Meriz

Chalet Meriz (also called Rifugio Meriz, Meriz Refuge, or Alpine Lounge Meriz) is a mountain hut and hospitality venue in the Dolomiti Paganella area of Trentino, northern Italy. It sits at the arrival point of the Santèl–Meriz chairlift at roughly 1,400 metres above sea level, in the locality of La Rocca in Fai della Paganella (TN). The hut is part of the Paganella Rifugi group, which operates mountain lodges in the area, and it presents itself as a place where "the modernity of tradition" meets the mountains. The building is described as a brand-new wooden hut with a distinctive shape that "looks like an embrace." Its interiors combine modern design with traditional Alpine charm, and it is positioned directly on the ski area, at the top of the Santel–Meriz chairlift and at the start of the La Rocca ski run that leads back down to Santèl. Because it is sunny for most of the day, it serves as a stop for skiers and snow lovers in winter and as a viewpoint and relaxation spot in other seasons. The kitchen focuses on local culinary tradition, with a menu prepared by the chef, and the venue is marketed as suitable for families and children. Beyond food and drink, Chalet Meriz has developed into a small leisure destination. In winter, a toboggan run of almost one kilometre starts right outside the hut; toboggans can be rented at the ticket office next to the hut, and the two-seater chairlift that serves the Rolly Marchi school camp takes visitors to the start of the run. In summer, the hut hosts the Meriz Roller Coaster Zipline, a 500-metre motorized zipline that lets guests fly through the treetops. The zipline is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer season, is suitable for riders from 110 cm in height, and offers single or double trips with adult, junior, and child pricing. The venue also functions as an events location. According to the Paganella Rifugi corporate-events page, Chalet Meriz can host up to 130 guests at the same time, has elegant and refined interiors, and features a dedicated sledding slope ending at the lodge. Together with Chalet Dosson in Andalo, it is offered for corporate dinners, strategic meetings, team-building events, and weddings at altitude, with tailored entertainment such as live music, torchlight walks, snowshoeing, and sledding competitions. Both lodges are reachable by cable car, and the group provides customizable schedules for organizers. Chalet Meriz is therefore best understood as a branded mountain hospitality and leisure venue within the Paganella Rifugi portfolio rather than a standalone consumer-goods brand. Its identity is tied to its location in the Dolomiti Paganella ski area, its family-friendly attractions, and its use as an events and dining destination at altitude.

Chalet Meriz is a mountain hut and hospitality venue in the Dolomiti Paganella area of Trentino, northern Italy. It is operated within the Paganella Rifugi group, which manages mountain lodges in the Paganella area, including Chalet Dosson in Andalo and Chalet Meriz in Fai della Paganella. The hut is located at the arrival point of the Santèl–Meriz chairlift at approximately 1,400 metres above sea level, in the locality of La Rocca in Fai della Paganella (TN). The venue is described on its official pages as a brand-new wooden hut whose special shape "looks like an embrace." Its design and positioning emphasize what the operators call "the modernity of tradition": modern interiors and refined spaces combined with traditional Alpine charm and local culinary tradition. The hut is sunny for most of the day and is positioned directly on the ski area, at the top of the Santel–Meriz chairlift and at the start of the La Rocca ski run that leads down to Santèl in Fai della Paganella. This location makes it a natural stop for skiers and snow lovers in winter, and a relaxation and aperitif spot in other seasons. Over time, the offering has expanded beyond dining. A toboggan run of almost one kilometre now starts right outside Rifugio Meriz; toboggans can be rented at the ticket office next to the hut, and the two-seater chairlift that serves the Rolly Marchi school camp takes visitors to the start of the run. In the summer season, the venue added the Meriz Roller Coaster Zipline, a 500-metre motorized zipline that allows guests to fly through the treetops. According to the official zipline page, it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is suitable for riders from 110 cm in height, and offers single or double trips with adult, junior, and child pricing. The zipline is described as being designed with the latest technology and quality materials, anchored to trees without permanent impacts on local flora, and built with a quick assembly and disassembly system to preserve the landscape. The hut also serves as an events venue. The Paganella Rifugi corporate-events page states that Chalet Meriz can host up to 130 guests at the same time, has elegant and refined interiors, and features a dedicated sledding slope ending at the lodge. Along with Chalet Dosson in Andalo, it is offered for corporate dinners, strategic meetings, and team-building events, as well as weddings at altitude with open-air ceremonies, tailor-made menus, and a dedicated venue manager. Both lodges are reachable by cable car, and the group offers customizable schedules and tailored entertainment such as live music, torchlight walks, snowshoeing, and sledding competitions. Specific founding dates, ownership details beyond the Paganella Rifugi group, and financial information are not provided in the available evidence. The brand's history is therefore best documented through its development as a modern mountain hospitality and leisure destination within the Paganella Rifugi portfolio.

• Chalet Meriz operates at the arrival point of the Santèl–Meriz chairlift at approximately 1,400 metres in Fai della Paganella, Trentino.

• A toboggan run of almost one kilometre is established directly outside Rifugio Meriz, with toboggan rental at the adjacent ticket office.

• The Meriz Roller Coaster Zipline, a 500-metre motorized zipline, opens for the summer season.

• Chalet Meriz is offered as a corporate events and wedding venue with capacity for up to 130 guests.

A modern wooden mountain hut and Alpine Lounge in the Dolomiti Paganella ski area, combining local culinary tradition with family-friendly leisure attractions and event hosting at altitude.

• Rifugio Meriz restaurant and Alpine Lounge

  Mountain hut dining with local culinary tradition, aperitifs, and a chef-prepared menu, suitable for families and children.

• Meriz Roller Coaster Zipline

  A 500-metre motorized zipline open in summer, suitable for riders from 110 cm, with single or double trips and adult, junior, and child pricing.

• Meriz toboggan run

  An almost one-kilometre toboggan run starting outside the hut, with toboggan rental and chairlift access to the start.

• Corporate events and weddings at altitude

  Event hosting for up to 130 guests, including corporate dinners, meetings, team-building, and weddings with tailored entertainment.

1. 1Chalet Meriz - Paganella Rifugi - Fai della Paganellapaganellarifugi.it
2. 2Roller Coaster Meriz Zipline - Paganella Rifugi - Fai della Paganellapaganellarifugi.it
3. 3Corporate Events - Paganella Rifugi - Dolomiti Paganellapaganellarifugi.it
4. 4Wikidata Q137719066wikidata.org