| One of the best known ski resorts in France, Meribel | | | | is a great place to be. Just near here, the spa town |
| ski fans have been flocking to the site for very | | | | of Bride-les-Bains is also a great alternative |
| nearly three quarters of a century. Initially a small | | | | destination. |
| resort centered on Meribel village, it has grown to be | | | | Wherever you are through the Meribel ski resorts, |
| an extensive resort stretching right across the entire | | | | there is great accessibility to the slopes. There are |
| middle valley of the Three Valleys area in the South | | | | regular shuttles season long, whilst public transport is |
| Eastern French Alps. | | | | convenient and affordable for those on a budget. |
| One thing that strikes you with all of the Meribel ski | | | | Having a car does make things easier however, both |
| resorts are, how impeccably designed all types of | | | | for heading to other close by resorts, and for |
| accommodation are. Of all purpose built resorts, this | | | | travelling around the immediate vicinity. |
| has retained its character more than any other. No | | | | A car also comes into its own if ventures further |
| more is this seen than through Meribel village itself, | | | | afield are on the agenda. Heading up to Vallon, to see |
| which makes for fantastic location for all; but perhaps | | | | the fantastic scenery in the area, and the wonders |
| families above all other groups. | | | | of the Mont du Vallon glacier, being a highlight. You |
| There are many individual chalets that can be used | | | | may even feel the need to join the skiers that tackle |
| too, most of which are situated in and around | | | | this hardest of slopes in the area. |
| Mussillon. This is also a good location for access; being | | | | As would be expected from France, the restaurants |
| on the main road in and out of the resort. This main | | | | are all of a good quality; and quite varied from site to |
| road also continues to the snow covered airstrip, | | | | site. In Meribel village, there is a pizzeria and fitness |
| (altiport), whilst at the split it extends to recent | | | | center amongst other facilities; though the more |
| addition Belvedere. | | | | recent developments do have more advanced |
| Further up the valley, one of the satellite resorts of | | | | facilities. |
| Meribel-Mottaret can be found. This is right in the | | | | For the best snow in the area, the routes that lie on |
| heart of the Three Valleys area, and is within easy | | | | Mont du Vallon, Les Menuires and Val Thorens are |
| access of Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. | | | | excellent, being north-facing. A lot of work has also |
| For some, this may lack some of the charm of the | | | | gone in to ensuring greater availability of powder in |
| village itself, but being so close to the best slopes it | | | | Meribel itself over recent years. |
| is a small price to pay. | | | | Such is its appeal the Meribel ski resorts will always |
| Heading below Meribel itself, the little village of Les | | | | have their visitors. However, with many lesser slopes, |
| Allues is a good place to head for those wishing to | | | | many people will find it a great destination to take |
| get away from the relatively crowded main resorts. | | | | their first steps onto the slopes, no matter what |
| Situated right by a mid station for the gondola too, it | | | | season. |