The Méribel Ski Resort

For a luxury ski holiday to remember Méribel ticksOlympic runs, 2 slalom stadiums and also has 2
all the right boxes. In the heart of the Alps, in thesnowboard areas. Not to be missed try the women's
middle of the Trois Vallées stands the first classdownhill of the 1992 Olympics from Roc de Fer or
ski resort of Méribel. A classic Wintersportsthe runs from the top of Saulire down to Méribel
destination Méribel offers the largest ski area inor the two sweeping runs and off piste of Mont
the world. As part of the Trois Vallées there areVallon.
over 600km of runs for skiing and snowboarding11 ski and snowboard schools are on hand for those
enthusiasts. Couchevel, les Menuires, Val Thorens, Lathat feel they would benefit from lessons, whether
Tania and St Martin are all linked to the resort andyou are a beginner or experienced skier. Off piste
each other whilst the Méribel ski area aloneexcursions to the Gebrolaz Glacier & Heliskiing in
consists of 9 different sections.Italy and Switzerland can also be arranged through
Méribel is the only ski resort to have 15 highthe Méribel Mountain Guides office. Aside from
capacity gondalifts and the resort also boasts 14skiing Méribel is number one when it comes to a
drag-lifts and 19 chair-lifts. There is a massive 150kmlively après ski culture. There are a wide array of
of groomed runs, 9 black 23 red, 36 blue and 8restaurants serving gourmet cuisine, bars and popular
green, offering versatility to suit all skiing abilities.nightclubs in the resort. Hot spots include Rond Point
Intermediates have a variety of red runs to chooseabove Méribel 1600 and Jacks Bar in the main
from while beginners will appreciate the easy runstown. During the day the pretty and traditional style
and gentle slopes. Advanced skiers can take fullof resort can also be enjoyed off the slopes with a
advantage of the glacier skiing and soft powder runswhole host of other activities such as swimming, rock
and picturesque descents through the forest. Theclimbing. biking, paragliding and shopping. A walkers
area is naturally blessed with good snow coverpass is situated at the top of the mountains and
however thanks to the snow making facilities on therestaurants delivering a wonderful view of the entire
upper and lower slopes, lack of snow is rarely everresort. A luxury ski holiday in Méribel offers
an issue and getting around the resort is easy. Ideallyeverything your heart could possibly desire...
located, Méribel is home to an impressive 2