10 reasons to come to Meribel in summer

In summer, Méribel is a place of magnificent, varied landscapes, fresh air and pure, high-altitude skies.

Nestling in the heart of the French Alps, Méribel is often associated with winter sports and its vast ski areas. However, this jewel in the 3 Vallées has many surprises in store during the summer season: with its lush green landscapes, varied activities and friendly atmosphere, Méribel becomes a veritable paradise for nature lovers and adventurers.

Discovering the summer season in Méribel means choosing a memorable destination, far from the coastal crowdsv!

1 - Taking the time to explore

Taking the time to explore Méribel in summer means discovering an incomparable natural playground ! Are you with the family looking for an unspoilt spot for a panoramic picnic ? The many hiking trails offer breathtaking views and idyllic rest areas!

Are you and your group of friends daring and looking for adrenalin in the mountains? The mountain bike trails, climbing routes and rafting descents are sure to give you a thrill!

Whatever your profile, Méribel invites you to slow down and savour every moment in the heart of nature. Between relaxation and adventure, let yourself be seduced by the richness of the landscape and the diversity of summer activities.

2 - Cool off...

Do you want to escape the heat of the city and the Mediterranean crowds frighten you? With an average of 25°C during the day and 12°C at night, relax by an emerald lake, recharge your batteries in the shade of a pine tree and swap the hum of the fan for a wake-up call to the gentle song of the birds... Méribel in summer is a breath of fresh air !

3 - Breathe deeply !

Fill your lungs with fresh air... For you and your little adventurer, breathing in the mountains in summer has every meaning of the word : with clean air and few people per square kilometre, holidays are all about freedom! Méribel in summer means breathing pure air !

4 - Open your eyes and... discover

With one of the largest mountain biking areas, les 3 Vallées offers spectacular views from every trail.

Whether you are a seasoned biker looking for challenging trails or a beginner simply wanting to enjoy yourself, this lift-served area will give you access to the trails that criss-cross an exceptional region.

5 - Be filled with wonder

Legendary peaks, unspoiled mountain pastures, mirror-like lakes: Méribel and les 3 Vallées are bursting with entrancing scenery ! You’ll feel a childlike wonder as you stroll along mountain paths that lead you to marmots and ibex…

6 - Just travel !

Travel back in time through Méribel’s history. Le Circuit des Villages walking trail or the Fanfoué village fête will transport you back through the centuries for a taste of our ancestors’ daily life: see what they wore and ate and how they lived. As will the traditional Route des Tommes and Route des Glaces (traditional practices of transporting cheese and ice through the mountains).

7 - Letting go...

In summer in the mountains, you can immerse yourself in Nature : far from the hubbub of the city, the mountains soothe all your five senses with sounds, scents and views that encourage you to completely let go …

As well as mountains, Méribel offers you well-being activities : Yoga on the banks of Lake Tuéda, hikes on the peaks, zero-waste picnics, saunas and Jacuzzis or body treatments…

8 - Be entertained

Dozens of sporting and cultural events are organised throughout the summer season with theme fortnights dedicated to well-being, art, aeronautics and outdoor sports.

9 - Finally spend time together...

Time with your children, for example! Méribel is the ideal place for family summer holidays. In fact, the resort has been awarded Family Plus status in recognition of its special family services and facilities. One example is Sportkids Méribel which offers mountain biking, kayaking, via ferrata, climbing, paintballing and grass scooters etc.

Plus there are children’s organised trips to discover the local flora and fauna or a night’s getaway in a mountain refuge.

10 - Appreciate

Appreciate the simple things in life, whether it’s a picnic on the summit, an excellent gastronomic meal with panoramic views over Méribel’s mountains or welcoming, elegant and authentic accommodation. Holidays in the mountains are also a chance to do very little!

Succumb to the richness of Méribel! Thanks to its history and breathtaking scenery, your holiday in Méribel will be an unforgettable experience, engraved forever in the minds of you and your family.