Meribel
Apres-Ski in Meribel
Much of the accommodation in the villages is ski-in, ski-out which is a boon and there's plenty to occupy you after an exhilarating day on the slopes. Méribel is a lively place, packed with shops, bars and restaurants to delight everybody, including those who choose not to be adventurous on the snow. La Folie Douce is the place to be if you're looking for a lively party with table-top dancing. Mottaret is higher up the valley and is a more peaceful self-contained village with a relaxed friendly vibe, especially great for families. Don't pass by La Baleine Blanche without popping in for a great Savoyarde dinner.
There's nothing to beat warming your hands round a glass of vin chaud, as the sun go down over the mountains, or watching a twinkling torchlit ski procession winding its way down the slopes on a black velvet night.
Méribel-Mottaret offers the best of all possible ski worlds and après-ski heaven. You'd be mad not to give it a try and here at GetSkiing we can make it easy for you.
Gary's Little Gems in Meribel
Amazing to think that the original resort was conceived by a Scotsman, Colonel Peter Lindsay, who was looking for somewhere to ski away from Austria and Germany in the 1930s in the build-up to the Second World War.
This is great intermediate skiing with literally hundreds of miles to choose from and the ability to ski to Courchevel and Val Thorens only a valley away. Night life is excellent with great choice of bars and restaurants for all budgets.
Accommodations in Meribel
Resort Details
- Resort Altitude: 1450 m
- Highest Lift: 3230 m
- Total Piste: 600 km
- Longest Run: 12 km
- Directions of Slopes: NW, E, SE
- Uphill Capacity: 260000
- Total Lifts: 183
- Gondolas/Cable cars: 40
- Chairlifts: 69
- Drag Lifts: 74
- Snow Parks: 6
- Snow Cannons: 708
- Good for Families
- Good for Non-skiers
- Groups
- Lively Après Ski
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Flight info
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Airports:
Chambéry-savoie Airport
Geneva Cointrin International Airport
Calais Ferry Port
Bourg Saint Maurice
