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Megève
Ski area: Evasion Mont Blanc, France
Resort height: 1115m
Resort top height: 2350m
Evasion Mont Blanc
(St Gervais, St Nicolas, Les Contamines, Megeve, Combloux, La Giettaz)
Km piste: 445
Lifts: 107
No. of slopes: 217
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Driving distance from Calais: 549 miles (7hrs 35)
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resort info
ski info
Other Accommodation In: Megève
Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to Saint-Moritz, it was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps. It is an enchanting town set in a lovely sunny setting, which has retained its heritage and old rustic charm to become one of the most fashionable resorts in France.
Megeve is one of the best resorts in the Alps for non-skiers: Megeve has a beautifully preserved medieval centre - now pedestrianised - with narrow cobbled streets, tastefully restored buildings, a pretty church, horse-drawn sleighs, a weekly market, an open-ice rink and plenty of marked paths for walkers.
There are lots of smart clothing, jewellery, food, antique and gift shops in Megeve. The choice is endless, so much so that if you cannot ski you could do worse than wander round town window-shopping. In short, Megève is a resort to taste the mythic French 'art de vivre'.
In Mont-Blanc country, Megève is very easily accessed from Sallanches (13 km - motorway exit and TGV train).
Megeve is renowned for its spectacular scenery and has bags of traditional character.
Why Megeve?
· A unique and incomparable ambiance - very good standard of restaurants · Scenic setting with splendid views - attractive medieval town centre · Wide range of après-ski and non-skiing activities · Large linked ski area and excellent cross-country trails - tree-line skiing- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
Cable cars and ski lifts will be open from 22/12/2012. (May open 8th December if enough snow.)
Cable cars and ski lifts at Combloux, Le Jaillet and La Giettaz will close on 1st April, La Princesse/Mont d’Arbois/Rochebrune on 7th April and La Cote 2000 from 21st April
Child Care
Megeve has acquired the Famille Plus & the highly exclusive Top of the French Alps label (TOTFA - only 16 resorts appear on this list) for its childcare facilities. Please view here for more information on the Famille Plus label.
Meg’Loisirs (1-14yrs) +33 450 58 77 84
26 Allée des Lutins
74120 Megève Day or half day, with or without meal. Reservation is required Nursery «les p’tites frimousses» From 12 months to 3 years old. At the Mont d’Arbois’ cable car Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 65 86 From 17/12/12 to 06/04/13: open daily from 9.30 AM to 5 PM. Prices 12/13:
Full day with meal: 65€
Half day: 30€
Half day with meal: 50€ Activity centre for the 3 to 12 years old. Located next to the Sport centre. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 58 77 84 megaccueil.enfance@megeve.fr For the 5 to 11 years old during school holidays. Exploring different materials and colours, and around varied and original themes, children can create their own unique objects. By reservation only: Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 59 09 megaccueil.activites@megeve.fr Adventure park A multitude of activities in the heart of the forest, climb up high, swing from tree to tree and put your body and courage to the test in total security. From 5 to 10 years old special kids level. Please book in advance. Throughout the year : open every day from 10am to 5 pm (by reservation off season). Price 12/13:
Group adult: from €18 to €20
Group children: from €10 to €15
Adult: €25
Child: from €10 to €17
Tariff details:
Individual adult: €25
Adults (group of 5 to 9 persons): €20
Adults (group of over 10 persons): €18
Children's circuit: 1 tour €10, 2 tours €15
Nocturnal: €40
