Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Refuge de l'Orgère (1935m), Vanoise
Traditional refuge set in the Vanoise National Park open both winter and summer
This beautiful mountain refuge is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, in the hamlet of Orgère. With excellent panoramic views and the calm of the quiet mountains, you can overnight here during your hiking trip.
Open during the summer months from the June to September, the refuge offers accommodation for up to 70 people. Half-board, B&B and bed only options are available and you can order picnic lunches on request. The restaurant offers traditional alpine cuisine and home-baked cakes.
The refuge has a beautiful garden area with chairs and parasols, providing the perfect place to relax after a long day on the mountain. The cottage was built from dry stone by the owner and has plenty of alpine charm, it's a great place to stay during a long hike.
From October to May, the refuge is open on a self-catering basis offering accommodation for 14 people.
Please contact the refuge for this season's prices and its opening and closing dates.
Directions
You can reach the refuge on foot in about 20 minutes from the Orgère car park; it is just off the GR5 hiking trail.
Sights nearby
Sights in Meribel
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Musée des Allues
The museum in Les Allues is located in an old house the 'Maison Bonnevie', opposite the church and shows exhibits of the Méribel valley's history and traditions.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Meribel
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Meribel-Mottaret Ski Pass Company
At the bottom of the pistes, in the tourist office (Maison du Tourisme), you will find lift pass offices where you can purchase you ski pass.
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Altiport Ski Pass Office
Located at the hub of the Meribel Altiport, near to the Altiport chairlift and at the top of the Morel chairlift.
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Le Rond Point Ski Pass Office
At this lift pass office you can get your lift passes, pedestrian passes, piste maps and more.
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Meribel-Mottaret Le Hameau Ski Pass Office
Warmer and more friendly for customers, you can buy your Skipass in this pleasant environment.
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Telecabine de Tougnette (La Chaudanne) Ski Pass Office
Located right at the bottom of the slopes in the Telecabine de Tougnete building in the La Chaudanne central lift station area.
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Meribel Village Ski Pass Office
Situated in the heart of Meribel Village next to the Telesiege du Golf chairlift lies the lift pass office.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Meribel
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La Tania
La Tania is a small, family-friendly resort known for its traffic-free centre and charming wood-clad buildings. Sitting between Courchevel and Méribel, it offers easy access to the Trois Vallées ski area and a relaxed, good-value atmosphere. Perfect for those seeking a quieter, welcoming ski holiday.
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Mottaret
Méribel-Mottaret is a purpose-built resort dating from the 1970s. It shares Méribel’s chalet-style architecture but most of its accommodation is in the form of large apartment blocks and hotels. The resort is mostly car-free and much of the accommodation is ski-in, ski-out. It has a good selection of shops, services, bars and restaurants.
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Méribel
Méribel is the biggest and best known village in the valley with the widest selection of bars, restaurants and shops. Famous for its picture postcard chalets and chalet style apartment buildings and hotels, Méribel has retained all the charm of a traditional mountain village with its wood and stone buildings and forest setting. Fast, modern ski lifts offer easy access to the Méribel valley ski area (150km of pistes) and the three Valleys (600km of pistes).
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Méribel Village
Méribel Village is a small, traditional hamlet of chalets and converted barns and is a popular destination for those who prefer a tranquil, village atmosphere.
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Brides Les Bains
Brides-les-Bains is a bustling spa town at 600 metres down at the bottom of the valley, linked with Méribel by the Olympe gondola lift. This valley town offers a decent range of accommodation at a fraction of the price of the Méribel resorts.
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Les Allues
Les Allues is a charming traditional Savoyard village just a short gondola ride from Méribel. It offers a genuine Alpine atmosphere with a mix of chalets, apartments and essential amenities. Ski access is good, though the return run may close early in the season. It’s perfect if you want a peaceful stay close to the slopes with authentic village life.
