Megève
A high-end ski village developed by the Rothschild family, with a medieval old town, horse-drawn carriages and chalet hotels. It is one of the most elegant ski resorts in France.
Megève lies about 35 km from Chamonix. The Rothschild family developed it into a ski resort in the 1920s. The old town keeps its stone-paved alleys, a church and winter horse-drawn carriages, and it is home to many boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants. Together with Saint-Gervais and other towns, it forms the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area, with wide, gentle pistes suited to intermediate and beginner skiers and families. In summer, it becomes a resort for hiking, cycling and golf. From Chamonix, it's about a 40-minute drive, or you can take the train to Sallanches and transfer to a bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mont Blanc Tramway
- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
- Lac Vert (Passy)
- Gorges de la Diosaz
- Parc de Merlet
- Le Brévent
- Bossons Glacier
- Lac des Gaillands