Megève at a glance
- Ideal for
- A real pedestrian village, hotels at every price
- Forest facing Mont Blanc, 230 runs with Évasion
- Families: Piou Piou from age 3, free under 5
- Less suitable if
- High-altitude snow: the summit is at 2,014 m
- Budget holidays: €65 a day in high season
- Late-April skiing: closing planned for 4 April
Weather, snow and webcams in Megève
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Megève
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
Upscale
What to do in Megève besides skiing
Megève piste map and ski area
Beginners: beginner pass at €29 (Rochebrune, Mont d'Arbois) · free Schuss magic carpet
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Megève lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Évasion Mont-Blanc · 1 day | €65 | €55.50 |
| Évasion Mont-Blanc · 6 days | €324.50 | €276 |
| Évasion · 1 day, start and end of season | €52 | €44.50 |
| Mont-Blanc Unlimited · 6 days | €499 | €424.20 |
2026-2027 prices · High season 19 Dec → 19 Mar · free under 5 · cheaper online, a few days ahead · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Megève
Book your skis before you go
- 2 Skiset shops in Megève, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (2 shops) and Snowrental (2) · 26 rental shops: book online for the holidays
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lesson, 5 mornings | from €230 |
| Adult group lesson, 5 afternoons | from €190 |
| Children’s lesson ages 5-12, 5 mornings | from €230 |
| Piou Piou from age 3, 5 mornings | from €230 |
ESF Piou Piou from age 3 at Rochebrune, Jaillet, Mont d'Arbois and Princesse · ESF kids’ club: book the week at least 8 days before lessons start.
When to ski in Megève
Best time: January to mid-March
Getting to Megève
On site
70 rue Monseigneur Conseil, 74120 Megève
Where to eat and unwind in Megève
Après-ski in the village: around twenty bars, including two clubs
Restaurants in the resort
Crêpes and galettes all day, in the centre since 1988
📍 Centre, rue Charles FeigeAt the foot of the gondola, tartiflette, dishes €20 to 50
📍 Foot of the Mont d'ArboisOld wooden farmhouse, fireplace, Savoyard specialities
📍 Place de la RésistanceEmmanuel Renaut's bistro, cheese-based dishes
📍 Centre, rue St-FrançoisFondue made with a cheesemonger, menu from €49
📍 Route de RochebruneMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Heated pools, water circuit, relaxation at the Palais
Entry from €32Sports centre pool, with optional saunas and hammam
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Megève ski area open?
Partial opening on 5 and 6 December 2026, then from 12 December; general opening on 19 December. Closing is planned for 4 April 2027, snow permitting.
How much is a lift pass in Megève?
The Évasion Mont-Blanc pass costs €65 for an adult day and €324.50 for 6 days in high season (19 December to 19 March), €52 a day at the start and end of the season. Bought online a few days ahead, it works out cheaper.
Which ski area does the Megève pass cover?
The Évasion Mont-Blanc pass gives access to 230 runs: Megève (Rochebrune, Côte 2000, Mont d'Arbois, Jaillet), Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, Combloux and La Giettaz, as well as Les Contamines, which is not linked on skis.
Is Megève suitable for beginners?
Yes: a beginner pass at €29 a day gives access to the magic carpets, drag lifts and small chairlifts of Rochebrune and the Mont d'Arbois, and the Schuss magic carpet is free. The ESF takes children from age 3 in Piou Piou.
Can you get to Megève without a car?
Yes: train to Sallanches-Combloux-Megève (4h47 from Paris for the fastest), then the Y83 coach for 12 km. On site, the free Meg-Bus links the village to the lifts.
Does Megève get snow in April?
No: the ski area closes on 4 April 2027, and its summit is no higher than 2,014 m. To ski later, the Mont-Blanc Unlimited pass gives access to the Chamonix valley, open until 2 May at the Grands Montets.
Sources and method
Resort profile: megeve-tourisme.fr, forfait.megeve.com, bulletin.lumiplan.pro, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Opening dates: megeve-tourisme.fr, forfait.megeve.com
Lift passes: forfait.megeve.com
Accommodation: megeve-tourisme.fr, data.classement.atout-france.fr
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, megeve-tourisme.fr
Getting there: megeve-tourisme.fr, sncf-connect.com, haute-savoie-tourisme.org
Restaurants and activities: megeve-tourisme.fr
Webcams and reports: forfait.megeve.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · B. Brassoud, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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