About Megève

Megève is a town in France, known for its scenic beauty and excellent skiing opportunities. Often considered to be one of the most exquisitely beautiful ski resorts in the world, Megève is located near Mont Blanc in the French Alps. Megève is also classified as a commune and is situated in the region of the Rhône-Alpes, under the department Haute-Savoie. Known for its opportunities for ski hire in Megève, this town with a population of 4,509 people, as recorded in the census of the year 1999 has a long- standing history as a ski resort, from as early on as the 1910s. The development of the ski resorts in the region was augmented by the inauguration of a major hotel in the 1920s and by the 1950s,
Megève had become known the world over as an exclusive and trendy skiing area. With a rustic, quaint essence and an old-world yet comfortable appeal, the town of Megève is known mostly for the ski resort. With Megève ski hire opportunities, 300 kilometers of ski trails, and 81 integrated ski lifts, Megève is a paradise for skiers of al levels and expertise. Megève is a town attracting a number of tourists each year for a wide variety of reasons. The endless slopes with the easy terrain are a great place for skiing for intermediate skiers and beginners as well as those who ski to relax. With luxury hotels, great sightseeing and par excellence shopping opportunities, tourists to Megève have a lot to pursue other than skiing.
For the dedicated skiing enthusiasts, the resort offers a number of opportunities. With slopes accommodating the needs and interests of all kinds of skiers, spanning over 300km of trails with modernized ski lifts and connectivity. For those who do not carry equipment, the resort is full of a number of ski hire Megève shops carrying some of the best equipment available in the markets.

Show sights

Tourism being the main industry of Megève, the town offers some first-rate sightseeing and visit opportunities. With several supermarkets such as the Petit Casino and the Spar, numerous shops, and two cinema houses, as many as over 91 bars and reteraunts, regular concerts and theater shows, and not to mention the beautiful medieval town center with cobbled street, rustic bridges, turrets and tower, tourists in Megève find a number of things to distract them from the usual matters of ski hire, ski slopes and snowfall conditions. The Calvary Footpath built in the 19th century is a major tourist attraction. The path includes in its entirety 12 chapels and oratories. Around sunset, the path is said to be at its appealing best, with the soft glow of street lamps, twinkling stars and church bells coming together to create a magical moment like no other. The Jazz Club des Cing Rues, a Jazz bar and Le Chemin du Calvaire, a historical site, are other places of interest.

Show destinations

On the outskirts of the town, one can plan an excursion to the Prè Rosset mountain summit which is where a number of the tour paths meet. Standing at a height of 1886m, one can enjoy a spectacular panorama comprising the Mont Blanc massif and d’Arly valley.