Top 5 of the most beautiful walks in Méribel

If you are with your family and searching for the perfect picnic spot, or with a group of adventurous friends looking for some adrenaline in the mountains, then take the Tougnète gondola and chairlift and enjoy the breath-taking view over Méribel! Follow Les Crêtes ridge to go back down to Les Allues or Méribel Centre, enjoying the views of the valley and surrounding peaks.

There are several routes possible; let us show you the way!

By following Les Crêtes ridge from the top of Tougnète, you will first reach the Grand Lac from where you can go back down to La Chaudanne via Les Granges, a walk of about 3 hours (from Tougnète). You can make a small diversion to the Croix Jean-Claude before returning to the Grand Lac and going back down. It is also possible to descend to Les Allues via the Col de Jean.

Alternatively, continue to Col de la Lune, an additional hour's walk, before descending to Les Allues via the Refuge de la Traye. This walk lasts 4 hours.

This walk is suitable to all, young and old alike, including runners! The short uphill sections won’t take your breath away, but the views certainly will!

Don't worry about getting back to Méribel - simply take the free buses!

Along the way, you’ll come across 2 orientation tables which allow you to identify the different summits in Méribel and the 3 Vallées!

Starting from the Altiport bus stop or the Blanchot car park, walk to the top of the Loze, on the boundary between Méribel and Courchevel. At an altitude of 2,300m, you can admire the colourful landscapes and identify the peaks with the help of the orientation table.

Two routes are available, a walk on footpaths and the legendary climb for cyclists by road!

The footpath follows the ridge between Méribel and Saint Bon, with a short passage through the forest before reaching the summit. Here you’ll find varied landscapes and diverse vegetation! The Col de la Loze cycle path, which hosted a stage of the 2020 Tour de France, allows you to return to the valley.

Alternatively, make you way to la Folie Douce, and then via the Rhodos gondola lift to the Altiport, a descent which takes around an hour.

The Vanoise National Park is a protected natural area where wildlife and flora thrive peacefully. Along this route, we offer several hikes suitable for all levels and preferences! The starting point is Lac de Tueda in Méribel Mottaret, easily accessible via free shuttles.

The Fabulous Lac des Fées

Looking to escape the city heat, and the crowded Mediterranean beaches aren’t for you? Come relax by an emerald-green lake!

For an unforgettable picnic with family or friends, this 1.5-hour hike will lead you to a breathtaking plateau at the foot of Aiguille du Fruit. Once at the top, you’ll discover Lac des Fées, renowned in Méribel for its crystal-clear waters!

Keep your eyes wide open when you reach the plateau—you might just spot some marmots roaming around!

Fill your lungs with pure mountain air... You and your mini-adventurers will find space to breathe in the mountains in summer – in every sense of the meaning! There’s clean mountain air and few people per square kilometre. Holidays in the Alps offer you total freedom!

Have you ever dreamed of spending a night in the mountains? The Refuge du Saut will be happy to welcome you (reservation required). Perfect for a great time with family or friends, here you will find just what you are looking for: comfortable rooms and dormitories and a restaurant that offers homemade dishes and gourmet desserts including their famous blueberry tarts!

After spending a night at the Refuge du Saut, you can continue your hike to the Lac du Mont Coua, located at 2,810m altitude. You will enjoy a unique view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Allow a 2 hours climb from the Refuge du Saut.

It is also possible to start from Lac de Tuéda and climb to Lac du Mont Coua, in which case allow 3-4 hours.