{"id":1616,"date":"2017-11-02T13:21:58","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T13:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=1616"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:38:24","slug":"things-to-do-in-meribel-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best 5 Things to Do in Meribel for Non-Skiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Of course, we know that Meribel is the most epic Alpine region for skiing, snowboarding and all things involving the lovely white stuff\u2026 but what if you come on holiday with your skiing friends and you don\u2019t ski, what else is there to do here in Meribel? We explore the 5 best things to do in Meribel for non-skiers and for those who just fancy a little bit of downtime away from the slopes\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/#The_Best_5_Things_to_Do_in_Meribel\" >The Best 5 Things to Do in Meribel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/#Snow_Shoeing_in_Meribel\" >Snow Shoeing in Meribel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/#Shopping_in_Meribel\" >Shopping in Meribel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/#The_Olympic_Centre_in_Meribel\" >The Olympic Centre in Meribel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/#Day_Trip_to_Annecy\" >Day Trip to Annecy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/#Pamper_Yourself_with_a_Spa_in_Meribel\" >Pamper Yourself with a Spa in Meribel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/things-to-do-in-meribel-village\/#Walking_in_Meribel\" >Walking in Meribel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_5_Things_to_Do_in_Meribel\"><\/span>The Best 5 Things to Do in Meribel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snow_Shoeing_in_Meribel\"><\/span>Snow Shoeing in Meribel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A great outing alone or in a group, snow shoeing is one of the most tranquil things to do in Meribel which puts you bang in the middle of some of the most beautiful trails that the Alps have to offer. Walking with snow shoes means that you can walk over even the lightest of powder to discover the breath-taking snowy landscapes which would not normally be accessible to those on foot. Skiers and boarders can sometimes zoom by these secret spots but without snowshoes, you would never have the time to have a closer look and trust us, it&#8217;s definitely worthwhile. For children (and the young at heart), playing in the snow, discovering the magic of the forest, hilarious downhill descents, following animal tracks and finding secret huts hidden in the heart of the forest will ignite imaginations and evoke rosy cheeks and big smiles all round.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_in_Meribel\"><\/span>Shopping in Meribel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Whether you are shopping for new ski wear, Parisien chic fashions or for top-class equipment, shopping in Meribel caters well for the Alpine shopper. Take a wander down the high street from the Galerie des Cimes towards La Chaudanne and discover all Meribel has to offer. You will also find boutiques and delicious food shops &#8211; try the Les Glaciers bakery or the many Savoyard specialities &#8211; as well as a range of practical shops (optician, pharmacy, newsagents etc). There is a twice-weekly\u00a0Meribel\u00a0market (Tuesdays and Fridays) with many stalls displaying a selection of cheeses, cured meats,\u00a0confectionery\u00a0and the occasional clothing bargain which makes for a great afternoon off the slopes. For local Savoyard cheeses, head for La Fromagerie at Galerie des Cimes near the centre, delicious.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Olympic_Centre_in_Meribel\"><\/span>The Olympic Centre in Meribel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The \u2018<a href=\"http:\/\/ski-resort.meribel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parc Meribel Olympique\u2019<\/a> was built for the 1992 Winter Olympics and is open daily, offering a 25m indoor swimming pool, children\u2019s pool, water slide, fitness centre, climbing wall, spa and indoor ice-rink. Snow-shoeing, horse-sleigh tours, snowmobiling and walking routes are also available. The bowling alley \u2018Le Canadien&#8217; is part of the Olympic Centre at La Chaudanne. There are 6 lanes as well as pool tables, a games arcade and air hockey. There is also a bar which serves draught beers and cocktails whilst you watch the game on their big screen. Each Tuesday and Thursday is &#8216;fluorescent&#8217; night, when the lights are dimmed, the music is turned up and everything glows in the dark! Bowling at the Olympic Centre is open from\u00a04pm\u00a0until\u00a01am\u00a0Monday to Sunday throughout the summer and winter seasons and from\u00a011am\u00a0on bad weather days. Meribel Olympic\u00a0swimming is open\u00a0Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays &amp; Saturdays from 2.30pm to\u00a07pm\u00a0Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays from 2.30pm to\u00a08pm. If you want to go ice skating, then the Olympic Centre ice rink opens from 2.30pm to\u00a07pm every day except\u00a0Thursays\u00a0from\u00a05pm\u00a0to\u00a07pm\u00a0(last entry 45\u00a0mins\u00a0before closing).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Trip_to_Annecy\"><\/span>Day Trip to Annecy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are a number of places within easy reach of Meribel that make venturing a little further afield worthwhile, Annecy is one such place and a really day-trip to take when visiting Meribel. Nearby Annecy is a beautiful lakeside town known as the \u2018Venice of the Alps\u2019 thanks to its picturesque canals and maze of cobbled streets in the Old Town (Vieille Ville). The lake is the second largest in France and is said to be the cleanest in Europe making it perfect for a swim on a warm summer\u2019s day. There are plenty of quirky shops, restaurants and cafes to explore on foot in the old town; wander to your heart\u2019s content, browsing along the cobbled streets and alleyways and this authentic slice of French life. Don&#8217;t miss the market in the Old Town on Tuesdays and Fridays.\u00a0A delicacy to be enjoyed in Annecy is a round cheese melted in front of an open fire which is then scraped onto a plate and eaten with potatoes, dried meats, gherkins, and pickled onions. Sounds weird, tastes like heaven!\u00a0Never will you feel as toasty as when you are sitting in front of a fireplace in a restaurant looking onto the canals and stuffing yourself full of\u00a0raclette&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pamper_Yourself_with_a_Spa_in_Meribel\"><\/span>Pamper Yourself with a Spa in Meribel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Choose from a wide variety of pampering opportunities; whether you crave a massage or would like to experience beauty treatments in the comfort of your own chalet, or would like to sample the sauna and spa facilities in Meribel, you&#8217;ll never be short of ways to make you feel good. There are many spa places in Meribel such as le Yeti Spa which is the perfect place to relax and recharge with a steam bath, or hammam to help every muscle relax whilst eliminating body toxins. We prefer relaxing in the comfort of your own Ski Basics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/catered-chalets\/\">catered chalet<\/a> using the awesome <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massage-me.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massage Me<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massage-me.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pamper Off Piste<\/a> where professional experienced beauty therapist deliver facials, recovery massages and more without needing to leave your chalet. It doesn\u2019t get better than that!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_in_Meribel\"><\/span>Walking in Meribel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather keep your feet on the ground, M\u00e9ribel has a fantastic network of winter walking trails that wind through forests, meadows and villages. These routes are well-marked and maintained, making them a great option for non-skiers or anyone who simply wants a slower pace for a day. Whether you\u2019re after a gentle stroll or a longer hike, there\u2019s something to suit all energy levels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If there\u2019s something we\u2019ve missed in our run down of the 5 best things to do in Meribel Village then please do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/contact\/\">get in touch<\/a> to let us know. Don\u2019t forget to join our online community on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skibasics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/skibasicmeribel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skibasics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> to keep up with all the latest Meribel and ski news, we\u2019ll see you on the mountain![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Of course, we know that Meribel is the most epic Alpine region for skiing, snowboarding and all things involving the lovely white stuff\u2026 but what if you come on holiday with your skiing friends and you don\u2019t ski, what else is there to do here in Meribel? 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