Méribel: Holiday Apartments and Houses

In Méribel, the Sentier de la Poésie is a poetry-themed walking trail that runs between the villages of Le Cruet, Le Villard and the main village of Les Allues. The trail starts at the Les Allues shuttle stop and offers views of the valley and surrounding peaks.

Those choosing Méribel as a destination can combine their stay with the wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Plan de Tuéda nature reserve is easily accessible by free shuttle from Méribel-Centre. Lac de Tuéda is a 3-hectare first-category lake with clear water and a high density of brown and rainbow trout.

The Roc de Fer peak, Montagne de Cherferie mountain, Rocher de la Loze peak and Croix de Verdon mountain are located in the vicinity of Méribel.

Transport Links

The Olympe gondola connects Méribel-les Allues with La Chaudanne and the Les 3 Vallées ski area in just a few minutes.

Culture

Méribel-les Allues encompasses a traditionally Savoyard village setting with old barns, a bread oven and narrow lanes. The Scierie et Moulin du Raffort can be viewed from the outside and accessed free of charge all year round.

The Musée des Allues presents the history and traditions of the inhabitants of the Allues Valley, as well as traditional domestic culture, former tools and local archives. The Maison de la réserve naturelle du Plan de Tuéda offers a permanent exhibition and family events with a member of staff present.

Cuisine

At the Fête à Fanfoué, Jeannine prepares hundreds of bugnes for visitors and the valley's residents on the first weekend of August.

History

The historic site of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (Convent), Fort du Télégraphe, Fort du Sappey and Fort du Replaton are located in the wider region surrounding Méribel.

For the higher-level travel overview: Les Allues.