{"id":94454,"date":"2025-06-30T17:30:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=94454"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:40:08","slug":"3-ideas-for-walks-to-explore-meribel-in-a-different-way-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/3-idees-de-randonnees-pour-explorer-meribel-autrement-cet-ete\/","title":{"rendered":"3 ideas for hikes to explore M\u00e9ribel in a different way this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Want to get some fresh air, warm up or get close to the peaks? In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meribel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e9ribel<\/a>For walkers of all abilities, the playground is endless. From a contemplative stroll beside a lake to a long hike in the mineral heights, here are three emblematic routes to try out this summer, according to your mood and physical condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For all ages: the Plan de Tu\u00e9da nature reserve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a nugget of biodiversity in the heart of the Alps: the Plan de Tu\u00e9da nature reserve covers 1,100 protected hectares, home to 545 plant species and almost 400 animal species. Black grouse, speckled nutcrackers, red-legged frogs and alpine dragonflies are just some of the animals that inhabit this peaceful area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/discover-all-the-unmissable-events-from-lete-to-meribel\/\">Discover all the unmissable summer events in M\u00e9ribel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tour du Lac de Tu\u00e9da trail, 1.8km long with no change in altitude, is the perfect warm-up for all abilities, families included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The itinerary also includes a digital version of Explor Games\u00ae, where you can discover the secrets of the flora and fauna through a free treasure hunt available on a mobile application. An ideal fun activity for curious young and old!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For experienced hikers: the lakes of Mont Coua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a demanding but unforgettable hike. The lakes of Mont Coua, perched at an altitude of between 2,520 and 2,820 metres, are revealed at the end of a 7-hour itinerary (20.4 km, 1,160 m D+) in a spectacular mineral setting. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-450x256.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua-1200x683.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meribel-lacs-mont-coua.jpg 1407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo \u00a9 M\u00e9ribel)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A succession of water mirrors nestling in the heart of the mountains, far from the crowds, where silence and light do their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's a tip: divide the hike into two days, with a night at the Saut refuge, to savour the alpine atmosphere and take a break in the heart of the peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For lovers of panoramic views: the Aiguille du Fruit tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiselled between <a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/subject\/meribel\/\">M\u00e9ribel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/subject\/courchevel\/\">Courchevel<\/a>The Aiguille du Fruit (3,051m) dominates the landscape with its slender silhouette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the arrival of the Pas du Lac cable car, a balcony path follows the ridges towards the Col du Fruit, offering breathtaking views of the two valleys. The route, which is for fit walkers only, has some challenging sections, but is still accessible with good shoes and a bit of breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/produits-du-terroir-restaurants-primes-the-new-gastronomic-experiences-to-discover-this-summer-in-the-3-vallees\/\">Local produce, award-winning restaurants... New gastronomic experiences to discover this summer in the 3 Vall\u00e9es<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After crossing the pass, the descent is a tight winding descent to the Plagne plateau, then on to the Plan de Tu\u00e9da to complete the loop. A complete hike, rich in sensations and grandiose views.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Envie de prendre l\u2019air, de se mettre en jambes ou de tutoyer les cimes ? Dans la vall\u00e9e de M\u00e9ribel, le terrain de jeu est infini pour les marcheurs de tous niveaux. De la balade contemplative au bord d\u2019un lac \u00e0 la grande randonn\u00e9e dans les hauteurs min\u00e9rales, voici trois parcours embl\u00e9matiques \u00e0 tester cet<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":94456,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[239],"tags":[312,65,327,240,315],"class_list":{"0":"post-94454","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-balades","8":"tag-3-vallees","9":"tag-a-la-une","10":"tag-alpes-du-nord","11":"tag-balades","12":"tag-meribel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94454"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94464,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94454\/revisions\/94464"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94454"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94454"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}