Meribel

Info:

The Resort      

click here to view the 3 Vallčes piste map

and here to view the Meribel piste map

See the map of Meribel Village here

See the map of Meribel Centre here

See the map of Meribel Mottaret here

More Information coming soon

Resort Information

In the heart of the 3 Valleys, the resorts of Meribel (1450m), and Mottaret (1700m) have their own extensive ski area, also providing access to the slopes of Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. Traditionally alpine in style with picturesque chalets and a lively village centre, people often return to Meribel. Mottaret, although not as traditional as Meribel, has a compact resort centre and enjoys all the advantages of door to door skiing, fantastic views and great Apres-Ski.

Made up of many chalets, the village centre has a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars. Mottaret also has a good selection of pubs and eating establishments at reasonable prices. There are regular buses to Meribel. Other activities in the resort include; Snow-shoeing, Snowmobiling, Cross Country, Parapenting, Hang Gliding, Cinema, Bowling Alley, Pleasure Flights, Indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna and Jacuzzi, Skating Rink and a Climbing Wall.

Facts

Resort Height: 1450 & 1700 metres

Ski / /Board Suitability: Beginners: Good; Intermediate: Excellent; Advanced: Excellent

Top Station: 3200 metres

Pisted Runs: 600km

Longest Run: 6k

Direction Of Slopes: N / S / W / SW / E        

Maximum Vertical Drop: 1552 metres                                                                

Off-Piste Skiing: Excellent

Cross Country: 110km

Nursery Slopes: 12

Mountain Restaurants: 41                                                               

Glacier: Yes

Snow Making: Yes 45% Coverage

Drags: 50

Chairs: 65

Gondolas: 37

Cable Cars: 5

Flight times from London Gatwick to Lyon: 1hr 25 mins

Transfer from Lyon can take up to 4 hrs at peak times. Traffic.

Bars & Clubs:

or look here on the Merinet site

Centre
Le Pub               - Traditional favourite with regular bands. Big inside gets very lively after 11pm. Open  till 2am. Shows all the sports.
Cactus Café       - Cheap Stella at Happy Hours. Shows all the sports
La Taverne        - Music, food, guinness, Cheapest Amstel pitchers at happy hour. Great atmosphere
Jack's Bar          - Mutzig not compulsory but should be tried. Great Bar Stock exchange on Thursdays. Prices Change every 60 seconds
Barometre         - Laid back and stylish alternative to the Poste. Slightly Pricey
Le Loft               - Late-night, French, stylish. Very Expensive. Buy by the bottle to get the best value.
Le Poste            - Replaced saisonnier favourite the Capricorne. Stylish but pricey.
Scotts                - Chill out on the sofas
Dicks T-Bar        - Open til 4am for late night antics

1600/Rond Point:
Les Enfants Terribles   - champagne cocktails
Chez Kiki                     - French get-away
Le Rond Point              - Apres-ski venue with regular bands. Best Apres Ski on the slopes.

Mottaret:
Le Rastro – famous for Tuesday night celebrations
Le Grain de Sel - Smart French run restaurant (once Le Plein Soleil)

Meribel Village:
Le Lodge du Village - live music and great lunchtime & evening food

Places to Eat:

La Taverne - Superb Food downstairs in the restaurant. Great friendly English staff. Make sure you book as is is quite small.

Le Refuge -

Things to do on White out Days:

Drink in the Bars

Good Runs:

    Greens

    Blues

    Reds

    Blacks

Parks:

MoonPark -

Platiers -

Offpiste:

Places to Stay:

Appartments to let and buy   www.meribel-neiges.com

Transfers:

Try john at 3V Transfers www.3vt.co.uk

Links:

www.merinet.com

www.meribel.net

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