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Voykit pocket guide · France
Megève
Spend 2–3 days in Megève for skiing or alpine village experience; longer if you want extensive spa or day‑trip itinerary.
Megève is a high‑altitude Alpine resort with 300 km of ski runs, a pedestrian centre, and easy access to Geneva. Two days cover the main slopes and village; add a day for spa or nearby towns.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking, mountain biking)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (crowded ski lifts, high prices)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €70–€100 excl. lift pass · Mid €120–€180 excl. lift pass · High €200+ excl. lift pass (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €3–€4 |
| Croissant | €2–€3 |
| Fondue for two | €35–€45 |
| Ski lift pass (1 day) | €55–€65 |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | €25–€30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GVA · Geneva Airport
- 70 km (43 mi), shuttle or rental car to Megève (≈1 h 15 min).43 mi (70 km), shuttle or rental car to Megève (≈1 h 15 min).
Typical fares
- Geneva Airport → Megève shuttle
- ≈ €30 per person, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi Megève centre → ski lift
- ≈ €15–€20 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Park car outside the pedestrian zone; five free ski‑bus lines connect the centre to lifts. Walkable village; taxis available late night.
See and do
Known for
- 300 km ski area
- pedestrian village centre
- weekly market and spa
- horse‑drawn carriage tours
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Courmayeur, Italy | Car or shuttle via Mont Blanc Tunnel, ~45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Annecy | Car or TER train from Sallanches, ~30 min | ≈1 h |
| Geneva | Car or bus from Megève, ~1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Ferme de Marie
- Luxury hotel, ski‑in/ski‑out, ideal for 2‑night stay.
- Indigo Lodges chalets
- Self‑catering chalets with optional chef, good for families.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the lift? | Où est le remontée ?où est le remontée |
| Can I have a map? | Puis-je avoir une carte ?puis-je avoir une carte |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez‑vous anglais ?parlez‑vous anglais |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter storms can close lifts early; check lift status each morning.
- Night buses are limited after 22:00; arrange taxi if returning late.
- Parking in peak season fills quickly; arrive early or use shuttle.
Megève is a safe Alpine resort; main risks are winter weather on lifts and occasional night‑time traffic on mountain roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Megève yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 300 km ski area
- pedestrian village centre
- weekly market and spa
- horse‑drawn carriage tours
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Megève official website: mairie.megeve.fr/
- Wikidata – Megève: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Megève, revision 5241429 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5241429
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/megeve). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.