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    France, Europe

    Megève / Saint-Gervais

    263km pistes, 850-2353m elevation, Évasion Mont-Blanc pass access. Tree-lined terrain, medieval village charm, Geneva 90km.

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    Week of 25 Oct

    Dry fortnight ahead for France

    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    12 Dec 2026
    Closes
    4 Apr 2027
    Days open
    113
    Annual snow
    6.4m
    Snow record
    39cm
    2026-27 so far
    6% of a typical winter641cm
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    The Overview
    MF
    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    The interconnected domain spans 263 kilometres of piste across 232 marked runs, stretching from 850 metres in the valley to 2,353 metres atop Mont Joly. The 1,503-metre vertical drop carves through predominantly tree-lined terrain below 2,000 metres before opening to alpine bowls at higher elevations. Both resorts form part of the Évasion Mont-Blanc pass, granting access to 445 kilometres across six linked areas including Les Contamines and Combloux. The Rochebrune cable car, France's first purpose-built skiing gondola from 1933, remains an operational centrepiece.

    Terrain distribution favours progression: 37 per cent green and blue, 51 per cent intermediate red, and 12 per cent advanced black. Mont d'Arbois delivers long cruising runs through forest, whilst Mont Joux and Mont Joly host steeper pitches including the black Grand Chamois descent. Rochebrune's Côte 2000 sector maintains more reliable snow at 2,000 metres elevation. The Jaillet sector connects westward to Combloux via 5.5-kilometre blue runs.

    Megève village sits at 1,113 metres with medieval cobbled streets and direct gondola access to Rochebrune and Jaillet. Saint-Gervais at 850 metres offers thermal spa facilities alongside ski-in access via the Bettex gondola. Both bases blend alpine charm with functional infrastructure, though lower elevations require snowmaking coverage across 650 snow cannons. La Folie Douce occupies the Mont Joux summit at 2,000 metres.

    The Évasion Mont-Blanc pass covers all lifts for €63.50 daily (2025-26 adult rate). Mont Blanc Unlimited adds Chamonix, Courmayeur, and Verbier for extended exploration. The domain suits intermediates seeking mileage and families requiring varied terrain, though modest summit elevations make spring conditions variable. Ikon Pass holders receive conditional access to the full Évasion network.

    1503m
    Vertical
    232
    Runs
    263 km
    Piste
    6.4m
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    232 runs across 263 km of piste

    Megève and Saint-Gervais share 263 kilometres of piste and 232 runs, dropping 1,503 metres from the 2,353-metre high point to an 850-metre valley floor. The grading is 37% beginner, 51% intermediate and 12% advanced, with nothing rated expert. Skiing falls into three main sectors: Rochebrune with Côte 2000, Mont d'Arbois running across to Saint-Gervais, and Le Jaillet towards Combloux. Long, groomed reds through the trees are the staple here. Gondolas and six-seaters carry the main traffic, while T-bars, 42 of them, serve the outer slopes.

    Mont d'Arbois is the largest and most varied sector, with long reds looking across to Mont Blanc and blacks such as Princesse. The higher pitches on Mont Joly above Saint-Gervais are longer and steeper, and the Chamois black is the sharper test. Off-piste lines run through open fields and between the trees from Mont Joly towards Saint-Nicolas, best skied with a guide. From Jaillet, a six-seat chair to Christomet opens the link to La Giettaz. This is intermediate mileage country, good for families, while advanced skiers will find few pistes to challenge them and lower slopes lean on snowmaking.

    Terrain split
    232
    runs
    232 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner86 runs · 37%
    Intermediate118 runs · 51%
    Advanced28 runs · 12%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Megève / Saint-Gervais

    The 2025-26 season runs from 6 December 2025 (partial opening Côte 2000 and Mont d'Arbois) to 6 April 2026 for Megève sectors, with Rochebrune and Mont d'Arbois closing simultaneously. Saint-Gervais operates the same window, though upper lifts may extend through Easter depending on cover. Typical seasons span mid-December to early April, with Côte 2000's higher elevation occasionally holding snow into late April. Full terrain opening typically occurs by Christmas week.

