Meribel in Summer

The majority of things to do in Meribel relate to being outdoors, and whilst there are many organised activities, getting out there is mainly what it is about - at a leisurely pace or at warp speed, it's up to you.

Some of the main activities we could think of are: golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, walking, nature parks, themed trails, canyoning, mountain-hiking, adventure parks, horse-riding, paragliding, mountain-biking, climbing,taking the lifts to the summits... ... see "Meribel Activities - Summer" for more

Meribel is situated in the heart of the Three Valleys and whilst the principle town is of the same name, Meribel is often used in reference to the whole Meribel valley. It is, however, made up of several distinct and charming villages including Mottaret, Les Allues, La Rosiere and Meribel Village, each village has its own distinct ambiance.

To help you get your bearings, in this section you will find area maps showing you the layout of the land, detailed street maps, activity area maps, and lift & piste maps for Meriebl, and the Three Valleys. ... see "Meribel Areas & Maps" for more

There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Meribel and the Three Valleys, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in Meribel, and don't forget to check out our weekly what's on calender. ... see "Meribel Events - Summer" for more

What's On in Meribel?

Meribel and the 3 Valleys have a network of lifts in operation over the summer months, giving you easy access to the hiking and biking trails in the area. The resort offers a range of lift and leisure passes that you can buy from the base of the lifts, the Tourist Office or the swimming pool which are valid from 4th July to 31st August 2008. ... see "Meribel Lift Pass Options & Prices - Summer" for more

Meribel forms part of the Three Valleys lift system, which is considered to be the most efficient overall lift system in France (200 ski lifts transport 260,000 skiers hourly!). Méribel itself offers 15 high capacity gondola lifts, and 19 chair-lifts (including one 8-seater and six 6-seater), 14 drag-lifts, 8 telebabies and 1 moving walkway. The lifts open at 9.00am, and start to close around 4.20 (the time varies for each lift). From February onwards the lifts stay open for a further half hour. You can find the exact closing times for each main lift on the lift map. The lifts open every day of the week, even on Christmas and New Year's day.

A selection of the lifts are also open in summer. ... see "Meribel Lift System - Summer" for more

Méribel has an excellent free bus service which runs until around midnight (and the service to the outlying villages has been much improved since the beginning of 2004/5 season). A car might be useful if your accommodation is in one of the villages not served by the Olympe gondola lift, or a long walk from the pistes and away from the bus routes. Most Tour Operators offer a free minibus service to their clients. Information and timetables for the public transport system can be found in this section, along with parking information for car drivers. ... see "Meribel Transport & Parking" for more