| Situated in the middle valley of the Three Valleys | | | | from the crowds flocking to more popular residences. |
| region in South Eastern France, the Meribel ski resort | | | | Accessibility to the slopes from any accommodation |
| has been a popular destination for the skier for over | | | | is well catered for, with shuttles to each slope, and |
| seventy years. From its small beginnings as a village | | | | public buses which are affordable. However, a car is |
| resort, it has grown to a multi resort destination, and | | | | always useful for travelling around the immediate |
| continues to develop and enhance year on year. | | | | area, and heading to other close by resorts. |
| All accommodation in the Meribel ski resort are well | | | | A car is also useful if more of the area is to be |
| designed, many of which have a certain charm unlike | | | | explored, and one area certainly worthy of attention |
| many purpose built resorts in the Alps. In | | | | is the village of Vallon. With stunning alpine scenery, |
| Meribel-Village itself, located at the bottom a blue run | | | | there are magnificent views of the glacial Mont du |
| from Meribel to Courchevel is a great resort for | | | | Vallon and the skiers that take it on. |
| families. Quieter than many, it makes for a relaxing | | | | Meribel village is not over burdened with facilities, |
| stay if peace rather than vibrant apres ski is sought. | | | | though there are good quality restaurants and a |
| There are many individual chalets that can be used | | | | fitness center. Throughout the region though, the |
| too, most of which are situated in and around | | | | quality of restaurants is expectedly high, and the |
| Mussillon. This is also a good location for access; being | | | | newer developments well appointed. |
| on the main road in and out of the resort. This main | | | | The best snow tends to keep to routes on and |
| road also continues to the snow covered airstrip, | | | | around Val Thorens, Les Menuires and Vallon, helped |
| (altiport), whilst at the split it extends to recent | | | | by their northerly face. However, each year the |
| addition Belvedere. | | | | availability of snow is ensured as work continues to |
| Further up the valley, one of the satellite resorts of | | | | maintain enjoyment. |
| Meribel-Mottaret can be found. This is right in the | | | | Meribel ski resort will always attract all levels of |
| heart of the Three Valleys area, and is within easy | | | | skiers, but are particularly well suited to those taking |
| access of Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. | | | | their first outings. They are not the hardest or most |
| For some, this may lack some of the charm of the | | | | challenging of routes, but are quite varied and make |
| village itself, but being so close to the best slopes it | | | | for a fantastic destination through most seasons. |
| is a small price to pay. | | | | To find out the latest on the Meribel Ski resort, you |
| Below Meribel, lies the spa town of Bride-les-Bains, | | | | want to find there web page online. You will find that |
| which makes for a wonderful alternative. Near here, | | | | a lot of tourism sites explain the activities and |
| close to a mid station for the gondola, the village of | | | | hottest spots to go visit. You can also have yourself |
| Les Allues is also an excellent destination to get away | | | | catered ski chalets during certain times of the year. |