Ski in Megève

Why ski in Megève?

The resort of Megève is part of one of the largest ski areas in Europe and the French Alps: Evasion Mont-Blanc. All winter sports enthusiasts will find their happiness there, whatever their favourite discipline is.

1. 3 village resorts (Megève, Saint-Gervais, Les Contamines) and one ski area, Les Portes du Mont-Blanc, made up of the resorts of Combloux, Cordon, la Giettaz and Megève Jaillet

2. Altitude between 1050 and 2350 m

3. 445 km of cumulative descents

4. 188 slopes (36 green, 54 blue, 73 red, 25 black)

5. 7 freestyle and snowboard areas

6. 84 ski lifts (13 cable cars and 26 chairlifts from 2 to 6 places and 45 ski lifts and carpets)

7. 40 km of Nordic skiing

8. 499 snow cannons

9. 38 mountain restaurants and restaurants at the foot of the slopes

10. One package for all stations

Skiing for everyone

If Baroness de Rothschild has set her sights on Megève, it is as much for its idyllic setting as for the exceptional sunshine, which has earned it the nickname "Sunny Megève" in France. It is in this optimal configuration that you will be able to set off on skis.

Beginner skiers have every interest in heading to the Megève Jaillet resort. This is where one can get a pass to find the greatest concentration of slopes accessible to all in a very pleasant family atmosphere. Don't miss the Blanche Neige and Dames green runs served by the 7 Nains ski lift. You will experience a similar atmosphere at Mon d'Arbois, on the famous green track Les Mandarines. If you are looking for something more robust, we also have what you need: the red slope of the Pylons offers a varied terrain that may be technical for students. To enjoy an exceptional view, the more seasoned will climb Mont Joly at 2353 metres above sea level. A black piste awaits with character, and a more manageable red.

Some mythical tracks:

• The Côte 2000 and its black slope of the Descent stadium have been used for the World Cups of alpine skiing, ski cross and mogul skiing.

• The Emile Allais black slope is reputed to be one of the most difficult in the Alps.

• The black slope of Greuvettazin Les Contamines, whose wall is never groomed because it's too steep for the machines.

For kids

The little ones have dedicated spaces where they can learn, progress, and have fun.

The Village des Lutins, situated at the top of Rochebrune, welcomes both young and old, as well as skiers and pedestrians, in a vibrant and lively environment. A snow tubing track, a picnic area, giant slides, and elf huts populate this space, making it conducive to moments of family conviviality during a ski day or after.

The Combloux connects to the Jaillet gondola located on the ladies' green slope. The Ours des Près offers a series of modules for learning to ski while having fun. Arches, tunnels and obstacles line the descent, and little skiers will have to redouble their skill to succeed in ringing the finish bell.

Children from the age of 10, as well as adults, can also try their hand at sport sledging on the dedicated track in the Princess sector. More than 3000 m of descent into the heart of the forest connects the summit of Mont d'Arbois to the intermediate station Princess.

For lovers of other sports

Freestyle has many followers in Megève, where several snow parks offer you the opportunity to discover the joys of another form of skiing.

The Megève resort has teamed up with Audi to offer a new-generation snowpark to all lovers of new snow sports. In particular, you will find a filmed cross-country track, the Quattro Video Experience.

The Waidzai Park in Rochebrune, open to everyone from 7 years old, will allow you to test a new Olympic discipline: skiercross. The freestyle module is equipped with cameras, and techniques will be captured on film in the video zone, which is reserved for individuals over 12 years old. At Mont d'Arbois, a workshop has also been set up on the red Schuss slope. The goal is to test your speed over a running kilometre.

Finally, the Freestyle Air Bag is accessible by reservation. Here, you can test out the most acrobatic jumps on a 165 m2 inflatable mattress and under the watchful eye of an ESF instructor specialised in the discipline. This is an excellent opportunity for you to experience new sensations while refining your technique in a secure environment.

For off-piste enthusiasts

Megève has everything in place to ensure powder enthusiasts can set off in complete safety.

Practising off-piste skiing requires the utmost caution. For this, an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are essential accessories for any free-rider. Not to mention that you still have to know how to use it correctly! Thanks to the Parc DVA, located at the top of the Alpette, you will acquire all the necessary knowledge in terms of finding avalanche victims. Ski patrollers give advice.

Once your rescue technique is well developed, you can set off without fear on one of the two ski touring routes in the Megève area. You will have the choice between:

• The RandoRoche departs from Bas Rochebrune and reaches the Alpette summit. It will take you approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, and is 3800m long, with a 700m vertical drop, and an altitude ranging from 1150m to 1850m

• The Rand'Arbois route also connects the Bas Mont d'Arbois to the Mont d'Arbois summit in 1 hour and 45 minutes and is 3650 m long, with a 540 m vertical drop from 1285 m to 1825 m.

During heavy snowfall, some black and red slopes of the Portes du Mont-Blanc are left in powder for lovers of fresh snow. You will easily recognise them by the "Nature ski zone" sign at the start of the ski slope.

For Nordic ski practitioners

Megève offers nearly 40 km of cross-country skiing trails, providing an excellent way to enjoy your favourite activity.

Three sites and 38 km of trails allow you to practice classic cross-country skiing or skating at all levels.

La Livraz hosts a 3 Nordics labelled site with 1 star of excellence for the quality of its domain. You will find playful Nordic courses with mogul terrain, jumps and banked turns, a biathlon shooting range, as well as walking and snowshoeing routes.

For cross-country skiers, several trails are to be discovered depending on skill level.

• The Petit Vorasset green slope is ideal for just starting cross-country skiing.

• The blue loops, Le Lait, Odier, and Golf, are easy trails suitable for everyone.

• The red loops Le Maz, l'Encraty and Le Replat are intended for skilled skiers.

• The black slope of Planay, which is 3km long, connects the village to the bottom of the valley for exceptional skiers.

• The Javen black loop offers technical turns and rather steep drops.

• The Nordic track is a 1 km black loop reserved for excellent skiers in classic mode only.