The Pointe de Méribel

"We are here at the foot of the western slope of the Pointe de Méribel (2,830 m in altitude). It dœsn’t owe its name to the ski resort located two valleys away! It is most likely named after the mountain of the same name located on the slope of Champagny. Méribel or Miri-bel means “beautiful look” or “beautiful view”. Think of the Latin “mirare”, which means to “admire”. This name was used to describe places which had a ""spectacular” view. To the north, the Rochers Rouges (2,250 m in altitude) are inhabited by the ibex and chamois who find protected and well exposed slopes there."