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Discover the top Meribel wintersports
Whatever you choose to do on your winter holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Meribel & 3 Valleys area. From relaxing, to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Meribel. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!
From a range of alternative mountain pursuits to more sedate cultural or therapeutic options, you can make it as action-packed or as relaxed as you like! And of course, you can still enjoy the peaks of the mountains by buying a pedestrian lift pass to have lunch with your skier friends, or simply to enjoy the views. In Meribel all of the cable cars, gondolas and most of the chair lifts may be used by non-skiers. If the weather is fine, good places to meet your friends for lunch on the mountain include the top of Saulire (Pierres Plates or le Panoramic restaurant) or the top of Plattieres 3 lift (Bouche a oreille restaurant) as both these summits have fantastic views. If you fancy some walking at high altitude, meet your friends at the Plan des Mains restaurant (at the bottom of the chairlift of the same name above Mottaret) where there are some new walking paths laid out. If the weather is bad, you may prefer to meet your friends for lunch at any of the piste-side restaurants in Meribel.
Meribel is a winter walker's paradise, with lifts giving access to the higher ground and a network of groomed trails in the winter, it's very easy to discover the resort on foot. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you set out as conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. You do not need any particular equipment, just a pair of sturdy boots and layers of warm clothing that you can take off or put on as necessary. A pair of walking poles will come in handy for extra balance on icy patches and for checking snow depth before you go striding forth. Top tip: buy ‘grippers’ for your walking boots to prevent slipping which you can buy from most local Sport Shops.
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.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Catch the latest films and releases in Meribel on your winter or summer holiday. Some cinemas open their doors early on a bad weather day, otherwise you'll find most screenings in the evenings. Look out for VOST for English speaking films.
Situated right next to the lifts and in the sports centre is the 14 metre high indoor climbing wall.
The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.
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.
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.
At the Meribel Tennis Club enjoy a game of tennis, take part in a tennis lesson and enjoy a drink in the club house.
Situated right next to the lifts and in the sports centre is the 14 metre high indoor climbing wall.
You can enjoy ice skating in Méribel every day through the whole of the winter and summer seasons.
25m indoor swimmming pool at the Olympic Centre, with paddling pool and flume. Special events and activities are organised throughout the season.
Sit back and admire the mountains from even higher up. Daily panoramic helicopter flights are available (weather permitting) with a number of local flight companies. Relax and enjoy the stunning views as you fly over the snow-capped mountain tops, glaciers and alpine forests of the Alps.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Tandem paragliding flights in the Meribel valley, giving you a unique sense of freedom.
There are over 2.5 million people doing geocaching around the world and some of them (perhaps surprisingly) are right here in Meribel! It’s a relatively new craze that started taking the world by storm in May 2000 after a computer geek decided that GPS could be “really exciting”. He hid some treasure at his home in Portland, America, for people to find, broadcast the GPS coordinates and said, “Come and get it”. His only rule: “Take some stuff, leave some stuff”. And that’s exactly what Geocaching is…you go in search of treasure by using the GPS system on your mobile device – once you’ve found it, you write your name in a logbook and replace the treasure you decide to take. It’s pretty simple really and means, as a family, you can be adventurers together. You won’t usually find anything quite as precious as gold, silver and diamonds but nevertheless it’s quite exciting!
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.
Open since 1993 the Centre Equestre in Meribel has been offering you the opportunity to explore the beautiful mountains on horse back.
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.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
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.
Situated right next to the lifts and in the sports centre is the 14 metre high indoor climbing wall.
Screening times for this cinema are as follows:
Set in the Parc Olympique, right in the centre of Meribel, this is a six lane bowling alley and sports bar. Challenge your friends to a friendly competition. A fun alternative for après ski and great for all the family.
25m indoor swimmming pool at the Olympic Centre, with paddling pool and flume. Special events and activities are organised throughout the season.
This cinema has been recently developed and seats around 310 people. It has Dolby surround stereo, air conditioning and disabled access.
Situated right next to the lifts and in the sports centre is the 14 metre high indoor climbing wall.
Discover the best of the French Alps with a full day of adventure on an e-bike.
This company is Méribel’s original mountain biking school, offering expert coaching, high-quality rentals and a wide choice of bikes for all terrains and ages.
These professional mountain guides offer a wide range of activities where you can discover remote areas of the mountain appropriate to your level of experience.
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.
Tandem paragliding flights in the Meribel valley, giving you a unique sense of freedom.
Resident‑only spa offering sauna, hammam and bespoke massages to ease weary muscles and quiet the mind between ski adventures.
This spa, at the Le Kaila Hotel, is the perfect place to recover after a day on the slopes.
At the Hotel Le Grand Cœur you can soak in the calm and tranquillity in the spa area, have a body or facial treatment with Valmont products from one of the highly trained therapists and truly find wellness.
This spa is situated in the piste side Hotel Allodis and offer a stylish spa where you can switch off and indulge in a number of different treatments.
Take time to unwind after an active day on the mountain and revive your aching muscles.
25m indoor swimmming pool at the Olympic Centre, with paddling pool and flume. Special events and activities are organised throughout the season.
The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.
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.
Laurence is a certified mountain leader, who enjoys taking clients away from the busy pistes and spicing up your ski holiday with a guided snowshoeing trip.
The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.
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.
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.
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.
Head out into the mountains with experienced guides in either summer or winter for some amazing experiences.
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.
25m indoor swimmming pool at the Olympic Centre, with paddling pool and flume. Special events and activities are organised throughout the season.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
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