Those who have always wanted to go on a skiing holiday or who have gone plenty of times in the past but might be looking for the perfect French skiing resort to make their next holiday destination, should probably consider a winter break getaway in Méribel. Located within France’s huge Trois Vallées ski area, with the resorts of Courchevel and La Tania to the east and Val Thorens to the west, it is part of one of the largest linked ski areas in the entire globe with more than 600km of pistes to go out and tackle. Founded by British skier Peter Lindsay in 1938, the resort is made up of three different neighbouring villages in the Les Allues commune of the Savoie département of France. Pretty, well-equipped, and with excellent slopes, it is one of the best ski destinations that you could choose for a skiing holiday. Just find a vacation rental in Méribel and come enjoy a winter break in this truly incredible place.
Set within the lovely Vanoise National Park and framed by perfectly powdery soft snowy peaks, lovely pine tree woods, and the pretty, chalet-style villages of Méribel Centre, Méribel-Mottaret and Méribel Village, the resort of Méribel is a picture-perfect skiing destination.
Set within the lovely Vanoise National Park and framed by perfectly powdery soft snowy peaks, lovely pine tree woods, and the pretty, chalet-style villages of Méribel Centre, Méribel-Mottaret and Méribel Village, the resort of Méribel is a picture-perfect skiing destination.
However, it also has much more to offer beyond its good looks. Its central location within the Les Trois Vallées ski area is essential to its charm as there are so many slopes to choose from and something to suit everyone, no matter their experience or comfort level. The area boasts 180 lifts, 335 marked runs, and over 130km of cross-country tracks. Investments in the lift system back in 2014 and 2015 also mean that queue times to get to the slopes are short and that journeys are swift and comfortable. If you’re looking for wiggle room when it comes to when you might plan your visit, you’ll be glad to know that the higher slopes in the area all offer excellent snow coverage throughout the season, stretching right into April. This gives you lots of time to find a vacation rental in Méribel and plan a skiing holiday to this charming resort in France.
Beyond skiing and snowboarding, you can also enjoy snowshoeing, horse-sleigh tours, snowmobiling and various walking routes, as well as a 25m indoor swimming pool, children’s pool, water slide, fitness centre, climbing wall, spa and indoor ice-rink in the Olympic Centre, which was built for the 1992 Winter Olympics and is open daily. In addition to all of this, the towns of the area boast foodie hotspots such as well-regarded restaurants, cosy bakeries, specialised sellers of local delicacies like excellent Alpine cheeses and meats, and regular food markets, as well as technical clothing stores, plush shops, lovely interior shops, and luxurious designer stores.
Beyond skiing and snowboarding, you can also enjoy snowshoeing, horse-sleigh tours, snowmobiling and various walking routes, as well as a 25m indoor swimming pool, children’s pool, water slide, fitness centre, climbing wall, spa and indoor ice-rink in the Olympic Centre, which was built for the 1992 Winter Olympics and is open daily. In addition to all of this, the towns of the area boast foodie hotspots such as well-regarded restaurants, cosy bakeries, specialised sellers of local delicacies like excellent Alpine cheeses and meats, and regular food markets, as well as technical clothing stores, plush shops, lovely interior shops, and luxurious designer stores.
So, if you are looking to ski in style, enjoy the finer things in life, have lots of choice when it comes to when in the season you’re going to plan your trip, take in utterly incredible views and natural surroundings, plenty of different slopes to choose from, various options for those at different levels of skill and appearance, a selection of other activities to choose from for those who might be less interested in always being out on those same varied slopes, a well-oiled machine where things run smooth, and much more besides, Méribel really is the perfect destination for a ski holiday in France. Get planning your dream skiing trip by browsing our vacation rentals in Méribel today and then just count down the days until you’re enjoying a mulled wine after a day of snow and fun in France.
Photo credits:
Picture 1: Carsten Wiehe / CC BY-SA 3.0;
Picture 2: Jean Maurice GOUEDARD / CC BY-SA 3.0
Picture 1: Carsten Wiehe / CC BY-SA 3.0;
Picture 2: Jean Maurice GOUEDARD / CC BY-SA 3.0
