Hikes
In Summer, you have access to many hiking trails. As a family, in a couple or with friends, the possibilities are wide-ranging. You can plan a hike to the summit of Rochebrune where you will be offered a panoramic 360 degree view of Mont Blanc and the Aravis and Véry ranges. You can discover the cascade de la Belle au Bois, a short walk that will captivate young children. If you’re bold, discover the Croisse Baulet, at 2236 m, one of the most popular hikes, or Mont Joly, a pleasant excursion offering a spectacular view of Val Montjoie.
From four-hour strolls to family walks lasting no more than 45 minutes to spare the legs of the youngest family members, there is a very wide-ranging choice of hiking trails.
Indeed, over 8000 km of way-marked trails allow you to explore the region of Megève and Mont-Blanc, from large lakes to summits via fabulous mountain pastures.
Horse-riding and Horse-drawn carriages
Horse-drawn carriage rides through the pretty village of Megève are a must for discovering its medieval centre, its pedestrian streets, hamlets of typical chalets, to look around its designer and luxury stores and admire the mountainous landscape in Summer.
You will also have the option of a long, half-day horse ride, or even two-day forays with overnight stays in refuges, dinners and vigils by an open fire in the mountains.
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata is a typical hike in the region of Megève and Mont-Blanc.
The hike crosses the rock and offers a range of routes alternating natural paths, footbridges and other atypical passageways that you will cross whilst roped to a mountain guide. A superb panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc and an unforgettable experience!
Climbing and caving
A stay in the mountains means access to climbing and caving.
It is an excellent opportunity for you or your children to try your hand at these specific, emotion-filled activities.The Mountain Guides’ Office offers you various caving packages from a half-day family taster session to a one-day adventure package. The average time spent under ground ranges from 2 to 12 hours.
These excursions are very informative for the whole family and promise a spectacular atmosphere and discoveries within cavities imbued with a mixture of limestone, earth and water. Sometimes physically challenging, they will take you through a range of terrains and passages: through tunnels of varying sizes, crossing underground rivers and even abseiling. Thrills guaranteed!
In Summer climbing can be on cliffs, in the mountains, or on the artificial climbing wall at Palais des Sports (also available in Winter).
Cable car
During your Summer holidays you will undoubtedly have the opportunity to take the cable car to the famous Aiguille du Midi.
You will discover an unforgettable panoramic view of Mont-Blanc and surrounding summits, the highest of which, in France, Italy and Switzerland, reach 4,000 m.
Helicopter flights
Get up high and allow yourself to be carried away for an exceptional experience above this incredibly rich and beautiful region.
During an unforgettable helicopter flight over the Mont-Blanc mountain range and discover the most famous glaciers, summits and crags (l’Aiguille du Midi, l’Aiguille verte, les Grandes Jorasses…) as well as the fabulous Mer de Glace, an impressive 7 km-long glacier. You will admire the snow-topped summits, green mountains, waterfalls and mountain streams, inaccessible gorges, etc.
Plane flights
The ultimate magical activity in this exceptional place: offer your family a panoramic flight over the Mont-Blanc mountain range and its surrounding valleys. A number of flights are on offer. A 10-minute flight over Megève. A 20-30 minute flight over the magnificent valley of Chamonix or Blanche (towards the Mer de Glace). The unforgettable flight over the Mont-Blanc range (taking in all of the surrounding glaciers) lasting 40 minutes.
Paragliding taster session
For the more daring on the look out for thrills, what better than a paragliding taster session?
As a pair on a two-seater hang-glider you can fly over the valleys around Mont-Blanc and admire the typical beautiful villages and lush mountain. Free flight is also possible for children aged 7 and up and accompanied by a professional instructor.
Golf course
For amateur golfers, the Megève region offers you the oldest stylised mountain golf course, le Golf du Mont d’Arbois.
In a dream-like setting, this huge course at around 1300 m of altitude has technical features that many golfers will appreciate.
Indulging in your passion in a magnificent, green setting and taking in the surrounding mountain summits will be a real pleasure!
Road cycling, Tour de France stage
If you decide to stay in the Megève region in July, do not miss the Tour de France cycle race.
Sallanches/Megève is a regular stage in this famous cycling race. Young and old will be delighted to encourage the valiant riders of the Tour de France.
Downhill mountain-biking
If you decide to stay in the Megève region in July, do not miss the Tour de France cycle race.
Sallanches/Megève is a regular stage in this famous cycling race. Young and old will be delighted to encourage the valiant riders of the Tour de France.
Cross-country ski-ing in Spring
In Spring it will always be very enjoyable to go cross-country ski-ing along the many way-marked tracks on offer in the Megève region. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore the mountains and accessible to all ages, whatever your level of ski-ing proficiency.
The Mountain Guides’ Office in Megève organises one-day or half-day cross-country ski-ing excursions.
Ball Trap
Ball trap is an original, all-weather activity that takes place in a covered space. This ancient discipline (once known as “clay pigeon shooting”) tests your skill.
The aim is to shoot down clay disks that are projected into the air. This recreational activity can be enjoyed as a family, with friends or alone.
