Meribel Skiing Holidays
Two linked resorts in the heart of the Three
Valleys, Meribel and Mottaret make the perfect base for skiers
wanting to explore this famous area.
The Meribel villages are as pretty as they
sound. Mottaret where the
Tarentaise
chalethotel is situated, is a modern but attractive
timber clad village higher up the valley, whilst in Meribel, the
Chalet Loden sits
peacefully amongst the trees looking down towards the centre of the
lively village.
Skiing in Meribel
Both villages are ideal for skiers who want
variety: over 200 lifts serving 600km of well-kept pistes you can
ski all week without fear of repetition, this is intermediate
heaven. Beginners have plenty of uncrowded nursery slopes at both
village level and higher up and experts can tackle the infamous
Courchevel couloirs and Chanrossa bumps. Forest runs down the
valley are inviting on low visibility days while sunny conditions
suit expeditions to
Val Thorens, Europe's highest resort.
Other apres-ski activities
Mottaret has a choice of bars and restaurants
including Le Rastro which always has a good buzz. Meribel, easily
reached by the free resort bus, has an indoor swimming pool,
ice-skating rink and Turkish baths. The liveliest apres-ski and
nightlife is found in Meribel with bars and restaurants to suit
every taste.