Méribel summer with the family

Do you know one of the most beautiful destinations for family mountain holidays? Méribel summer or winter offers a warm, lively atmosphere. Between verdant landscapes of forests, lakes and alpages, the wealth of heritage, superb cosy chalets and the diversity of family activities, a stay in Méribel in summer is ideal for nature lovers, culture buffs, gourmets and families.

Be tempted by Méribel summer with:

• The diversity of summer mountain sports and relaxation activities,
• Recharging walks through the superb landscapes of Savoie,
• And meeting passionate people who will be eager to introduce you to the wealth of Savoie and Tarentaise heritage.

When to visit Méribel in summer? Discover the opening dates of Méribel’s summer season

With altitudes ranging from the village of Les Allues to summits of more than 3,000 m, you can come to Méribel all year round.

The summer season is in full swing in Méribel in July and August:

• Between July and August the Trois Vallées ski lifts are open and accessible to walkers and MTB. They are an excellent way to reach the main summits and discover all the potential the mountain offers.

Pointe de Sel arranges bespoke mountain stays for you in Méribel summer or winter.

1 – The comfort of the Méribel summer chalets

A chalet rental in Méribel in summer is of course more affordable than in winter. In summer, you can take the opportunity to access spacious chalets with a comfort worthy of a luxury hotel and the advantage of having the privacy of a private chalet for your family.

With preserved architecture giving pride of place to old wood and stone, the chalets in Méribel transport you into a warm, authentic environment. In addition, most of the chalets are equipped with spa or wellness areas prized by families, such as pool, jacuzzi or sauna.

For more comfort, you can also opt for a premium service with our chalet catering offer: our partner head chef can prepare and deliver breakfasts, snacks and dinners with local flavours directly to the chalet — enough to delight your whole family.

2 – Méribel summer with the family discovering nature

At the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, Méribel opens up access to the Plan de Tuéda nature reserve, which extends across the Trois Vallées area (Les Ménuires, Méribel and Courchevel), in the commune of Les Allues, in Tarentaise, over 1,112 hectares.  With the altitude varying from 1,650 m to 3,153 m, it favours the diversity of fauna and flora, with 545 plant species and around 400 animal species present. If you are lucky, you will come across some marmots or ibex, for example.

Hiking is the simplest way to discover the mountain as a family. Don’t hesitate to call on a mountain guide who will introduce it to you in a fascinating way.

You will also be able to observe the pastures and visit the Beaufort cheese maker, such as the one at the Lac de Tuéda (visit to the maker only accompanied by a mountain guide whom we can recommend).

Don’t miss the Traye educational farm either, which will delight children. They can discover the work of bees, pedigree sheep, dwarf goats or long-haired donkeys, while the grown-ups can enjoy the superb view from the terrace of the traditional restaurant.

Near Méribel, the Chez Pépé Nicolas alpage farm in Val Thorens has been a true institution for several generations. You can witness the daily life of the alpine farmers, watch the manual milking of goats and the mechanised milking of cows, and discover cheese-making.

Don’t miss the Fête à Fanfoué on 2 August 2026 at Méribel les Allues either, to discover the charm of rural tradition.

3 – Méribel summer culture as a family

Traditional festivities in Méribel

The French national day on 14 July 2026 will be celebrated with a fireworks display and a ball in the village of Les Allues.

The traditional Vallée des Allues festival, the Fête à Fanfoué, is held for the 54th year on 2 August 2026. You will have a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wealth of local culture and heritage, with on the programme: pedal-powered carousel, chainsaw sculptures, bread baking in the village oven, alphorn and hunting horn players, many art and craft exhibitors, sales of local products and also and above all the float parade of the valley’s sports and cultural associations…

The baroque trails in Méribel

The baroque trails were created in 1992 for the Albertville Olympic Games. They bring together 80 sites of Savoie Baroque art. Crisscross the various villages and hamlets of Méribel to discover the charming chapels with frescoed walls. By discovering these well-preserved jewels of Savoie heritage, you will discover the harsh life of the mountain folk in the 17th and 18th centuries, who sold their products — including their cheeses — to fund the embellishment of their places of worship.

In the main town of Méribel, in the village of Les Allues, you can find this very special spirit in the Saint-Martin church in Les Allues, rebuilt in 1698. The decor is carved in arolla pine, a wood typical of the resort that has the particular feature of preserving very well.

Just above the church is the Les Allues museum, which tells the history of the valley and the resort, and the traditional bread oven still used for certain events (Fête à Fanfoué — see below, Ski World Cup, etc.). The chance for you to discover a traditional mountain atmosphere near your chalet rental in Méribel.

Music lovers and the curious can also discover the world of Savoyard baroque in an original way through the sensory tours with the Fondation Facim, which you can find all summer in Champagny-en-Vanoise near Méribel.

Street Art in Moutiers

Immerse yourself in the exotic, colourful world of street art on the Moutiers Street-art trail near Méribel. Around forty monumental murals, stencils, graffiti or collages colour the streets of the former capital of Tarentaise.

Stargazing at Méribel’s astronomy festival

On 5 and 6 August 2026 your head will be in the stars. Méribel hosts evenings of stargazing and sun observation through telescopes, astronomy workshops, conferences, etc. You can discover an incredible world and become a true sky explorer!

4 – Family activities in Méribel summer

No fewer than around thirty mountain, wellness or sporty activities await you in Méribel summer, for every taste, fitness level and of course children’s ages. From age 5 or 6, children can start to discover white-water activities with baby-rafting suited to their young age. Older ones can do rafting on longer, more technical trails and discover canyoning or hydrospeed.

Aerial activities (paragliding, climbing, via ferrata, etc.) are generally accessible from age 7.

For slightly more demanding activities, it’s better to wait until age 12 for a bike descent in the Méribel Bike Park, on a downhill mountain bike or electric MTB, or on a deval bike — a kind of downhill scooter.

You can enjoy as a family the zen activities of mountain yoga, contemplative or sporty hikes such as the walks around Lac de Tuéda, or a night at the Saut refuge.

To live a unique experience as a family this summer, discover the all-inclusive Méribel summer chalet stays with Pointe de Sel and live a turnkey, bespoke experience of distinction.

5 – The highlights of Méribel summer 2026

Enduro Experience

This international MTB and electric MTB competition takes place in Méribel summer from 22 to 24 August 2026.

Méribel Trail

The Méribel summer trail is more than 10 years old! Push your limits from 7 to 9 August 2026 thanks to this trail at the heart of the Vanoise massif and the Trois Vallées area. The Asics Méribel Trail is mountainous, technical, aerial and wild. Several levels are offered for every taste and fitness level:

• The Vertical Kilometre: the flagship event with 1,000 m of vertical drop from Méribel – Mottaret to the summit of the Petite Saulire 
• The MERIB’KIDS race of 500 m dedicated to family holidays to get started like the grown-ups
• and a 2 km trail
• With a 2026 novelty: the night-time ridge race on 7 August

Zen altitude

From 21 to 23 July 2026, treat yourself to a mountain wellness retreat, with on the programme outdoor yoga sessions, massages, contemplative and energising walks, cooking workshops, etc. There’s no doubt you will come out recharged from this experience.

The advantages of an all-inclusive stay in Méribel summer

Renting a chalet in Méribel in summer with Pointe de Sel is an excellent choice for those looking to live a premium family stay experience, with an immersion in nature and the warm atmosphere of a traditional village.

Pointe de Sel’s ambition is to offer you unforgettable holidays in your chalet in Méribel in summer. Get in touch to find your ideal Méribel summer chalet stay.