Megève ski resort
The Megève ski resort, located 5 minutes from Les Clarines chalet, is world renowned.
The Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area in Megève offers 445 km of slopes and trails (Megève, Combloux, St Gervais…) in a magnificent, unrivalled setting: you will ski at your leisure between pine forests, alpine farms, the sun-soaked patios of lodges, over several peaks. You can also ski at the Espace Diamant ski area (175 km of trails and slopes at Praz-sur-Arly, Flumet, les Saisies, etc).The ski area in Megève is also well suited to families, with its gentle slopes giving children reassurance. As for experienced skiers on the look out for large spaces, they will gather on the Côte 2000 peak with its well renowned snow due to an exceptional exposure.
For lovers of freestyle, the area has a dedicated space where you can jump safely onto a giant air bag.
Cross-country ski-ing
Cross-country ski-ing is important in the Megève region.
The resort has 3 sites and 45 kilometres of cross-country ski-ing trails. Megève’s trails can satisfy all abilities and all types of ski-ing, whether for leisure, beginners or advanced levels on the lookout for more specific techniques such as skating.
Lovers of snow-topped mountain landscapes, real contemplatives, will be captivated by the walks on offer on the site of Megève.
Maps of the cross-country ski-ing area are, of course, available from the Tourist Office in Megève.
Shopping and relaxation
The typical Savoyard village of Megève invites you to wander through the little Pedestrian streets and let yourself go to the pleasure of shopping.
Various shops are on offer, from food shops to the fine interior design store, a wine shop, not to mention luxury stores (watchmakers/jewellers, luxury clothing, perfumery).
Indeed, Megève is indeed renowned for its stores with the biggest brands and luxury ranges.
Megève and its proximity to Mont-Blanc
Megève can be the starting point for wonderful excursions in a region that is beautiful and ripe for discoveries to be made as a family, in couple or with friends.
As the town is located some 35 km from Mont-Blanc, holidaymakers mostly opt for discovering the Aiguille du Midi, the tallest crag in Chamonix in the Mont-Blanc mountain range, culminating at 3842 m. The Aiguille du Midi is reached via the cable car that connects Chamonix to the summit.From up there visitors have access to a spectacular panoramic view of the Blanche valley and the main summits of over 4000 m, including, of course, Mont-Blanc at 4810 m.
Cultural activities around Megève
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.
Friday market in Megève
The big market in Megève is held every Friday. It is the opportunity for holidaymakers like you to try regional products. Local producers are permanent fixtures at this weekly event and are always happy to offer up their delicious artisanal products for you to try in a wonderful traditional market atmosphere.
Snow-shoe excursions
For all those who prefer snow-shoe hikes rather than downhill ski-ing, the Mountain Guides’ office in Megève offers you many snow-shoe hiking packages.
Such a joy to stride through the mountain, walk in the snow whilst contemplating these snow-topped landscapes of Haute Savoie, frozen waterfalls, pretty pine trees turned white by the snow. Snow-shoe hikes are scheduled all season long, both for beginners and those with more experience. These can be excursions to see glaciers or half a day snow-shoe hiking as a family when both young and old will have a field day. You will be offered snow shoe excursions with pre-dinner drinks or dinner when you will have the opportunity to taste local gastronomic specialities combined with hiking.
Sled dogs
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.
Activities for children, sledging
The town and skiable area of Megève can accommodate families for wonderful family moments. Megève can be seen as a huge playground where young and old can enjoy themselves to their heart’s content!
Everyone will find the activities of their choice, suitable for any age range: fun or sporty, from sledging for young children in secure spaces to the technical black runs for those with more skill. Moreover, a so-called 4-season sledging facility, open in both Summer and Winter, will delight the whole family.
