Indoor Activities in Meribel: Indoor Sports, Meribel
also see Gyms in Meribel: Sports & Fitness Centres in Meribel

Fitness & Sports Centre

A brand new public gym, massage area and relaxation zone have recently been added to the Olympic Centre in Meribel.

The fitness zone adjoining the swimming pool has a helpful fitness professional in attendance. It offers state-of-the-art running, cross-training and rowing machines, plus weights and PowerPlate machines. It opens during the winter season from Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm, then 4pm to 9pm, closed Saturdays, and opens 4pm to 9pm on Sundays.  Entrance to the fitness zone costs €10 per session with Powerplate sessions costing €10.

A separate spa and relaxation zone offers a mixed giant Jacuzzi and separate men's & women's saunas and steam rooms. Here you can enjoy unlimited heral teas in the relaxation room with wonderful views over the Meribel valley. Open 7 days per week during the season from 2.30pm to 8.00pm, with late night opening on Wednesdays until 10pm. Entrance to the spa costs €25

An additional massage area offers massage rooms, massaging armchairs and balneotherapy bath. Open seven days per week during the season from 2.30pm to 8.30pm.

The Olympic Centre also houses an indoor climbing wall, bowling alley and ice rink. The ice rink is open from 3pm to 7pm daily during the season.

Various fitness classes are on offer at the Olympic Centre, including aquagym (Monday to Friday, 10.15am or 7pm) and Gentle Gym classes (Monday - Friday 9.15am plus Monday and Wednesday 6pm). Both Monday morning sessions are free.

Late night opening is held each Wednesday when the pool and spa remain open until 9.30pm, the ice-rink hosts an Ice Party from 9pm to 10.30pm and the fitness centre remains open until 9pm.

The Hotel Grand Coeur has a small gym/spa which is open to the public. There are two other gyms in Meribel but sadly, neither are currently open to non-residents. The first is in the Chaudanne Hotel, and is open to guests of the Chaudanne, Eterlou and Tremplin hotels. The second is in Meribel Village, and is only open to residents of Les Fermes de Meribel Village.

Arcades & 10 Pin Bowling

Bowling le Canadien has 6 lanes, a games arcade, pool tables and a big screen for sports matches. You can also grab a drink and some snacks at the bar, there is draught lager and a big choice of cocktails. Tuesdays and Thursdays are 'flourescent' nights, when the lights are dimmed, the music is turned up and the bowls and pins glow in the dark!

You'll find the bowling alley in the Olympic Centre, open between 2pm-2am (11am on bad weather days).

Swimming Pool

Meribel has a fantastic 25m indoor pool featuring a flume and children’s paddling pool in the Olympic Centre in La Chaudanne.  During the winter season it is open daily from 3pm - 7pm with late night opening until 10pm on Wednesdays. In summer it opens from 11am to 7.15pm and gives access to an outdoor sunbathing area.  You can pay per visit, buy a weekly pass or pay for 10 entrances up-front (which works out slightly cheaper). Entrance is free for children under five.

Swimming lessons and aqua-gym classes are also available - you'll find that you get fitter faster by exercising at altitude!

The swimming centre has disabled access and facilities.

Ice Rink

Méribel's Olympic Ice Rink hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics ice hockey matches. These days it features a swimming pool, restaurant and other facilities for the general public. It is still a huge arena, with a capacity of 2400, and hosts international ice hockey matches, skating galas and other events. It is open for public skating daily from 4pm until 7.30pm and on Thursday evenings until 9.30pm, you can even try ice-karting on a Monday night!

Indoor Climbing Wall (Mur d’Escalade)

Complete beginners can make a first ascent of the indoor climbing wall at the Olympic Centre with instruction from local mountain guides. Harness, helmet and climbing shoes are provided, and safety ensured by a safety rope. Once you reach the top, climb or abseil back down to the ground. These is a great way to get fit, as it is surprisingly hard work (you'll certainly feel it the next day!) and is suitable for anyone over the age of 5. Available Tuesday and Thursday 6–8pm (Tuesday to Friday during holiday periods). Experienced climbers may use the wall free of charge from 9am to 6pm weekdays and until 7.30pm at weekends.