Altitude 1400-2950m
Nearest Airports:
- Geneva International Airport (85 miles)
- Lyon St Exupéry Airport (110 miles)
- Chambéry – Savoie Airport (60 miles)
- Grenoble – Isère Airport (75 miles)
Meribel Village: 1400m
Situated in the heart of the Three Valleys ski domaine which is made up of 8 resorts: Hugely popular stylish resort.
Tucked within the heart of the Three Valleys in France, sits Meribel, one of the most loved resorts with skiers and snowboarders from the UK. Being such a big resort, a holiday to Meribel is suited to anybody, whether you are a family, a couple, or a group looking for a lively stay.
Méribel Village is the most recent addition to the Méribel Valley. In the early 1990s, the site was scattered with sheepfolds. It has since become the setting for a lovely hamlet, designed in the purest Savoyard tradition, with its chalets and barn renovations, its chapel, its bread oven, shops and terraces. Built around its delightfully sunny square, Méribel Village is linked to the Méribel ski area and the 3 Valleys via a chairlift, the “Télésiège du Golf”. Ski back to the village at the end of the day along the blue slope “Le Lapin”. In the evening, a free shuttle bus service takes partygoers to Méribel centre in just a few minutes.
MÉRIBEL-MOTTARET
1750-2950m
This area is situated at the top of the resort and created in 1972 and is mainly made up of rental accommodation situated on the edge of the pistes. There is direct access into the 600kms pistes of the Three Valleys. There are 150kms of pistes in the Meribel valley.
The wooden clad chalets and apartment buildings blend into the natural surroundings and there are marvellous views of Mont Vallon which rises to a height of 3000m above the resort. The Tueda Natural Reserve is part of the Vanoise Natural Park and offers wonderful cross country trails of ski pistes and hiking trails.
MÉRIBEL LES HAUTS
1600-2950m
Located at 1600 m in an exceptional spot above the resort centre, Méribel Altiport was, in 1961, the first alpine runway to be created in a French ski resort. Today, it is the emblem of Méribel les Hauts, a neighbourhood appreciated by visitors who seek peace and quiet, natural surroundings and panoramic views. Tucked at the foot of the ski slopes, which in summer becomes one of the finest golf courses in the Alps, Méribel les Hauts stretches from the Rond-Point to the Belvédère and the exclusive Domaine de Burgin. Méribel les Hauts never fails to charm thanks to its privileged setting amongst the pine forests and the beauty of its wood and stone architecture. The departure point for beautiful walks and gentle Nordic trails, Méribel les Hauts is renowned as an area of fairy-tale beauty.
MÉRIBEL LES HAUTS
1600-2950m
Located at 1600 m in an exceptional spot above the resort centre, Méribel Altiport was, in 1961, the first alpine runway to be created in a French ski resort. Today, it is the emblem of Méribel les Hauts, a neighbourhood appreciated by visitors who seek peace and quiet, natural surroundings and panoramic views. Tucked at the foot of the ski slopes, which in summer becomes one of the finest golf courses in the Alps, Méribel les Hauts stretches from the Rond-Point to the Belvédère and the exclusive Domaine de Burgin. Méribel les Hauts never fails to charm thanks to its privileged setting amongst the pine forests and the beauty of its wood and stone architecture. The departure point for beautiful walks and gentle Nordic trails, Méribel les Hauts is renowned as an area of fairy-tale beauty.
MÉRIBEL CENTRE
1500-2950m
The geographical heart of resort, the centre of entertainment and the spine of Valley services, Méribel Centre has everything to hand: tourist office, cinema, swimming pool, spa, shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Ranging from 1500m to 1600 m altitude, Méribel Centre is composed of several charming hamlets: le Plateau, La Renarde, Altitude 1600, Mussillon. The architecture in Méribel centre is and its different hamlets is uniform. Buildings and chalets are clad in wood, stone and local slate. In the lower part of the village, just steps away from the centre, is the district «la Chaudanne» and its famous Olympic sports complex, the venue for major sporting events and festive entertainment.
MÉRIBEL LES ALLUES
1100-2950m
Les Allues, Le Raffort, les Cruet, Vanthier, Chandon, Nantgerel, la Gittaz and Plantin.These hamlets were the origins of the resort. They first inspired a Scotsman, Peter Lindsay in 1936, looking to develop a site for winter sports and recreation. Today, each of these charming villages is a small gem of traditional alpine architecture. One systematically passes through them before reaching the more recent quarters of Méribel Vallée. These villages are valuable base camps for amateurs of authenticity, calm, culture. Gentle walking and great skiing. The Olympic gondola provides access to the Chaudanne and the largest ski area in the world in just a few minutes. At the end of the day, ride the gondola back down to the village or ski straight back to the peace of your chalet.
SKI AREA
At the heart of Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest skiing area!
Comprising eight resorts (Courchevel, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains, Méribel, St Martin de Belleville, les Menuires, Val Thorens and Orelle), les 3 Vallées is the largest ski area in the world and a Mecca for skiers. With a vast and varied choice of ski runs, les 3 Vallées fulfils your every wish: for relaxation, escape, excitement and re-invigoration. Les 3 Vallées ski area offers infinite possibilities in an incomparable setting. Whether you prefer to ski alone or with friends; are an expert or novice; like to take it easy or push yourself to the limits, you will find a wide choice of routes and varied landscapes and both sunny and shady aspects. Whatever your level, whatever your desires, les 3 Vallées guarantees you total pleasure and absolute freedom.
