Your property in Megève
Spacious chalets with Alpine views from balconies and gardens through to newly renovated apartments are available for those looking to buy property in Megève.
The resort’s mid-altitude also means larger parcels of land are available with farm houses on that can be converted into exceptional and modern properties.
Inside Megève
The truly spectacular and historic Megève has an illustrious past, having been developed as a ski resort by the financiers and philanthropists, the Rothschilds, after the First World War.
The town’s history stretches back to the end of the Roman Empire in the 5th Century, with its views over the plateau of Mont d’Arbois captivating people for generations. It retains an aura of exclusivity today mixed with the rustic charm of an Alpine village, which blooms out from the central Saint Jean-Baptiste de Megève church.
Skiing is perfect for families here, with more challenging pistes in nearby Chamonix, while the north of the village has views of Mont Blanc, which some properties can see from their well-proportioned gardens.
Landscape
Megève sits at a lower altitude than many of its neighbouring resorts but still offers plenty for skiers of all abilities. With more than 220 pistes, including on its highest point Mont Joly, and more than 100 lifts, winter snow can always be found.
The largest ski area links to the old spa town of St Gervais, over the Mont d’Arbois summit, while the Rochebrune sector can only be accessed from Megève. Jaillet, a third sector, is shared with the villages of Combloux and La Giettaz.
Activities and Entertainment
The Domaine Évasion Mont Blanc ski area is a hidden gem in the Alps, making Megève an exclusive resort. Its wide range of slopes and trails makes skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog-sledding and more all possible during the winter.
Off the slopes, the cobbled streets of Megève are a joy to explore, packed with designer boutiques, high-end hotels and excellent eateries and bars, including its trio of Michelin-starred restaurants.
An exceptional sports centre offers indoor and outdoor swimming, an ice rink and climbing wall, while on the outskirts of the village, horse riding is available and golf at the Golf du Mont d’Arbois course.
Arts and Culture
The seminal event in the Megève calendar is its Jazz Festival in April, while the resort also plays host to various other musical entertainment, such as choral concerts by its wind band choir.
Culture lovers will enjoy simply exploring the pristine central square and baroque St Jean-Baptiste de Megève church as part of a guided tour of the resort’s historical centre, while its weekly market selling natural goods and local produce is a fantastic event.
Megève also has two small museums which delve into the area’s history.
Food and Drink
Everything from fine dining to rustic, chalet-style restaurants and bars are available in Megève, offering an enticing mix of cuisine.
The town boasts three Michelin-starred restaurants, including the creative three-star Flocons de Sel, while various other top eateries offer a mix of classic, modern and international food.
The resort benefits from its location where wine is concerned, being near the Savoie wine region and other AOCs, or Appellation d'Origine Contrôlées, which produce distinct wines.
Accessibility
The closest commercial airport to Megève is Geneva, which is approximately 85 kilometres away. For smaller aircraft and helicopters, an altiport is located in the Cote 2000 sector of Megève.