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The Méribel-Mottaret resort was built to offer easy access to the ski slopes, from the resorts that make it up. Most of the residences offer ski-in/ski-out access to the world's largest ski area, Les 3 Vallées. The Perdrix piste runs alongside the residences from the Hameau district to the centre of the Mébel-Mottaret resort, making it easy for skiers not staying in the same residences to join up.
A free ski lift, the Teleport of Chalets, also makes it easy for skiers to get to and from the centre of Méribel-Mottaret and reach the Hameau, after a stop at Le Laitelet.
The free shuttle buses also make it easy to get from one district to another, as well as to cover Méribel and its many hamlets.
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The districts of Méribel-Mottaret
Méribel-Mottaret is made up of 2 main neighbourhoods: the Laitelet, which makes up the entire section to the west of the entrance roundabout and the station, and the Châtelet, located to the south, after the tunnels. Le Laitelet itself is made up of Mottaret centre, the central part of Le Laitelet and Le Hameau, at the top. These areas range in altitude from 1,700m to 1,800m.
In Méribel-Mottaret, the residents generally look out onto the slopes, with the road accesses situated to the rear; a real advantage!
Here are the key facts to remember about the resort's neighbourhoods:
- Mottaret centre, is the lower part of Le Laitelet, with many shops and restaurants.
Bus stops: Office du tourisme and Orionde. - Le Laitelet, just above the centre, this is mainly a residential area, easily accessible by the Chalets téporté or the free shuttle buses.
Bus stops: Téléporté, Provères, Laitelet. - Le Hameau, located at the very top of the resort, it has its own small shopping centre with shops, bars, restaurants and supermarket. It is also accessible via the Chalets ski lift, making it the last resort in the resort. Bus stops: Arolles, Hameau.
- Le Chatelet, separated from the Laitelet by the snow front, this district has many restaurants, shops and a mini-market. The kindergarten is also located here. The Nordic ski slopes are accessible from the bottom of Le Châtelet, as is the path that leads to the promenade around Lac de Tuéda.
Bus stop: Châtelet.
Access the upper part of the Châtelet via the inclined lift.
The Méribel ski area
Méribel boasts a resort located at the heart of the 3 vallées with privileged access to the 3 vallées ski area. (600 km of pistes). Chalets and residences are of grandiose architecture and perfectly set over the resort's four main districts: Méribel Mottaret (1700 m), Méribel Village (1400 m), Meribel Centre (1400 m), and les Allues (1100 m).
Accomodation is at the foot of the slopes at Méribel Mottaret, with easy access to the Courchevel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens slopes. Easily accessible by road via the A430 expressway, and by air: there are 2 altiports and 2 major international airports (Lyon and Geneva). The 3 Vallées ski area boasts 15 peaks over 2,500 metres in altitude and 6 glaciers.
A mini pass, mini price for beginners (and to families with children) with two mini areas made only of green and blue runs is offered. These areas are called "Easy Rider".
TRACKS
The ski area covers 422 ha: the largest in the world!
- 64 runs in total,
- 8 green runs or 13% of runs,
- 26 blue runs or 41% of the runs,
- 23 red runs or 36% of the runs,
- 7 black runs or 11% of the runs,
- 150 km of pistes,
- Longest track : 1.2 km,
- 80 km of trails for snow cannons,
- 2 snowparks,
- 2 toboggan runs.
Mountain trails
- 41 mechanical remounts in total: top performers!
- 14 cabs and cable cars,
- 1 detachable 8-seater chairlifts,
- 9 6-seater detachable chairlifts,
- 5 4-seater detachable chairlifts,
- 1 4-seater chairlifts,
- No 3-seater chairlifts,
- No 2-seater chairlifts,
- 11 chairlifts, snow wires and rugs.
ALTITUDE
- Top : 2952 m
- Level : 1852 m
- Bottom : 1100 m
SNOW/SKI GUARANTEE
Les 3 vallées, of which Méribel is a part guarantees the largest number of open linked pistes in Europe of natural quality. The culture of snowmaking is respected by the 2,497 snow guns that cover more than 50% of the ski area. The inter-valley links are at an altitude of over 2,000 m, as are the slopes of the 3 Vallées at altitudes of 1,100 m and 3,230 m, guaranteeing snow cover throughout the winter. 85% of the ski area is above 1,800 m.
