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.
RESERVATION ESSENTIAL
RESERVATION REQUIRED
WALK UP TO MERLET :
From Les Houches or the Balcon Sud, let yourself be tempted by the ascent to Parc de Merlet on foot. The aim is simple: signs placed halfway up the Balcon Sud and the ascent from Les Houches station via Christ-Roi will present you with a code to memorize, which will change regularly, and will enable brave customers who decide to climb on foot to benefit from a discount at the Park entrance (on pronunciation of the code when purchasing the ticket).
IN JULY AND AUGUST, TAKE THE SHUTTLE, FREE OF CHARGE:
The 4 parking lots have around 150 spaces, but are quickly saturated in July and August! Parc de Merlet offers you a return shuttle service, so you don't have to worry about the 6 km climb, manoeuvring or parking! Leave your vehicle in the parking spaces provided at the Les Houches SNCF station and follow the sign to the shuttle departure point. 22-seater shuttle - no reservation required. This service is financed by the park; the amount of your contribution is left to your discretion. Thank you in advance!
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 19/01/2025
www.chamonix.com
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Adult: 8.50 € Child (4-15 years): 5.50 €. Free entry for children < 5 years. Group rate available for > 15 people.
Phone : 07 67 22 82 69
Email : contact@parcdemerlet.com
Website : www.parcdemerlet.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/parcdemerlet/
Management of high visitor numbers by setting a daily quota. Production of electricity using photovoltaic panels and a small hydroelectric power station. Recycling of leaflets. Zero waste challenge and selective sorting.
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.
Former mountain village and alpine pasture
MANDATORY RESERVATION For the convenience of your visit on busy days, reservations become mandatory during certain periods: - Weekends and public holidays in May, June and September - Every day in July and August. The reservation is open 10 days in advance, until the same day, subject to availability. Booking is easy and free, payment is made at reception on the day of the visit. You can print the reservation or save it on your smartphone. - No picnic and no pets allowed. Picnic tables are at disposal right before the entrance of the parc. - Bar restaurant, exhibition and video screening during opening hours. - Events ans activities organised during the summer season. - Shuttles in July and August from Les Houches train station. (timetables on the park's website or at the Tourist Office).