Ski Holidays in Meribel, France
Meribel lies in the very centre of the Three Valleys, the most popular French ski area and ski holiday destination in the world and with good reason. A Meribel skiing holiday will give you the opportunity to explore the 375 miles of totally linked piste the Three Valleys has to offer; linking Meribel to the ski resorts of Val Thorens.The lift system is ultra modern (queues are almost unknown here), there is ample skiing in Meribel for all abilities including endless off piste possibilities.
Meribel Ski Resort Areas:
Meribel consists of several different areas, all of which have access to the Meribel skiing area, but will offer a different experience during a Meribel ski holiday, France.
Meribel Les Allues is the main town, normally just referred to as Meribel and a popular choice for a Meribel skiing holiday. Approximately 2 miles out of town is Meribel Village. Developed only a few years ago, this village is very small and up market with luxury apartments and Meribel ski chalets, served by its own chairlift to Meribel Altiport. Meribel le Raffort is another village also just out of town, with one restaurant and a gondola connection to the main ski resort. Raffort is mainly privately run chalets that usually have their own minibus service.
Meribel-Mottaret, usually just called Mottaret is a satellite resort higher up the mountain. A good choice for very early or late season Meribel skiing holiday. It has a very good choice of restaurants and several bars.
Skiing in Meribel
Beginners: Meribel Altiport area is perfect for learning with new protected areas. Mottaret also has a small protected tow lift for beginners skiing in Meribel.
Intermediates: Skiing in Meribel and the 3 Valleys is the perfect for intermediates. Take a 3-valley pass and go exploring.
Advanced: You have several excellent mogul fields plus the famous couloirs in Courchevel. Off piste is excellent and we would advise you to take a specialist mountain guide to make the most of it.
Snowboarders: Apart from endless off piste you have two excellent snow parks. One in Meribel and one in Mottaret. Plus more in Les Menuires and Courchevel.
A six day lift pass will also give you acess to a days skiing in Val d'Isere, Tignes, which is an hour and half away by car or La Plagne or Les Arcs which are an hour away.