DAMAGE OF THE TRACKS
The 3 vallées ski area boasts 73 grooming machines, for 160 groomers who carefully prepare the slopes at night, before your day given over to skiing. The green, blue and red runs as well as the inter-valley links are particularly well groomed. The black runs are left mostly as moguls for our challengers. The day after the snowfalls is the perfect time to leave the powdery pistes behind for a feeling of freedom!
OUR TIPS
Discover the advantages of a ski in/ski out resort
Méribel-Mottaret will allow you to décover the advantages of staying in ski-in-ski-out resorts: an advantage you won't be able to live without! Most of the residences in which we rent flats are right on the ski slopes, and the most remote residences are just 300m away!
Our tips for making the most of your day
Élisten to R’Meribel (FM 97.9 and 98.9)
Every morning, listen to the latest news and information on ski area openings, weather forecasts, the state of the snow and also the programme of events and activities. All in French and English!
Choose the best time to ski
Avoid go skiing between 9.30am and 10.30am, by which time the skiers have unloaded the children at the ski hills and are off to attack the peaks. The quietest time to ski? Between midday and 2pm, when everyone is eating!
don't get lost
Piste maps are available at many locations in the resort, or online and via the Méribel or 3 Vallées app.
Signposts show you the directions and names of the slopes in the area. The colours of the signs give you information about the difficulty of the runs: from the easiest (the greens and blues) to the most difficult (the reds and blacks). The large information panels at the bottom of the main ski lifts give you all the essential information you need, such as which slopes are open, the 3 Vallées links, avalanche risk, temperatures, etc.
If you want to cover the 3 Vallées, don't forget to plan your return well in advance so you don't miss the last cabin that will take you back to your valley: this will save you a taxi ride!!
Equip yourself to the best
Check the weather conditions and temperatures before you set off, and don't forget that it will be even colder on the summits!
Equip yourself accordingly, particularly with thermal underwear, which is often lighter and retains heat better than heavy jackets. The best solution if you don't know how to keep warm? Spend 10 minutes on the balcony with your outfit on: if you're really too cold, you'll have to change it!
For children, don't forget that helmets are compulsory. You can hire one for around 15 euros from a ski shop.
It goes without saying that infants and babies must not be taken out on the slopes with you, even if they are properly strapped in and covered up!
Last but not least, be sure to wear a helmet! Finally, check your equipment on your first runs to make sure that the bindings are correctly adjusted. If in doubt, ask a sports shop for advice.
Don't Hesite to take ski lessons
You always enjoy it better when you have more control. Agence Saulire offers you the chance to book your ski lessons with the ESF to improve your level of skiing, discover new activities (ski touring, ski mountaineering, etc.) or accompany you in complete safety.) or accompany you in complete safety to discover the virgin slopes of our beautiful freeride area!
About safety...
Stay as much as possible on the sécuris;ed slopes. If you absolutely must go off-piste, ask the pisteurs about the stability of the snowpack and follow the essential safety advice:
- don't go off on your own,
- take an avalanche victim rescuer with you,
- observe the slope, the breaks in the slope and the snow,
- don't go alone,
- look carefully at the slope, possible breaks, ledges, wind marks, different heights of snow at the top of the slope, etc.
- don't go down the slope alone,
- don't go down the slope alone,
- don't go down the slope alone,
- don't go down the slope alone -Don't take several skiers down a slope at the same time; go one at a time and always keep your friends in sight.
Ideally, set off accompanied by an instructor, who knows the risks and the valley better than you.
ALL THE ACTIVITIES TO DO in winter
There is only one way to experience your holidays to the full, the one that best matches your desires, the one that suits you.
Please note that these activities are offered as suggestions and are not directly offered by the agency.
Consult the Tourist Office for more information.
Alpine skiing
The Trois Vallées ski area is the largest ski area in the world, with more than 600 km of pistes all interconnected.
The Méribel valley is the central valley surrounded by those of Courchevel to the east and Belleville to the west. And Mottaret is the crossroads for all the itineraries in the 3 valleys.
Find out about slope openings live.
COVERING THE BEAUTY OF THE MOUNTAIN IN WINTER…
- Walking in the forest on snowshoes,
- Walk along the maintained footpaths. From Mottaret don't miss the tour of Lake Tuéda,
- Fly over the mountains without getting tired using the mechanical lifts (thanks to the piéton package),
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides on a férique route around Lake Tuéda, (meet at Le Chatelet for departures),
- Ski joering, horse riding, unforgettable moments at the Cœur Equestre de Méribel !
