Red MTB Trails
More technically challenging riding for intermediate mountain bike riders
Méribel has a lot to offer the more experienced mountain bike rider with a broad selection of downhill and Enduro or cross country trails.
Downhill trails in Meribel
Tougnete Rocket
Trail no.14 starts from the top of the Tougnete chair lift at 2,434m and is 4.7km long with a descent of 520m. The trail is above the tree-line where you'll get some great views of the valley below.
Forest Jump
Trail no.19 starts from the mid-station of the Tougnete lifts, rejoining a green trail right at the bottom which brings you back to the bottom of the lift. It's 2.3km long and descends 380m through through the trees.
Les Combes
Trail no.8 also starts from the top of the Tougnete lift and is 8km long and descends 700m.
Les Granges
Trail no.9 starts from mid way up the Tougnete lift and follows the same route as red no.11 and black no.6 at the beginning. Head right and right again, and the trail snakes down through the trees for 4.6km, descending 500m, and rejoins the bottom of the Tougnete lift.
Les Allues
Trail no.11 follows red trail no.9 and black trail no.6 at the beginning and then forks off to the right from the black trail and then shortly after, left from red trail no.9. This trail ends in Les Allues so you'll need to pick up the bus to get back up into Méribel centre.
Enduro trails
Les Cretes
Trail no.21 is the longest red trail in the Méribel valley at 13km. You start off on blue trail no.20 (Blue Line) at the top of the Tougnete lift and fork left towards the top of Le Verdet at 2,294m. From here you follow the Roc de Fer ridge line up and over and then down through the trees into Les Allues. From here you can get the bus connection back up into Méribel. Please note this trail is shared with walkers.
Route de l'Eau
Trail no.2 starts from part way along the blue downhill trail (Bellevue no.18) which you can access from mid way up the Pas du Lac lift, and then forks left back towards the bottom of the lift. It's 9.5km long and descends 540m.
Les Grands Numéros
Trail no.15 starts from the top of the Pas du Lac lift at 2,739m. It's only 3.7km long with 44m of climbing and 583m of descent and the trail is also shared with walkers. At the end of this trail you can either join the blue Bellevue trail or black trail Cote 2000.
See the MTB trail map for more trails and details.
What to see
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.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Meribel
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L'Adray Telebar Restaurant
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 Restaurant
This fabulous restaurant reopened under new management and ownership for the winter after a major refurbishment and has had a fun packed and successful first few years. Open during the winter season and into the summer months this is a great place all year round.
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Le Cookie's Club Restaurant
Ideal for skiers on the go, Cookie’s Club serves generous international dishes, sweet treats and sunny terrace vibes - all in a prime ski-in/ski-out location.
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Aux Petits Oignons restaurant
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.
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Barometer bar and restaurant
If you're looking for a spot with an international atmosphere, Barometer is the place to go. The warm, vibrant and stylish restaurant and bar is located right at the heart of the Three Valleys.
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La Terrasse la Brasserie du Village
La Terrasse, located in the heart of Méribel Village, just 100m from the Golf chairlift and at the foot of the Lapin Piste, is open year-round, including inter-seasons. You can now book your table online via the “Check website” button at the top of the page to enjoy a meal and drinks on the terrace or inside the restaurant, no matter the season.
What to do
Things To Do in Meribel
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ESF Ski School Adaptive Skiing
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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Biathlon Lessons, Meribel
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!
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ESF Cross-Country Skiing
Why not try a new activity this winter and learn how to cross-country ski!
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ESF Ski School Telemark Lessons
Learn one of the oldest and most elegant forms of skiing with the French ski school this winter.
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ESF Snowshoe Walks
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Meribel trails with a qualified instructor.
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Bureau des Guides - High Mountain Guides, Summer, Meribel
Bureau des Guides de Meribel are a team of highly qualified, experienced and enthusiatic mountain guides. As well as winter activities they also offer a wide range of summer activities for all ages and levels of fitness.
