A few years ago, having spent several chalet/hotel holidays in Megeve, we switched over to St Gervais. There is a wide mix of private, chalet, B&B and hotel options without the Megeve price tag. Plenty of restaurants and shops for self-catering. It is also a little nearer to Geneva and even a private transfer (for two) is not much more than car hire (and considerably less stressful). Access is easy and we have always rented at the top of the gondola for convenience, although there is a local ski bus circulating the town. The only downside is that Megeve is the centre of the ski area and getting across to Combloux/Jaillet takes a little while. But is well worth it.