Chalet Apartment Les Marmottes

Meribel Les Allues, Les Trois Vallees, French Alps  

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Rafting     Mountain Biking     Golf    Walking  

 The mountain scenery is just as beautiful in summer as winter - snow-capped rugged mountain peaks, green forests and pastures, steep-sided gorges, mountain lakes,  alpine flowers . . a paradise for walkers and nature enthusiasts. 

  3 Valleys Activity Trails Map  - A large map (pdf) showing mountain bike trails, walking paths, mountain huts, rafting, paragliding, golf and much more, for the whole of the Three Valleys area.

Activities in the area  include 

Walking and hiking

Mountain biking,

Rafting, canyoning & kayaking

Golf (beautiful 18 hole course)

Paragliding including tandem trips;  sightseeing flights from the altiport 

Climbing, abseiling &  via ferrata,  Indoor climbing wall

Fishing, lake swimming, tennis, grass skiing, grass scooters, deval karts, mini-golf,  and much more.

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The Tueda Nature reserve with the Aiguille du Fruit (3051m) in the background.

Below, Dent de Burgin

Mountain Biking

In summer Meribel and the Three Valleys becomes a mountain biking paradise, with more than 100 kms of bike trails.  The trail for the ''100 km Mountain Bike Run'', part of which runs along the Tougnette ridge above Meribel and Les Allues, (see the activity map below) continues through the Les Allues and the route can easily be joined from the chalet.

See   3 Valleys Activity Trails Map  

Mountain bikes can be carried on the gondola lifts, giving access to single mountain tracks and downhill trails. 

Guided mountain biking trips with qualified instructors can be booked at several shops in the resort, for a day or half-day and are a good introduction to the sport, 

Bike storage is available in the chalet basement.

More information on  Mountain Biking

From May to the end of September, rafting, hydrospeed, canoe rafting, kayaking and canyoning are available on the nearby Isere river, about 20 minutes drive from Les Allues.

There are also raft trips for the more experienced on the fast flowing Dorn river.

Trips can be organised for children, from 10 years upwards.

More information on rafting & white water sports 

Walkers of all abilities can enjoy a selection of 30 marked trails in the Méribel valley . .  Some of the most beautiful walks in the area start right at the chalet door.

The gondola lifts have a summer timetable in July and August making it easy to access higher areas and viewpoints,

The Tueda Nature Reserve and the Vanoise National Park offer higher level walking with over 500 kms of footpaths.  

More details on  Walking & hiking

Méribel  has a beautiful 18 hole golf course set amidst stunning mountain scenery. Golf tuition, driving range, practice greens are all available. 

The golf course is open from June to the end of September.

More details  Meribel's Golf Course

Meribel's beautiful 18 hole golf course

Les Allues

Perched on a sunny plateau at 1100m,  Les Allues  is a charming,  traditional Savoyard village and an ideal base for a summer holiday in the mountains. 

Les Allues has its origins in medieval times; the old village granges,  the winding, narrow alleyways and an ancient  stone oven lend character to the peaceful surroundings. The beautiful Baroque church and the museum of country life are well worth visiting. 

Along the main village street you will find the Mairie, the post office, a friendly village supermarket (delicious fresh bread and croissants each morning), a tabac selling gifts and newspapers and a sports shop (bike hire in the main summer season). There are several good restaurants to choose from with sunny terraces and views of the surrounding mountains.

The Apartment in Summer

  The apartment's sunny balcony  enjoys stunning views of the hamlets, gorges and forests and in the distance the beautiful Bellecote glacier. 

It is the ideal place to enjoy breakfast or lunch in the sun - in summer it is equipped with a balcony table, chairs and sun umbrella. 

The chalet has shared garden areas at the rear for sunbathing. You will also find a small backpack to take with you on your walks and some folding picnic chairs.

For mountain bikers there is a basement storage where bikes can be easily stored.

You will not need to walk far from the chalet to find stunning viewpoints and peaceful places for picnics. On your return relax with a drink on the balcony and watch the sun set on the distant glacier.

Views from the chalet bedrooms

Families   

   Families are well catered for with instruction available for most sports and mountain activities, for children as well as adults.

   Organised group activities are available in July and August with various children's activity clubs, with a choice of a morning or afternoon session, a day or two or a full week.  For example, the Junior Beavers (age 6 - 12 years) and Mericlub (8 - 13 years) offer a varied program of mountain biking, swimming, abseiling,  wildlife walks in the Vanoise National Park, tennis, archery, rock climbing, etc, as well as crafts and indoor activities. 

   For younger children there is a kindergarten, ages 18mths to 3 years.  In Les Allues a crèche offers activities, games, arts and crafts.   

The Meripass scheme offers discounts for families on certain activities and free access to the gondola lifts and free entrance to the swimming pool and ice rink  - available from the Meribel Tourist Office.

Sightseeing  

  Meribel and Les Allues are situated in the centre of the Trois Vallees - the scenery of each valley is stunning and the villages all have their own history and character and are well worth visiting.

Village Fetes :  these are organised in July and August - processions, local costumes, dancing, and delicious regional food.

   Resorts in the neighbouring valleys include Courchevel, La Tania and Le Praz (with it's small, pretty fishing lake) in the Bozel valley;  and in the Belleville valley, St Martin de Belleville,  and several small and very peaceful villages which have not changed for centuries. 

Bozel also has a swimming lake, with pedalo hire in July and August and is (about 20 mins drive from Les Allues.

   Lake Annecy with sailing, lake swimming, lake steamers is  only 45 minutes drive away.  Annecy itself is a fascinating town, with a medieval 'old town' with a canal running through it.

On the outskirts of Albertville, about 40 mins away, you will find the fascinating mediaeval village 'Cite de Conflans' with its ancient houses, shops, churches and chateau  all beautifully restored and preserved.

   The Gorges de Fier, the Aravis mountain range and  the Mont Blanc region are all within easy reach by car.   Chamonix's  Mer de Glace and Aiguille de Midi cable car are just a few hours drive away.