Megève or La Clusaz for Christmas?
- Level on snow: Megève had at least 30cm on Christmas morning in 12 of 30 years, La Clusaz in 10 of 28.
- On Christmas atmosphere we rate them the same (4 out of 5).
- On families we rate them the same (4 out of 5).
- On beginners we rate them the same (4 out of 5).
- La Clusaz is cheaper for Christmas week: the typical chalet we priced was £6,215 against £16,586 in Megève.
Megève and La Clusaz side by side
| Megève | La Clusaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Village altitude | 1,113m | 1,040m |
| Top of the ski area | 2,487m | 2,477m |
| Christmases with 30cm+ of snow | 12 of 30 (Megève (village), 1080 m) | 10 of 28 (La Clusaz (village), 1180 m) |
| Snow lying in the village | No village record | No village record |
| Christmas Snow Score | 27/100 | 25/100 |
| Christmas atmosphere (our rating) | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Families (our rating) | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Beginners (our rating) | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Chalets we list | 103 | 109 |
| Typical Christmas week, 19 Dec – 26 Dec 2026 | £16,586 (43 chalets priced) | £6,215 (22 chalets priced) |
Snow figures are Christmas-morning measurements by national and regional weather services, shown on the Christmas Snow Report. Ratings are our editorial view. Prices are Booking.com’s cheapest total for the week for each chalet’s full capacity, among chalets still available when we checked.
What Christmas is like in each
Christmas in Megève
Megève does Christmas with style. The lighting of the Christmas tree in December comes with a surprise show, and the old centre around the church square makes a fine setting for the season. Last season the Elves' Village on the slopes held a Christmas Day event with Father Christmas.
Christmas in La Clusaz
A lively village Christmas. In recent seasons the tourist office has filled the church square with acrobats, musicians and street performers over the Christmas holidays, with the chance for children to meet Father Christmas, and the village feels like a place where Christmas would happen anyway.
Questions about Megève and La Clusaz at Christmas
Which has more snow at Christmas, Megève or La Clusaz?
Level on snow: Megève had at least 30cm on Christmas morning in 12 of 30 years, La Clusaz in 10 of 28. Measured on Christmas morning at the nearest weather station to each resort since 1996; how often there has been snow, not a forecast.
Which is better for christmas atmosphere at Christmas, Megève or La Clusaz?
On Christmas atmosphere we rate them the same (4 out of 5).
Which is better for families at Christmas, Megève or La Clusaz?
On families we rate them the same (4 out of 5).
Which is better for beginners at Christmas, Megève or La Clusaz?
On beginners we rate them the same (4 out of 5).
Which is better for price at Christmas, Megève or La Clusaz?
La Clusaz is cheaper for Christmas week: the typical chalet we priced was £6,215 against £16,586 in Megève.