Tourist attractions Megève

A good highland hike will lead you to the top of Mont Joly (alt. 2,525 m). This fine summit stands before the Mont-Blanc range, of which it has a wonderful view. Further afield, you can see La Vanoise, Le Beaufortain or the Oisans range.

At an altitude of 2,487 m, on a fine day and after a long climb, that can be testing for some people, hikers can enjoy a splendid panorama of the Chamonix, Verte, Midi and Bionassay peaks (aiguilles), Mont Blanc, Mont Pourri, La Grande Motte great gl..

Majestic with its ring of snowy domes, running through it three glaciers among them the famous Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) pierced by granite needles, it tops out at 4,807 m, which makes this the highest European peak. It was conquered in 1786 by a gla..

You can access the 1,833-m high Mont d'Arbois after a small cable car journey. It is a dazzling vantage point on the Aravis, Fiz and Mont-Blanc.

This walk is for confirmed hikers only and will take you through the Véry pass, to an altitude of 2,067 m. You'll find that it was well worth the effort when discovering the superb panorama on the Mont-Blanc massif, Hauteluce area and long Aravis ran..

The Joly pass is located at an altitude of 1,989 m and is the ideal place to see the Mont-Blanc massif, Hauteluce valley, La Girotte lake and Aravis range.

Lying between Lake Annecy and the Arve Valley, this range is a world away from trunk roads, hectic resorts and industrial centres. It has two major attractions for skiers, La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand, which retain their traditional charm. The r..

The tramway is an invitation to discover the mountains at a high altitude as it runs towards the Bionnassay glacier, the enormous frozen stretch tumbling down the Mont-Blanc massif.

Delightfully situated with views of Mont Blanc, the balcon de Merlet is a mountainous spur running from the Aiguillette du Brévent range. Seven species of mountain fauna (deer, sheep, marmots, llamas, ibex, and marmots) roam free in this 20ha-park o..

After leaving La Clusaz, the Fernuy path enables you to walk to the Confins pass. Beyond the pass chapel, you can enjoy a clear view of the small Bouchet valley.

In the Natural Reserve of Les Contamines, you can follow the Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) path for some of the way, then when arriving at an altitude of 2,174 m, these lakes offer you an attractive landscape. They are flanked by the Jovet mounts, Mont To..

Bordered by the valleys of the Arly, Montjoie and Tarentaise, the Beaufortain is part of the central Alps massif. Peaking at 2 889m (Grand Fond), lovers of moderately mountainous landscape will enjoy its forests and pastureland. Don’t miss the panora..

The Diosaz, a tributary of the Arve, offers an astonishing sight as it hurtles through deep gorges. A series of waterfalls - the Danses, and Soufflet are the main ones. A plaque in memory of the poet and naturalist, Eschen, marks the spot (a Buet cre..

Manigod valley is very well preserved and the river Fier flows through it. Houses, mainly chalets, are perched on the mountainside, where fir trees and orchards harmoniously complete the landscape.

This small museum displays and relates the daily life of the region's inhabitants, via farming, textile and Winter sports exhibits.

Here, the Jerusalem Way of the Cross is represented via 19C chapels, housing paintings or sculptures.

Why the name? Is it because the bridge spans the wooded Bon Nant gorge in a devilish fashion? Upstream, there is an open view to Mount Joly, Mount Tondu and the Miage domes, whose snow-clad slopes form the decor for Val Montjoie. Downstream, the view..

People suffering from skin or respiratory disorders come here for treatment. The spa establishment is situated at the end of the Bon Nant gorge. In this quarter, the Church of N.-D.-des-Alpes, designed by the architect, Novarina, is an example of the..

This electric tramway takes visitors to an altitude of 1 653m towards the Voza Pass before running along the mountainside with an impressive picture of Mont-Blanc in the background.

Since 1965, the Mont Blanc Tunnel has provided an all-weather passage between Chamonix (France) and Courmayeur (Italy). Nearly 2 million vehicles (including 800,000 lorries) used the tunnel without accident until 24 March, 1999. That day, at 11 am, a..