Local and cultural facilities

Year-round Healthcare

A health service is available all year round to residents and holidaymakers, with doctors and physiotherapists working locally plus a pharmacy at Méribel centre.

In 2023, the Commune also undertook to extend the doctors’ surgery, after renovating the physiotherapists’ surgery in 2021.

In addition, in 2021, the Val Vanoise Group of Municipalities inaugurated the Maison de santé (health centre) in Bozel, which offers a wide range of healthcare services including doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, nurses, midwives, dentists, psychologists, and dieticians.

Renovation and Property Acquisition

Faced with the housing difficulties faced by the resident population, the Commune is taking a number of steps to improve the situation, including the renovation of the 82 existing council homes, 36 of which have already been completely refurbished.

At the same time, a watch is kept on properties available for sale, leading to the acquisition in 2023 of the Chalet Burgin in Nantgerel for a mixed housing project. Other purchase or pre-emptive purchase projects are also underway to meet these needs.

Outdoor Facilities

The Commune has installed a sixth picnic and barbecue area at the entrance to the Tuéda Reserve, following a citizens’ project approved in 2023. Aware of the importance of designing coherent facilities that meet the needs of both tourists and permanent residents, at the end of 2024 the Commune will launch a comprehensive review of the Bois d’Arbin, Chaudanne, Altiport, and Mottaret sectors.

This project will also incorporate the proposals submitted by residents in 2023 and 2024 for the Altiport area.

Renovation of the Museum and Library

As part of the enhancement of Méribel’s heritage, an ambitious project to renovate the Musée des Allues (museum) is underway, with opening planned for 2027.

This project includes a new museum layout and the complete renovation of the building, which is located in the former presbytery, a place rich in history. The library will also be housed on the first floor of this completely renovated building, offering a redesigned reception area for both local families and visitors.

At the same time, a major project to preserve the valley’s intangible heritage has been undertaken: more than 20 interviews with the valley’s older residents have been conducted, tracing the history of Méribel from its creation in the 1940s to the present day.

School Catering Using Organic and Local Produce

At the Les Allues school canteen, 68.74% of the meat and fish products used are sustainable and of high quality, exceeding the legal minimum imposed by the EGAlim law by almost 9 points.

The catering team prioritizes produce that is fresh, prepared on site, and, wherever possible, local. The restaurant also stands out for its exemplary management of plate waste sorting and composting. For nearly 15 years, the children have been actively involved in producing compost, which is then used as potting soil by the town council.

In addition, the Group of Municipalities is working on the creation of a central kitchen, to provide local, high-quality catering for schools, extra-curricular activities, and home-delivered meals for the elderly.