Individual guide: €80 Cote 2000 Aventure Mobile: +33 (0)6 76 29 71 04 www.cote2000aventure.com Mountain Guides’ office Rock climbing, initiation snowshoe trek on Tuesday afternoons, «little Laplanders» outing on Thursday afternoons during school holidays. From 8 years old Maison de la Montagne Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 55 11 www.guides-megeve.com
74120 Megève Day or half day, with or without meal. Reservation is required Nursery «les p’tites frimousses» From 12 months to 3 years old. At the Mont d’Arbois’ cable car Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 65 86 From 17/12/12 to 06/04/13: open daily from 9.30 AM to 5 PM. Prices 12/13:
Full day with meal: 65€
Half day: 30€
Half day with meal: 50€ Activity centre for the 3 to 12 years old. Located next to the Sport centre. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 58 77 84 megaccueil.enfance@megeve.fr For the 5 to 11 years old during school holidays. Exploring different materials and colours, and around varied and original themes, children can create their own unique objects. By reservation only: Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 59 09 megaccueil.activites@megeve.fr Adventure park A multitude of activities in the heart of the forest, climb up high, swing from tree to tree and put your body and courage to the test in total security. From 5 to 10 years old special kids level. Please book in advance. Throughout the year : open every day from 10am to 5 pm (by reservation off season). Price 12/13:
Group adult: from €18 to €20
Group children: from €10 to €15
Adult: €25
Child: from €10 to €17
Tariff details:
Individual adult: €25
Adults (group of 5 to 9 persons): €20
Adults (group of over 10 persons): €18
Children's circuit: 1 tour €10, 2 tours €15
Nocturnal: €40
Individual guide: €80 Cote 2000 Aventure Mobile: +33 (0)6 76 29 71 04 www.cote2000aventure.com Mountain Guides’ office Rock climbing, initiation snowshoe trek on Tuesday afternoons, «little Laplanders» outing on Thursday afternoons during school holidays. From 8 years old Maison de la Montagne Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 55 11 www.guides-megeve.com
Activities
Non-Skier lift pass
Valid on the ski lifts open to walkers in Megève, Saint-Gervais (TMB not included) and Combloux.
1 day: e 15.50
6 days: e 62.50
Dog Sledding
A unique adventure in family discover the sport - 1h:
€40 for kids of 8 to 12 years old.
€30 for kids of 3 to 8 years old.
Free for children under 3 years old.
An adult must come with the child.
Basic principles of dogsled driving - ½ day:
€68 for children of 8 to 12 years old.
More information and booking only by
mail at: montduvillard@aol.com
Tel/Fax: +33 (0)4 50 21 37 03
From 11/12 to 01/04: open daily (Departures at 10am, 11.30am, 2pm or 3.30pm).
Paint ball An unforgettable experience! From 8 years old 2 paintball sites in the middle of the Cote 2000 forest with 7 different game scenarios for 1 to 2 hrs of fun. Special equipment from 8 to 12 years old. Admission, supervision and equipment: €25/pers. with 100 units. For an extra 100: €5 and €15 for 400. Open every day for reservation from 9am to 10pm. Capacity of 1 to 40 persons. www.paintballexperience.net Sports and congress centre Open air ice rink Animations for children Olympic ice rink 60m x 30m Musical animations, late evening openings. Skating lessons with Laurence Austin Swimming pools Heated indoor pool of 25 x 12,50 m. Heated indoor children’s pool of 12,50 x 12,50 m. Climbing Wall Artificial structure of more than 200m2. Equipment not provided. Access exclusively for those accompanied by a guide. Indoor tennis court Free for children under 5 years old (also for the swimming pool and the ice rinks) Tobogganing areas Pré Saint Amour, under 6 years old. Area Cote 2000, from 6 years old. Bowling «Le Canadien» Children from the age of 5. Open at 2pm. From 5 to €9 . Lanes equipped with automatic rails (bumpers), simulator video games, bar, snack and pancakes. Free wireless system for clients. 