Wintersports in Meribel
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!
For the non-skier
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.
Winter Walking
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.
Cinema
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.
Climbing in Meribel
Guides & Tours in Meribel
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Bureau des Guides - High Mountain Guides, Summer, Meribel
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.
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Indoor Climbing
Located in Meribel
Situated right next to the lifts and in the sports centre is the 14 metre high indoor climbing wall.
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Compagnie des Guides de la Vanoise
Located in Aime La Plagne
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.
Culture and guided tours in Meribel
Guides & Tours in Meribel
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Musée des Allues
Located in Meribel
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
Located in Champagny-en-Vanoise
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Flying in Meribel
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.
Flying in Meribel
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Heliskiing/boarding
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.
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Helicopter tours
Located in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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A Parapente
Tandem paragliding flights in the Meribel valley, giving you a unique sense of freedom.
Geocaching
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!
Mountain-biking & Fat-biking
Bike Hire in Meribel
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Mountain bike hire
Located in Les Allues
Discover the best of the French Alps with a full day of adventure on an e-bike.
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Mountain bike hire
Located in Les Allues
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.
Walking, hiking and running in Meribel
Walking Routes in Meribel
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Hiking Routes in Meribel
Meribel has a range of hiking routes, some are more challenging than others, with hikes at the base of glaciers and some easier mountain hikes allowing you to explore the Alps and the Meribel Valley. From the high altitude hikes you can witness the breathtaking scenery and picturesque views that the mountains have to offer.
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Lac de Tueda to Refuge du Saut
This hike is four hours there and back through iconic alpine scenes including lakes, towering mountains and raging glacial melt streams. There is also a good chance you will see local wildlife and alpine flowers.
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Short Family Walks in Meribel
If you want to head out on a walk with your family in Meribel then there are plenty of easier walking routes that you can choose from.
Watersports in Meribel
Watersports in Meribel
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Rafting In The Alps, Bourg St Maurice
Located in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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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Hydrospeeding
Located in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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.
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Bureau des Guides winter and summer activities
Located in Courchevel 1850
Head out into the mountains with experienced guides in either summer or winter for some amazing experiences.
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Swimming pool
Located in Meribel
25m indoor swimmming pool at the Olympic Centre, with paddling pool and flume. Special events and activities are organised throughout the season.
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Bureau des Guides - High Mountain Guides, Summer, Meribel
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.
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Franceraft Savoie
Located in Plagne Villages
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Come spring skiing in Meribel
Beautiful weather, super skiing and great après-ski - what's not to love?
Discover the best Art, Culture & Heritage in Meribel
Ski resorts are not generally renowned as centres of culture and provide more corporal enjoyments than intellectual ones.
First Tracks Skiing
Have you ever wished you could possess your very own ski area? Do you long for perfectly groomed slopes for your own private use? Unless you possess the billions necessary to buy a ski resort, the only way of enjoying this particular skiers’ fantasy is to take part in Méribel-Mottaret’s First Tracks.
