Forecast today: Mainly cloudy
A lot of accommodation is provided by smart hotels, but don’t let this put you off as there are also options to suit most budgets.
The skiing is split into three main sectors, all of which are easily accessible from the edges of town – with a decent bus service linking the respective base stations. The slopes at Le Jaillet are generally quieter, especially if you head all the way across to La Giettaz, Mont d’Arbois is the main hub and has the link to the slopes above St Gervais, whilst Rochebrune has another pleasant pod of tree-lined slopes.
If you’re an adventurous skier or boarder, purchase the Evasion Mont Blanc ski pass to also ski at Les Contamines or the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass to get you access to nearby Chamonix and Courmayeur over in Italy.
The resort is home to some great beginner facilities, located just above the village at the foot of the Mont d’Arbois gondola. Long greens and gentle blues are then available across the ski area, but the top to bottom green at Rochebrune in particular is very good. Much of the rest of the ski area is ideal for intermediate skiers, with a network of blues and reds linking up to ensure you can cover some serious ground each ski day. For the quietest slopes head towards La Giettaz or down to La Combloux. Note that getting around can be hampered somewhat by a creaking lift system – recent investment has helped but more fast chairs and gondolas are needed.
More advanced skiers and snowboarders may find the challenges limited here and you’ll be waiting for fresh snowfall to head off piste and into the trees. If the snow clouds haven’t delivered then head to Mont Joly above St Gervais or to the Cote 2000 sector for some steeper groomed pistes. Tougher terrain is available at nearby Les Contamines or of course in Chamonix – just make sure you purchase the right lift pass upgrades.
Despite its large size, Megève retains a charming, old core and most of the hotels and chalets have been developed in a tasteful, wooden style. The main street is home to lots of smart shops, some excellent restaurants and bars – many of which do become lively at weekends as people make the most of the short transfer from Geneva.
Up on the hill, there are some fantastic mountain restaurants, although you will need to book in advance during busy weeks at the most popular locations.
Away from the skiing there is a lot to do, with some excellent shopping in town, tobogganing on the hill and winter walking through the valley.
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Megève has been awarded one snowflake out of a possible three, representing in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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| Max temp | -1.8°c | -1.7°c | -2.6°c | -2.2°c | -1.7°c | -4.4°c | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | -2.8°c | -3.8°c | -5°c | -5.2°c | -2.8°c | -2.5°c | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -5.4°c | -0.2°c | 0°c | -2.4°c | 1.6°c | 1.6°c | -0.8°c | 0.6°c | 0.6°c | -1.3°c | 0.6°c | 1.3°c | -0.6°c |
| Min temp | -4.8°c | -2.6°c | -3°c | -4.6°c | -4.4°c | -5.8°c | -6°c | -2.8°c | -3.6°c | -5°c | -5.4°c | -5.8°c | -5.4°c | -3.4°c | -4.4°c | -5.5°c | -5.4°c | -6.4°c | -6.8°c | -2.4°c | -4.4°c | -4.4°c | -0.8°c | -2.6°c | -3.3°c | -1.3°c | -3°c | -4°c | -0.6°c | -2.4°c |
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| Feels like temp | 3.6°c | 9°c | 6.2°c | 2.7°c | 7.8°c | 4.4°c | 1.1°c | 10.1°c | 6.5°c | 2.8°c | 4.8°c | 2.6°c | 0.2°c | 6.7°c | 4.5°c | 1.3°c | 6.3°c | 3.2°c | -0.5°c | 9.7°c | 5.6°c | 2°c | 12.4°c | 7.6°c | 3.2°c | 11.4°c | 7.4°c | 3.1°c | 11.5°c | 8°c |
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| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 20/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | 11.6 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 125 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 65 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Spring snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 57 out of 60 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Mon 06 Apr 2026 |
Updated 10/03
Warm conditions continue to dominate across the French Alps over the course of this week, as the freezing line remains up around 2,000m. Cloud will bring with it a few flurries of snowfall over upper elevations above this limit, with a crescendo of around 5cm falling on Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Unsettled weather than moved in as the weekend begins, causing the freezing line to drop and good snowfall to come to many slopes on Saturday afternoon. The freezing point will drop to below 1,000m overnight Saturday night and Sunday night, before rising to around 2,000m in the midday sun (such as it is with a layer of cloud in play). Around 20cm of snowfall will land over Friday evening and most of Saturday and, thanks to the downward trend of temperatures, will reach most slopes.
Looking ahead, the freezing line remains low overnight as we return to more of a spring-like freeze-thaw cycle. A dash of sunshine can be expected early next week before more snowy conditions move in.
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