With its charming chalets and its pretty houses with wooden facades, Méribel is a ski resort that is perfectly integrated into its magnificent mountain setting. What harmony! Located in the heart of the 3 Vallées, one of the most famous ski areas in the world, the resort has all the assets to satisfy ski lovers.
Méribel was founded in 1946, so there are no outstanding historical sights on its territory. Strolling through the resort, you can admire the picturesque wooden chalets. Some streets offer great panoramic views of the city. One of the main symbols of the resort is the Olympic Center sports complex, built for the Olympic Games. After the sporting event, the complex remained and is now open to tourists. The choice of entertainment for visitors to the center is huge. There are karting tracks, special halls for climbing walls, a 25-meter sports swimming pool, a large relaxation area with a sauna and whirlpool, and an ice skating rink that can be used by spa guests all year round.
Méribel – First choice for climbing with the whole family
Many routes of varying complexity are laid out on the territory of the nature reserve. It is not only popular with hikers, but also with professional climbers.
In summer, Méribel is a privileged destination for hikers, with its multiple paths in the Vanoise National Park. Climbing the steep cliffs during your french alps summer holiday is a great activity for the whole family. With professional guides and first-class equipment included, Les Guides de Méribel is the first choice for climbing tours for all ages and skill levels.
Méribel – First choice for mountain biking
Fast Riding People specialize in mountain biking and take you to the summer slopes of Méribel. Whether as a group or individually, whether for a day or longer: With Fast Riding People you will develop a feeling for real mountain biking.
Méribel – A family-friendly area
Méribel-Mottaret, one of the most family-friendly resorts in the Alps, sits at an altitude of 1750m and is a purpose-built holiday resort in Méribel some 3km higher. Together with Val Thorens, La Tania, and Courchevel, the resorts form the vast Trois Vallées ski area.
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Les Trois Vallées holds the title of the largest integrated ski area in the world – a ski enthusiast’s dream. Here you can explore 318 marked downhill slopes covering 600km and slopes that reach between 1300 and 3200 meters. All this in a beautiful and breathtaking natural landscape.
Most of the accommodation at the resort consists of ski-in, and ski-out chalets, which are a major bonus for families. With a bus or 20-minute walk, to the ski lifts.
Clinging to a traditional chalet style that many ski enthusiasts appreciate, Méribel is a modern resort split into a few separate villages. Located in the heart of Les Trois Vallées, it is not least known for being the stopover to heaven.
There is a winding road at the top of the main village, as well as a network of elevators, making access to different neighborhoods easy. This includes the satellite resort of Méribel-Mottaret, some 3km down the valley.
If you want to make the most of your summer vacation in Méribel, the local experts at Bureau des Guides Méribel are your best resource. The extremely experienced outdoor experts offer a whole range of outdoor activities for the summer. If you can’t find what you’re looking for on this site, get in touch with them through their home page.