Skiing in Meribel

Right in the heart of the 3 Valleys sits the picturesque village of Meribel. Loved by the British skier the resort has the perfect combination of fun on and off the slope and combined with the snow record and the amount of sunshine it receives it is hard to beat.

Here’s our guide to Meribel

Skiing and the Mountains

• It has the best location of all of the resorts to let you explore the 3 valleys ski area, which is the largest in Europe. It’s larger than the 6 biggest American resorts put together! Being right in the middle valley really experience all that Courchevel, Val Thorens and Meribel have to offer.
• The red Combe Vallon is one of the longest runs in the valley, starting at Méribel’s highest skiing point, the Mont Vallon (2952m). Mainly north facing, it keeps excellent snow on it all season. Starting out steep and narrow, it twists and turns, widens, and then just keeps on going for a total 1000m drop. Unless you’re very fit you’ll need to stop for several breathers (pretend you’re admiring the view).
• Here comes the Sun! Ski in the sun on the Tougnète side in the morning, and cross over to the Saulire in the afternoon, Meribel is renowned as a sunny resort and this means its with you all day.
• Meribel has stayed ahead of the rest of the 3 valleys by introducing 2 superb ski/board parks with bumps, jumps and pipes. So if slope styles your thing then you’ll have a great time here.
• The Face is the 1992 Olympic Women’s downhill course It’s hard to imagine that people straight line this at 70mph – not something we would recommend though.
• As well as being a great all round resort the experts have plenty of to do. Hiring a guide from one of the ski schools makes the off piste is very accessible and the run from the Col du Fruit is a classic Meribel pitch. You can hire a guide from the ski schools to ensure you find the best snow.
  
  

Resort and après ski

• No matter what the weather is doing the Parc Olympique has lots to keep everyone in the group entertained off the slopes. Ice skating, bowling, video games and a large swimming pool facility with slides allow you to relax after a hard days skiing. They have recently added a great climbing wall to.
• Meribel is famous for après ski and evening entertainment. It has been known for people to have to get a cab back to Courchevel in the evening because the live music in Le Rond Point was so good. The infamous Dicks Tea Bar in town can certain reduce the chance of first lift - you’re never far from a good time in Meribel.
• Snow shoeing has become more and more popular with our clients. It’s a magical experience venturing onto the mountain in the moonlight and wandering through the peaceful snow covered trees lead by an experienced guide. A real night to remember.
• Spoil yourself in the luxury of your own chalet. We can arrange a visit from Pamper off the Piste so you can choose from a number of treatments from massages to facials – you are on holiday after all!
• The good old favourite après ski activity is the torch lit decent. There is still something exciting about skiing down the moonlit pistes as your sparkling torch lights up the crisp snow around you.
  
  

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