u/ky58

Chamonix vs Megeve

Hi there! My girlfriend (late 20s) and I are coming in July from Geneva and staying a few days in Annecy then trying to decide whether to spend the next few days in Chamonix or Megeve before going back to Geneva. Our initial instinct was Megeve bc we're not avid hikers or anything and we're looking for a more relaxing / food centric / stroll around town experience rather than a super active hiking / nature experience (though nature and scenery is still important to us, and open to easy shorter hikes). But also heard that Chamonix has more to do and is more connected to everything via public transport so if we did Annecy -> Chamonix -> Geneva we wouldn't even really need a car (which we'd get if we went to Megeve since Annecy -> Megeve seems annoying otherwise). Anyone have any thoughts on which is better during the summer? Thanks!

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u/ky58 — 4 days ago

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u/ky58 — 17 days ago
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Hi! My gf and I are heading to Annecy/Megeve area this summer for a quick trip. Our priorities are nature and food, ie just chilling, taking in the sights, walking around town and exploring, and open to an occasional easy to moderate hike but not necessarily there to hike or for any particular physical activity. A nice relaxing boutique hotel would be great too. Especially curious given our itinerary if you think we'll need a car, or maybe just partially? Flying into Geneva from London on 7/5 and landing in the morning, then plan to head to Annecy from Geneva that same day.

ANNECY: 7/5 - 7/8

MEGEVE: 7/8 - 7/10

GENEVA: 7/10

Have a few questions off of this:

  1. I know Geneva to Annecy is easy by train but if we needed to rent a car would it just be easier to get the car in Geneva and return it in Geneva? Rather than renting in Annecy or Megeve?
  2. Would it be useful to have a car at any point, like to drive between Annecy and Megeve, or within either of the two cities, etc? Or does it ultimately depend how close to the city center you're staying / if you plan to leave the city?
  3. On that note, should we be leaving the city(ies) for anything in particular? E.g. Is a day trip to Chamonix worth trying to include? Just don't want to jam in too many things as it's not a very long time.
  4. Any fav hotels or general recs based on above, if you happen to have.

Thank you all!

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u/ky58 — 20 days ago

Hi! My gf and I are heading to Annecy/Megeve area this summer for a quick trip. Our priorities are nature and food, ie just chilling, taking in the sights, walking around town and exploring, and open to an occasional easy to moderate hike but not necessarily there to hike or for any particular physical activity. A nice relaxing boutique hotel would be great too. Especially curious given our itinerary if you think we'll need a car, or maybe just partially? Flying into Geneva from London on 7/5 and landing in the morning, then plan to head to Annecy from Geneva that same day.

ANNECY: 7/5 - 7/8

MEGEVE: 7/8 - 7/10

GENEVA: 7/10

Have a few questions off of this:

  1. I know Geneva to Annecy is easy by train but if we needed to rent a car would it just be easier to get the car in Geneva and return it in Geneva? Rather than renting in Annecy or Megeve?

  2. Would it be useful to have a car at any point, like to drive between Annecy and Megeve, or within either of the two cities, etc? Or does it ultimately depend how close to the city center you're staying / if you plan to leave the city?

  3. On that note, should we be leaving the city(ies) for anything in particular? E.g. Is a day trip to Chamonix worth trying to include? Just don't want to jam in too many things as it's not a very long time.

  4. Any fav hotels or general recs based on above, if you happen to have.

Thank you all!

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u/ky58 — 21 days ago