Geneva to Megève Transfer

High-society and skiing in Megève

Skiing in Megève really took off thanks to the wealthy 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 and the well-groomed and wide pistes, with an abundance of tree-lined runs, which help keep snow conditions in Megeve 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 all of those swanky restaurants in often sublime settings, with prices to match. After dinner, the infamous Palo Alto night club always draws big crowds who want to dance the night away to world famous DJs like Bob Sinclar, David Guetta and Martin Solveig. You can also take a gamble in the casino, or you can head to the very distinguished ‘Les 5 Rues’ jazz club.

Gourmet Megève – 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, closely followed by the Le 1920 with two and La Table de l’Alpaga and Le Prima restaurants with one star.

Boutique shopping and tea rooms

Megeve 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 & aerial sightseeing – Megève has it all

As soon as your Mountain Drop-offs transfer arrives in Megeve, you’ll instantly get that sense of luxury 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 cutesy alpine village just that little bit more. Here’s our pick of faves for you:

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Mountain Biking in Megeve

Best known as a winter playground for the rich and famous, Megeve also has a strong cycling heritage. Hosting both internationally renowned MTB events and being a regular feature on the Tour de France, Megeve has just as much to offer cyclists as jetsetters. Mountain bikers can make the most of the multitude of summer lifts to enjoy the many great singletrack trails whilst road bikers can explore the quiet backroads and climbs under the magnificent back drop of the Mont-Blanc massif.

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Fly high

Splash the cash on 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. In winter the plane uses ‘skis’ to take off in the snowy conditions of Megeve’s airport’s runway at 2000m. There are three aerial sightseeing circuits to choose from, giving a bird’s eye view of Mont Blanc from 76€ per person. We’ve done this trip and it is a truly brilliant journey!

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Party at Folie Douce

Do the ‘altitude apres-ski’ party thing at the famous Folie Douce, at the summit of the Mont Joux chairlift. Although technically in neighbouring St Gervais, this place is certainly a favourite with the skiers from Megève. Dance on the tables at 1958m until your ski boots can’t take any more and then very carefully ski back down as the lifts are closing. Surely THE place to be seen!

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Shop in style

Make sure you have a look around the exquisite Allard department store. It’s in the heart of the cobbled village square near the church and it’s the epitome of elegance – and there’s even a doorman to open the door and welcome you. Owned by a long-established Megevan family, you won’t find anything like pac-a-macs and cheap ski hire here, this boutique has been selling posh things since 1935!

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Baroque-style church

If you’re a culture vulture, a peek inside Megève’s Baroque-style church in the village centre is a must. It’s almost as sparkly and golden as the famous Christmas decorations that this resort is known for. 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.

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Horse-drawn carriage

A great way to see Megève at any time of year is by rather sedate horse and carriage. You’ll find them gathered around the central square by the Baroque-style church. A little ride out is the perfect antidote for tired legs after a hard day’s skiing or hiking and ideal for getting a lift back home after you’ve over-indulged on an evening out.

In between cruising the pistes of Megève and dining out, there are lots of events in Megève to tempt you out, be it a winter music festival or a summer sporting event. There really is something going on for all tastes in and around Megève.