Situated in the heart of the Les Trois Vallées, this exceptional alpine village Meribel is very popular because of its ideal location and access to snow-sure skiing. Great for families, groups and friends there is enough skiing for everybody from beginners to experts. With the largest linked area in Europe to explore, there are more kilometres of skiing to get your ski fix!

Composed of several districts spread out across varying altitudes, the main five villages are Méribel Les Allues (1,100m), Méribel Centre (1,450m), Méribel Mottaret (1,750m), Méribel Les Hauts (1,600m) and Méribel Village (1,450m). Located in an idyll of forests, valleys and peaks, you’ll enjoy incredible views of the Alps and Mont Blanc wherever you base yourself. At the head of the Méribel valley you’ll find Mont Du Vallon, at a height of 2,952m, the views are stunning and the ski down even more so.

It has in the region of 45 ski lifts giving access to ski terrain ranging from 1,100m to 2,952m altitude and approximately 150km of pistes (see the piste maps). This ski area is varied with plenty to keep all levels of skier and snowboarder occupied.

Méribel is a typical pretty alpine village with a busy high street, featuring fabulous interior shops, excellent cafes and a wide range of ski wear boutiques. The twice-weekly market is ideal for picking up souvenirs and sampling local gastronomic delights on Wednesday and Saturdays.

This town offers many bars and restaurants within this bustling village; La Folie Douce, renowned for lively après ski, a smattering of Michelin-starred establishments, and the many charmingly traditional Savoyarde restaurants there is genuinely something for everyone. For those not skiing, there are accessible walks or hikes, mountain restaurants to access via the gondolas, and the stunning vistas of the Tarentaise valley to marvel at. For the quintessential alpine experience, why not explore the area from the comfort of a private horse-drawn sleigh…