Horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets, high-end chalets, luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and prestigious boutiques... behind this idealised image is a mountain village that has preserved its authenticity and, most of all, is filled with life year-round, unlike ordinary ski resorts. Because in addition to its two ski areas, Megève also has a Concours d'Elegance competition for outstanding cars in winter, a golf course in summer and a food festival, Toquicimes, in autumn, a reference in noble mountain cuisine that showcases the richness of its terroir and the expertise of its artisans.
In terms of sectors and neighbourhoods, it’s simple, you can't go wrong in Megève! Whether it’s the town centre (at an altitude of 1,113m or 3,650ft ), Le Jaillet (1,580m or 5,180ft), Rochebrune (1,754m or 5,755ft) or Mont-d’Arbois (1,825m or 5,985ft), there is an abundance of luxury chalets and upscale apartments. The crème de la crème, of course, is a large ski-in-ski-out family chalet in Mont-d’Arbois or Rochebrune. It’s all a question of taste – some buyers have their hearts set on a view of Mont Blanc (in Le Jaillet, for example), while others want direct access to the ski slopes (from Mont d’Arbois or Rochebrune). For winter sports lovers, the resort naturally has two ski areas with access from the village centre, with the Rochebrune mountainside, Côte 2000 and Mont d’Arbois, connected to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, on one side and on the other, the Le Jaillet mountainside, part of the Portes du Mont-Blanc and connected to Combloux. In other words, 400km (250 miles) of slopes, plus 14 backcountry ski trails and 40km (25mi) of cross-country skiing.
The best of Alpine gastronomy
So what about prices? They are naturally high, given the level of excellence in Megève. Apartments in the centre are particularly in demand, earning them a minimum price tag of €13,000 per square metre. Chalets, meanwhile, are listed at slightly over €16,000 per sq.m for the most luxurious among them especially, in Mont d’Arbois. Supply is rare (and costly) in the very high-end range, however, so buyers are increasingly turning to the neighbouring resorts of Combloux and Saint-Gervais. The clientele is traditionally a mix of French and foreign families, for the most part Swiss or expats living in Geneva, only an hour away.
If there’s one thing that is taken very seriously in Megève, it is the art of entertaining. French art de vivre is a tradition rooted in the history of the resort since Baroness Noémie, and particularly under the initiative of the Sibuet family who revolutionised the mountain hotel industry with Les Fermes de Marie. One of the summits of Alpine cuisine can incidentally be found on Route du Leutaz, at the restaurant Flocons de Sel, awarded three Michelin stars !
Discover the unmatched elegance of Megève, where authentic chalets meet modern comfort and style. In addition to our exclusive listings here, we also recommend exploring ski chalets for sale in Isola 2000 or the hidden gem of Auron, ideal for those seeking a peaceful mountain retreat. Want to expand your search? Browse our complete selection of luxury properties in the French Alps for your next real estate investment.
