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Méribel
The information provided is purely advisory and was correct at the time of posting
but cannot be guaranteed and should not be relied upon without further corroboration.
Méribel lies in the middle of the Trois Vallées, one of the most popular ski areas in the
Alps. It has 200 lifts, 600km of well linked, all-ability pistes and off-piste to match.
Intermediates will flourish, but the weaker and stronger skiers aren't overlooked, as there
is something for everyone. Méribel was founded by a Brit, perhaps partially explaining why
it is so popular with his countrymen now.
The resort actually consists of five separate parts but the two main areas, which comprise
the vast majority of the accommodation, are Méribel-Centre and Méribel-Mottaret. Both are
largely chalet and apartment based, with a limited choice of hotels, meaning that the
restaurant selection could be better. There are, however, easily enough bars and clubs
to keep the younger crowd happy.
Boarders will love the Trois Vallées, not just for its vast array of on- and off-piste
skiing, but also for the three specialist parks, and a separate snowboard area in Méribel.
As with anywhere popular, slight queues can build up and the pistes and roads may become
crowded in peak season. Also, prices can be almost as steep as the slopes themselves. The
Meribel branch of the ESF has a very good international section and there are several
excellent private ski schools with an abundance of English speaking instructors.
Overall, a good, if disjointed ski resort at the centre of a great domain. Aesthetically
quite appealing because of the many chalet-style buildings, Méribel's biggest plus is its
location at the heart of the Trois Vallées. This should override almost any criticism,
although if you want to avoid Brits, this isn't the place…
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