Hiking in Savoie: the most beautiful viewpoints in Méribel 

If you’re wondering why you would climb a mountain just to come back down again, the answer is above.First, there’s the moment when you reach the top. At that moment, all your efforts feel worthwhile. Reaching the summit proves to yourself just what you’re capable of. You can allow yourself to feel genuine pride.
And then there’s the thrill of freedom. The one that comes when you look up at the immensity of the Alps. When you feel infinitely small in the face of the grandeur of the peaks. It’s a dizzying sensation, fueled by the raw beauty of the wilderness.
Then, you feel intoxicated by the exhilaration of altitude and the elation of escape. And already, you feel the need to do it all over again.

Now, you just have to take the first step… The one that sets out on the path to the most beautiful summits in the 3 Valleys.

Now, you just have to take the first step… The one that leads to the most beautiful peaks of the 3 Valleys ⤵️.

A stage on the 2020 Tour de France: The Col de la Loze

From the Altiport, take the footpath that winds up the mountain and ends in a series of switchbacks along the ridgeline separating the communes of Les Allues and Saint-Bon (Courchevel).
This route takes you up to the legendary Col de la Loze pass (2,304m), which was the scene of a memorable finish of the 2020 Tour de France and will be again in 2025!

⌛4h
📍 Start from the Altiport
🔴 Red level – difficult
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The Col de la Loze by bike

Discover the fauna and flora of the mountains: Tour of the Aiguille du Fruit

Starting from the Refuge du Saut, this 20km hike takes you to discover several high-altitude lakes: Lac des Fées, Lac du Vallon, Lac du Borgne, Lac de la Chambre and Lac de Tueda.
Throughout the trail, you’ll be amazed by the unspoiled natural surroundings, where the flora and fauna of Méribel are revealed in a picture-postcard setting.
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⌛ Allow 2½ hours to walk to the Refuge du Saut
📍 Departure Refuge du Saut
⚫ Black level – Very difficult

Protect our mountains

When you’re out in the mountains, please follow a few simple practices to protect the natural environment around you. Always carry a bag to collect your rubbish and leave an unspoiled environment behind you. Watch marmots and other wild animals from a distance and don’t feed them to avoid upsetting their natural balance. As for the alpine flowers, admire them without picking them: they contribute to the richness and harmony of the mountain ecosystem.

By respecting these simple practices, you are helping protect this exceptional setting for future generations.

💡 Need a guide book? The Tourist Office has a detailed guide book which will help you choose the perfect itineraries. Maps, descriptions and difficulty levels: it’s all there to guide you, whether you’re looking for a relaxing stroll or a more demanding hike.

Pssst! What’s more, the peaks in the 3 Vallées are also accessible by gondola lift!
And because the mountains are a limitless playground, discover more ideas for the most beautiful hikes in Méribel.

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So, see you soon on the 3 Vallées walking paths 👋🏾