370, route de Sallanches Tel/Fax: +33 (0)4 50 21 18 40 Casino 50 slot machines. Game tables: English roulettes, Black jack, Texas Hold’em Poker. Open from 11am. Access to the machines with ID compulsory (Free). Purple Lounge Live Music & Bar. Dinner with a concert. Open from 6.30pm to 0.30am Palo Alto Night Club 199, rue Charles Feige Tel: +33 (0)4 50 93 01 83 Paragliding Aa Haut Vol, Ski, Mountain First flight: €65 Souvenir diploma awarded after the flight. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 46 01 Mobile: +33 (0)6 11 11 95 29 Mont Blanc Helicopters Megève Valley (10mn) from €70/pers Chamonix Valley (20mn) from €140/pers Mont Blanc Tour (30mn) from €190/pers Links with airports and other resorts Heli-ski and parachute jump Tel: +33 (0)4 50 92 78 00 www.mbh.fr Hot Air Balloon Open all year round, on reservation. 673, route du Val d’Arly Praz sur Arly Tel: +33 (0)4 50 55 50 60 www.alpes-montgolfiere.fr Megeve Tourist Office + 0033 4 50 21 27 28 Everyday 9h to 19 h from 22/12/2012 to 31/03/2013 Everyday 9 h to 12 h 30 and from 14 h to 18 h 30 April www.megeve.com
Paint ball An unforgettable experience! From 8 years old 2 paintball sites in the middle of the Cote 2000 forest with 7 different game scenarios for 1 to 2 hrs of fun. Special equipment from 8 to 12 years old. Admission, supervision and equipment: €25/pers. with 100 units. For an extra 100: €5 and €15 for 400. Open every day for reservation from 9am to 10pm. Capacity of 1 to 40 persons. www.paintballexperience.net Sports and congress centre Open air ice rink Animations for children Olympic ice rink 60m x 30m Musical animations, late evening openings. Skating lessons with Laurence Austin Swimming pools Heated indoor pool of 25 x 12,50 m. Heated indoor children’s pool of 12,50 x 12,50 m. Climbing Wall Artificial structure of more than 200m2. Equipment not provided. Access exclusively for those accompanied by a guide. Indoor tennis court Free for children under 5 years old (also for the swimming pool and the ice rinks) Tobogganing areas Pré Saint Amour, under 6 years old. Area Cote 2000, from 6 years old. Bowling «Le Canadien» Children from the age of 5. Open at 2pm. From 5 to €9 . Lanes equipped with automatic rails (bumpers), simulator video games, bar, snack and pancakes. Free wireless system for clients. 370, route de Sallanches Tel/Fax: +33 (0)4 50 21 18 40 Casino 50 slot machines. Game tables: English roulettes, Black jack, Texas Hold’em Poker. Open from 11am. Access to the machines with ID compulsory (Free). Purple Lounge Live Music & Bar. Dinner with a concert. Open from 6.30pm to 0.30am Palo Alto Night Club 199, rue Charles Feige Tel: +33 (0)4 50 93 01 83 Paragliding Aa Haut Vol, Ski, Mountain First flight: €65 Souvenir diploma awarded after the flight. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 46 01 Mobile: +33 (0)6 11 11 95 29 Mont Blanc Helicopters Megève Valley (10mn) from €70/pers Chamonix Valley (20mn) from €140/pers Mont Blanc Tour (30mn) from €190/pers Links with airports and other resorts Heli-ski and parachute jump Tel: +33 (0)4 50 92 78 00 www.mbh.fr Hot Air Balloon Open all year round, on reservation. 673, route du Val d’Arly Praz sur Arly Tel: +33 (0)4 50 55 50 60 www.alpes-montgolfiere.fr Megeve Tourist Office + 0033 4 50 21 27 28 Everyday 9h to 19 h from 22/12/2012 to 31/03/2013 Everyday 9 h to 12 h 30 and from 14 h to 18 h 30 April www.megeve.com
Apres Ski/Eating
Megeve is a very lively station with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are 90 bars and restaurants (11 being bars) open winter and summer, 3 cinemas and lots of shops, including smart clothing, jewellery, antiques and groceries. Megeve is a paradise for non-skiers! Market on Fridays.
There are 9 altitude restaurants.
Access
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Megeve 549 miles (7 hrs35)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon – Cluses) exit Sallanches (no 20). Follow signs to Megeve (13 km from the motorway exit).
By Rail: Sallanches station: 12km (7 miles) from Megève (terminus St Gervais les Bains / Le Fayet)
- TGV train from Paris, change at Annecy on weekdays. Direct weekend.
