Situated in the heart of the world’s largest ski area, Meribel’s reputation has been built on its extensive choice of pistes and breath-taking scenery. This charming alpine resort spans the mountainside, with its lift system stretching up to an altitude of 2952 metres.
The highly efficient Three Valleys' lift system, consists of over 200 ski lifts, connecting eight resorts, so the vast choice of pistes will offer you something new every day. You are sure to find a suitable area, no matter what your ability. Gentle beginners ski slopes line the lower valleys and more challenging blue, red and black runs can be found at the higher altitudes with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains.
Meribel centre is charming and has a traditional alpine village atmosphere, with a good selection of shops and cafes – not to mention some of the best après-ski in the Alps! Away from the slopes, you can journey on horse-drawn sleigh rides, enjoy beautiful walks and guided snow shoe outings through the altiport forest, take a paragliding adventure, and try out ice-skating and snow mobiling.
For those wanting to relax and enjoy some pampering, the swimming pool & spa area at the 'parc olympic' provides the perfect place to indulge yourself. If shopping is more your thing a market can also be found in Meribel centre each Tuesday & Friday and there is a good selection of boutiques and shops in Meribel.
Meribel has so much to offer families both on and off the snow. At the Parc Olympic you will find the swimming pool, bowling alley, ice skating rink and climbing wall, perfect activities after a day on the slopes. Why not visit the Inuit Village at the Altiport to build igloos, have snowball fights, play golf on snow and even meet a musher and his sled dogs. There is a safe sledging area at the Altiport where children can have fun zooming down the slope! Take fun photos of your family group in the giant picture frames scattered around the resort & take a picnic lunch to the various picnic areas that can be found around the Meribel valley. For those that want an adventure you can join pony treks which are organised by the riding stables on the Truite piste. Or have fun at the big Airbag in Mottaret and fly through the air on a doughnut! There is so much to do in Meribel for children of all ages and adults too!
