Megeve resort information: 1100
- 2353 metres.
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This
elegant international spa and sports resort, situated 70 km south-east
of Geneva, has retained its character and charm. Easily reached
by car from Geneva or Annecy. Nearest railway station: Sallanches
12 km. Bus service from Sallanches.
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Megeve is a chic resort with narrow streets, village squares,
200 shops and boutiques, and a superb sports centre with a swimming pool
and ice rink. At night the buildings are floodlit and the trees filled with
sparkling lights. There are over 80 restaurants, many bars, night clubs,
jazz clubs, a cinema, discos and a casino.
Access. Megeve is 70km (43 miles) from Geneva which
is by far the closest airport. Lyon is 180km (112 miles). Take the A40 to
exit 20 or 21 from where it's an easy 10 mile drive to the resort. There
is a small domestic airport at Annecy and an altiport at Megeve itself.
The nearest railway station is at Sallanches, 12km (7 miles) away. It's
also possible to take the TGV to Annecy from where a coach service links
the resort.
Drivers will find three public indoor car parks in the village which can
accommodate 1000 cars.
In resort there is a free ski shuttle bus, taxis or even horse drawn sleigh
rides.
Skiing: The resort links with St Gervais, Combloux
and Les Contamines to form the excellent Evasion Mont Blanc area.
- Evasion ski area runs: Green 27, blue 47,
red 67, black 29
- Lifts: Cable cars 4, Gondolas 10, Chairs 37,
Drags 61.
- Cross country skiing: 26 km
- Snow cannons: 260
- Lift pass Evasion/Mont Blanc: 151.205 euro.
Going out / Aprs ski :
Restaurants : 84, Bars : 30, Cafes/tea rooms : 9, Pubs : 2, Discos : 7,
Cinema, Casino, Concerts
Sport & Fitness all year :
Swimming Pool, Sauna/steam room, Solarium, Fitness centre, Massage, Paragliding,
Balloon flights, Indoor tennis, Golf course
Sport & Fitness winter :
Cross country skiing, Toboggan, Ice rink : Yes, Curling, Dog sleigh
Ski school :
Ski and Snowboard school : 4, Instructors : 350, Group ski lessons
Children :
Childcare service, Ski kindergarten, Baby sitter, Piste for children, Childrens'
ski piste with ski lift
Other activities : Torch
lit descents.
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