Megeve Other Activities
Megeve’s chic, laid-back reputation and status as a Best of the Alps resort means that those who want to get outside, but not exert themselves too much skiing or snowboarding, are well catered for.Cross country skiing in Megeve
Megeve is becoming increasingly popular cross-country ski destination which is a pleasant alternative to downhill skiing and an excellent work-out in the clean, crisp Alpine air. Megeve has four cross-country ski circuits and a total of 70km of well-prepared cross-country ski trails from beginner level to highly technical trails for both classic and skate skiing.
Lessons in cross-country skiing are available from the ESF Ski School at the Rocharbois Clubhouse located at the bottom of the Mont d’Arbois gondola and there is a beginner’s trail on the Plaine d’Arly within walking distance of the town centre.
A variety of cross-country trails will take you through pine forests to the sunny Mont d’Arbois plateau, where you can appreciate the fantastic views of the Mont Blanc and the Aravis mountain range. For those who like a challenge, there are the more technical trails at the Cote 2000.
Winter Walking in Megeve
Megeve has 50km of marked footpaths. Walkers can also use the chairlifts and gondolas for access.
Scenic Flights and Hot Air Ballooning in Megeve
There are few better places to fly in the world than in the Mont Blanc massif. Aérocime at the Altiport Megeve provide flights, and hot-air balloon trips, with three circuits: the Chamonix Valley, allee Blanche and the Massif du Mont Blanc.
Aerocime
3368 route de la Cote 2000
74120 Megeve
Tel: +33 4 50 21 03 21
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aerocime.com (French language only)
Sleigh Rides in Megeve
Traineaux de Megeve
979 route du Villaret,
74120 Megeve
Tel: +33 4 50 21 30 47
Tel: +33 6 87 61 40 75
Megeve Casino
The Megeve casino is perfect for a night out. The casino has 54 slot machines ranging up to €5, while it also offers games such as Roulette, Black Jack and Texas Hold’Em Poker.
SAS Casino de Megeve
199 rue Charles Feige,
74120 Megeve
Tel.: +33 4 50 93 01 83
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.casino-megeve.com
Megeve Sports Centre
The classy Megeve sports centre has a gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pool and two ice rinks, one indoor, one outdoor where you can learn the Olympic sport of Curling. The sports centre also boasts a Turkish Bath, hammam, sauna and tennis courts. There are also tennis courts, a climbing wall and two ice-rinks, one outside and one inside. You can also watch the local ice-hockey and curling teams perform.
247 Route du Palais des Sports
74120 Megeve
Tel: +33 4 50 21 15 71
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.megeve.fr