Comprising six resorts (Méribel, Courchevel, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains, les Menuires and Val Thorens), the 3 Vallées is the largest ski area in the world and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful skiing and winter sports destinations.
In summer, the 3 Vallées becomes the place to be for walkers, those on the via ferrata and mountain bikers: guaranteed adrenaline rush and extreme slopes.
You will be struck by the endless possibilities in the area as well as the magnificent scenery and surprised by the thrills you experience in the 3 Vallées.Choose from a range of activities, from sunny walks, hill walking or just a gentle family walk, find pure pleasure and total freedom.
At the heart of the 3 Vallées, the valley of Méribel is divided into two areas: Méribel Alpina and Méribel Mottaret.
Download the 3 Vallées summer map
THE MOUNTAINS IN SUMMER
In summer, once the white covering retreats the mountains reveal their hidden beauty. Then follows a wonderful time of regeneration with an array of colours, from green pastures to bright pink rhododendrons, not forgetting the striking yellow globe-flowers or the deep blue gentians.
Méribel offers many activities, footpaths for walkers, themed walks, mountaineering, tree-top adventure courses, canyoning, Nordic walking, etc…Méribel has it all!
High Mountains
High mountains is aimed at adults and children over 6 and offers a range of sports including mountaineering, climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, and more…
Mountain Hiking
Méribel offers a large range of marked footpaths of different lengths and levels of difficulty.
Go on your own or in a group with a guide.
Via Ferrata
La Via Ferrata is secure climbing route equipped with cables and metal rungs fixed on a rock face.
• NEW! The Trail – combine training and discovery, supervised by a professional trekker.
• NEW! Orientation Course: An adventure for the whole family, equipped with a map, compass and road book, you will set off to find markers spread around the forests in the Méribel valley.
• NEW! Glaciers are cool!: Discover the world of amazing glaciers in the Vanoise National Park in the ancient glacial valley of Champagny!
Marmots and wonderful alpine flora will surround you on your way to the eternal snow, topped off by a visit to Glacialis, a fascinating museum dedicated to glaciers.
High Mountain CLIMBING
Climbing wall (for adults and children over 6)
Outdoor climbing.
Introduction to climbing (from age 5), 2 evenings per week.
Climbing courses, new formula – 2hr on the climbing wall and 1 ½ days outdoors
CANYONING
From age 10
Improvers (from age 12)
1 or 2 canyoning trips per day – Introduction or improvement
VIA FERRATA at Dent de Burgin
The highest in France. Allow 4 hours on a guided trip to make you way to the summit using cables and metal rungs fixed in the rocks. An introductory session will help to you overcome the most challenging parts. Take your mountain gear along. Professionally guided trips are recommended.
NATIONAL PARKS
Tueda Nature Reserve
Tueda Nature Reserve, created in 1990, is full of surprises with rare flora and fauna to be found along the extensive paths of the outstanding and preserved area.
La Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park was the first national park in France and covers 53,000 hectares. The park was created in 1963 to protect wildlife.
MERIBEL FOR CHILDREN
For little ones: Méribel is well provided for in terms of day nurseries and kids clubs of all types for children aged 3 months to 12 years (6 in total), at “djeuns” there are a whole host of fun activities on offer and also at “Castors Juniors”.
“LES SATURNINS” DAY NURSERY
From 18 months to 3 years.
At the La Chaudanne Olympic Park in Méribel.
Games, outdoor activities, picnics.
“LES P’TITS LOUPS” CLUBS
From 4 – 6 years: Pony-riding, mini-tennis, archery, bouncy castle, swimming, aerial gondola trips, indoor and outdoor games, parties and face-painting.
From 6 – 8 years: Adventure park, climbing, mini-golf, picnics, swimming, water flumes, mountain fishing, trampoline, ball games and walks.
CASTORS JUNIORS
From 6 to 12 years, the children can explore the forests and rivers and learn about plants and “Neige” the goat comes along too. Every day is a new adventure and these budding pioneers will learn to survive using the natural resources in their environment: Fishing, orienteering, making herbal remedies, caring for rabbits…and the icing on the cake is a night in a tepee for those who are brave enough.
SPORT KIDS “ALAIN FALCOZ”
From 8 – 17 years.
3 multi-activity sports courses, from Monday to Friday:
Kids (8/10 years): Adventure park, archery, mountain biking, accrobungee, mini-golf, “Kids Olympics”, tennis coaching, etc…
Juniors (11/13 years): Scuba-diving in a swimming pool, canoeing, mountain biking, paintballing, junior games, etc.
Teens (14 years +): Karting, paintballing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, canyoning, via ferrata, etc.
RELAXATION AREA AT THE OLYMPIC PARK
MERIBEL now has a relaxation area at the Olympic park in Chaudanne.
Dedicated to well-being, beauty and relaxation, this facility offers cardio training sessions, fitness and weight training with the use of rowing machines, steppers, treadmills, exercise bikes, vibration training. Professional fitness trainers are on hand to help.
Open from 04/07/2009 to 29/08/2009
RELAXATION AND WELL-BEING AREA
2.30pm/8pm,Wednesday open until 9pm.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Information: 04 79 00 42 30
Access to mixed spa, saunas, Turkish baths, relaxation and tearoom.
Personalised treatments from around the world, by appointment: Californian massages, Fuji, Chinese Yin-Yang, Thai, Indian Ayurvedic, Amma, sports massage and facial treatments.
FITNESS AREA
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 11am/2pm – 5.30pm/8.30pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 10am/12pm – 6pm/9pm.
Sunday: 5pm/8pm.
Saturdays closed
