Geneva to Megève Transfer

Megève has all the alpine charm, along with the chic boutiques, Michelin-starred dining and deluxe après-ski too. A traditional luxury resort.

High-society fun & skiing for everyone in Megève

Skiing in Megève really took off in the 1920’s thanks to the Rothschild family, who wanted to create a ski resort to rival St Moritz in Switzerland. Once they had decided on Megève, they started building hotels in the Mont d’Arbois area and soon after the rich, famous and royals began to holiday in the new resort. It is still one of Megève’s most exclusive quarters even today, discreetly playing host to many multimillion-pound chalet hideaways.

Although skiing often plays second fiddle to just ‘soaking up the atmosphere’ and being seen, there are some pretty challenging black slopes (we love the Rosay black in Mont d’Arbois and the Marmotte over on Cote 2000), but in general it’s pleasant cruisey skiing.

Wonderful vistas from the slopes of Megève

What makes the whole Saint Gervais and Megève ski area utterly delightful is the plethora of panoramic vistas stretching to Mont Blanc. The pistes are wide and well-groomed, with an abundance of tree-lined runs, which help keep snow conditions in Megève good. There’s something really quite Christmassy about skiing through the pine trees on the crisp white snow!

Après-ski in Megève really does come into its own, with restaurants in often sublime settings, with prices to match. After dinner, you can take a gamble in the casino, or you can head to the very distinguished ‘Les 5 Rues’ jazz club.

Gourmet Megève – food and drink heaven with Michelin stars!

No talk of Megève would be complete without mentioning gastronomy. There are hundreds of very chic eateries in Megève, with perhaps the most celebrated being Emmanuel Renaut’s Flocon de Sel, which boasts three Michelin stars, with the Le 1920, La Table de l’Alpaga and Le Prima restaurants with one star each.

Boutique shopping and tea rooms in Megève centre

Megève has its fair share of ski hire shops as you’d expect in a ski resort. But take a wander around the impossibly pretty village centre in Megève and you’ll see high fashion brands such as Marc Jacobs, Dolce&Gabbana, Prada, Gucci and Colmar in the windows of the very smart boutiques. There are also lots of delightful tea rooms and chocolateries where you can sip a cup of Early Grey and watch the world go by.

Culture, art, shopping & sightseeing – Megève has it all

As soon as your Mountain Drop-offs transfer arrives in Megève, you’ll instantly get that feeling of authenticity that the whole resort oozes. Whilst not always cheap, there are some great activities (besides the skiing) that are bound to see you falling in love with this beautiful alpine village just that little bit more. Here are our favourites:

Fly high with sightseeing flights from Megève Altiport

Take a pleasure flight in a light aircraft from the Altiport in Megève. The high-altitude airstrip is on the beautiful plateau just before the Cote 2000 parking. There are three aerial sightseeing circuits to choose from, giving a bird’s eye view of Mont Blanc.

In winter the plane uses ‘skis’ to take off in the snowy conditions of Megève’s airport’s runway at 2000m. We’ve done this trip on a bright and snowy day and it is a truly stunning journey!

Baroque-style architecture for history fans

If you are interested in culture , a look inside Megève’s Baroque-style church in the village centre is a must. It’s beautifully renovated interior is colourful and the ceiling a work of art.  At Christmas an entire evening of entertainment is given before turning on the famous tree lights.

You should also make time to visit the Megève and Haut Val d’Arly museums for an insight into the traditional Savoyard lifestyle before the rich and famous came to Megève to ski and party.

Summer mountain biking in Megève

Well known as a winter playground for the rich and famous, Megève also has a strong cycling heritage. Hosting internationally renowned MTB events and is a regular feature on the Tour de France, Megève has just as much to offer cyclists as jetsetters.

Mountain bikers can make the most of the multitude of summer lifts that are open to enjoy the many great singletrack trails. Road bikers can explore the quiet back roads and climbs under the magnificent backdrop of the Mont-Blanc massif in true Tour de France style!

Megève’s picture postcard pretty car-free centre

Once you’re in resort, everything is just a gentle stroll along the pedestrianised streets, so you don’t need a car. All the ski areas are interconnected and accessible from Megève centre by lifts, pistes or the ‘navette’ buses (free in winter).

And you can always go for low-horse power with a horse-drawn carriage ride for that romantic fairytale return trip to your accommodation after a meal out!

Megève Transfers

Transfers to and from the alpine resort Megève are short, with a transfer from Geneva Airport taking just over an hour. Mountain Drop-offs offers a private transfer service between Geneva and Megève, as well as VIP transfers, all year round.

Megève is a very chic resort, much-loved by Parisiens, Princesses and film star types alike, so maybe this is the occasion to splash out on a VIP transfer in a luxury vehicle from the airport straight to the door of your accommodation, so you can arrive in Megève in serious style!