ARRIVE in MERIBEL MOTTARET

Your apartment is going to be available from 5pm. On your arrival you can go directly to the agency - 100 Chemin des Bleuets - 73550 MERIBEL
If you plan to arrive after 7pm, please let us know at +33.(0)4.79.00.41.89 to organise the handing of the keys.

Access by the road

Follow the autoroute A43 until Albertville.
Then take the RN90 (2 x 2 lanes) until Moutiers.
After, take the D90 for 18km and follow Meribel.
Go through the center of Meribel and then follow Meribel-Mottaret (you have to go through the tunnel).
Continue for 4km.
When you arrive in Meribel-Mottaret, take the first exit at the round about in the direction of Le Laitelet / Centre commercial. Carry on straight for 150 meters until the sign Agence Saulire / Intersport / Rotisseurs on your right. The agency is just at the top of the steps.
Access to the residence Plein Soleil : When you arrive in Meribel-Mottaret, take the first exit at the round about in the direction of Le Laitelet / Centre commercial. Carry on straight for 150 meters, pass two turns and take the first road on your left, chemin Chardon. Carry on to the hill and park your vehicle. The reception is on the ground floor at the residence Plein Soleil.

From winter 2021/2022, it will be compulsory for any person driving through Savoie, whatever the commune or road in which he is driving, to have special equipment to drive on the snow.

Thus, from November 1st to March 31st each year, all the vehicles driving in Savoie will need to be equipped with:

- either metallic or fabric snow chains to be mounted on at least 2 driving wheels,

- either fit 4 winter tyres bearing the 3PMSF certification (you can recognise them from the logo with summits and snowflakes)

- or fit at least 4 x 4 season tyres.

But be carefull! Off these periods, the equipments are not longer compulsory but remain strongly recommended! Very often, winter strikes back in April, or even later (in early June 2011, we got 30cm of snow in Mottaret!)

Geneva/Meribel : 120 km
Lyon/Meribel : 200 km
Paris/Meribel : 630 km

When the road is dry, it is quite easily to drive in Meribel-Mottaret. However, it is always much easier to use the free buses.
If the roads get snowy or with splashy snow, do not attempt to drive unless you are equipped with snow tyres or chains. Always remember that when you start thinking that you need to put your chains on, it is usually too late! Not only will you block the traffic, but you also risk to be injured by the other vehicles which will have to pass you.
The day before departure, if the temperature is cold and you have not started your car for several days, do not forget to start the engine. If your battery shows signs of weakness, contact a mechanic. It is better to do so a day before leaving than once the car is fully loaded.

Car parks

You will find uncovered car parks around the residences. They are free (except the ones under the agency). During busy periods, unload your luggage by the residence, park your car on a parking space, leave it for the rest of the week and use the free buses to go around the resort.
There is a covered parking space with CCTV up in Le Hameau. If you plan on using your car during the week, go first by foot inside the parking to get the dedicated weekly tickets that allows to go in and out as often as you want. Otherwise, if you take a ticket directly at the barrier, it will cost you more each time you come in and out.
Our agency also rents covered parking spaces, contact us for more information.

Bus transfer

From Moutiers (about 1h), Lyon (about 3h30), Chambéry (about 2h) and Genève (about 3h)

altibus.com
info@altibus.com
Tel : (+33)0820 320 368 (0.12€ TTC/min)

Once you arrive in Mottaret, if you want to get to the Agence Saulire, get down the bus at the stop Office de Tourisme. Then climb the stairs and go through the slopes to get in front of the medical center. Take the path on your right along the slope. Once you are on the road (after the small tunnel, pass the Alpen Ruitor Hotel and the Club Maeva. Our agency is on top of the stairs on your left, next to the Intersport shop.
To get to the residence Plein Soleil, get off the bus at the stop Orionde. Then cross the road and climb the hill (car park), the residence will be just in front of you.

A free shuttle service is provided between the different parts of Meribel Valley, from the village of Les Allues up to Mottaret and le Belvedere, on Meribel side.
There are 4 lines :
Line A : the village line, from les Allues to Meribel centre, through all the villages along the main road and Meribel-Village.
Line B : a small line between le Rond-point-des-pistes and le Belvedere.
Line C : the line from Meribel centre to Altiport, through the upper neighbourhoods of Meribel
Line D : the Mottaret line, leaving from Meribel centre to Le Hameau, through all the stops of Mottaret.

From 8.20am to 8pm, they usually run every 20-30 minutes.
From 8pm to 11.30pm, every hour.
Rush hours are from 4.30pm to 8pm, when everyone wants to get back home.
Ask the timetable when you arrive at the agency or at the tourist office.

Taxi or Minibus transfer

We can organise for you a taxi or minibus transfer from the airports and train station of the region. Feel free to contact us for a quote request.

There are several taxi and transport providers in the resort. However, you cannot hail a taxi in the street: you either find them at the taxi stations (especially at la Chaudanne and Meribel centre). In Mottaret, they is an office next to the bus stop of « Office du Tourisme ».
We recommend that you call them and book them in advance, especially during high season. During school holidays, for any transfer, you need to book way ahead, at least 2 months before your arrival. Agence Saulire can assist you for that. Contact us for any further details.
There is a lift linking Mottaret centre, the middle part of Le Laitelet and Le Hameau areas. It is called « téléporté des chalets » and usually runs from 8.45am to 7.30pm.

Access by train

The train station of Moutiers
The SNCF has many connexion with TGV (high speed train) and Eurostar during winter.
You must arrive at the station of "Moutiers Salins Bride-les-bains". It has connection to all the big french cities : Brest, Lille, Nantes, Paris, Toulouse, Lyon... and to the international : Brussels, London...
You can book your ticket online, on the website voyages-sncf.com
Or by phone at (+33)3635
From Moutiers ou can take a bus or a taxi to get to the ski resort of Meribel-Mottaret.

Access by plane

The ski resort of the Three Valleys, including Meribel, have all easy access from the international, thanks to the many airports in the area.
Moreover Meribel has its own altiport which permits a full connection.
Here all the useful informations to contact the airports :

Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport
Tel : 0033.426.007.007
Website : Lyon Aéroports
Driven distance from the ski resorts : 185 km / 115 miles
Geneva Airport
Tel : 0041.22.717.71.11
Accueil France : 0041.22.798.20.00
Site internet : Geneva Airport
Driven distance from the ski resorts : 135 km / 85 miles
Aéroport de Chambéry
Tél : +33(0)4 79 54 49 54
E-mail : accueil@chambery-airport.com
Website : Aéroport de Chambéry
Driven distance from the ski resorts : 110 km / 68 miles