Hikes near Megève
Megève (1102 m) sits in Savoie Mont Blanc, France. MR. ALPS lists 10 waymarked hiking trails starting from or crossing the area, 104 km of marked route in total. They run from 5.4 km to 22.4 km, the longest being Aiguille Croche. 10 of them record their elevation gain, between 312 m and 1788 m.
The trail network at a glance
- Waymarked trails
- 10
- Total marked distance
- 104 km
- Shortest route
- 5.4 km
- Longest route
- 22.4 km
- Elevation gain
- 312–1788 m (on 10 trails)
- Route maps available
- on 10 trails
Walking times are estimates calculated from distance and elevation gain using Naismith's rule, and exclude stops.
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La Croix des Salles
A loop through the heart of Haute-Savoie, this route passes through varied landscapes of alpine pastures and dense forests, with views stretching across the Aravis and Mont Blanc ranges.
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Le Petit Bois
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Balade panoramique du Haut-Combloux
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Rochebrune - Mègeve
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Le Mont d'Arbois - Mont Joux
The route passes one of the last working alpine farms surrounded by meadow wildflowers — gentians, cowslips, and buttercups — before climbing to the Mont Joux orientation table, where an unobstructed panorama of the Mont Blanc massif opens up. Along the way, the path also looks out over a golf course spread across the high plateau below.
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Col de Véry
A sporty route for confirmed walkers that climbs through steep forest before opening onto alpine pastures, with views over Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain — and the chance to spot marmots near Butte. The high pasture farms along the way offer abundant flora and cheese for sale.
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Le Bettex - Arbois
This moderate loop from Le Bettex weaves through forest trails and gentle alpine scenery, with the gondola link between Le Bettex and Mont d'Arbois offering a panoramic reward — a sweeping view of Mont Blanc from the summit.
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Aiguille Croche
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Boucle des Bénés
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Boucle de Miage
More hiking near Megève
Other walking bases within 40 km of Megève, each with its own trail list:
- Megève le Jaillet, Savoie Mont Blanc — 10 trails, 0.8 km away
- Les Portes du Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — 3 trails, 3.6 km away
- Praz sur Arly, Savoie Mont Blanc — 8 trails, 4.1 km away
- Combloux, Savoie Mont Blanc — 14 trails, 4.8 km away
- Cordon, Savoie Mont Blanc — 12 trails, 6.8 km away
- Saint-Gervais, Savoie Mont Blanc — 14 trails, 8.3 km away