| The Meribel ski resort is a vast complex, having | | | | Les Allues is also an excellent destination to get away |
| grown considerably from the original resort first | | | | from the crowds flocking to more popular residences. |
| created at the end of the 1930s. Springing up around | | | | Indeed, wherever the skiers base throughout all of |
| the delight village of Meribel, it is a mix of private | | | | the Meribel ski resorts, access to the slopes is more |
| chalets and apartment blocks. Located in the central | | | | than adequate. There are regular shuttle services, |
| valley of the Three Valleys in, the South Easter | | | | which increase as the season does, whilst many |
| corner of France, it has been enjoyed by dedicated | | | | choose to use the decent and well priced public |
| skiers for decades. | | | | transport. If a car can be hired though, it does make |
| One thing that strikes you with all of the Meribel ski | | | | things easier and can save on delay. |
| resorts are, how impeccably designed all types of | | | | A car is also useful if more of the area is to be |
| accommodation are. Of all purpose built resorts, this | | | | explored, and one area certainly worthy of attention |
| has retained its character more than any other. No | | | | is the village of Vallon. With stunning alpine scenery, |
| more is this seen than through Meribel village itself, | | | | there are magnificent views of the glacial Mont du |
| which makes for fantastic location for all; but perhaps | | | | Vallon and the skiers that take it on. |
| families above all other groups. | | | | Meribel village is not over burdened with facilities, |
| Many of the individual chalets are situated in Mussillon, | | | | though there are good quality restaurants and a |
| near the main road into the resort. From here, the | | | | fitness center. Throughout the region though, the |
| village is accessible too; with a main road running | | | | quality of restaurants is expectedly high, and the |
| directly to its centre. The road continues further | | | | newer developments well appointed. |
| upwards, in two branches; one leading to altiport, (a | | | | For the best snow in the area, the routes that lie on |
| snow covered airstrip). On the other branch, a recent | | | | Mont du Vallon, Les Menuires and Val Thorens are |
| addition, Belvedere, can be reached; which is well | | | | excellent, being north-facing. A lot of work has also |
| geared to the younger crowd in search for snow and | | | | gone in to ensuring greater availability of powder in |
| nightlife. | | | | Meribel itself over recent years. |
| Further up the valley, one of the satellite resorts of | | | | The group of Meribel ski resorts are a firm favorite, |
| Meribel-Mottaret can be found. This is right in the | | | | and look set to continue to be for many years to |
| heart of the Three Valleys area, and is within easy | | | | come. For experienced skiers this is the case, but it is |
| access of Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. | | | | probably for those venturing onto the slopes for the |
| For some, this may lack some of the charm of the | | | | first time that the appeal really lies. |
| village itself, but being so close to the best slopes it | | | | To learn the latest on the Meribel Ski resort, you |
| is a small price to pay. | | | | need to find there web page online. You will find that |
| Below Meribel, lies the spa town of Bride-les-Bains, | | | | a lot of tourism sites explain the activities and |
| which makes for a wonderful alternative. Near here, | | | | hottest spots to go see. You can also get catered |
| close to a mid station for the gondola, the village of | | | | ski chalets during certain times of the year. |