BENEFITS OF MerIBEL MOTTARET
Children and Beginers, cover your paradise!
At the heart of Méribel-Mottaret, come and discover new learning areas, entirely protected from the flow of skiers, to enjoy the pleasures of sliding in complete safety! 2 carpets (Ourson and Doron) with very easy runs are accessible free of charge from the resort centre. A brand new area equipped with a ski lift and a carpet is open opposite the Hameau residences.
Good news for sledging fans!
Two free, fully enclosed sledging areas have been created right in the heart of the resort, and will welcome fans of downhill fun and frolic. Open every day of the season, whatever the weather. Once or twice a week, these areas will even be open for night sledging from the Les Combes ski area! So get out your sleds!
Stay connected when you connect!
Tweeter, Facebook, Instagram… we all want to share those exceptional moments spent in the 3 Vallées with our loved ones! To make things easier for you, the resort is gradually rolling out WiFi throughout the ski area, with special areas set aside for capturing those special moments!
LATEST NEWS FROM THE SKI AREA
Smile, you are photographed!
From this winter 6 spots « 3 Vallées Selfie » are installed on the largest ski area in the world. A sneak preview of an XXL selfie of you, beautiful from above and from afar! Activate the system with your smartphone, look towards the camera set up 200m away in the mountains, smile and the photo is taken! A few moments later, the 3 Vallées Selfie » extensible arrives on the phone: from a close-up portrait, the selfie expands to your photo in the heart of the peaks with a grandiose landscape.
Dare the new sledging adventure! Mission Black Forest!
Mission Black Forest is 3km of snow track, 470m of drop and 28 bends. Accessible from 1.40m. Choose your sledge and helmet, and become one of the adventurers to save the tribe of the Forêt d'Arbin! Open every afternoon except Saturday from 2pm to 5.10pm.
Play runs and Snowparks
LE YETI PARK
In search of Yooni the Yéti, discover this easy and fun trail: himalayan trumpets, talking tunnels, whoops, tunnels, igloos, secret cave ... THE park for all the family to enjoy!
LE DC AREA 43 SNOWPARK
Try your hand at freestyle on the wide boxes and mini moguls in the ROOKIES area or perfect your style in the expert Half Pipe in the PRO !
INUITS TRAIL
Take a trip to the Far North! Have fun with the whole family on the little slaloms, whoops and banked turns of the Inuit trail!
Summer, get your fill of activities in meribel
Please note, these activities are offered as suggestions and are not directly offered by the agency.
Consult the Office du Tourisme for more information.
In summer, Méribel offers a wide range of activities to suit all tastes, including walks and rides in the Vanoise National Park. The green mountain pastures, dotted with rocks and screes, offer walkers a fascinating spectacle: marmots warm their russet coats in the sun, ibex and chamois flit from rock to rock without disturbing the tranquil flow of the stream carrying the water from the glaciers across the valley. A quality BikePark for mountain bikers of all levels, covered Savoie rivers for white-water sports enthusiasts, paragliding for those who want to take to the skies, and many other activities such as golf, tennis, swimming, climbing and via ferrata...
There's so much to cover!
ON FOOT...
- For a simple stroll in a protected environment, discover the Natural Reserve of Tuéda, at 10mn of walk from the centre of Mottaret. There's a botanical trail, park house, lake restaurant, Beaufort cheese-making farm, fly-fishing and more. Restaurant-Refuge du Plan… come and discover one of the most pleasant places in the valley. Accessible to pets on a lead only.
- Amateur of long hikes? The Commune of Allues, in which Méribel-Mottaret is located, is one of the communes of the Vanoise National Park. Lacs de Mont Coua, Glacier de Gébroulaz, Col du Soufre, Col de Chanrossa… all these names will no longer hold any secrets for you when you take a walk in France's first national park!
- The trail enthusiasts will cover the routes offered by the Méribel Sport Montagne du Club des Sports de Méribel.
- Walking and activities : follow La Truite! This short ski run linking the centre of Mottaret and La Chaudanne is transformed into a pleasant link between the 2 liveliest centres.
- Follow the Doron for a discover « over the course of the water », watch the mountain bikers go by on the swimmable modules or try your hand at climbing on the artificial walls! You'll also come across the Adventure Park as well as tennis.
