Leisure

Merlet Wildlife park

Les Houches

Description

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 forests 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, marmot, chamois and fallow deer!

Short mid-mountain hike, 2 to 3 hours' visit.

Numerous benches and deckchairs punctuate the visit. The altiport, a large, flat lawn, is also a great place to lie down.

At any time of year, discover the exhibition rooms and video projections, the souvenir store, the fun and educational stages and the guided tour in 4 languages on your smartphone!
In July and August, depending on the weather and the agenda, free afternoon events are offered: the mountain and its secrets, wood and horns, predators, "Merlet, what a story!" and the marmot snack at around 5pm. Fun trail, exhibition room and video projection, entertainment, restaurant and store.

Services at your disposal:
- 150 parking spaces spread over 1000m.
- Bar restaurant, panoramic terrace, open at the same times.
- Picnic tables at the park entrance
- Shuttles from July 8 to August 25, Monday to Friday from the station
SNCF train station - free of charge

Baby carriers preferable.

Ouverture

From 01/05 to 30/06/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
By reservation only www.parcdemerlet.com.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025, daily.

From 01/09 to 30/09/2025.
Closed on Monday.

Tarifs

Adult: 9 €
Child: 6 €.

Group rate available for > 15 people.

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.

Contact et accès
2495 Chemin de Merlet
74310 Les Houches
Haute-Savoie (74)
Informations complémentaires
Services
  • Unguided group tours
  • Coach access
  • Bar/refreshments
  • Shop
  • Tourist brochures
  • Restaurant
  • Unguided individual tours
Équipements
  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Car park
  • Bar
  • Defibrillator
  • Sustainable development
  • Outhouse
  • Picnic area
  • Exhibition space
Activités
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Activity
Moyen de Paiement
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Credit transfer
Langues parlées
  • English
  • French
Langues de visite
  • French
Animaux
  • Interdis : As dogs are not allowed in the park, a kennel and water are available at the entrance of the park.
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 120 min

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