What family activities are available in Méribel ?

Create unforgettable memories in the heart of Les 3 Vallées ski area in Méribel

This year, for your vacations, you've chosen to head for the Alps, to the resort of Méribel to be precise! A favorite with French and foreign visitors alike, the 3 Valleys resort has unforgettable vacations in store for you.

In summer and winter alike, create unforgettable memories in the heart of the 3 Valleys resort in Méribel! Skiing, hiking, tobogganing, staying in a chalet or a refuge: discover the must-do activities on offer in Méribel to punctuate your family vacation with joy and dreams, for young and old alike.

Are you ready? Then 3,2,1... Put your shoes on !

Les activités familiales incontournables à Méribel

Discover the magic of the Alps with your family

That's what Méribel vacations are all about! Taking the time: time for a moment with the family, time to admire the surrounding peaks with rest and serenity in a chalet with a panoramic view of the Alps.

The two Méribel chalets are perfect for this:

  • the first, in the middle of Tougnète, offers a sublime

    sunny viewof the Méribel valley and Mont du Borgne: enough to make you want to stay for much longer than a short while;

  • the second, located in the Altiport area, offers a calm

    and idyllic forest setting: a must to combine with the Altiport's entertainment and two themed slopes!

An ideal resort for family vacations


The 3 Vallées resort in Méribel is the ideal choice for a family vacation with your children!

Firstly, the quality of the slopes: Méribel offers top-quality ski runs for all levels, from beginners to experts. What's more, the resort has a friendly , family atmosphere: you'll feel welcome and at ease with your children.

Connections are simple and efficient : Méribel is at the heart of the 3 Valleys, which means you can easily ski to the Courchevel valley to the east or to the Les Ménuires/Val Thorens valley to the west. The valley is dotted with pretty fir trees, offering a magnificent landscape thanks to the vegetation.

Last but not least, the 3 Vallées resort of Méribel has been awarded the "Famille Plus" label, which means it offers services and facilities tailored to families and children, such as green slopes, play areas, ski schools and entertainment.

Winter activities for the whole family

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during your winter vacation at Les 3 Vallées in Méribel!

Family skiing in an exceptional natural setting

The Altiport forest is a veritable winter garden ! The ski slopes are surrounded by snow-covered fir trees, where thewarm atmosphere lends charm to this unique part of the 3 Vallées. An ideal location, Méribel offers slopes that are child-friendly and easily accessible to beginners, as well as others reserved for more experienced skiers.

A must for all skiers! Explore the Altiport's two themed slopes:

  • the animal trail: this takes you on a journey of discovery through the fauna of the Vanoise

  • the Inuit run: known for its imaginary North Pole atmosphere.

Share fun moments on beginner-friendly slopes

Would you like to add a little variety and enchantment to your day on the slopes? Discover Bump'n'Jump! No fewer than 3 zones await you at the top of the Legends chairlift, at the start of La Chaudanne:

  • a mini zone: dedicated to the little ones and beginners, for an introduction to

    freestyle. It features foam figures to spin or twirl, "soft impact" modules to play like a freestyler without the risk of injury, and small bumps for gentle introduction to the discipline;

  • a line of whoops: offering skiers a fun ride from the top of the Legends chairlift to the Tougnète lifts. Then it's up to you whether to plunge into the heart of Elements Park

    or return to the classic runs;

  • Boardercross: discover a succession of banked turns, bumps and other terrain movements that will delight young and old alike!

And don't forget the Méribel les 3 Vallées toboggan run! Accessible from1m40 upwards, the "Mission Black Forest" offers 3.4 kilometers of track, 28 bends and 470 meters of vertical drop: enough to delight the whole family!

Summer activities for young and old in Méribel

Pack your rucksack, put on your hiking boots and bring your sun cream, because Méribel is the ideal place for sports enthusiasts and hikers. Whether you're with your family, friends, partner or solo, the destination 's trails invite you to discover breathtaking scenery! Méribel offers a boundless playground with over 200 km of signposted trails: whatever your level or inclination, you're bound to find what you're looking for!

Among Méribel's natural treasures, don't miss the Plan de Tueda nature reserve, a real gem in the heart of the Vanoise National Park. Let yourself be transported into an unspoilt world, where flora and fauna unfold in all their splendour.

To complete your adventure, Méribel is also home to 3 welcoming refuges, ready to offer you well-deserved moments of rest. Whether you choose the refuge du Saut, du Christ or de la Traye, you'll be warmly welcomed in an authentic setting conducive to relaxation.

Experience the thrill of outdoor activities

If hiking isn't your cup of tea, don't worry! The 3 Valleys of Méribel are full of outdoor activities that will make you enjoy your vacation and want to come back again and again.

You can go :

  • downhill mountain biking or electric scooter;

  • cross-country;

  • high altitude golf ;

  • via ferrata;

  • canyoning ;


  • quad biking or electric skateboarding;

  • tennis

    .

Whether you're with family or friends, Les 3 Vallées in Méribel welcomes you all year round and offers you unforgettable memories!

1.Rediscover your inner child

In the Altiport sector

La forêt de l'Altiport est un vrai jardin d'hiver : les pistes de skis sont entourées de sapins enneigés où une ambiance chaleureuse donne du charme à cet endroit unique dans les 3 Vallées. Secteur parfait pour skier avec des enfants !

A skier absolument ! Les deux belles pistes à thèmes de l'Altiport : la piste des animaux, à la découverte de la faune de la Vanoise, et la Piste des Inuits pour une ambiance imaginaire au Pôle Nord.

Comment y aller ?

  • Méribel centre

  • Télécabine Rhodos 1 puis Rhodos 2 

  • Direction la piste Blanchot


2. Be forever young

On the Whoops of the Bump'n'Jump

Bump'n'Jump has no less than 3 zones waiting for you at the top of the Legends chairlift, which you access at the Chaudanne :

A mini zone,a space dedicated to the youngest and those new to freestyle, with foam characters to spin or twirl, "soft impact" modules to play on like a real  freestyler without the risk of injury, and of course kickers on which to get some air, gently.

A line of whoops offers skiers a fun ride from the top of the Legends chairlift to the Tougnète lift. Then it's up to you whether to dive into the heart of the Elements Park or return to the slopes.

A Boardercross which offers a succession of banked turns, bumps and other terrain modules which will delight young and young at heart alike!

How to get there ?

  • Méribel centre

  • Legends chairlift

3. Experience the happiness of a shared family moment

In a chalet with a view

This is also and above all what skiing is all about! Taking time: time for the family to share a special moment, time to admire the surrounding summits, time for a peaceful break in a wooden chalet with an a lovely view.

The 2 relaxation chalets in Méribel lend themselves perfectly to this: one is located at the mid station of Saulire and offers a sunny spot from which to admire the view over the Méribel Valley and the Mont du Borgne, and entices you to linger!

The other is in the Altiport area, in an idyllic forest setting where peace and quiet reign supreme. A trip here can be combined with the fun on the 2 themed slopes of the Altiport area !