Megeve

Location

Haute-Savoie
France
45° 51' 38.16" N, 6° 36' 43.92" E
FR
General info: 

Megeve is one of world’s iconic ski destinations. Created by a Baroness of the famous Rothschild family a century ago as a French answer to St Moritz, it has always been synonymous with the best of everything. Unlike most well-known French ski areas, Megeve was not built from scratch in the post-war era but was founded upon an original village that dates back to the 13th century and, with its cobbled streets surrounded by enticing restaurants and boutiques, oozes Gallic ambience. A Mecca for foodies, it is also home to the only three-Michelin starred chef in the Alps. To add further to Megeve’s appeal, the surrounding slopes, located within the Mont Blanc massif – and extending to 445km thanks to connections to neighbouring ski areas – are some of the most scenically attractive in the skiing world.

BASE: 3444ft
SUMMIT: 7709ft
VERTICAL DROP: 4265ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 83
Gondolas: 9
Chairs: 22
Surface: 52

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €41.50
6 DAYS ADULTS: €195.00

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