Megève Piste Map Guide: Sectors, Links and Live Status
Megève's piste map covers two separate ski areas. Learn which sectors each lift pass unlocks and how the domains link across the valley.
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Megève's piste map is not a single sheet. The village sits between two named ski areas, Portes du Mont-Blanc and Évasion Mont-Blanc, and each has its own map, lift count and pass. Understanding which sectors sit inside which domain determines which lift base you drive to and which pass you buy. This guide explains the structure, not the graphics.
The practical decision is always the same: pick a sector that matches your group's level and the pass you already hold. The official Megève Tourism ski-area page publishes the sector layout, piste counts and opening sequence. Ahead of booking, treat those published counts as the planning baseline and check live lift status the morning you ride.
Why Megève Has More Than One Piste Map
Megève Tourism maps two ski areas under one resort name. Portes du Mont-Blanc is the smaller domain, linking Megève's Le Jaillet sector with Combloux and La Giettaz. Évasion Mont-Blanc is the larger domain, covering Megève, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie. Each domain has its own pass, so the map you use depends on which pass you buy.
The two areas overlap geographically but not contractually. A Portes du Mont-Blanc lift ticket covers the Jaillet and Combloux lifts in that domain; an Évasion Mont-Blanc ticket opens the larger linked network. Both domains base out of the same village, which is why the split confuses visitors comparing a single combined map.
Reading the Évasion Mont-Blanc Map: Rochebrune, Mont d'Arbois, Le Jaillet
Inside Megève itself, the Évasion Mont-Blanc map shows three local sectors: Rochebrune, Mont d'Arbois and Le Jaillet. Each has its own lift base and character. Rochebrune and Mont d'Arbois sit on the east side of the village, while Le Jaillet faces the opposite slope. Official figures list 228 trails and 40 ski lifts across the whole Évasion Mont-Blanc domain. If you like reading a resort's layout sector by sector before you travel, the Alpe d'Huez Ski Map breaks down a large linked area the same way.
Beyond these local sectors, the Évasion map extends across the valley to Saint-Gervais, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie. That wider linkage is what makes Évasion attractive for groups mixing levels, since different sectors serve different preferences. Check the pass you plan to buy actually includes the sector you intend to ride on the day.
Reading the Portes du Mont-Blanc Map: Jaillet, Combloux and La Giettaz
Portes du Mont-Blanc is the smaller mapped domain: 66 trails and 10 ski lifts. It covers the Le Jaillet sector above Megève, plus Combloux and La Giettaz across the valley. The map is compact enough to read in one sitting and often suits families and groups happy to stay within one accessible area for the day.
The Portes du Mont-Blanc map is a distinct sheet from the Évasion one, even though both start near the same village. Jaillet lifts serve the Portes domain, and the Combloux access sits within the same ticket boundary. If your group splits between passes, agree a meeting base before the morning rush, because the two domains do not share every lift.
Where the Sectors Connect and Where the Map Stops
Évasion Mont-Blanc's linkage stretches over 400 km of connected slopes across its named resorts, according to the official tourism ski-area page. That scale comes from sectors joining across valleys, so an Évasion pass effectively opens several resorts in one ticket. The boundary of the Portes du Mont-Blanc map is the Combloux and La Giettaz edges of that smaller domain.
Where the two domains overlap geographically, the passes do not overlap. A Portes ticket does not open Évasion lifts, and an Évasion ticket does not necessarily replace a Portes day if you want a smaller area. Decide before you buy which map your group will ride and confirm the sector at the lift base on arrival.
Matched to Your Skiing: Which Sector to Head for First
Beginners and families often start from the village-adjacent lift bases, where terrain near the resort suits early progression. Ski lessons are widely available through established local schools and independent instructors operating in the area. Book lessons alongside your pass so the meeting point matches the sector you are skiing.
Intermediates and stronger skiers typically move across the Évasion domain to explore variety between sectors. If your group holds different passes, base your day on the map that everyone can access rather than splitting the group at separate lift stations. The official piste map and sector list are the reference for what each pass covers.
Live Status and Opening Checks Before You Ride
Scheduled openings are conditional plans, not guarantees. Official Megève Tourism figures for the coming winter list a partial opening weekend of 5–6 December 2026, partial opening from 12 December 2026, and general opening on 19 December 2026. Individual lifts, links and pistes may still open later than those dates depending on conditions.
Before you buy a pass or commit to a lift base, check the live piste and lift status published by Megève Tourism that morning. Third-party resort guides publish their own terrain and lift counts that differ from the official tourism figures; plan around the official counts and treat consumer summaries as background only. The resort's mobile app is another place to check current status once you are on the ground.
Plan Your Visit
Start by deciding which domain your group will ride, then buy the matching pass. Map the lift bases in each sector against where you are staying before you commit to a morning start. Confirm the pass covers the sectors you intend to reach on the day.
Check live lift and piste status on the morning you ride, since scheduled openings remain conditional. Keep the official tourism page as the reference for sector counts and opening sequence. Build the rest of the trip around that structure rather than a single combined map graphic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ski areas does Megève's piste map cover?
Megève Tourism publishes two mapped ski areas: Portes du Mont-Blanc and Évasion Mont-Blanc. Portes is the smaller domain, covering Le Jaillet, Combloux and La Giettaz. Évasion is the larger domain, covering Megève, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie. Each has its own pass and its own printed map.
What is the difference between the Évasion Mont-Blanc and Portes du Mont-Blanc passes?
The two passes open different lift networks and are sold separately. Évasion Mont-Blanc covers a wider linked domain across several resorts, while Portes du Mont-Blanc is a smaller domain covering Le Jaillet, Combloux and La Giettaz. Which pass suits you depends on which sectors you plan to ride and how far your group wants to travel across the valley.
Which Megève sectors sit inside the Portes du Mont-Blanc domain?
Portes du Mont-Blanc includes the Le Jaillet sector above Megève plus Combloux and La Giettaz. Its official counts list 66 trails and 10 ski lifts across that area. A Portes pass does not open Évasion Mont-Blanc lifts, and vice versa, so agree a base before the morning rush if your group holds different passes.
Where can I check which Megève lifts and pistes are open right now?
Check live piste and lift status on the official Megève Tourism ski-area page before you set out, and again on the resort's mobile app. Consumer resort guides publish their own terrain counts and season descriptions, which may not match the operator's current data. Treat the operator's status as the reference for which lifts and links are running on the day.
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