Local transport and amenities
There are plenty of reasons to love Meribel, not only for its pretty, chalet-style architecture, wooded surroundings and friendly village atmosphere, but also the prime reason; its central position within France’s huge Three Valleys ski area which is especially loved by its keen winter sports fans.
Below you will find information on all the local amenities and services that are available in the resort to help get around and find everything you need throughout your stay.
You will have most likely already purchased a discounted ski pass through us and your chalet manager will deliver that to your chalet upon arrival, but there are many reasons why you may need to visit the ski pass office. It is the place to go for information about the pistes, the lifts, their status and even non-skiing activities such as walking, as the pedestrian lift passes can also be purchased here. You can obtain an over 75’s or an under 5’s free ski pass with proof of age and a recent picture to hand. Visit the office if you need to make changes to your ski pass or if you have lost or had one stolen. Make sure to have the twenty-three-digit ski pass card number to hand, which you can find on your ski pass receipt.
Locations
La Chaudanne (Tougnette) Ski Pass Office. Located right at the bottom of the slopes in the Telecabine de Tougnette building, in the La Chaudanne central lift station area. Open daily from 08.45 to 12.00, and 13.00 to 17.00.
Meribel Village Ski Pass Office. Located next to the Golf chairlift. It's open from 08.45 to 14.15 on weekdays, and from 08.45 to 17.00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Meribel Altiport Ski Pass Office. Located at the hub of the Meribel Altiport, near to the Altiport chairlift and at the top of the Morel chairlift. It's open from 08.45 to 14.15 on weekdays, and from 08.45 to 17.00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Le Rond Point Ski Pass Office. Located at the Rond Point just next to the ESF ski school meeting point. It's open from 08.45 to 14.15 on weekdays, and from 08.45 to 17.00 on Saturday and Sunday.
If you wish to leave your skis and boots safely at the bottom of the piste, as you head straight to Après ski or want to wander around the shops in the town centre without the hassle of walking in your ski boots, pop your equipment in the lockers under the Saulire lift in La Chaudanne. Prices for one day start at 9€ (per three pairs of skis). The lockers are subject to availability when you arrive on-site, but you can also book the lockers in advance online for a minimum of 6 days.
Meribel runs a free bus service which travels all around resort on three routes: Les Allues-Meribel Centre (via Meribel Village); Meribel Centre-Altiport; Meribel Centre-Mottaret. Your chalet manager will provide you with a timetable for all three routes, or you can check them online using the link below.
View bus timetables
The closest bus stop to your chalet is just in front of the ‘Meribel Village’ roundabout, near the Lodge du Village bar and restaurant, a two-minute walk from the chalet. There are two bus stop markings for the Line A bus. Please be sure to wait at the one allocated for Meribel Centre and not Les Allues, if you wish to take the bus to La Chaudanne or the centre of Meribel. On the other hand, if you would like to go down to Les Allues for the day to visit the local museum or go to one of the local restaurants, Line A bus will also take you right to the centre of the Les Allues Village. Beware, Line A bus runs an intermittent service to Meribel Village. Please be sure to always check the bus times in advance, especially when taking the return journey.
G-Taxi
Tel +33 609 527 852
www.gtaxi-meribel.com
Meritaxis
Tel +33 479 085 822
www.meri-taxis.com
Alpes Taxis Meribel
Tel +33 479 004 737
www.alpestaxistransports.com
Easycabs
Tel +33 609 490 988
www.easycabs.net
There are plenty of ATMs scattered around town outside all of the banks, though most of them are in the centre by the Tourist Office. If you need to visit a bank, there is a Credit Agricole, a Banque Populaire and a Banque de Savoie. You can usually exchange money at these banks but you may well need your passport.
Be aware that all the banks shut for lunch, usually between 12.00 and 14.00.
There is a local SPAR supermarket in Meribel Village, open 8.00 – 12.30 and 15.00 – 19.30 and a larger SPAR supermarket on the way into Meribel Centre. As you go towards La Chaudanne it is on your left hand side just after the Brewers Den Bar and O’Sullivans. Open 8.00 – 13.00 and 15.00 – 20.00.
The surgery is located in the Olympic Centre at La Chaudanne. You cannot book appointments
so there is sometimes a queue. If you have the choice, go early in the morning to avoid the build up of people. The doctors all speak good English and are very helpful about providing information for insurance claims.
Open 9.30 – 18.30.
Tel. +33 479 086 041
The pharmacy is located next to the Credit Agricole in Meribel Centre (head towards La Chaudanne from the La Taverne/Post Office and it will be on your right hand side). Open 09.00 – 12.30 and 15.00 – 18.00
Meribel’s tourist information is located right in the centre of town between the Post Office and Le Pub, opposite La Taverne. Open 9.00 to 19.00 (Mon – Fri), 9.00– 18.00 (Weekends).
Tel. +33 479 086 001
Located next to the Tourist Office in the very centre of town. Open (Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 19.30. Collections are at 11.00 and 15.45.
The St Martin Catholic church in Les Allues holds daily services at 6pm and an extra service on Sunday mornings at 11am.
On Tuesdays and Fridays there is a street market in Meribel Centre. It is held on the Route de la Montee, between La Chaudanne and the town centre from 09:00 to 19:00. You can find a variety of souvenirs, local produce and clothing.
There are two newsagents in Meribel, signed ‘Tabac’ or ‘Masion de la Presse’. You will find one at the top of town in the Galerie des Cimes (take the road up from the Tourist Office) and the other opposite the Olympic Centre next to La Chaudanne. You can buy English newspapers (yesterday’s) as well as magazines, postcards, stamps, etc.
The most popular bakery in Meribel Centre is called ‘Maison Braissand’ in the Les Glaciers shopping quarter which is located right in the centre, opposite the Banque de Savoie. In Meribel Village there is an extremely good bakery called ‘Le Village des Pains’. Both have great sandwiches if you fancy taking lunch onto the mountain with you as well as excellent pastries and treats.
The office for the Municipal Police is on the ground floor of the Parc Olympique building in the Chaudanne. It is open from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 14.30 until 19.00.
Tel. +33 479 005 892
Parc Olympique is located in the heart of Meribel right next to the pistes and in the centre of town. It houses an indoor ice rink, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, wellness area, spa and a climbing wall. The Olympic ice rink often hosts Ice Hockey games which can be a great evening activity for all the family.
Tel. +33 479 005 821