£1,100
- 7 nights
- Half Board
Meribel Ski Resort France
Méribel ski resort is an attractive chalet-style, purpose-built resort situated right in the middle of Les Trois Vallées. The combination of great skiing, prime location and the pretty chalet-style village makes Méribel one of the most popular destinations for British holiday-makers.
Experience the quintessential ski holiday, staying in a traditional wooden chalet and enjoying the bustle of the lively town which offers attractions such as a bi-weekly street market, a host of lively après ski bars and a magical forest setting.
Transfer time
- Geneva
- Chambery
- Grenoble
Partners
At a Glance
Resort Altitude: 1,400m
Resort Skiing: 3,200m
Total Ski Area: 600km
Lifts: 183
Green Runs: 96km
Blue Runs: 240km
Red Runs: 204km
Black Runs: 60km
Cross Country: 120km
JAMES
Travel date 03/03/2019
Booked by: Matt Rowland
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Sustainable Choice
Taking the train is the most environmentally friendly way of travelling to this resort. We work closely with Eurostar and can tailor-make this package with competitive train rates - call for further details.
Ski Areas
Les Trois Vallées is one of the largest ski areas in the world; its three largest ski resorts being Val Thorens, Courchevel and Méribel. The Trois Vallées consists of 600km of skiable area with a good mix of runs for every level of skier. The area's maximum skiable height is over 3,200m in Val Thorens, meaning that you can always be certain of good snow cover all season long.
There is also 120km of cross-country ski routes.
Accommodation
Top Runs
- Beginners area - two runs located in the centre of Méribel Mottaret.
- Combe du Vallon - 1,000 vertical meters red run down from the 2,950m top of the Mont Vallon telecabine
- The Tougnete telecabine - takes you up to 2,434m, from where you can ski to the ideal lunch spot of Saint Martin de Belleville
Skiing
The local skiing in Méribel ski resort is varied with some long cruisy blues, as well as some more challenging slopes such as the Mont Vallon runs and good off-piste when there is enough snow. Méribel has very modern lifts, so you will be up and down the mountain in quick succession, with plenty on offer for all levels of skier. Head up towards Val Thorens to discover more challenging pistes and freeride sections.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will have access to two fantastic terrain parks which have an abundance of rails, boxes and kickers along with four half-pipes (at certain points of the season). The freeride terrain is good around Mont Vallon and Saulire but you may want to head up higher to Val Thorens to find the best powder. Beginners have lots of opportunities to get their board legs on in the Altiport and lower Mont Vallon areas, both of which have good nursery slopes.
Weekends
Ski Schools
With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.
We’ve partnered with SkiBro, New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all skiing ability levels.
Click here to book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers.
If you’re travelling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.
Crèches
The ESF provides a childcare service for children from 18 months up to 5 years old, with skiing instruction from 3 years old. If you’re looking for additional services such as evening babysitting, there are a few professional private nanny services around the resort.
Snow
Restaurants
Chez Kiki - warm, rustic ambience. Specialises in steaks, lamb and duck cooked over an open fire
Blanchot - one of the finest restaurants in the Méribel valley. Delicious gourmet food which makes for a lovely treat on a snowy night when there’s a log fire roaring on the grate
Les Allodis - another of Méribel’s
finest and is highly recommended
for a delicious lunch. Definitely leave room for dessert
Après Ski
Le Rond Point - a locals favorite, nightly live music with a fantastic restaurant. Expect singing, dancing and crowd surfing in ski boots in this fun-filled hangout
Jack's Bar - famous for friendly staff and great atmosphere with live music, jugs of beer cocktails tasty pizza and more
O'Sullivans - keep the party going until the early hours along side some headline UK and international DJs
Non-Skiers
Non-skiers have some great alternative winter sports activities to choose between, including ice climbing, skidooing, snow hiking and more leisurely activities such as bowling and swimming and a spa if you’re looking for some relaxation.
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