Top easy hikes in the French Alps, in Méribel
The mountains are for everyone
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Open 7 days a week, from 9:30am to 4:30pm, throughout the summer season, the ski lifts will take you to the top for your mountain biking or hiking adventures. To make the most of this unlimited playground, take advantage of the links to the 3 Vallées.
3 Vallées Pedestrian Passes
Lifts in summer are an excellent way to discover and enjoy all the potential the mountains have to offer. They are open 7 days a week throughout the summer season. There are several options depending on your activity and duration, all of which give access to the lifts of the 3 Vallées.
3 Vallées MTB Passes
Thanks to the lifts, enhance your experiences on an unlimited playground! More than 300km of MTB trails spread over the 3 Vallées for all levels, the enduro, downhill, and cross-country trails of the 3 Vallées await you with trails offering over 2000m of negative elevation.
Whether you want to ride the MTB trails or explore the hiking and trail running paths, you can easily buy your pass online with just a few clicks.
Whatever your age and fitness level, you can enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the Méribel valley and the 3 Vallées.
Located at an altitude of 2,400 metres, the Tougnète area is a gateway between Méribel and the Belleville Valley. Panoramic views: Mont Vallon (the highest peak in Méribel), Mont Blanc and Grande Casse (the highest mountain in the Vanoise). You can enjoy views of the Méribel valley on one side, then turn to the other side to admire the Belleville valley. The sunsets are magnificent over the ridges.
The more adventurous can tackle the “Crêtes”, a ridge walk via Tougnète to the Col de la Lune.
Challenge yourself on the Via Ferrata de la Dent de Burgin, perched at an altitude of 2,700 metres, the highest in Europe, or dare to paraglide from La Saulire. Professionals are available to accompany you. Thrills guaranteed!
Don’t miss the view of the Vanoise glaciers, which include the largest glacial dome in Europe, the impressive Gébroulaz glacier, the stunning Grande Casse, and the entire Mont Blanc range and numerous surrounding Alpine peaks and massifs.
Méribel is located in the heart of the 3 Vallées, giving you direct access to all its peaks and villages in a super fun way and without the car. All the lift pass options give you access to the lifts across the entire 3 Vallées. The lifts are really well connected, so you don’t have to walk far (just a few minutes at most). Use your lift pass to make a picnic extra memorable or for a gourmet experience, a heritage tour, an exhibition or even a shopping trip.
Pedestrians can purchase a ticket for one or two sections (the descent is always included). The desired sections must be purchased in the departure village at the relevant ticket offices.
For departures from Tougnète, go to the ticket office in Chaudanne.
For departures from Pas du Lac, go to the ticket office next to the Tourist Office.
For unlimited use or for a longer period, opt for the 1-day pass, the week pass (7 days) or even the summer season pass. Children aged 5–17 benefit from a reduced rate and it is free for children under 5. Families of 3 or more benefit from a discounted rate.
The mountains offer varied terrain ideal for all forms of mountain biking. In the 3 Vallées, the lifts are perfectly connected to the downhill mountain biking trails and the enduro routes. They form a particularly large and varied bike park, dedicated to these two sensational sports. There are more than 26 downhill trails and 20 enduro routes, perfectly marked and maintained. Several sports shops, mountain bike rentals, and mountain bike schools are available to accompany you in the best conditions.