A month in Megève was truly a dream. If you don’t feel inclined to read this full review, I wrote a quick recap in collaboration with the aesthetic travel tastemaker, Atelier Le Monde, who is a must-subscribe.
Now I’m going to dive a bit deeper here and give an in-depth overview of my full itinerary, outfits, and favorite hot spots.
Stays
We were in Megève for a month, so we chose to rent a chalet for the month vs. stay in a hotel. Our place was located near the Jaillet gondola which was amazing because it was almost ski-in ski-out, which is obviously preferred for the high maintenance girlies (read: me).
We were super close to the lifts which was most important, and about a 15-minute walk into town which I loved because we got the best of both worlds. That said, if I were going to Megève for a shorter stay, I’d choose to stay at one of these hotels:
Hôtel Saint-Georges
This is the crème de la crème. It’s located in the center of the village with a modern, yet classic alpine feel, complete with a gorgeous piano bar downstairs. If nothing else, pop into the bar for a drink & some aesthetic pics.
Les Fermes de Marie
A Megève staple. They have one of the best spas in town also, so it’s definitely worth a visit just for the hammam.
Mamie Megève
We booked this hotel for our Slope Siren models, and it was super cute. Located a bit up the mountain (a 10-min drive to town) with an amazing breakfast spread and cozy rooms.
Skiing
Megève has two separate ski areas that do not connect, except for by ski bus. Definitely keep this in mind as you map out your stay and ski itinerary. With the location of our chalet, we mainly ended up skiing the smaller side near the Jaillet and Pertuis lifts. I actually preferred this side due to its density. It felt like all of the lifts were a bit closer to each other and made ski days easier to navigate.
In general the skiing in Megève is intermediate. I would say it’s mostly blue and red runs, fewer greens and blacks. This was honestly perfect for me because my favorite run level is a red. Siren red girlie through and through.
Megève also has a bit lower of an altitude than some other resorts in the Alps, so it sits below the tree line and makes for some gorgeous views with the snow-covered evergreens.
Ski pro tip: If you aren’t staying at a ski-in, ski-out hotel, partner with a ski shop at the base of the mountain - ask to leave your skis/boots there so that you don’t have to carry them to the lift, offer to pay, of course. We were only about a 5-minute walk to the gondola, but honestly not having to wear our clunky ski boots and carry our skis even for such a short time was such a perk. Little luxuries like this can make a huge difference.
Après
My favorite part, obviously. There isn’t a huge après scene in the downtown part of Megève, it’s definitely more mid-mountain afternoons and the town starts to get busy at night.
A few of my favorite après areas:
La Folie Douce
This is the party après. Live sax, DJ, dancers, people falling down the mountain on their way home. A French ski resort staple, best with a group.
Telepherique Cafe
A great patio for a vin for 3. The ski bus pickup is right out front, so no need to ski home after indulging in said vin.
Chez Albert
Located on the Jaillet side, this is a fun, low-key après area. It is a bit far from town, so you will have to ski back up and down the mountain to get back to base.
Restaurants
Bistrot le Prieuré
We went here on our last night and it was a perfect Megève finale. Despite being located in the center of town (next to Hermes no less), it has a more local feel than some of the more sceney restaurants. Definitely order the special of the day and ask for a wine pairing.
Face au Mont Blanc
We ate here maybe 1-2 times a week. It has the most stunning view of Mont Blanc, reachable from the Jaillet gondola, no skis required. Order the Tartiflette and a bottle of Savoy wine (or 2).
Oyster & Wine Bar
Okay, I don’t even know if this place has a name. It’s a little dive right next to Hôtel Saint-Georges. They have outdoor tables where people stand to drink several bottles of wine and eat fresh oysters.
Le Piaf
We stopped in here for a drink before dinner and it has a super luxe, mountain lodge feel. Fur throws on the barstools, burgundy plaid furniture. There’s also a more bougie restaurant upstairs, so could also be a great dinner spot or night cap locale.
To Do
This is mostly just shopping and the spa. I’m just a girl.
Les Fermes de Marie Spa
This spa would likely be my first pick. The sauna and pool area seem incredible. We actually went to the Four Seasons Spa instead and while my facial was amazing, it did not include access to the full spa amenities. It was a little off-putting, so I can’t say the FS spa would be my top recommendation.
Big Boss
Right on the main strip, this boutique carries luxe designers. Eyeing them as a potential Slope Siren stockist.
La Maison du Cashmere
This is also on the main strip, a small family-owned cashmere shop. Great basics and small fur accessories.
Marché de Megève
Every Friday from 8am-1pm, there is a local market in the village with fresh produce, antiques, and accessories. Grab brunch and stop by.
L’Épicurie Megève
A cutie curated gourmet grocer directly in the village. Fresh cheese, handmade ravioli, and tins of caviar. Love.
Outfits
The best for last. The overall style in Megève has that classic luxury mountain aesthetic. A curated edit of my top pieces and must-have skiwear to be Megève’s best dressed.
