Related Regions: Valle de Méribel, Les 3 Vallées, Northern Alps, France, Savoie, Tarentaise

Meribel Overview

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Meribel

Meribel (1,450m), a firm British favourite, is also known as ‘Little England upon the Alps’. Brits make up almost half the total visitors and if you were to go into a bar and ask for un verre de vin rouge , you’d probably be greeted by the blank faces of British season workers. The annual influx of Brits means you can easily get by without speaking a word of French, but it also means prices are high, British voices are everywhere and nightlife can be a little boisterous – shots of toffee vodka and dancing on tables at the Le Rond Point bar isn’t uncommon. Although a purpose-built ski resort, Meribel doesn’t allow high-rise developments, instead insists on chalet-style architecture so has grown out rather than up, extending more than 10 kilometres across the valley floor. The local ski area has enough varied terrain to keep all abilities happy. It also has the enviable location of being in the centre of the Three Valleys, the biggest lift network in the world.

Elevation

Summit

2952m
Vertical Drop

1852m
Base

1100m

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

44%

Advanced Runs

37%

Expert Runs

10%

Runs

150 KM

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 KM

Skiable Terrain

202 HECTARE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 41
Gondolas & Trams: 14
Eight Person Lifts: 1
High Speed Sixes: 6
High Speed Quads: 5
Quad Chairs: 3
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 10

Tourist Office

Maison du Tourisme - BP 1

73550 MERIBEL

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 79 08 60 01

Meribel Website Tourist office

Ski-lift

Meribel Alpina SAS

Route de la Chaudanne

73550 Méribel

France

Phone: 04 79 08 65 32

contact@meribel-alpina.com

Meribel Web site

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 08/12/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 26/04/2013

Projected Days Open: 140

Years Open: 75

Meribel Reviews

by paulstewart97 23rd August 2011
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Resort nice, avoid Ski Total and Chalet Matterhorn though

Pros: Beautiful Scenery, nice runs
Cons: Ski Total and Chalet Matterhorn
by abi_skier 30th November 2010
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
great family resort

Pros: great fun and friendly
Cons: a bit pricey
by timhb 1st February 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Great sking, but at a price

Pros: Massive skiing area
Cons: Silly lift pass prices
by rsuminsby 8th January 2009
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
OK, but better skiing close by

Pros: Discounted beginner tickets
Cons: Crowded

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