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Meribel, France |
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Meribel was ‘invented' by a Brit and the legacy lives on!. This is not your resort if you fancy some traditional
'French' atmosphere, and, encouragingly, it
avoids the more unattractive ‘precinct style' of
architecture associated with some neighbours! Meribel is easy
on the eye.
On the mountain
This valley alone covers around 100km with some of
the prettiest views and plenty of chairlifts that face
the sun! Beginners can enjoy the Altiport area but
overall are better served in Mottaret. Intermediates and
experts can choose from motorway cruising, bumps,
powder, vertical drops, snow parks or even mountain
hostelries, it is unusual not to be impressed. In the
main, the speed and efficiency of the lift system is
second to none and draglifts are optional.
On the town
Live music features heavily here and some of the best parties start in the Rond Point around 4pm until dinnertime! Later on the revelry continues in the many bars, including the famous Dick's. There are many happy hours, leaving few excuses to abscond early! The foodies are well catered for too from fast food joints to Michelin starred restaurants. The nightlife of Mottaret is less frenetic with the focus on socialising in several bars and restaurants. |
| VITAL STATISTICS
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Resort Height |
Top Lift
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| Meribel/Mottaret
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1450 - 1750m
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2952m Mont du Vallon
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| Val Thorens
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2300m
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3300m Glacier de Peclet
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| Courchevel
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1300 - 1850m
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2738m Saulire
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| PISTES |
Three Valleys |
| km |
600 |
| Lifts |
200 |
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Green |
47 |
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Blue |
94 |
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Red |
102 |
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Black |
33 |
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| Off piste
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Extensive and interesting
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| Artificial Snow
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90km | |
| RATING |
| Beginner |
*** |
| Intermediate |
***** |
| Advanced |
***** |
| Snowboarding |
***** | |
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| CHILDREN |
Creche for young children
Les
Saturnines (04 79 08 66 90) for children from 18
months - 3 years in the Olympic Centre. Pt'tt
Loup Jardin de Neige (04 79 08 60 13) for 3 - 5
year olds. Open 9am - 5pm.
Childrens Ski
School
All the ski schools in Meribel
offer child tuition. Book in advance for high
season. |
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Meribel valley only or 3 valleys. 6 Day 3 valley pass
includes a day in nearby resorts inclucing Tignes, Val
d'Isere or La Plagne
| APRES SKI
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Extensive choice of bars, restaurants, shops,
nightclubs, live music, cinema with occasional
English films. Large leisure centre with pool,
fitness, sauna, bowling, climbing wall etc. |
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| OTHER ACTIVITIES
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Paragliding, snow-mobiling, sledge runs,
snow-shoe, motor trikes, sleigh rides and hot air
ballons |
| TRANSFER |
Air-Grenoble |
Train - Moutiers
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SKI BUS
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| TIME |
3 hours
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30 mins
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Free with lift pass
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For more information
www.skifrance.co.uk
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