The resort

What we like about Megève

Only two hours from Lyon and one hour from Geneva, “the village in the middle of the waters” attracts visitors dazzled by its old town buildings, medieval alleys, fountains, spas, and restaurants.

For more than a century, the resort has benefited from the dynamism and growth spurred by the Rothschild family, who have long made it their holiday destination, with the ambition of transforming Megève into the French equivalent of Saint-Moritz.

Cradle of skiing in France, since the first cable car dedicated to winter sports was created in the 1930s, the resort has consistently lived up to its reputation. Megève is growing, expanding, and spreading its wings, but is always concerned about fitting into its splendid surroundings. The chalets are built in the tradition of the farms of yesteryear, while the 5-star hotels, gourmet restaurants and boutiques provide a refinement valued by customers.

Beyond the top-of-the-range services offered by the resort, there is this indescribable setting. In the heart of the Mont-Blanc region, the village is surrounded by forests and mountain pastures as far as the eye can see, while three popular mountain ranges form a natural setting of great beauty. Calm and serenity inevitably win over those who lay eyes on this unspoiled nature.

An environmentally friendly resort

Megève has values close to its heart, which it proudly displays through several labels and certifications.

Labelled Famille Plus in the past, the station was forced to relinquish it for financial reasons, but did not want to turn its back on what is part of its DNA: the Family Spirit. By creating its brand, Megève aims to demonstrate to parents, their children, and skiers that they are more welcome than ever in the village and the ski area. Everything has been done to offer them welcoming accommodation and rich, varied activities to make them want to come to Megève, and even more so.

At the same time, since 2008, Megève has been developing accessible tourism, making the resort, its services, activities, and shops as accessible as possible to people with disabilities.

Another strong commitment of the resort is its environmental focus, as well as its broader dedication to sustainable development. Its actions in favour of biodiversity and the preservation of the environment, along with its sustained efforts to diversify its domain, have earned it recognition as a Flocon vert label holder, which promotes the most virtuous mountain holiday destinations.

For all these actions undertaken and its remarkable sense of hospitality, Megève has also been distinguished by the State Quality Tourism label, a pledge of seriousness and professionalism highly prized by both French and foreign tourists during their holidays.