The most attractive resort in the 3 Valleys, Meribel is lively, upmarket, particularly popular with the British and ideal for intermediate to expert skiers. Split into four separate villages: Centre (1450m), les Allues, Village (1400m) and slope-side Mottaret (1700m), linked by free shuttle buses during the day.
Resort Height: 1400m-3200m Local ski area: 150km of ski runs, 2 snowparks. Link to the 'Trois Vallees' domain offering a total of 600km of ski runs served by 200 lifts. Beginners *** Intermediates ***** Experts **** Snowboard ***
Ski Schools: ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 479 08 60 31 (Centre) / www.esf-meribel.com Tel. 0033 479 00 49 49 (Mottaret) e-mail: esf.mottaret@wanadoo.fr ESI International Ski School (Magic in Motion) - Tel. 0033 479 00 21 89 (Mottaret) www.magicinmotion.co.uk - e-mail: mottaret@magicinmotion.co.uk
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) P'tits Loups nursery (Centre + Mottaret) (3-5s) - Tel. 0033 479 08 60 31 Les Saturnins (Centre) (18mths-3s) - Tel 0033 479 08 66 90 www.esf-meribel.com
Leisure: Indoor swimming pool, olympic ice-rink in Meribel Centre, snowmobile, snowshoeing, paragliding, go-karting Restaurants, cinemas, nightclub, shops.
Useful Information: Meribel is within easy reach by coach or taxi from Moutiers train station (18km), Chambery airport (95km) or Geneva airport (135km). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: * shops. * restaurants. * cash points. * doctors. * pharmacy. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 479 08 60 01 or log on to www.meribel.net/welcome-h.htm
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures.
The flora and fauna of Savoie is varied and exceptional...
From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
Ski aside, there is also a wide range of activities to choose from: snowmobile, dog-sledding, snowshoeing...
Land of gourmets and culinary arts, with 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines...Be a guest to France's finest table. From the North to the South, the country takes pride in its writers & poets, its world famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums, all of which worked their magic, attracting holiday-makers from all around the globe. France boasts some of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes which influenced and became models for paintings by impressionist and surrealist masters, arousing the curiosity of people who came to see with their own eyes what it was all about...
Whether you enjoy sports, both on land or at sea, or you have a liking for remains of the Past, or if you are simply a nature lover, France will welcome you with open arms. People from all regions, towns and villages are expecting you and may even tempt you to take up residence in a country where the living is easy.
A word of advice from Lagrange : French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep money handy.
THE 3 VALLEYS is the largest ski domain in the world with 5 resorts sharing it: La Tania, Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens. * Europe's finest snowsure resorts * Extensive skiing for all levels * Unlimited off-piste opportunities * Lots of snowboard- friendly lifts, fun parks in Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. www.les3vallees.com
Height: 600km of pistes. 52 green slopes / 131 blue slopes / 118 red slopes / 34 black slopes. 200 ski lifts and more than 1500 snow cannons.