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Merlet Wildlife park

Description

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!

Technical Information

Lat, Lng
45.9073016.817875
Coordinates copied
Altitude
1517 m
Point of Interest updated on 20/01/2025

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Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 19/01/2025
www.chamonix.com
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Price(s)

Adult: 8.50 € Child (4-15 years): 5.50 €. Free entry for children < 5 years. Group rate available for > 15 people.

Contact

Phone : 07 67 22 82 69

Email : contact@parcdemerlet.com

Website : www.parcdemerlet.com

Facebook : www.facebook.com/parcdemerlet/

Sustainable tourism

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.

Location complements

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.

History, culture and heritage

Former mountain village and alpine pasture

Reception complements

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).

IGN cards

3531ETR - SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS RESISTANTE MASSIF DU MONT BLANC
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE
Scale : 1:25 000
17.20€
3530ETR - SAMOENS RESISTANTE HAUT-GIFFRE
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE
Scale : 1:25 000
17.20€
3530ET - SAMOENS HAUT-GIFFRE
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
3531ET - SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
TOP75004 - BEAUFORTAIN MASSIF DU MONT BLANC
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
TOP75007 - ENTRE LÉMAN ET MONT BLANC CHABLAIS FAUCIGNY
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
202 JURA ALPES DU NORD
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 200
Scale : 1:200 000
6.80€
89025 - TOUR DU MONT-BLANC GR TMB®
Editor : IGN
Collection : DECOUVERTE DES CHEMINS
Scale : 1:50 000
9.10€
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
SUISSE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:303 000
7.00€
EUROPE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:2 500 000
7.00€

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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