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.
A MERLET, WE GO UP ON FOOT :
From Les Houches or the South Balcony, let yourself be tempted by the ascent to the Parc de Merlet on foot. The goal is simple: signs placed halfway up the South Balcony and the ascent from the Les Houches train station via Christ-Roi will present you with a code to memorize, which will change regularly, and will allow brave customers who have decided to go up on foot to benefit from a discount at the entrance of the Park (on pronunciation of the code when purchasing the ticket).
IN JULY AND AUGUST, TAKE THE SHUTTLE, FREE PARTICIPATION:
The 4 parking lots represent about 150 places but are quickly saturated in July and August! The Parc de Merlet offers you the round trip by shuttle, which saves you the 6 km climb, the trouble of maneuvering and parking! You leave your vehicle on the parking spaces provided at the level of the train station of Les Houches and go to the sign indicating the departure of the shuttle. Shuttle 22 places - no reservation. This service is financed by the park, the amount of your contribution is left to your appreciation. Thank you in advance!
2022: Monday to Friday, from July 7th to August 31st.
Technical information
74310 Les Houches
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Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 25/04/2024
www.chamonix.com
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Price(s)
Adult: 8.50 €
Child (4-15 years): 5.50 €.
Free entry for children
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Reception conditions for animals
As dogs are not allowed in the park, a kennel and water are available at the entrance of the park.
Contact
Phone : 07 67 22 82 69
Email : contact@parcdemerlet.com
Website : www.parcdemerlet.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/parcdemerlet/
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.
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).
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