Summer activities in Meribel

Mountain biking

Like many ski resorts Meribel's terrain transforms after the snow has melted to provide excellent mountain biking conditions. Meribel and the Three Valleys area boasts 263km of routes including singletrack trails, downhill courses, forest and alpine routes and fire roads. There is also a bike park which is developing each season.

July and August are the best months to visit during which several of the ski lifts (converted to include bike racks) are open to transport you to the top of some of the best trails in France. For details of opening times and dates click here.

Mountain bike hire

There are a number of shops in Meribel centre that offer mountain bike hire for half days, whole days and weeks.

Mountain bike guiding

Fast Riding People offer half-day, full day and week long mountain bike guiding and excursions. See our MTB page for more information.

Lift pass

The Meripass gives you access to the lift system as well as free access to Meribel's swimming pool and ice-rink at the Olympic Centre.

Walking / hiking

For a relaxing (or even an energetic!) walking holiday the Meribel valley has kilometres of well signposted walking routes many of which can be picked up just a few minutes' walk from the chalet or from nearby villages whilst a short drive to Mottaret takes you to the edge of the Tueda Nature Reserve and the Vanoise National Park. Maps are available at the chalet and Tourist Information or alternatively we work with Simply Savoie who offer guiding services. For prices and more information please visit our hiking page.

Walkers are also able to use the lift system by purchasing the Meripass (see above) to avoid those long ascents and take advantage of the glorious views. For details of opening times and dates click here

Via Ferrata

This is an energetic climbing excursion comprising a mix of hiking, rock-climbing and mountaineering with the added security of steps, bridges and ladders making it accessible to adults and children over 8 years old. We can arrange guided via ferrata excursions. For more details see our hiking page.

Golf

Meribel is home to one of the most beautiful golf courses of the Alps, an 18 hole (71 par) course located at the Altiport. Open from early June until October, it is one of the most beautiful mountain courses in France, offering wonderful views of the Saulire peaks and over Méribel valley. The course is hilly, ranging from 1565m to 1850m. The course is open to non-members, has no minimum handicap to play, is child friendly and hosts several competitions with open entry during the peak months of July and August. Buggies, trolleys and clubs can all be hired from the clubhouse.

Canyoning

Using the river bed as a natural obstacle course and with the safety of a guide you abseil down cascades, splash into pools and ride the river rapids. You can choose from short beginners’ routes or longer ones for the more adventurous. Suitable for anyone over the 8 years old.

Parapente (paragliding)

Tandem paragliding offers the chance to experience the truly wonderful feeling of flying amongst Meribel's breathtaking scenery.

Horse-riding

Club Hippique at the Bois d'Arbin offer guided treks and also have an outdoor arena for improving your horse-riding skills.

Swimming

Meribel boasts a 25m indoor pool with a flume and children’s paddling pool in the Olympic Centre in the middle of Meribel. It opens from 11am to 7.15pm and gives access to an outdoor sunbathing area. Entrance is free for children under five.

For swimming in the great outdoors Bozel, a nearby village has a swimming lake which is less than half an hour's drive away from the chalet. The lake is ideal for families with its sectioned off area for children.

Tennis

Méribel has ten courts (plus four children’s courts) at Le Bois d’Arbin just above the resort centre where you can take private coaching, join in a group lesson, or simply hire a court and some rackets for an hour. There are also 2 mini-tennis courts for children and 2 badminton courts. Les Allues also has a tennis court available to hire by the hour.

Relaxation

Meribel Olympic Centre is home to the Meribel wellness area which houses 2 relaxation rooms, a sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi as well as an amazing view over the valley.

In and around Meribel...

The Vanoise National Park

The Vanoise National park, created in 1963, is situated between the high valleys of Maurienne and Tarantaise. It is a preserved environment where hikers can spot ibex, chamois, red grouse and more than 1,200 plant species. Many species, including the ibex are protected. To preserve this exceptional environment visitors are asked to stick to marked routes, not to take any of the flora and fauna, take their litter home and not to take dogs, light fires or camp outside of permitted zones.

Bois d'Arbin

Located at the far end of Meribel (en route to Mottaret) the Bois d'Arbin is home to the horseriding centre, tennis courts and high-rope adventure course.

Medieval Village, Conflans, Albertville

The streets and passages of the medieval village of Conflans on the outskirts of Albertville look much the same as they did years ago.

Summer events

2 July

Free bike event 20km route (with a 2,000m descent) from the top of the Saulire mountain to Brides-les-Bains

3 July

One day bike tour of the whole of the 3 valleys

4-10 July

Well-being week in Meribel

10-12 July

The Gourmet Drive event at the Meribel golf course, a mix of gastronomy and golf

11-17 July

MTB week in Meribel

15-17 July

French mountain bike championship in Meribel

18-24 July

Meribel air & wind festival (kite workshops, model aeroplanes, hot air balloons, rocket demonstrations, mini-parachutes)

25-31 July

Meribel Music'Air week, a programme of rock, pop, classical, jazz and blues music

6-7 August

Fete a fanfoue, a festival of local traditions with music and food

14-19 August

Meribel Magic week, a number of events, competitions and gala evening for young and old

22 - 27 August

Meribel Golf Show