Meribel resort information: 1450 - 3200 metres
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The village of Meribel (1450 m) is charming with lots of
character. Meribel Mottaret (1800 m) is the satellite village above built in
the same Alpine style and has a separate selection of shops and restaurants.
Meribel Les Allues (1100 m) is 5 km below the village and is connected by
cable car. Cross country skiing, snow walks. In Meribel village: ice rink,
heated swimming pool, squash, gym, sauna, steam bath, massage. Good
selection of shops, restaurants, discos, cinemas.
Access: The high-speed TGV train and a four lane
road (the N90) reach the nearest town of Motiers down in the valley and the
final 18km (11 miles) up to the resort can be made by bus or taxi for rail
travellers.
Drivers should take the A43 as far as Albertville, then the N90; they should
have snow tyres or chains for the final stretch of road up from Motiers, in
case of snowfall.
The nearest international airport is Geneva: 82 miles. Coaches run from
there to the resort. A closer domestic airport is at Chambry 60 miles and
there is also Lyon Satolas 115 miles, which also has a coach link. Moutiers
approx 18 km (railway station with bus connection).
Mribel in summer
20 tennis courts, golf (18 holes), 4 lift facilities, 20
km of hikes, mountaineering.
Mribel in winter
Meribel is set right in the centre of the famous "Three
Valleys" ski area which is renowned as one of the best in the world with
over 600 kms of ski pistes. Best suited to intermediates and advanced
skiers. Large ski school with English speaking ski instructors. 110 kms of
cross country skiing. Ice skating, swimming pool, hang gliding.
Three Valleys (Les Trois Valles):
- Lifts: Cable cars 3, Funiculars 3, Gondolas 34,
Chairs 68, Drags 78.
- Ski runs: Green 49, Blue 85, Red 114, Black 37.
- Cross country skiing: 110 km.
- Snowparks: 8
- Lift pass: Meribel/Les 3 Valles: 161/204 euro.
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Restaurants : 80, Bars : 3, Discos : 2, Cinema,
Concerts |
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Swimming Pool, Sauna/steam room, Fitness centre,
Massage, Paragliding, Squash |
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Cross country skiing, Ice rink : Yes, Dog sleigh,
Snow scooter |
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Ski and Snowboard school : 5, Instructors : 450,
Group ski lessons |
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Childcare service, Ski kindergarten, Baby sitter,
Childrens' ski piste with ski lift |
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Torch lit descents.
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