Megève for Beginners
Megève scores 5.9/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 45.82 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 10 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
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- Piste network
- 309 km191.8 mi
- Lifts
- 109
- Top elevation
- 2,441 m8,010 ft
- Ski area
- Évasion Mont-Blanc
Beginner score
- 5.9Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 45.82 % |
| Magic carpets and rope tows | 10 lifts |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 8 |
| Green runs | 32 |
| Ski schools | 0 |
Tips for beginners
- Megève scores 5.9/10 for beginners.
- 13% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 8 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 1113 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coins | Blue | 3,899 m12,790 ft | 590 m1,940 ft |
| Mandarines | Green | 3,299 m10,820 ft | 517 m1,700 ft |
| Pré Rosset | Blue | 3,081 m10,110 ft | 391 m1,280 ft |
| Chateluy | Green | 3,038 m9,970 ft | 394 m1,290 ft |
| 7 Nains | Blue | 3,009 m9,870 ft | 442 m1,450 ft |
| Route Col - Ruelle | Green | 2,959 m9,710 ft | 300 m980 ft |
| Finance | Blue | 2,839 m9,310 ft | 414 m1,360 ft |
| Bel Ava | Blue | 2,784 m9,130 ft | 280 m920 ft |
| La Croix | Blue | 2,730 m8,960 ft | 419 m1,370 ft |
| Croix | Blue | 2,697 m8,850 ft | 515 m1,690 ft |
| Jardin | Blue | 2,615 m8,580 ft | 458 m1,500 ft |
| Montjoie | Blue | 2,576 m8,450 ft | 385 m1,260 ft |
| Mouillettes | Blue | 2,567 m8,420 ft | 498 m1,630 ft |
| Tréfléannaise Bas | Blue | 2,469 m8,100 ft | 264 m870 ft |
| Route Col-Signal | Green | 2,401 m7,880 ft | 161 m530 ft |
| Gélinotte | Blue | 2,306 m7,570 ft | 393 m1,290 ft |
| Gentiane | Blue | 2,299 m7,540 ft | 292 m960 ft |
| Père Noël | Blue | 2,220 m7,280 ft | 421 m1,380 ft |
| Clémentines | Blue | 2,080 m6,820 ft | 431 m1,410 ft |
| Prapacot | Blue | 1,960 m6,430 ft | 408 m1,340 ft |
| Tréfléannaise Haut | Blue | 1,942 m6,370 ft | 241 m790 ft |
| La Pierre | Green | 1,920 m6,300 ft | 395 m1,300 ft |
| Orgères | Blue | 1,795 m5,890 ft | 318 m1,040 ft |
| Blaireau | Blue | 1,780 m5,840 ft | 324 m1,060 ft |
| Choucas | Blue | 1,732 m5,680 ft | 290 m950 ft |
| Jonction | Blue | 1,572 m5,160 ft | 125 m410 ft |
| Boulevard | Blue | 1,525 m5,000 ft | 249 m820 ft |
| Monument | Blue | 1,508 m4,950 ft | 319 m1,050 ft |
| Ideal | Blue | 1,504 m4,930 ft | 324 m1,060 ft |
| Blanchots | Blue | 1,425 m4,680 ft | 172 m560 ft |
…and 72 more green/blue runs.
72 unnamed connecting sections, 22 km13.4 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Megève score 5.9/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 45.82 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 10 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Is there childcare in Megève?
0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Megève.
How many ski schools are there in Megève?
0.
How much of Megève is easy skiing?
45.8% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Megève?
1,113 m, with lifts to 2,441 m.
Are there magic carpets in Megève?
8 magic carpets are mapped in Megève.
How far is Megève from Geneva airport?
Geneva is about 80 minutes by road from Megève (57.8 km).
How high is Megève?
The highest lift-served point is 2,441 m, with the village at 1,113 m, a vertical of 1,861 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)