Mountain Huts Meribel — 6 of Our Favourites

First built in 1982, the refuge has been completely renovated and expanded in 2019. A seven-bedroom refuge, two mazots and a chalet make up this charming boutique accommodation deep in the mountains, boasting five-star facilities.

Rooms are, obviously, all ensuite and have been decorated in a warm and simple Alpine style with wood, faux fur and understated colours, all of them boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. There are also two authentic Savoyard mazots with small living areas and an 80m² chalet for up to 4 people.

There is also a gourmet restaurant, La Table de la Traye, serving regional cuisine, a smoking room with cigar cellar, and a gorgeous spa with a large selection of treatments and massages including milk bath, hay bed, sauna, steam room, Ishayi Dome sauna, water massage system, LED therapy and Stendo.

There are plenty of activities for the whole family including dog sledging, snowshoeing or mountain biking. Kids will enjoy entertainment and workshops, as well as a small farm and a games room. The refuge can be privatised for events and there's even a gorgeous chapel dedicated to Saint Bernard.

All of this in an eco-friendly estate with sustainable water and energy management systems (including solar panels and 4x4 electric vehicles), composting and waste compacting and use of local produce.

Arrive on foot (30 minute walk from the lac de Tuéda car park in Méribel-Mottaret), or on snow-shoes, on cross-country skis or off-piste.

Traditional Savoyard cuisine, food served until mid-afternoon. Evening meals are by reservation only (minimum 7 diners). This is the ideal venue for an original and authentic night out.

Open summer and winter. Off-season, open on demand. Reservation in advance is recommended.

Offering traditional regional dishes, you can stop by for lunch whilst walking and enjoy the beautiful views. With a 25 bed dormitory the refuge can be used as a stopover on the Vanoise tour, the Aiguille du Fruit tour or the Mount Coua mountain lakes tour, as well as being available to other hikers and walkers for overnight stays. A fun and exciting place for children with all the mountain activities and friendly staff.

During the summer months, the hut is staffed and you can choose from twin, triple, quad or dormitory rooms. Accommodation is on a half-board, full board or B&B basis.

There are 8 beds available in the winter on a self-catered basis. Blankets, gas for cooking and a wood stove are provided but please note that there is no running water in the winter and the hut is not staffed.

Access to the refuge is from Meribel Mottaret where the walk is 2 hours from the Tueda car park.

Access by foot or snowshoes, from Le Villard (1hr/1hr30), from Les Ravines car park (2hrs/2hrs30) or off-piste skiing from Roc de Fer, via La Lune pass.

N 45° 25’ 46.329’’/E 6° 31’ 54.5478’’.

Refuge with all modern conveniences - unique in les 3 Vallées – open for lunch or dinner and a night in a cosy bed. Exceptional panoramic view over the Mont-Blanc, Grand Casse, Grand Bec, Burgin peak, and Mont-Vallon.

• 13 beds with 2 dormitories (4 and 5 pers.) and 2 two-bedded rooms.
• Traditional cuisine, Savoyard specialties, wine list.
• Private evenings available.
• Sledge descent to Le VIllard.
• Open every day. Out of season, open on request.

Booking recommended

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.

The refuge is open during spring (from mid-March to the beginning of May upon reservation only), when it is popular with ski tourers, and in summer (from mid-June to September). It has a friendly ambiance and sleeps up to 84 people in large dormitories. Accommodation is on a half-board, B&B or bed-only basis and the restaurant is open during the day for lunch and snacks. Picnics can be provided on request.

Facilities include indoor toilets, hot showers and bedding although, for hygiene reasons, you are requested to bring your own sheet or sleeping bag liner. Recent renovation works have equipped the refuge with new electrics and solar panels to provide efficient and eco-friendly energy sources.

Please enquire directly for this season's prices and opening/closing dates. There is a winter room available out of season that sleeps 16 people - bedding is provided but there are no cooking/washing facilities and no running water.