From February 6, 2024
An intimate hike in a small group of 8 people, supervised by a mountain leader, to let you discover Merlet from behind the scenes, enjoy the peace and quiet of the snow-covered open spaces and get up close to the animals in the best possible conditions... After putting on your snowshoes, the leader guides you through the forest to a secondary entrance to the park. Inside, you'll enjoy privileged proximity to the animals and all the explanations you need about mountain fauna in an exceptional setting. It's as if you're alone in the world, facing the immensity of the Mont-Blanc range, and if visibility permits, you'll be treated to a magnificent sunset... a rare moment, simply magical!
Snowshoeing program
- Meet at 1pm at Les Houches train station
- Short drive in your own vehicle to Coupeau
- 3-hour hike with many stops (photo breaks, explanations...),
200 m ascent in total
- Discover the park's animals and the landscape of the Mont-Blanc range
- Return around 5 p.m.
38€ /adult, 25€ /child up to 12 years (children from 8 years only). Equipment (snowshoes + poles) included in the price.
Our advice: Bring waterproof hiking boots, warm clothing, water bottle and snacks, and don't forget your camera! This outing requires good physical condition, and we recommend that you are able to walk on snowshoes (access to the park may take longer or shorter depending on snow conditions).
- Leisure
Merlet Wildlife park
Come and watch the mountain animals roam freely in this animal park in a magical setting, at an altitude of 1500m, just opposite Mont Blanc.
About
Prices
Adult: 38 €
Child (8-12 years): 25 € (From 8 to 12 years old).
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Reception
As dogs are not allowed in the park, a kennel and water are available at the entrance of the park.
- Coach access
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Restaurant
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Parking
- Bar
- Defibrillator
- Sustainable development
- Outhouse
- Picnic area
- Exhibition space
- Temporary exhibition
- Activity
Contacts
Access
Bus parking 1000m away from the entrance. Access by foot on a pedestrian trail.
Closest bus stop : Le Tourchet / Les Houches train station bus stop (Les Houches shuttle) (Warning, remoted stop) - 1hr30 hiking.
Closest train stop : Les Houches train station (remoted stop) - 1hr30 hiking.
Closest parking : Merlet car park - 15 minutes by foot.
The park is located in a mountainous area at 1.500 meters high. Please be aware that it is not possible to park right before the entrance. On site the access to the restaurant and the toilets is flat. For persons in a wheelchair or with reduced mobility, we advice that your driver drops you off before the entrance and then drives down to park on the main car park. Persons with a wheelchair must be accompanied. The most sporty can do the easy trail (0 to 20% gradient). However, please note that the park is located in an natural mountainous site, the hills and trails cannot be in compliance with the legislation.