- To admire the peaks effortlessly, you can use les rées mécaniques to reach the summit of La Saulire (2738m) or Tougnète (2400m).
BIKE/MTB...
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By road bike: Train on the most beautiful bike climbs in Savoy, it is now possible! Time your time from Brides-les-Bains or Moûtiers thanks to the roadside markers! Mount Méribel-Mottaret or the famous Col de la Loze! A new pass has been created by the communes of Les Allues and Courchevel and will be reserved exclusively for vans: the Col de la Loze, at an altitude of 2,304 metres. Find out more about this pass by clicking here and discover the profiles of the different loops on offer, from Brides-les-Bains, Les Allues, Méribel or Courchevel. The cycle route allows you to cover the valleys of Les Allues and Courchevel in a 62km loop with a 1,970m drop.
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Mountain biking : Méribel hosted the Mountain Bike World Cup Final in 2014 and the Mountain Bike Trials World Cup, in 2013. Since then, the resort has boasted a superb bikepark accredited by the Fédération Française de Cyclisme.
Enjoy 11 downhill tracks, including a double black, 1 pumptrack, 1 ludizone, 10 enduro itineraries, 4 cross-country circuits, 3 circuits specifically for mountain biking with electric assistance, 4 mechanical and mechanical lifts;free shuttles equipped with bike trailers, 3 wash stations, an after-bike area and 4 patrollers dedicated to trail maintenance and your safety.
NEW: THE COL DE LA LOZE
Inaugurated in spring 2019, the Col de la Loze is a cycling landmark, linking the valleys of Méribel and Courchevel. At an altitude of 2,304 metres, it offers breathtaking views and is the first stage of the future Via 3 Vallées, linking the Maurienne and Tarentaise.
This pass, with gradients ranging from 16% to 20%, offers four exciting itineraries:
- Covered loop: 35 km, 1,050 m gradient
- Brides-les-Bains – Col de la Loze: 22 km, 1,717 m gradient;
- La grande boucle: 62 km, 1,970 m descent;
- Les Allues – Col de la Loze: 14 km, 1,204 m vertical drop;
On 16 September 2020, the pass hosted the finish of the 17th stage of the Tour de France, where Miguel Angel Lopez won, followed by Primoz Roglic and Tadej Pogacar. An unforgettable day for cycling!
ON HORSE
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Le Coeur Equestre des 3 Vallées welcome you to the Bois d’Arbin, à 25mn à walk from the centre of Mottaret, between Mottaret-Centre and La Chaudanne.
Leisures, pony or horse rides in the sunshine, jumping, etc. for young and old. The Méribel riding centre offers a wide range of options for discovering the mountains on horseback. All the activities on offer can be found on the website.
IN QUAD
- Enjoy breathtaking scenery in the heart of the Vallées with les Randonnées à partir des Allues.
You can enjoy an hour's hike covering the villages (beginner level), a half-day hike for experienced riders to the Col de la Lune, or a full-day hike in the valleys with picnic (or even over 2 days with a stop for a night in a refuge).
Quad and buggy driving licences are compulsory for those aged 16 and over, and must always be accompanied by an instructor. You can also take a quad bike on the Tarentaise tour.
ON THE GREEN
- Golf lovers are in for a treat! At Méribel-Altiport, the 18-hole Golf course one of the finest in the Alps, offers a superb and varied course beneath the majestic Dent de Burgin.
It offers a panoramic view and a high-quality course for beginners and experts alike. Information here. - And for family fun, Mottaret welcomes a mini-golf !
Every summer, many events punctuate life at the Golf Club, located in the Altiport forest.
IN THE AIRS
- By paraglider: décover the valley from a new angle as you fly over its mythical peaks, verdant mountain pastures and winding streams. The valley is yours to discover in complete tranquillity. Go a little further, flying over the Tarentaise and even Mont Blanc from the Altiport de Méribel.
- By tourist plane: Méribel is one of the first ski resorts to have been equipped with an altiport since the 1960s. The district that bears its name then grew up around it. A flight in the Alps is always an unforgettable moment, whether through the white of winter or the green (and white) of the Alps.
L39;aéroclub de Méribel offers you flights covering the méribel valley, the 3 Vallées. the Mont Blanc or other surrounding destinations. - Go from tree to tree by covering the adventure park , locatedé in Bois d’Arbin, between Mottaret-Centre and La Chaudanne.
