Megeve resort information: 1100 - 2353 metres.
Click the piste map of Megeve to enlarge
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.
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.
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Restaurants : 84, Bars : 30, Cafes/tea rooms : 9,
Pubs : 2, Discos : 7, Cinema, Casino, Concerts |
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| Sport & Fitness all year : |
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Swimming Pool, Sauna/steam room, Solarium, Fitness
centre, Massage, Paragliding, Balloon flights, Indoor tennis, Golf
course |
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| Sport & Fitness winter : |
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Cross country skiing, Toboggan, Ice rink : Yes,
Curling, Dog sleigh |
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Ski and Snowboard school : 4, Instructors : 350,
Group ski lessons |
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| Children : |
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Childcare service, Ski kindergarten, Baby sitter,
Piste for children, Childrens' ski piste with ski lift |
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| Other activities : |
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Torch lit descents.
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