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 ESSENTIAL
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Perched at an altitude of 1500m above the Chamonix valley, the Merlet mountain pasture first amazes with its breathtaking panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif. Merlet then immerses you in its vast animal world, as you enjoy an easy hike through forest and sunny meadows, marked out by its traditional old mountain chalets. The unusual closeness of this area to its many animals is surprising, and almost makes you forget how wild they are...
Species to discover: ibex, sika deer, llama, mouflon,...
Species to discover: ibex, sika deer, llama, mouflon,...
- Sustainable tourismManagement 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.
Services
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Mobility impaired
Temporary exhibitions
Activities
bus parking
Parking nearby
Car park
Bar
Defibrillator
Composting toilet
Picnic area
Exhibition hall
- Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Mobility impaired
- Activities
- Temporary exhibitions
- Activities
- Equipment
- bus parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Bar
- Defibrillator
- Composting toilet
- Picnic area
- Exhibition hall
- Services
- Self-guided visits (groups only)
- Coach access
- Bar/refreshment booth
- Boutique
- Tourist brochures
- Restaurant
- Self-guided visits
- No pets allowed
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Famille plusRates
Rates
Group rate on booking from 15 persons, disabled person
Member card to ask on site or to download on the park's website.
Purchase on site:
- The great book "Merlet, quelle est ta magie ?" 28€
- Guidebook and games booklet
Member card to ask on site or to download on the park's website.
Purchase on site:
- The great book "Merlet, quelle est ta magie ?" 28€
- Guidebook and games booklet
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheque
Cash
TransfersOpenings
Openings
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Bookings only at www.parcdemerlet.com
10 am to 6 pm
10 am to 6 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bookings only at www.parcdemerlet.com
Bookings only at www.parcdemerlet.com
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bookings only at www.parcdemerlet.com
Bookings only at www.parcdemerlet.com
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain view
- In the mountains
- Isolated
Access
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.
