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Meribel resort

Unquestionably, Meribel is the prettiest resort in the Three Valleys. The unlimited choice of activities will afford both skiers and non-skiers a wonderful holiday in its ‘picture-postcard’ landscape.

Meribel’s traditional beauty is complemented by superb snow conditions, entertaining nightlife and fantastic shopping; it’s a cocktail that creates a unique atmosphere and has helped establish the town’s position as one of the “must visit” mountain sports locations in the world.

Meribel Valley is perfect for every level of skiing and snowboarding. The beautiful tree-lined Altiport provides wide open and gentle slopes for beginners, while fantastic views from the top of Mont Vallon (at nearly 3000m) and Olympic lifts showcase the area’s natural beauty. Six pistes in Meribel alone comprise a vertical drop of over 1000m and there are two snowparks in the valley which will keep the most daring of you entertained! With the lifts stretching up far and wide from Meribel Centre at 1450m you can easily spend the majority of your day above 2000m, all but guaranteeing excellent snow conditions from December to April. And just to be certain, Meribel’s huge collection of snow cannons ensure you perfect skiing right up until the end of the season.

Our advice – Stay on the sunny Tougnète side of the valley in the morning and bask in the afternoon glow over on the Saulire side!

If you’re a non-skier, don’t panic! A holiday in Meribel is certainly not reserved exclusively for those who love to play on the slopes...For snowy days the Olympic Centre boasts swimming, ice-skating and bowling, or take a more restful alternative and indulge yourself in one of the many spas and book a pampering session in the comfort of your chalet. Enjoy the sunshine and incredible landscapes with a walk around the stunning Lac Tueda or use a pedestrian lift pass to visit many of the restaurants and viewpoints on Meribel’s peaks.

For more information on the other activities available in Meribel, please visit our Meribel activities page.

From the legendary ‘Ronnie’ slopeside après-ski to the lively Lodge du Village and crazy nights at Dicks Tea Bar you’re never short of live music and friendly crowds. And when it comes to restaurants, Meribel ticks all the boxes – Savoyard specialities are in abundance but you will also find pizza, pasta or authentic French cuisine, whatever takes your fancy!

View Meribel piste map

For more information on Meribel, you can also visit:
www.merinet.com
www.meribel.net

Other activities include:

Snow biking

Dog sledding

Snow-shoeing

Paragliding

Bowling alley

Indoor swiming pool

Ice rink

Fitness centre

Indoor climbing wall

Cinema

Museum of Les Allues

Beauty spa and massage

Retail therapy

Sightseeing flights

meribel - the three valleys

We would recommend Ski Basics without hesitation – in fact I would try to talk someone out of going with anyone else. We did not have a single concern, criticism or disappointment. It was a wonderful holiday for our family. Thank you.

David McCready - Chalet Brenettes - January '10