- Shuttle Bus service to resort from Sallanches station
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 25 18
sat17@wanadoo.fr
http://www.sat-montblanc.com/
- Shuttle bus service to resort from Geneva’s bus station (The «dorsière» square)
- Borini Bus - www.borini.com
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 18 24
- SNCF info and reservation
Tel: +33 (0) 892 35 35 35
http://www.voyages-sncf.com/
- SNCF Megève Bus station - information and reservation on the spot
Airports:
Geneva Airport is 70km from Megeve +41 22 717 71 11 - Shuttle bus to Megeve
For further information on car parking, etc: www.gva.ch/en (then select Transportation in menu)
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 160 km from Megeve +33 472 22 72 21
Shuttle bus Tel: +33 472 35 94 96 mail@satobus-alps.com
Bus transfers from Geneva Airport
Three buses a day run from 22/12/12 - 30/03/13 (one of these buses runs only until 17/03/13). Tickets must be reserved (not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats).
Transfer time 1hr. Cost is €79 per adult return (cheaper prices for groups of 4 adults). Child is half adult rate (4-12yrs). Book at http://www.borini.com/
Timetable and prices 12/13
Ski Bus
Free for Rochebrune, Mont d’Arbois, Cote 2000, Jaillet, Cassioz and Princesse.
Covered car parks: 1980 parking places
Airport Transfer
Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak Retreats From Geneva Airport to Megeve. For all other transfer prices please click here
Resort News
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Other Amenities
Mini-supermarket, cash point, doctors, pharmacies, physiotherapists, dentists, launderettes/dry cleaning, bakeries… 3 beauty parlours, several hairdressers…
ski info
Megève has a huge ski area with perfect slopes - mainly set in woods - for intermediate cruising. It is also a great area for beginners with easily accessed nursery slopes at Mont d'Arbois. Megeve has 3 areas - Rochebrune, Mont d'Arbois and Le Jaillet.
MEGEVE SKI AREA
The Chamois gondola is within walking distance of Megeve centre and gives access to Rochebrune. Le Jaillet starts from out of town. Rochebrune offers arguably the most attractive runs in the area in a delightful tree-lined whilst the vast Mont d’Arbois area links to Saint-Gervais. The wooded slopes make it a great resort in poor weather as the trees shelter you from the winds and heavy snowfall.
Mont Arbois is the largest and highest mountain area with plently of slope variation which can be accessed from the town and from the La Princesse gondola out of town. The Mont Joly area has some of Megeve’s highest slopes.
The slopes above the resort are sunny but there are north-east facing slopes to Le Bettex and down to St Gervais.
MEGEVE BEGINNERS
There are beginner’s slopes at valley level and some others further up too. There are plenty of easy greens and blues. For those venturing off the nursery slopes, there are lots of long/gentle super smooth pistes to boost your confidence.
MEGEVE INTERMEDIATES
The slopes are predominantly easy intermediate skiing so intermediates are relatively spoilt with choice. The slopes above Combloux are well worth exploring. There are long easy blue runs in the local Megeve sector for those less confident. A number of gentle runs lead down to Le Bettex and La Princesse from Mont d'Arbois.
MEGEVE EXPERTS
For experts, the Mont Joly and Mont Joux section offers the steepest slopes. Cote 2000 has a small section of steep runs, including some good off-piste. For expert skiers, Megève is an ideal base to enjoy the 13 resorts (including Chamonix and Argentière).
MEGEVE OFF-PISTE
The off-piste is far less skied than in most of the other Mont Blanc resorts and the area through the trees towards La Princesse provides superlative powder skiing. There is some serious off-piste to be found in the Mont Joly and Mont Joux section. Cote 2000 has a small section of steep runs and some good off-piste.
MEGEVE SNOWBOARDING
For freeriders there are lots of untracked off-piste powder. For beginners Megeve is ideal with plenty of quite wide and quiet gentle runs. Chairlifts and gondolas are in abundance so drags are normally avoidable.
- Ski Hire
- Ski Passes
- Ski School
- Activities
Ski Hire
Ski hire in Megeve prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £55 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Megeve ski hire prices.
