Guide to Skiing in Megeve

Megeve’s impressive ski area falls into three main sectors, two of which are linked by cable car. The most accessible (and attractive) area, Rochebrune, can be reached directly from the centre of town via the Chamois gondola. A cross-valley cable car links to the second sector, Mont d’Arbois which peaks at Mont Joly (2353m). Also accessed from La Princesse, St Gervais and St Nicolas, as well as by a free bus from town, this is by far the largest sector with lifts and runs in several directions. Across the valley is the third sector, Le Jaillet. Separate to the other two sectors, Le Jaillet is linked to the slopes of La Giettaz and Combloux and provides some of the best off-piste skiing in resort.

With little skiing above 2,000m, Megeve is considered a ‘low’ resort. However, the slopes are pasture land and don’t require as much snow coverage compared to the rockier slopes of higher resorts. There are also extensive snow making facilities should the big dumps not arrive.

With shady tree-lined runs, wide open terrain and long winding pistes, there is plenty to amuse intermediates in Megeve. For some of the best snow, head to Mont Joly and for magnificent views of Mont Blanc, ski the Grande Epaule. Enjoy the peace and quiet above Combloux or clock up the miles with trips to St. Nicholas and in the Rochebrune sector, Côte 2000. The slopes at La Giettaz provide a bit more of a challenge whilst the Super Megeve run is an easy black sure to boost confidence.

Whilst Megeve is not typically a boarders destination, there is no reason why boarders can’t enjoy some of the fabulous off-piste powder on offer. In fact, Megeve has several terrain parks where boarders can perfect their tricks.

With kickers, rails, boxes and its own half pipe, the best of the snow parks is over at Mont d’Arbois. The one at Rochebrune has an airbag and there are further parks at the top of the Jaillet gondola, on the upper slopes of Combloux and at the top of Le Torraz, at Le Giettaz.