ON WATER
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White water sports: for thrills, try rafting, hydrospeed or canyoning.
Just 20 minutes from Méribel, launch yourself safely into the tumultuous waters of the Doron des Allues from Brides-les-Bains, or on the Isère from Bourg-Saint-Maurice or Aime. This activity is open to everyone from 8 years upwards, for a refreshing and thrilling experience! Throw yourself in the water! -
Pool: in the heart of the Parc Olympique de Méribel, the Olympic swimming pool and waterslide provide an ideal place to cool off on a hot summer's day. Aquagym or aquabike classes available.
- Fishing: for fly fishing enthusiasts (no kill) or classic pêche, no licence required! Fishing cards can be purchased directly from the restaurant at Lac de Tuéda.
DO SOMETHING UNBELIEVABLE!
- Tour of the 3 valleys by plane, or tour of Mont Blanc (to do absolutely, breathtaking landscapes).
- Spend a night in a refuge: 2 refuges à la Traie, above Les Allues, à savoir l39;éco-refuge du Christ et le nouveau refuge de la Traye.
At Mottaret, the Refuge du Plan welcomes you at the end of the Réserve de Tuéda.
Then in the Parc National de la Vanoise, the Refuge du Saut, renovated in 2013, can accommodate up to 25 people (booking strongly recommended). - The dream of Icarus: baptism of the air in paragliding from the summit of the Saulire or Col de la Loze,
- Snowmobiling : After the slopes close, from Le Hameau, you can go for a snowmobile ride.
Equipment, sports, and culture
Cultural and heritage activities
- Industrial heritage : the history of the Savoyard valleys is intimately linked to the action of water.
In the village of Le Raffort, discover the mill and sawmill and how people used the power of water to help them in their work. A restored building with free access and interpretation to help you understand how the site works. Guided tour on site at 10:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays in summer.
. More information on this page. - Religious heritage: as well as the many chapels that dot the walks through the villages, the Vallée des Allues boasts 2 remarkable religious sites: the Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges de Mussillon (Protestant worship) and the baroque-style Church of Saint-Martin des Allues (Catholic worship).
- Museum of Allues : in the heart of the village of Les Allues, this museum traces the history of the valley and its inhabitants.
- Library : in the house of generations, in Les Allues, the library offers over 15,000 books to suit all tastes. Novels, comics, magazines, etc.
The musée des Allues and the municipal library are open twice a week. - Cinema : the Méribel valley has 2 cinéma cinemas: one à Méribel centre, the other à Méribel-Mottaret. Please note that for winter 2022/2023, only the Méribel Mottaret cinema is open.
One is at Méribel centre, in the auditorium, and the other is at Méribel-Mottaret, in the tourist office. The films on offer are in VF and VO. - Theatre at the Méribel auditorium with films, shows, théâtre. The programme is varied, find out more at www.meribel.net or in events calendar
- Exhibitions of painting and sculpture throughout the season: gallery at the Méribel Tourist Office.
- The house of the reserve at Lake Tueda with the exhibition room, free entries from 11am to 4pm.
relax
- The indoor swimming pool with its slide, pool and paddling pool,
- The gym and Spa at Méribel Olympic Park,
- Solarium and numerous terraces await you to enjoy the sun,
- Also take advantage of the valley's many spas in the Méribel and Mottaret hotels.
Going out in the evening
- Numerous are the bars with live music à l’heure du « happy hour »,
- Restaurants and Snacks for all tastes,
- Night-Club and Bowling at Méribel Olympic Park.
shopping
- Trend sports, fashion, décoration, gifts, bookstore…,
- The Méribel Mottaret resort has 3 shopping centres: the resort centre (snow front), the Chatelet and the Hameau.
- A free shuttle bus takes you down to the shops at Méribel Centre.
Even more sport at the Olympic Park
Take a look at the weekly entertainment programme and find out more about all these activities at meribel.net
VIRTUAL VISITS of MÉRIBEL-MOTTARET
Discover some of the magical places in the Vallée de Méribel thanks to our virtual tours!
- The summit of Saulire, between Méribel and Courchevel, with a breathtaking view of the surrounding peaks!
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- Night walk to the Refuge du Plan, in the heart of the Tuéda natural reserve
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- The summit of Mont Vallon with a breathtaking view of the Méribel valley
