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In the French Alps of Haute-Savoie, Megève is a charming Alpine village with a car-free old town and views of Mont Blanc. Originally founded as an alternative to St. Moritz, it offers elegant winter sports.

What awaits you

City tripSkiingHikingLocal cuisineNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 24°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: May, October — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (5°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
4°
Jan
6°
Feb
9°
Mar
11°
Apr
16°
May
21°
Jun
24°
Jul
24°
Aug
18°
Sep
17°
Oct
9°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
8h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
12d
Feb
13d
Mar
16d
Apr
20d
May
21d
Jun
15d
Jul
13d
Aug
14d
Sep
15d
Oct
16d
Nov
15d
Dec

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Megève as a Vacation Destination

Megève is an excellent choice for city breaks, ski holidays, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

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Local languages
FR