Black MTB trails
Technically difficult mountain trails for expert level mountain bikers
Experienced or expert level mountain bikers will want to pit their wits and their skills on some of the most technical and challenging trails in the valley, and there a good handful to choose from.
Downhill trails
Brides Les Bains
Trail no. 5 takes you all the way down to the valley floor in Brides Les Bains. It's 10.5km long and descends 1,000m, taking you from just below the Altiport, past Méribel Village and down through the forest to the bottom of the trail. From here you can pick up a bus back into Méribel.
4x de la Chaudanne
This is a sector at the bottom of the Tougnete lift that's specifically for four cross. It was built for the French Championships in 2011 and is reserved only for the most experienced riders. Helmets and knee protection are essential.
La Saulire
Trail no. 3 is 3.8km long and descends 490m from the top of the Saulire and Pas du Lac gondola above Mottaret. It's a shared trail so watch out for 4x4's, and it finishes at the mid-station of the Pas du Lac lift.
Cote 2000
Trail no. 4 picks up where La Saulire trail leaves off pretty much, after you've ridden a small part of blue trail Bellevue. It's also where red trail 15 (les Grands Numeros) finishes, so you can ride top to bottom from the red into the black. The trail is 4.7km long and descends 1,000m.
Bois de Corbey
Trail no. 7 is an off-shoot of red DH trail no.19 Forest Jump. It's only 1km long, descending 176m and joins up with the 4x area at the Chaudanne at the bottom of the Tougnete lift.
Enduro Trails
Col de la Chambre
Trail no. 13 links up with Val Thorens trails crossing over the Mont de la Chambre at 2,850m. It's a 9.8km long rocky enduro trail with some fantastic views and if you're coming over from VT you'll descend 1,100m back into Méribel-Mottaret. There's no lift access for this trail in the Méribel Valley, so you can only really join the trail from the top of the Bruyeres lift in Val Thorens or pedal up and over from the top of the Belleville Valley.
Mergollaz
Trail no. 6 traverses the valley side from the mid station of the Tougnete lift, dropping through the trees and ending up in Les Allues. It's a 6.9km trail and has 220m of climbing and 900m descent. You can pick up a bus from Les Allues to take you back up the centre of Méribel from here.
Creux Loop
Trail no. 17 starts from near Le Blanchot restaurant at the Altiport taking you through the forest on 6km of trail. There's only a 30m climb and the trail descends 280m.
See the MTB trail map for more trails and details.
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What to see
Sights in Meribel
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Musée des Allues
Located 4.0 km away
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.
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Vanoise National Park
Located 27.9 km away
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Meribel
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Le Rond Point Restaurant and Snack Bar
Located in Meribel
A fantastic restaurant and snack bar by the pistes in Meribel with some of the best views of the valley.
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La Taverne Bistro Restaurant
Located in Meribel
Located underneath the La Taverne Bar, this charming rustic bistro is open throughout the winter season.
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The Rôtisserie Restaurant and Bar
Located in Meribel
Tuck into locally sourced roasts, burgers, and seasonal salads at The Rôtisserie Restaurant, where comfort food meets unbeatable flavour.
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L'Adray Telebar Restaurant
Located in Meribel
Immerse yourself in the warm and authentic world of their restaurant Le Télébar, a true tribute to traditional Savoyard cuisine. Here, they invite you to discover homemade dishes, carefully prepared using local and quality ingredients.
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Tsaretta Spice restaurant, Méribel - 1600 Morel
Located in Meribel
Méribel is one of the world’s premier ski resorts, offering everything one could want from the mountains, bar one thing… authentic Indian cuisine. Tsaretta Spice has fast become one of the most popular restaurants in the valley, taking the Méribel food scene by storm and is open from December until April every year.
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Aux Petits Oignons restaurant, Méribel 1600
Located in Meribel
Owners Sarah Mundy and Eric Gelin have turned this restaurant into a popular eating place and a heart of Méribel social life. Aux Petits Oignons is open all year round and has a reputation for great food and drinks at fair prices and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
What to do
Things To Do in Meribel
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ESF Ski School Adaptive Skiing
Located in Meribel
Skiing is for everyone and everyone should be able to enjoy the mountains. The official French ski school offer adaptive lessons with specialist instructors for a variety of disabilities.
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ESF Cross-Country Skiing
Located in Meribel
Why not try a new activity this winter and learn how to cross-country ski!
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ESF Ski School Telemark Lessons
Located in Meribel
Learn one of the oldest and most elegant forms of skiing with the French ski school this winter.
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Biathlon Lessons, Meribel
Located in Meribel
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!
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ESF Snowshoe Walks
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Meribel trails with a qualified instructor.
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Raquett'Evasion Activity Company, Meribel
Located in Meribel
This company offers guided walks in the snow in winter or around the beautiful mountains in the summer.
Where to stay
Hotels in Meribel
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Les Ravines Apartment Residence
Located in Meribel
Featuring traditional wood and stone architecture, the Residences Les Ravines is made up of a single building. The residence is located in the centre of Méribel, a stone's throw from the shops.
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Les Fermes de Méribel Premium Apartment Residence, Méribel Village
Located in Meribel
The residence "Les Fermes de Méribel" has spacious and comfortable apartments divided between six small stone and wood chalets. It lies in a pleasant wooded environment in the heart of Méribel Village.
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Adray Telebar Hotel
Located in Meribel
Tucked away in the forest and only accessible by ski or foot, Adray Télébar blends rustic alpine comfort with a lively atmosphere - perfect for couples, families and friends alike.
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Le Peillon Apartment Residence, Méribel - Les Allues
Located in Meribel
With its traditional architecture and renovated apartments, this residence is located in the very centre of the resort opposite the tourist office and close to the shops. It is made up of a single building.
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Le Mottaret Hotel
Located in Meribel-Mottaret
Located right on the pistes in the centre of Méribel-Mottaret close to the ESF ski school and next door to a ski hire shop.
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Les Crets Premium Apartment Residence, Méribel - Mottaret
Located in Meribel-Mottaret
Sitting above the Méribel ski resort, the Pierre & Vacances Crets Residence is one of our finest residences in the French Alps following a recent renovation: apartments have been enlarged and redecorated in warm colours, and top-of-the-range furnishings and equipment installed.
Price: €1,244