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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking, mountain biking)
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded ski lifts, high prices)
- Airport
- GVA
- Nights
- 2–3
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Megève17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Megève, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyMegève is a safe Alpine resort; main risks are winter weather on lifts and occasional night‑time traffic on mountain roads.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGVA Geneva Airport (70 km (43 mi), shuttle or rental car to Megève (≈1 h 15 min).).GVA Geneva Airport (43 mi (70 km), shuttle or rental car to Megève (≈1 h 15 min).).
- Getting aroundPark car outside the pedestrian zone; five free ski‑bus lines connect the centre to lifts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café€3–€4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)€25–€30 (≈ US$30–35)
- Budget bedSelf‑catering chalet (2‑bed), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€280 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €210 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GVA Geneva Airport (70 km (43 mi), shuttle or rental car to Megève (≈1 h 15 min).)GVA Geneva Airport (43 mi (70 km), shuttle or rental car to Megève (≈1 h 15 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Care
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Care
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun, Sep, Dec–Mar. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Megève: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Park car outside the pedestrian zone; five free ski‑bus lines connect the centre to lifts. Walkable village; taxis available late night.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Courmayeur, Italy
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Car or shuttle via Mont Blanc Tunnel, ~45 min
Check border controls in winter.
Annecy
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car or TER train from Sallanches, ~30 min
Lake walk and old town are highlights.
Geneva
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Car or bus from Megève, ~1 h 15 min
Visit the lakefront and UN headquarters.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–€100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. lift pass
- Mid
- €120–€180 (≈ US$140–250) excl. lift pass
- High
- €200 (≈ US$250)+ excl. lift pass
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × €180 | €360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €130 | €520 |
| Geneva → Megève shuttle (round‑trip)2 × €30 · check | €60 |
| Ski‑bus day pass (included in lift pass)2 × €0 · included | €0 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €97 |
| Trip total≈ €267 per person per day, bed included | €1,067≈ US$1,300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights, ski‑pass and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | €3–€4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Croissant | €2–€3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fondue for two | €35–€45 (≈ US$45–55) |
| Ski lift pass (1 day) | €55–€65 (≈ US$65–80) |
| Taxi 5 km | €25–€30 (≈ US$30–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter storms can close lifts early; check lift status each morning.
- Night buses are limited after 22:00; arrange taxi if returning late.Night buses are limited after 10:00 PM; arrange taxi if returning late.
- Parking in peak season fills quickly; arrive early or use shuttle.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Lyon (check address); French embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Geneva Airport → Megève shuttle: ≈ €30 per person, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi Megève centre → ski lift: ≈ €15–€20 (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où est le remontée ? — Where is the lift? (où est le remontée)
- Puis-je avoir une carte ? — Can I have a map? (puis-je avoir une carte)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parlez‑vous anglais)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Megève. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking, mountain biking) · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded ski lifts, high prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a spa day for relaxation (check availability).
- Extend to 4 nights for a full ski‑in/ski‑out experience.
- Combine with Chamonix for a multi‑resort Alpine itinerary.
Sources
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