| To the French, their country is an affair of the heart | | | | relaxing trip that lasts for and hour and a half. There |
| that is shared with the rest of the world through its | | | | are various other sporting interests available too, with |
| cultural intelligence. Art, fashion and music are well | | | | ice hockey, football and bowling. |
| respected globally, but more international travelers | | | | |
| are attracted to the adventures offered at Meribel | | | | The European Competition in Men\'s Slalom is a |
| ski resort. Over eight thousand kilometers of slalom | | | | regular event held in the Three Valleys mountain trails. |
| runs, snow boarding tracks and ski fun parks are a | | | | Approximately a dozen competitive nations will |
| focus for international guests, networking the French | | | | contest for the cup and gain accreditation for the |
| into a large tourist attraction. | | | | Alpine Skiing European Cup. Two men\'s races will |
| | | | | witness over 100 participants contend for the cup |
| The attractiveness of the downhill ski runs has | | | | and accumulate points for the sport. The |
| augmented over the past two decades, as the | | | | opportunities to practice in winter competitions are a |
| advent of snowboarding onto the ski scene has the | | | | big draw card for serious skiers who have their sights |
| youngest generation of snow sport enthusiasts | | | | set on the Olympic Games. |
| charging to the snowfields. Boarder-cross runs have | | | | |
| been constructed in the safety of seven snowboard | | | | However, it is not only an adult sport. Young skiing |
| parks to serve the influx of eager snow boarder | | | | teens belonging to a team are in training too, looking |
| riders and foster free riding skills. Competition level | | | | ahead for the next set of winter games after |
| parks are kept in pristine condition for the serious | | | | Vancouver. Contests in the children\'s sporting events |
| contenders. Some boardercross runs have falls of | | | | are created for youngsters aged from 11 to 14 years |
| two hundred meters, which rocks for teens. Two | | | | of age. Skiing is a passion for some children who |
| halfpipes and many different jumps are in the snow | | | | have set their goals to achieve as much as they can |
| park. | | | | in competition and go as far as their skills will take |
| | | | | them. It is an exciting sport to be involved in and |
| Giving the world the best ski slopes, attaching DJ\'s | | | | Meribel is a fantastic place to sharpen their abilities. |
| and live performances from the most popular artists | | | | |
| of our time, the festival has engaged the energetic | | | | A swim in an outdoor heated pool appeals to the |
| audience with five full days and nights of music and | | | | most adventuresome people, especially if it snows. |
| winter fun. The filmed concerts begin at sunset and | | | | Water aerobics classes are held regularly at the |
| offer a variety of musical tastes including Reggae, | | | | wellness centre for people who want to look after |
| modern disco and popular song. Free concerts are | | | | their health while on holiday. Several trained specialists |
| organized on the tracks so there is no missing them. | | | | and masseurs are on hand to deliver some healthy |
| | | | | indulgence while enjoying a break from the fields. |
| Additional recreational pursuits comprise of many | | | | |
| entertaining pubs for a little nightlife activity, excellent | | | | Traveling to Meribel Ski resort can be done by train, |
| dining facilities, health spas, dances, and cinema. Hot | | | | car or bus. The ski runs proffer two hundred lifts to |
| air balloon flights take off every day if the weather | | | | areas fitting learners, intermediate and skilled skiers. |
| is fine. They take people over the mountaintops | | | | The recreational facilities and entertainment services |
| displaying a gorgeous view of the fields. It is a | | | | keep visitors active and enjoying their stay in Meribel. |