Megève old town

Megève & Val d'Isère, France

Cobbled streets, chic boutiques and horse drawn carriages at the heart of the resort.

Places in Megève old town

L'Alpage Classic Alpine staples like hearty tartiflette.
Megève terrace après-ski bars Stylish bars offering a cosmopolitan atmosphere on sunny terraces.
Megève fireplace lounge bars Rustic fireplace bars for the sophisticated après-ski scene.

Best time to visit: December to April, for the ski season, with February half-term weeks the busiest and most exclusive on the social calendar.
Getting around: Geneva Airport is the main gateway, roughly 1 hour to Megève and 2.5 hours to Val d'Isère by private transfer; within each resort, the compact pedestrian centres and ski lifts connect chalets, restaurants, and the slopes, with horse-drawn carriages a traditional way to explore Megève's cobbled streets.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French. English is widely spoken in the resorts.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Megève's eight Michelin-starred restaurants, led by Flocons de Sel and L'Alpette in Rochebrune, continue to set the bar for Alpine fine dining, while its sophisticated après-ski scene of stylish terrace bars and horse-drawn carriages reinforces its status as one of the most exclusive resorts in the Alps; Val d'Isère's legendary off-piste terrain keeps it the preferred complement for guests seeking more adventurous skiing alongside Megève's polish.

Rochebrune, Megève — Home to Flocons de Sel and L'Alpette, among the best Alpine restaurants in Europe.
Val d'Isère village — A storied luxury chalet and fine-dining scene complementing Megève with legendary off-piste terrain.