Easy:177Medium:111Difficult:30
Meribel is right in the centre of the Three Valleys in France, one of the the largest ski area in the world. The area is high with over 600kms of immaculate pistes in stunning scenery plus there are endless off-piste opportunities, making it a real skiers paradise for all abilities. There is easy access to neighbouring Courchevel on one side and Val Thorens on the other.
Meribel has a great range of chalet accommodation and houses built mainly in local wood and stone, making it a very picturesque destination for your ski holiday. It is one of the area's liveliest resorts with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. Higher up is Meribel Mottaret that has doorstep skiing and this area is easily reached on a short bus ride from Meribel centre.
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Après Ski: When in Meribel try a quick stop at the Rond Point at the end of the day for a live band. Jack's bar is also kicking at this time as well. Many Après Ski places are British run and are more animated than most French resorts. The Aviatic at the Altiport is also fun. Later the night-life is buzzing at Scotts, the Doron Pub and Dicks T-Bar nightclub. It is quieter in Motteret but there are a few good bars here too.
Activities: Swimming pool, olympic ice skating rink, bowling, hang-gliding, parapenting, snowshoeing (Mottaret), ten-pin bowling (Meribel).
Eating Out: There is a wide choice of restaurants in both Meribel and Mottaret from French cuisine to Pizza and pasta. Try the Zinc brasserie and Escale at the Altiport or the Grand Coeur or Allodis in town. For a real French experience, the Oree du Bois is recommended. Zig-zag is great cheaper option.
Other Amenities: There are over 90 shops in Meribel, the cinema often shows English language films, tourist flights over 3 Valleys area and to Mont Blanc, twice weekly market in Meribel Tues & Fri.
Typical Costs
Lift Passes (6 Days) | Adult | Child (0-4) | Child (5-13) |
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Area (3 Valleys) | 240 | Free | 195 |
Local | 200 | Free | 160 |
Tuition (6 Days) | Adult | Child 5-13 |
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Ski School | 185 | 155 |
Board School | 180 | 180 |