Reserved our entry slot the day before for arrival, from 12:30 to 13:30. When reserving your time slot, bear in mind the walk from the parking can take up to half an hour. Paid on arrival, no problem, got given a map in English. Asked about the picnic area to eat lunch, but there isn't really a great place for this, you can't eat in the park area and we had to go back outside with a stamp on our hand for re-entry. There are shaded benches beside the path leading up to the entrance for eating. Inside the park is very nice, the walking trails are actually not that long and you could easily walk the whole area in a couple of hours. We didn't see lots of animals, maybe just the time we went. The...
Parc De Merlet - Table reservation
2495 Chem. De Merlet, 74310 Les Houches, France Reservation"Astonishing, place to enjoy Mont Blanc landscapes"
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Phone: +33767228269
Address: 2495 Chem. De Merlet, 74310 Les Houches, France
Reservation, Booking
City: Les Houches
Opening hours
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
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Dishes: 0
Categories: 4
Reviews: 10
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Reviews
I so wanted to like this place but..... The drive up there is not for those who aren't used to mountain driving. The car parks were full so you had to wait for people who were leaving. The act of parking in these poor spaces was also quite difficult. The website mentions that it is a 1km walk from the car parks, what they don't mention is that it is up an extremely steep slope. Once in, there are only two toilets by the entrance. This meant there was always quite a queue and no options if you are halfway around a 3 hour walk (except for trees.... . The scenery is breathtaking but don't come expecting to see a lot of animals. They are wild so it is very hit and miss. Not somewhere I would rec...
Such a great spot to bring kids but be warned that there’s definitely an incline or two. The animals are all super chill and easy to spot. Would recommend for all ages. Definitely make a reservation in advance and be prepared to HIKE from the parking spots to the entrance if you’re not blessed to get one of the 10 or so spots near the top.
This was the perfect outing for our family of 4 (kids ages 9 and 10). The animals roam free and are very easy to see. We went around 5:30pm and the animals were all very active! A huge bonus is that the location provides stunning views of the mountains across the valley. Book a table now
Pleasant walk though thr woods and meadows, but nothing you couldn't do for free in hundreds of places in the area. We did see a few animals and a close encounter with a lama. Parking was very busy and required 20+ min uphill walk from the first available space.
Beautiful place amazing views. 3 parking lots. First one is About 1.5 km to the park difficult climb. Upper parking lot reserved for people with disabilities. Still some climbing to do.. Nice restaurant and shop in the sight.
Absolutely amazing place. The views are breathtaking, and you have a chance to meet with all the animals along the routes. If you hike up to the park, you will also find a password which allows you to pay a reduced entry fee.
So beautiful, very open and natural. Very calm with lovely happy animals, one of the nicest I’v ever been to. Happy cats, dogs and ducks amongst all the others! Lovely place to trek too! Book a table now
An amazing park where you can watch local fauna (Bucks, chamois, groundhog, venison and others) as well as an amazing view of the French alps
Astonishing, place to enjoy Mont Blanc landscapes
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Pizza
Bighorn Bistro
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Reservation, Boulangeries, Végétarien, Américain, Mexicain, Cafés
"polite staff; Nice simple dishes, not expensive compared to some restaurants in chamonix."
Annapurna Indian
62 Av. Ravanel Le Rouge, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Reservation, Végétarien, Asiatique, Européen, Indien
"eating was excellent as it is always. service super. recommend this restaurant when they are in chamonix"
La Guinguette Des Chavants
180 All. Des Diligences, 74310 Les Houches, France
Reservation, Consommation Sur Place, Européen, Cocktail, Terrasse, Déjeuner
"excellent place kitchen and a great welcome to visit"
Casa Valerio
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Reservation, Fruits De Mer, Végétarien, Italien, Pizza, Pâtes
"Good Italian restaurant with a wide selection of interesting dishes. Famous for its excellent and imaginative pizzas but also good for pasta and veal dishes. Attentive and professional service. Most dishes well priced."
La Télécabine
80 Av. Michel Croz, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Reservation, Cuisine Traditionnelle, Végétarien, Français, Salade, Fondue
"good flat reception fine but copyy good decouvert"