Megève between ski slopes, Calvaire and mountain trails

Megève offers several points of interest for planning a trip: winter sports, marked hiking trails, and a group of chapels and oratories at the Calvaire. Guided activities and the town’s history are also among the topics you can take into account when choosing when to travel. If you are looking for a hotel in Megève, you can tailor your stay to the activities that matter most to you.

Winter sports in and around Megève

The Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area has more than 400 km of interconnected ski runs. The Portes-du-Mont-Blanc ski area also connects Megève, in the Jaillet area, with Combloux and La Giettaz. These offer two specific reference points for planning your trip: an extensive range of ski runs, on the one hand, and the named connection between the three towns, on the other. Ski area operations may change; check the latest information before your trip.

In winter, ski touring and telemark skiing are also available in Megève. The winter sports offering therefore includes these two disciplines as well as skiing on marked runs.

Marked trails and guided activities

More than 150 km of marked hiking trails are available in Megève. Guided hikes introduce themes such as alpine flora, landscape appreciation and local history. This lets you choose between following the trail network independently and taking a themed guided tour. Guided activities may vary by season.

Guided Aqua-Rando offers a different way to get active. Participants move directly in the bed of a watercourse, with water reaching no higher than knee level. Unlike a hike on marked trails, this activity takes place in the watercourse itself. It is available seasonally. If Aqua-Rando is an option for your trip, check whether it is offered during your travel dates.

Calvaire, chapels and local history

The Calvaire de Megève is listed as a historic monument. The site consists of fifteen chapels and oratories arranged along the lower mountain slopes. This layout and the number of individual buildings give the Calvaire a distinctive place among Megève’s cultural attractions.

The Musée de l’Ermitage du Calvaire is an interpretation centre for the site. It presents the history of the restoration work at the protected Calvaire and offers a virtual visit of the chapels. The Church of Saint John the Baptist and its distinctive bell tower are also among the places worth seeing in Megève.

Guided tours also offer an insight into local architectural and everyday history: during the season, the Guides du Patrimoine Savoie Mont Blanc in Megève offer several tours covering chapels, old washhouses, old farmhouses and old bread ovens. Exact dates may vary. If you would like to include one of these tours in your trip, it is a good idea to check the programme for your travel dates.

Getting around town and alpine cuisine

The free Meg-Bus shuttles connect the main areas of Megève village in summer and winter. They run regularly; routes and frequency may vary by season. When planning how to get around town, it is therefore worth checking the shuttle information that applies to your travel dates.

At Toquicimes, Michelin-starred chefs, passionate craftspeople, local producers and food enthusiasts share their knowledge and passion for alpine cuisine. The programme varies from one edition to the next. If this celebration of alpine cuisine influences your travel plans, check the dates and programme for the relevant edition.

Discover more destinations

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For the main travel overview: Haute-Savoie.