Skiing in Megeve

Skiing Info

Megève is a well-kept secret with is 445km of slopes in the shadows of Mont Blanc there really is something for everyone. There are 3 ski areas are Mont d’Arbois, Rochbrune and Le Jaillet. Rochbrune is exclusive to Megeve and the largest area is Mont d’Arbois, these 2 areas are connected by cable car.  The 3 areas including Le Jaillet are known as the Evasion Mont Blanc, however, it is possible to ski in Chamonix and surrounding ski resorts if you buy the Mont Blanc pass.

Beginner Skiing Megève ****

The ski trails in Megeve are mainly through the thick tree-lined slopes providing great scenery and gives clear definition if the weather is bad. Most of the beginner and learner slopes are close to the village.

Intermediate Skiing Megève ****

The best intermediate slopes are at Mont d’Arbois, here the pistes are nice and wide and are the most snow-sure in all of the resort, with some picturesque views. There are also many red routes to Le Bettex, which is above St Gervais.

Advanced Skiing Megève ***

In the Megeve area, there are a few challenging routes. However, if you really want to test yourself then Chamonix (just around the corner) is a skiing mecca & has some of the finest expert skiing in the world. There are a few steep black runs and great off-piste runs from Mont Joly and Mont Joux. The Rochebrune has some great long wooded runs and the La Petit Fontaine has great access to the Cote 2000 where the world cup races take place.

Snowboarding Megève ****

There are 2 snowparks and one has a half pipe that is located on the Mont d’Arbois and Rochebrune. There is also a new boardercross.

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