Merlet Wildlife park

Come and watch the mountain animals roam freely in this animal park in a magical setting, at 1500m altitude, just opposite Mont-Blanc.
Admission by reservation only.

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).

Capacity

  • Minimum group size: 15

Comforts

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Services

  • Coach access
  • Shop
  • Tourist brochures
  • Restaurant
  • As dogs are not allowed in the park, a kennel and water are available at the entrance of the park.

Furniture

  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Car park
  • Bar
  • Defibrillator
  • Sustainable development
  • Outhouse
  • Picnic area
  • Exhibition space

Accessibility

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • The park is located in a mountainous area at 1.500 meters high. Please be aware that it is not possible to park right before the entrance. On site the access to the restaurant and the toilets is flat. For persons in a wheelchair or with reduced mobility, we advice that your driver drops you off before the entrance and then drives down to park on the main car park. Persons with a wheelchair must be accompanied. The most sporty can do the easy trail (0 to 20% gradient). However, please note that the park is located in an natural mountainous site, the hills and trails cannot be in compliance with the legislation.

Itinerary

  • Duration: 2h00

Services provided

Visits

  • Group visit duration: 120 min
  • Group visit duration: 120 min
  • Visits in: French
  • Unguided group tours on request
  • Languages information panels: French
  • Documentation languages: French

Prices

From 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024

Price Min. Max.
Adult 9€
Child 6€

From 29/04/2023 to 01/10/2023

Price Min. Max.
Adult 8,50€
Child 5,50€
Adult : 8,50 € Child : 5,50 €

Means of payment

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Credit transfer

Opening

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.

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