AlpenRuitor Hotel, Meribel-Mottaret
Warm, atmospheric hotel with a spa in the centre of resort
This is a charming ski in, ski out hotel that offers a warm welcome, great after-ski ambiance and a cosy atmosphere. Situated right on the pistes and close to the lifts you'll easily be able to maximise your ski time whilst staying here.
The hotel has a stylish wooden alpine interior and all rooms include free WiFi access, satellite TV and a safe. Close to the centre of resort, it also gives you easy access to all the local shops, bars and restaurants. There are 44 beautifully furnished rooms, suites and duplex; all with balconies and fabulous views over the ski slopes or the Meribel Valley.
The children will be entertained in the dedicated children's area with board games and a video games console and for the adults the hotel houses the only spa in Meribel Mottaret which features a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, sensory shower and two treatment rooms.
The outside terrace offers you the chance to soak up the last of the sun after a day on the slopes...or to enjoy a few hours perfecting that goggle tan in the middle of the day.
The Alpen Ruitor also offers a seminar room for business bookings, with a capacity for up to 40 people. The room has great views over the Meribel Valley.
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The Bar
After a hard day on the mountain, guests can relax in the hotel's lounge bar and enjoy aperitifs and afternoon tea by the warmth of the open fire.
The Restaurant
The rustic restaurant offers traditional cuisine created with fresh local products as well as an Argentinian inspired grill area. Half-board is included and you can expect a large traditional French spread for breakfast, afternoon tea with fresh pastries in the lounge and a 5 course evening meal with an amuse-bouche, starter, main course, cheese buffet and dessert.
Sports & Relaxation
This wellness area is dedicated to beauty and features a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, sensory shower and two treatment rooms. Adapted for skiers, the menu offers treatments especially created for the AlpenRuitor, with hot rock massages and Tahitian black sand scrubs.
Open every day from 10:00 to 21:00, the spa is free to AlpenRuitor guests. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Meribel-Mottaret
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Cinema Le Mottaret
Screening times for this cinema are as follows:
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Fishing - Lac de Tueda, Meribel
Fish in the beautiful Lac Tueda, with clear water and high number of trout the lake is reserved throughout the summer for fishing.
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Crazy Golf Course
In the centre of Meribel Mottaret, near the tourist office, there is a 12-hole crazy golf course available for family fun.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Meribel-Mottaret
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Le Cafe del Mott Restaurant and Bar
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.
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La Terrasse du Mottaret Restaurant
You can pop into this restaurant for lunch, dinner, coffee or drinks. Situated in front of the Plattières télécabine with easy access for skiers and pedestrians. Serving great pizza, loaded burgers, salads and pasta.
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Cote Brune Restaurant
Open all day for coffee, lunch, après-ski and dinner, it's easy to find a reason to visit this restaurant, especially given its fabulous location at the main lift hub in Mottaret.
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Le Rastro Bar and Restaurant
Renowned for their après-ski sessions this bar and restaurant is open every day in winter for food, drinks and dancing.
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La Sittelle Bar and Restaurant
Fast food restaurant near the Plattières snow park with a great sunny terrace.
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Le Plan des Mains Restaurant
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.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Meribel-Mottaret
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Le Cafe del Mott Restaurant and Bar
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.
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Le Rastro Bar and Restaurant
Renowned for their après-ski sessions this bar and restaurant is open every day in winter for food, drinks and dancing.
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La Table du Ruitor Bar
Relax by the fire or enjoy the sunny terrace at this hotel bar, at the foot of the Méribel Mottaret ski slopes.
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.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Meribel
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Meribel Golf Course
One of the main draws to Méribel in summer is its excellent 18 hole golf course. Situated at the Altiport area the 71 par course stretches from 1565m up to 1850m.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.