Evasion Mont Blanc
Evasion Mont Blanc is one of the largest gentle ski areas in France, a single lift pass linking Megeve, Saint Gervais and Combloux beneath the highest mountain in the Alps. It is built for cruising intermediates, families and anyone who wants long sunny blues with the Mont Blanc massif filling the horizon, rather than steep thrills. The decision here is not whether to come but which of its elegant, traditional villages you base yourself in, because each has a distinct character.
By the Ski Resorts for Kings editorial team · Last reviewed May 2026
One great gentle area under Mont Blanc
Evasion Mont Blanc spreads roughly 400 km of pistes across a run of linked villages on the sunny side of the Mont Blanc valley, in the Haute Savoie. The headline is gentleness and scenery. This is rolling, well groomed, tree lined terrain rather than the high snowfields of the Tarentaise, with some of the best mountain views in the Alps from almost every chairlift.
What makes the area special for a planner is the polish of its villages. Megeve is the elegant, moneyed heart, a beautiful medieval town with superb dining. Saint Gervais is a real working spa town with a mountain railway up toward Mont Blanc. Combloux is the quiet, family friendly balcony with the postcard view. One pass, several genuinely different weeks.
Where to base yourself
All the main villages share the Evasion Mont Blanc pass, so unlike the Valais your choice of base is about character and convenience rather than which slopes you can reach. The smaller hamlets of La Giettaz and Saint Nicolas de Veroce round out the area for quiet days. Here is the honest read on the three you would actually book, each with a link to the full review.
| Resort | Altitude | Best for | The verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megeve | around 1,100 m | Elegance and dining | A beautiful medieval town with the best food in the French Alps and gentle, scenic cruising. |
| Saint Gervais | around 850 m | Character and value | A genuine spa town with a mountain railway, more affordable and authentic than its glossy neighbor. |
| Combloux | around 1,000 m | Families and the view | A quiet, sunny balcony village with the finest Mont Blanc panorama and gentle family terrain. |
For most first trips the choice comes down to Megeve for style and dining, Saint Gervais for character and value, and Combloux for a calm family base with the headline view. All three ski the same linked area, so you are not trading away terrain whichever you pick.
Is Evasion Mont Blanc right for you?
Evasion Mont Blanc is the right region for intermediates, families and anyone who values scenery, charm and easy cruising over steep terrain. If you want long, sunny, well groomed blues and reds with Mont Blanc in view, a smart village to come back to and gentle progression for children, this area is hard to beat.
It suits you less if you are an expert chasing steeps and big off piste, or if you need high altitude snow security in a lean winter, since the villages sit relatively low. Strong skiers should look across the valley to the Chamonix Valley, while those who want a vast linked mileage on a single pass may prefer the Paradiski or Portes du Soleil areas. For the full national picture, see our France guide.
Getting there and getting around
Geneva is the gateway, roughly a 1 hour to 1 hour 15 transfer to Megeve, Saint Gervais or Combloux, one of the shortest airport runs to any French ski area and a big part of the appeal. A free ski bus links the villages and lift bases, and a hire car is useful for hopping between them but not essential. Day passes run around $50 to $60, with multi day passes much better value.
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Which Evasion Mont Blanc resort should I choose?
Choose Megeve for elegance, dining and style, Saint Gervais for authentic character and better value, and Combloux for a quiet family base with the best Mont Blanc view. All three share the same lift pass and ski the same linked area, so the choice is about the village rather than the slopes.
How big is the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area?
Evasion Mont Blanc links around 400 km of pistes across Megeve, Saint Gervais, Combloux, La Giettaz and Saint Nicolas de Veroce on one pass. It is one of the largest gentle ski areas in France, though the terrain is mostly easy and intermediate rather than steep.
Is Evasion Mont Blanc good for beginners and families?
Yes, it is one of the best family areas in France. The terrain is largely gentle and well groomed, the villages are pretty and walkable, and the ski schools are strong. Combloux in particular is a calm, sunny family base with the headline mountain view.
Is the area good for experts?
Less so. Evasion Mont Blanc is built around gentle cruising and scenery rather than steeps, so committed experts will exhaust the challenging terrain quickly. Strong skiers should pair it with the nearby Chamonix Valley, which has far more demanding terrain and off piste.
How do I get to Evasion Mont Blanc?
Geneva is the main gateway, roughly a 1 hour to 1 hour 15 transfer to the villages, making it one of the most accessible French ski areas. A free ski bus connects the resorts, and a hire car helps if you want to explore more than one village.
Is Evasion Mont Blanc snow sure?
Reasonably in midwinter, but the villages sit relatively low, so the lower slopes can suffer in a mild or lean season. Snowmaking covers the main runs, and the higher sectors hold cover better. January to early March is the safest window for reliable conditions.
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