Esperance Chalet

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Skishop Mottaret store!

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day. 

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the NetSki SkiPlace Meribel store!

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Horizon store!

Ski and snowboard hire in Mottaret centre near Maeva Residences. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!

This shop is situated 50m from the post office, near the ski pass office, free buses, ski lifts, restaurants, Ruitor and Bleuets car parks. Dorothée et Arnaud and team are on hand to welcome and assist you.

Fish in the beautiful Lac Tueda, with clear water and high number of trout the lake is reserved throughout the summer for fishing.

In the centre of Meribel Mottaret, near the tourist office, there is a 12-hole crazy golf course available for family fun.

Screening times for this cinema are as follows:

Part of the Hotel le Mottaret, this bar has a fantastic sunny terrace serving lunch and après-ski tunes, just 50m from the Perdrix and Furet green runs.

A versatile mountain restaurant perfect for lunch, dinner, coffee or drinks. Conveniently located in front of the Plattières télécabine, it’s easily accessible for both skiers and pedestrians. The menu features a tasty selection of pizza, loaded burgers, fresh salads and comforting pasta dishes, making it ideal for a quick bite on the go or a relaxed meal. With its friendly atmosphere and prime location, it’s a popular spot to refuel and unwind in the mountains.

This restaurant, located at the top of the Combes chairlift, serves home cooked Savoyard and Lyonnaise cuisine in a traditional atmosphere.

Located at the bottom of the Mont du Vallon gondola and the Plan des Mains chair lift, this Savoyard style restaurant sits at 2100m and is easily accessible from Courchevel and Val Thorens.

A mountain chalet serving traditional French cuisine and local specialities. Decorated in a typical Savoyard style, they have a large and sunny terrace facing the slopes. Chef Olivier Rouffignac serves a good selection of local specialities, meat, pizzas and fish dishes at middle of the range prices. There are children's and skier's menus available, as well as a great range of homemade desserts.

Fast food restaurant near the Plattières snow park with a great sunny terrace.

Part of the Hotel le Mottaret, this bar has a fantastic sunny terrace serving lunch and après-ski tunes, just 50m from the Perdrix and Furet green runs.

Renowned for their après-ski sessions this bar and restaurant is open every day in winter for food, drinks and dancing.

La Table du Ruitor Bar in Méribel-Mottaret is the perfect place to savour every moment, whether it’s a morning coffee or a long, leisurely aperitif. Here, conviviality is at the heart of every visit, whether you’re discussing the quality of the snow, planning your day, or sharing stories with friends - or even new acquaintances.

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. 

The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region. 

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.