    Annual snowfall averages 321 to 331 centimetres, supplemented by 650 snow cannons covering approximately 15 per cent of marked runs. Base elevations between 850 and 1,113 metres make the domain vulnerable during warm spells, particularly March onwards when lower runs require artificial support. Summit zones above 2,000 metres maintain more consistent coverage. January and February deliver the most reliable natural accumulation.

    Peak powder months run January through mid-February, avoiding February half-term crowds (8 to 22 February typically). Early December offers uncrowded slopes but limited terrain access. March provides spring conditions with extended daylight and warmer temperatures, though base runs often close by afternoon. Post-Easter skiing concentrates on Côte 2000 north-facing aspects.

    The calendar includes traditional markets each Friday in Megève village. Night skiing operates periodically on select runs. Folie Douce après-ski runs daily from 14:00 atop Mont Joux. No major competitions anchor the season. Horse-drawn sleighs transport skiers between Megève centre and Jaillet base during daylight hours.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    12 Dec 2026
    Opens
    4 Apr 2027
    Closes
    113
    Days open
    6.4 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Megève / Saint-Gervais

    Daily snow reports at Megève / Saint-Gervais go back to 1996, 31 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    75 cm
    Snowiest day
    25 Dec 2024
    39 cm
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    641 cm
    Typical winter
    average of complete seasons
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    Winter totals
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    Getting there

    Getting to Megève / Saint-Gervais, and where to stay

    Megève occupies the Arve valley in Haute-Savoie at 1,113 metres, with Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 12 kilometres northwest at 850 metres elevation in the same watershed. The Mont Blanc massif dominates eastern views, rising to 4,808 metres 20 kilometres distant. The ski domain spreads across forested mid-mountain terrain between the Aravis range west and the Mont Blanc foothills east. Both villages sit within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes administrative region.

    Sallanches lies 12 kilometres northeast as the nearest valley town with rail connections. Combloux neighbours 4 kilometres from Megève, whilst Chamonix sits 30 kilometres east via the Arve valley. Annecy occupies the lakeshore 60 kilometres northwest. The area developed as a medieval farming district before the Rothschild family conceived Megève as France's answer to St Moritz during the 1920s.

    Road access follows the A40 Autoroute Blanche from Geneva, exiting at Sallanches (Exit 20) then continuing 12 kilometres via the D1212 departmental road to Megève. From Lyon 200 kilometres south, the A43 and A41 motorways connect via Albertville. Swiss travellers require a motorway vignette; Italian arrivals use the Mont Blanc tunnel (A40). Journey time from Geneva airport averages 70 minutes in clear conditions.

    Geneva International Airport lies 90 kilometres northwest with the highest frequency of international routes. Chambéry airport sits 95 kilometres south, Lyon 172 kilometres. Sallanches-Combloux-Megève train station receives direct TGV services from Paris Gare de Lyon (4 hours 40 minutes weekends), plus regional TER trains from Annecy and Geneva via Léman Express connections. Bus transfers complete the 12-kilometre link from Sallanches station, operated by SAT Mont Blanc on line Y83.

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    Megève / Saint-Gervais Snow Report

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    Updated 28 Oct 2026
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    Typical winter 641cm
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    Total lifts81

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    12 Dec 2026 - 4 Apr 2027

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    Understanding the Megève / Saint-Gervais snow report

    Get the latest Megève / Saint-Gervais snow report — real-time snowfall, snow depth, and mountain weather for this France resort, spanning 850m to 2353m in elevation.

    Snow measurements

    Snow depth at Megève / Saint-Gervais is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 1503m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.

    Weather conditions

    Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Megève / Saint-Gervais's base and summit.

    Data sources

    Megève / Saint-Gervais snow data is collected through a combination of on-mountain reports and weather forecasting services, giving you both official resort updates and independent forecast data in one place. The mountain is served by 162 lifts, including 2 aerial trams and 13 quad chairlifts.

    When to check

    Snow reports are typically updated early morning and late afternoon. For the most current conditions, check back regularly, especially if a winter storm is approaching.

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