Megève, Alpine ski resort in Haute-Savoie, France.
Megève is an Alpine ski resort in the Haute-Savoie department of France, nestled among mountain ranges that rise from the valley floor to ridgelines. The slopes spread across several valleys and offer different levels of difficulty for skiers and snowboarders.
The first ski lifts were built after the First World War, when wealthy Parisian families discovered the village as an alternative to the Swiss Alps. Development accelerated in the following decades with the construction of additional mountain railways and hotels.
Horse-drawn sleighs pass through the car-free village center, reminding visitors that this place has kept its traditional character. On market days, the central square fills with stalls selling regional cheeses and cured meats.
The lifts typically open from mid-December to mid-April in winter, depending on snow conditions in each valley. In summer, some mountain railways remain operational and provide access to hiking trails and viewpoints.
Some of the higher slopes offer views toward Mont Blanc, which becomes visible from the ridgeline on clear days. The area connects with neighboring resorts and forms a continuous network of runs that extends across valleys.
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