Ascension weekend is one of those lovely spring moments when people start looking back up towards the mountains. The ski season is over, summer has not fully begun yet, and Méribel feels calmer, greener and beautifully peaceful.
It is also the time of year when finding somewhere open can be a little less obvious.
Many restaurants, bars and businesses take a break during interseason, which means it is always worth checking ahead before making the drive up. But if you are coming to Méribel for the long weekend, passing through the valley, staying locally, or simply looking for a good meal in the mountains, La Terrasse du Village is open every day in Méribel Village.
Is Méribel open during Ascension weekend?
Méribel does not disappear after winter. It simply changes rhythm.
In May, the resort is much quieter than during the ski season. The snow gives way to green mountainsides, the villages feel calm, and the roads are easier. It is a great time to come up for a relaxed lunch, a walk, a drink on the terrace or a quiet dinner with friends.
The full summer season in Méribel begins later, but spring still has plenty to offer if you enjoy the mountains at a slower pace. Think fresh air, scenic drives, peaceful village walks and those first proper terrace moments of the year.
Why restaurant opening times can be tricky in interseason
Interseason is one of the best-kept secrets in the Alps, but it does come with one small challenge: not everything is open.
After a busy winter, many venues close for a few weeks before summer. That can make spontaneous lunches and dinners a little risky, especially over a bank holiday weekend when more people are visiting the area.
That is where La Terrasse du Village comes in.
We are open 365 days a year in Méribel Village, serving food and drinks through the quieter months as well as during the busy winter and summer seasons.
A year-round restaurant in Méribel Village
La Terrasse du Village sits in the heart of Méribel Village, at the foot of the Lapin piste and close to the Golf chairlift. In winter, it is a favourite après-ski and dining spot. In spring, it becomes something softer: a place to sit in the sun, enjoy a proper meal, catch up with friends and make the most of a quieter side of Méribel.
Whether you are coming from Moûtiers, Brides-les-Bains, Bozel, Courchevel, Chambéry or Albertville, Méribel Village is an easy and worthwhile stop for lunch, dinner or drinks.
What to expect at La Terrasse this Ascension weekend
Our menu is built around generous, comforting food with plenty of choice for different appetites.
You can join us for:
- Lunch on the terrace
- Dinner with friends or family
- A relaxed drink in Méribel Village
- Vegetarian and vegan optionscategory management page
- Burgers, salads, Savoyard dishes and seasonal specials
- A proper mountain meal without the winter rush
It is the kind of weekend where you might come up for “just lunch” and end up staying for a long coffee, a glass of wine, or a slow afternoon in the sunshine.
What to do around Méribel during Ascension weekend
Because May is quieter, this is not the weekend for a packed events programme. It is more about enjoying Méribel differently.
Depending on the weather and conditions, you can:
- Take a gentle walk around Méribel Village or Les Allues
- Drive up through the valley and enjoy the spring views
- Explore the villages without the winter crowds
- Stop for lunch or dinner at a restaurant that is actually open
- Enjoy a terrace moment before the busy summer season begins
- Check the official Méribel agenda before travelling for any small local events or updates
Spring in the mountains is simple, but that is exactly why people love it.
Coming up from Chambéry, Albertville or Moûtiers?
If you are based lower down the valley, Ascension weekend is a perfect excuse to come up to Méribel for a change of scenery.
From Moûtiers, the drive is quick and scenic. From Albertville or Chambéry, it makes a lovely day out: mountain air, lunch on the terrace, a village stroll and a proper break from town.
And yes, we think it is worth the drive.
Book your table for Ascension weekend
If you are planning to visit Méribel during the Ascension weekend, we recommend booking ahead, especially for lunch and dinner.
La Terrasse du Village is open every day in Méribel Village, ready to welcome you for food, drinks and a relaxed spring mountain moment.
Book your table and make the most of Ascension weekend in Méribel.