Ski Passes
Portes du Mont Blanc 1/2 day and day passes:
Adult 1 day pass €29.90, child €22.70
1/2 day pass €27.10-28.10, child €20.80-21.80
| Evasion Mont-Blanc* Megeve 12/13 prices | Prices include €2/pass deposit for hands-free pass; The hands-free pass is rechargeable on request but not refundable. NO PHOTOS NEEDED | |||
| Lift Pass | 6 days | 7 days | ||
| Adult (15-59) | £167 | £186 | ||
| Child (5-14) | £135 | £150 | ||
| Senior (65-79) | £151 | £168 | ||
| Child (under 5) | Free | Free | ||
| Senior (over 80) | Free | Free | ||
| * 445km of pistes: Megeve/Mont d'Arbois/Rochebrune/Cote 2000, St-Gervais/Le Bettex/Mont Joux, St Nicolas de Veroce/Mont Joly, Les Contamines, Combloux, La Giettaz | ||||
Ski School
Ski School: Please note that: Lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (23/12-6/1, 16/2-16/3 & 14/4-21/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.
Beware! During Christmas and winter holidays, booking only for a minimum of 5 consecutive days at the following times: from 8.50am to 9.50am and between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
From the 23rd of Dec. 2012 to the 6th of Jan. 2013 & from the 17th of Feb to the 17th of March 2013
An instructor can take care of 5 persons maximum, regarding they have the same ability.
Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.
Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change
Ski school Megeve contact numbers:
ESF Megeve
| Ski School Megeve 12/13 ESF Lessons only (lift pass not included) | ||||
| Group lessons | Adult | Child (5-12yrs) | Child (3-4yrs) | |
| SKI - 5 mornings Mon-Fri or 6 afternoons Sun-Fri | £129 | £119 | £111 5 mornings only | |
| SNOWBOARD (10 yrs+) | Beginner + Levels 1-2 | Level 3 | ||
| £166 | £231 | |||
| SKI: 23/12-4/1 + 17/2-15/3: 5 mornings 10.00-12.30 or 6 afternoons 14.30-17.00 All other dates: 5 mornings 10.00-13.00 | ||||
| SNOWBOARD: PEAK 23/12-4/1 + 17/2-16/3: 6 afternoons 14.30-17.00 OFF-PEAK: All other dates: 5 mornings 10.00-13.00 | ||||
| Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply | ||||
Megeve Individual tuitions
(12/13 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
| 1h | 1h30 | 2h | 3h | |
| 1>2 pers | 43 € | 64.50 € | 86 € | 129 € |
| 3>5 pers | 56 € | 84 € | 112 € | 168 € |
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During school holidays |
1 hour from 8.50am and 9.50am |
1 hour from 12.30pm to 1.30 or from 1.30pm to 2.30pm |
1 hour and a half from 12.30pm to 2pm or from 1pm to 2.30pm |
2 hours from 12.30pm to 2.30pm |
| 1 to 2 persons | 215€ | 215€ | 322.50€ | 430€ |
| 3 to 5 persons | 280€ | 280€ | 420€ | 560€ |
Activities
Free of charge
Mountain restaurants
30Big Air Bag
Discover the freestyle Airbag! It's a 165m2 mattress, lined with an air pocket, specially designed for the safe reception of jumpers. From 18/12 to 20/03: open daily. PriceFree of charge
Magnestick
Megève is equipped with 2 chairlifts with the Magnestick system: "Petit Rochebrune" and "Grands Champs". Two places are equipped on each chair of these two fixed grip chairlifts.Snowpark and half pipe
At Mont Joux and Le Jaillet.Waidzai park
Under Grands Champs chairlift, attractive modules: whoops, pyramids, up-turned bends…Cross-country skiing in Megeve
«LA LIVRAZ» CROSS COUNTRY SKIING TRACKS Open every day from 9am to 5pm. Free access by ski bus. • Cross-country skiing: free for children under 6, with easy beginners loop. • Fun beginners’ trail: Snow parks with moguls, ski jumps, upturned bends, from 4 years old. • Secured tobogganing area, free for children. • Trekking by foot or with snowshoes. • Snack bar and picnic area. Tel. +33 (0)4 50 21 47 52Other Accommodation In: Megève
Lune d'Argent
Newly built Apartments
Sleeps 2-6
Lune Argent is located in the Arboisie area of the resort, 1.5km (20 mins walk) from the centre and the ski lifts.
Newly built Apartments
Sleeps 2-6
Lune Argent is located in the Arboisie area of the resort, 1.5km (20 mins walk) from the centre and the ski lifts.
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