star wellness hotel in the heart of Megève with alpine rooms, suites and chalets, Pure Altitude spa, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and hotel-and-village dining. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lodge Park - 5-Star Boutique Hotel in Megève, French Alps ↗5-Star Boutique Hotel in Megève · heart of the village of Megève · Rooms & Suites · Swimming Pool & Wellness Area · The Spa · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel in the Centre of Megève - Hôtel Mont-Blanc ↗Hotel Mont-Blanc Megève · Hotel · Megeve · walk from the Chamois gondola · rooms and suites · pool · jacuzzi · Spa · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel – Hotel La Grange d'Arly- Megève ↗The operator describes a 22-room boutique hotel in the heart of Megève a few steps from the ski lifts, with free Wi-Fi, secured parking and a ski room. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Four Seasons Resort Megève | Rooms and suites ↗Hotel rooms and suites on the Mont d’Arbois slopes with winter ski-in/ski-out access, ski concierge and valet. Some suites feature separate living and sleeping spaces. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Four Seasons Resort Megève | Services and amenities ↗The operator lists an indoor-outdoor pool, spa treatments, sauna, steam room, village-centre shuttle and pet-friendly hotel facilities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Freedom Snowsports Megève ↗The school lists private ski and snowboard instruction, child and adult groups, off-piste coaching and backcountry tours. Its Megève operation dates to 2008. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Freedom Snowsports lesson meeting points ↗The Arbois group meets at ski racks by Hibou d’Arbois at the bottom of the gondola. The Caboche meeting point is at the trail map above the Chamois gondola. Rochebrune has a separate meeting below the cable car. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Alpette Megève in Megève - Megève Tourism ↗L’Alpette is a chalet restaurant at the top of the Alpette chairlift, serving mountain-led bistronomic cooking with Mont Blanc views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

→ Flocons de Sel · Gourmet Restaurant Megève, Haute-Savoie · Emmanuel Renaut ↗Chef Emmanuel Renaut’s restaurant builds its cuisine around Alpine forests, waters, wild plants and regional artisans. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Megève Tourism | Le Café ↗The village brasserie at 196 place de l’Église has a lunch terrace, Savoyard-influenced French food and a piano bar at dinner. Winter dates are provisional. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Boulangerie Pâtisserie Petit Biscuit à Megève - Megève Tourisme ↗Petit Biscuit makes fresh bread, pastries, cakes and fine chocolates from selected ingredients that emphasize local flavors. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Restaurant | Taverne du Mont d'Arbois | Megève ↗La Taverne du Mont d’Arbois combines Italian and Savoyard mountain cooking in a chalet setting on the Mont d’Arbois plateau. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Saint-Nicolas in Megève - Megève Tourism ↗Le Saint-Nicolas pairs French tradition with mountain seasons under chefs Julien Gatillon and Jean-Baptiste Doualan. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ikon opening dates ↗

    Tentative opening; closing date not verified.

  • Megève all year round ↗

    Hiking and mountain biking; Via ferrata and climbing; Golf and horse riding.

  • Megève Tourisme — Ski Areas ↗

    The official destination page publishes 40 lifts for Domaine Évasion.

  • Megève Évasion Mont Blanc — Winter 2026–27 Opening Periods ↗

    The official lift-ticket site publishes a December 19, 2026 general opening and April 4, 2027 general closing.

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