| The Meribel ski resort is a vast complex, having | | | | of Bride-les-Bains is also a great alternative |
| grown considerably from the original resort first | | | | destination. |
| created at the end of the 1930s. Springing up around | | | | Wherever you are through the Meribel ski resorts, |
| the delight village of Meribel, it is a mix of private | | | | there is great accessibility to the slopes. There are |
| chalets and apartment blocks. Located in the central | | | | regular shuttles season long, whilst public transport is |
| valley of the Three Valleys in, the South Easter | | | | convenient and affordable for those on a budget. |
| corner of France, it has been enjoyed by dedicated | | | | Having a car does make things easier however, both |
| skiers for decades. | | | | for heading to other close by resorts, and for |
| All accommodation in the Meribel ski resort are well | | | | travelling around the immediate vicinity. |
| designed, many of which have a certain charm unlike | | | | A car also comes into its own if ventures further |
| many purpose built resorts in the Alps. In | | | | afield are on the agenda. Heading up to Vallon, to see |
| Meribel-Village itself, located at the bottom a blue run | | | | the fantastic scenery in the area, and the wonders |
| from Meribel to Courchevel is a great resort for | | | | of the Mont du Vallon glacier, being a highlight. You |
| families. Quieter than many, it makes for a relaxing | | | | may even feel the need to join the skiers that tackle |
| stay if peace rather than vibrant apres ski is sought. | | | | this hardest of slopes in the area. |
| There are individual chalets too, rather than the | | | | As would be expected from France, the restaurants |
| apartment blocks, and these tend to be drawn | | | | are all of a good quality; and quite varied from site to |
| towards the Mussillon resort. Right on the main road, | | | | site. In Meribel village, there is a pizzeria and fitness |
| the village and all surrounding areas are easily | | | | center amongst other facilities; though the more |
| accessible. The main road takes you everywhere | | | | recent developments do have more advanced |
| throughout the region, including the snow covered | | | | facilities. |
| airstrip and the very newest development Belvedere, | | | | For the best snow in the area, the routes that lie on |
| which pulls the young crowd. | | | | Mont du Vallon, Les Menuires and Val Thorens are |
| Continuing along the main road, the satellite resort of | | | | excellent, being north-facing. A lot of work has also |
| Meribel-Mottaret is not too far away. Located almost | | | | gone in to ensuring greater availability of powder in |
| exactly in the middle of the Three Valleys area, | | | | Meribel itself over recent years. |
| everything is accessible. This is certainly the case for | | | | Meribel ski resort will always attract all levels of |
| the three best routes in the region of; Val Thorens, | | | | skiers, but are particularly well suited to those taking |
| Les Menuires and Courchevel. And it is this that really | | | | their first outings. They are not the hardest or most |
| pulls in the skiers, as the charm here is not what the | | | | challenging of routes, but are quite varied and make |
| rest of the region offers. But with such access, it is | | | | for a fantastic destination through most seasons. |
| not a worry to most. | | | | To learn the latest on the Meribel Ski resort, you |
| Heading below Meribel itself, the little village of Les | | | | want to find there web page online. You will find that |
| Allues is a good place to head for those wishing to | | | | a lot of tourism sites explain the activities and |
| get away from the relatively crowded main resorts. | | | | hottest spots to go see. You can also get catered |
| Situated right by a mid station for the gondola too, it | | | | ski chalets during certain times of the year. |
| is a great place to be. Just near here, the spa town | | | | |