Meribel Ski Find Out What You Want To Know

Situated in the middle valley of the Three Valleysfrom the crowds flocking to more popular residences.
region in South Eastern France, the Meribel ski resortAccessibility to the slopes from any accommodation
has been a popular destination for the skier for overis well catered for, with shuttles to each slope, and
seventy years. From its small beginnings as a villagepublic buses which are affordable. However, a car is
resort, it has grown to a multi resort destination, andalways 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 wellA car is also useful if more of the area is to be
designed, many of which have a certain charm unlikeexplored, and one area certainly worthy of attention
many purpose built resorts in the Alps. Inis the village of Vallon. With stunning alpine scenery,
Meribel-Village itself, located at the bottom a blue runthere are magnificent views of the glacial Mont du
from Meribel to Courchevel is a great resort forVallon and the skiers that take it on.
families. Quieter than many, it makes for a relaxingMeribel 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 usedfitness center. Throughout the region though, the
too, most of which are situated in and aroundquality of restaurants is expectedly high, and the
Mussillon. This is also a good location for access; beingnewer developments well appointed.
on the main road in and out of the resort. This mainThe 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 recentby 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 ofmaintain enjoyment.
Meribel-Mottaret can be found. This is right in theMeribel ski resort will always attract all levels of
heart of the Three Valleys area, and is within easyskiers, 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 thechallenging of routes, but are quite varied and make
village itself, but being so close to the best slopes itfor 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 ofhottest spots to go visit. You can also have yourself
Les Allues is also an excellent destination to get awaycatered ski chalets during certain times of the year.