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Megève, France

Megève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France with a population of about 2,900 residents. The town is well known as a ski resort near Mont Blanc in the French Alps.

Type CityPopulation 2,900

Why go

  • Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
  • Served by Megève Altiport (MVV).

History

Megève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France with a population of about 2,900 residents. The town is well known as a ski resort near Mont Blanc in the French Alps. Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to St. Moritz by the Rothschilds, it was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps. Originally it was a prime destination for the French elite; it remains one of the most famous and affluent ski resorts in the world.

Restaurants & places to go

French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:30 · Télésiège Mont-Joux, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, 74170 · lafoliedouce.com
Indoor
Alpine, Restaurant · Après le succès du Relais Mont-Blanc, situé au cœur du village, nous sommes ravis de vous présenter notre nouvelle adresse en altitude :… · relais-desfermes.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 603 Route Nationale, Megève, 74120 · restaurants.mcdonalds.fr
Indoor
Arab, French, Italian, Japanese, Peruvian, Spanish, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-03:00 · 31 Rue d'Oberstdorf, 74120 · les-voiles.ch
Indoor
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 · 74120 · aubergebonjournal.fr
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Crepe, Juice, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Dec-Apr Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · restaurant-leradaz.fr
Indoor
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-01:00 · 76 Rue Charles Feige, 74120 · lebistrotdemegeve.com
Indoor
American, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-01:00 · 58 Place de la Résistance, 74120 · levieuxmegeve.fr
Indoor

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Airports

Megève Altiport (MVV) 4.5 km to the centre
Megève, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Saint-Roch Mayères Altisurface 11 km to the centre
Sallanches, ARA, FR
Outdoor
Gh. del Léchaud 21 km to the centre
Aosta, 23, IT
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Megève Altiport (MVV); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Megève, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach