MilleniumMegève guide
Megève month by month
When should you come to Megève, and what should you plan? Our month-by-month calendar, our favourite periods, events worth noting and practical advice.
Megève, month by month
| Month | What I'd prioritise |
|---|---|
| January | Skiing + gastronomy + spa |
| February | Skiing + après-ski + restaurants |
| March | Skiing + snow hiking + sunshine |
| April | Skiing depending on snow + spa |
| May | Low-altitude hiking + gastronomy |
| June | Biking + golf + hiking |
| July | Mountains + events + terraces |
| August | Hiking + biking + village life |
| September | An excellent month: mountains + calm |
| October | Gastronomy + autumn colours |
| November | Spa + restaurants + day trips |
| December | Christmas mood + snow + skiing |
Favourite periods
- 🥇 Late September / early OctoberProbably the number-one choiceCalm, good weather, hiking, gastronomy and colours.
- 🥈 December before ChristmasMegève at its most charmingSnow, lights, village life, restaurants.
- 🥉 MarchAn excellent compromiseSkiing, sunshine, long days, terraces.
- 🏅 JuneVery pleasantGolf, biking, hiking, low crowds.
🎉 Events to note
- Megève Blues Festival
- Village Festival
- Cycling races
- Winter sports events
- Christmas events
- Gastronomic events
- Toquicimes, in October
- Concerts and cultural events
In 2026, Toquicimes runs from 16 to 18 October, while the Haute Route cycling event passes through Megève from 27 to 29 August.
🌧️ What to do when it rains?
Don't cancel the day.
- 10:00Market / shops
- 11:30Museum
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Spa
- 17:30Coffee
- 19:00Drinks
- 20:30Cinema or restaurant
Indoor options include a pool, wellness facilities, ice rink, cinema, library and cultural activities.
📌 Worth bookmarking
Megève Tourisme is the most useful source for checking schedules, lifts, activities and events during your stay. The official calendar currently lists over 1,000 events across the year and is updated continuously.
- Official Megève calendar: for up-to-date events
- Activities in Megève: for details on each activity
- Ski area: information and lifts
Handy tip: the Y82/Y83 bus lines connect Megève to Chamonix, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, Sallanches and Praz-sur-Arly; an on-demand transport service, MONTENBUS, also serves several towns in the Pays du Mont-Blanc.
Millenium · Megève
Stay at the Millenium
A 136 m² duplex for 8 guests, ski-in/ski-out on the Rochebrune slopes, with views of Mont-Blanc. Ideally placed to enjoy everything in this guide.