The Three Valleys has a range of lifts open for summer access to the mountains, giving you access to the hiking and mountain biking trails to explore all that Méribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens have to offer, or simply just to admire the summer mountain views.
Summer Lifts in Meribel
Discover the Meribel summer lifts and areas
Typical opening dates for the Three Valleys summer lifts are from the first week of July to the very end of August and you can traverse from Courchevel across to Méribel and Val Thorens/Les Menuires and back again with relative ease mid week. Courchevel and Meribel valley lifts are open seven days a week through the summer but Val Thorens lifts are open Monday to Friday only, they are closed at weekends.
There are four lifts open in Méribel, three in Courchevel and seven in Les Menuires, St Martin and Val Thorens in total. These seven lifts in the Belleville valley open on different days of the week, so take a look at the lift opening dates and timetables below to help plan your days out.
The lifts are mountain-bike friendly with bike hooks, trolleys or gondola cabins that you can fit them into allowing you to access all the MTB trails in Meribel with ease.
Lifts will stop running in the case of high winds or bad weather, but you can check on this before you head out by looking at the live lift status.
Summer lift pass prices are slightly different to winter - it is worth checking the which lifts you can use before setting off. Paragliders also have access to a number of lifts throughout the summer.
| Télépheriques | Télécabines | Chair lifts | |
| Wheelchair access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pedestrians | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paragliders/parapentes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dogs | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Babies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Note:
Dogs: - Must be kept on a lead at all times.
Babies - Allowed on all cable cars and gondolas but not on the chair lifts. It is not recommended to expose babies or young children to sudden changes in altitude or temperature. If lift staff consider your child too young to travel on certain lifts they have the right to deny access.
Season dates in Meribel
If you're looking for summer lift opening and closing dates, there is a dedicated page so please take a look here.
What to see
Sights in Meribel
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Vanoise National Park 
Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
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Musée des Allues
Exhibits of the history and traditions of the Meribel valley and surrounding area
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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants & Dining in Meribel
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Barometer Bar and Restaurant
Contemporary restaurant, pizzeria and bar in the centre of Méribel
Located at the heart of the Three Valleys, Barometer Bar offers a warm, vibrant, and stylish setting with a truly international atmosphere. Whether you’re visiting Méribel for skiing, sightseeing, or simply to unwind, this bar and restaurant provides the perfect place to relax, enjoy great food, and soak up the lively alpine energy. Open every day, Barometer is famous for serving some of the best pizzas in town, alongside a menu inspired by both French and Italian cuisine.
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Le Cafe del Mott Restaurant and Bar
Hotel bar with great sunny terrace and chilled après-ski scene
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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L'Adray Telebar Restaurant
Charming mountain restaurant with traditional Savoyard flavours and sunny terrace
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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La Fruitière Restaurant
Fine dining on the slopes and part of the famous Folie Douce complex
This restaurant is ideally situated right on the slopes of Meribel at the Saulire Express mid station with easy access from the Maudit and Biche pistes. La Fruitière serves some of the best food to be had on the slopes with their dishes lovingly prepared by Franck Mischler, Maître Cuisinier de France.
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Aux Petits Oignons restaurant
Fantastic, great value restaurant just above the town centre towards the Altiport.
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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Tsaretta Restaurant
Open all year round bar, restaurant and live music venue, in the heart of Les Allues
Located in a traditional stone village house, this British-run bar/restaurant is the centre of nightlife in Les Allues. A dozen pizzas are on offer, including the popular l’Anglaise (mozzarella, tomato, smoked bacon, sausage, mushrooms and egg) or the Orientale (hoisin sauce, shredded duck and spring onion). You can also ‘bespoke’ your pizza by adding or subtracting your own ingredients.
What to do
Things To Do in Meribel
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Childcare & Babysitting
Professional private nanny service offering tailored services
Relax and enjoy your holiday with complete peace of mind, knowing your children are in the care of a trusted private nanny and babysitting service. Whether in the comfort of your chalet, apartment or hotel, their experienced nannies ensure your little ones are safe and happy while you hit the slopes or enjoy a well deserved night out.
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Adaptive Ski Lessons
Adaptive skiing with the official French ski school
Adaptive ski lessons offer people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy skiing with support tailored to their needs and abilities. With specialist instructors, lessons are adapted to your experience, mobility and objectives, helping you build confidence and make the most of your time on the slopes. Whether you're trying skiing for the first time or looking to improve, individual tuition provides guidance suited to you.
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Childcare & Babysitting
Leading childcare specialists since 2003 for your family ski holiday
Established in 2003, this specialist childcare service has more than twenty years of experience in the Alps. Its carefully selected nannies are qualified, experienced, DBS-checked, reference-checked and first-aid trained. The multilingual team also has practical knowledge of Méribel's accommodation, ski schools and family facilities.
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Rafting In The Alps
Half and full day white water rafting for all abilities from eight years-old
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Cross-Country Skiing
5 or 6 day cross-country skiing course
Cross-country skiing is a good way to stay active and explore Méribel’s winter trails. Qualified instructors offer group lessons for beginners and those looking to improve their technique, with the choice of classic and skating styles. Lessons help you build confidence, develop your skills and enjoy skiing away from the downhill pistes.
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Hydrospeeding
Half-day white water swimming/hydrospeeding. This is fast, fun and unforgettable
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
How to get passes
You can buy tickets directly from the lift pass offices or buy your passes in advance online. See all the summer lift prices and options available.
More inspiration...
Find your way around with our maps for summer hiking and walking or mountain biking, and read about even more summer activities in Meribel.
If you're looking to next winter head over to our ski pass prices.
