Biathlon Lessons, Meribel
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!

© Refuge Peclet Polset
High-altitude refuge under the peak of the Peclet-Polset in the heart of the Vanoise National Park
At Peclet-Poslet refuge, in the Pralognan Vanoise region, you can experience an overnight stay in the height of the mountains, sleeping at 2747 metres.
The refuge is open during spring (from mid-March to the beginning of May upon reservation only), when it is popular with ski tourers, and in summer (from mid-June to September). It has a friendly ambiance and sleeps up to 84 people in large dormitories. Accommodation is on a half-board, B&B or bed-only basis and the restaurant is open during the day for lunch and snacks. Picnics can be provided on request.
Facilities include indoor toilets, hot showers and bedding although, for hygiene reasons, you are requested to bring your own sheet or sleeping bag liner. Recent renovation works have equipped the refuge with new electrics and solar panels to provide efficient and eco-friendly energy sources.
Please enquire directly for this season's prices and opening/closing dates. There is a winter room available out of season that sleeps 16 people - bedding is provided but there are no cooking/washing facilities and no running water.
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!
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Owners Sarah Mundy and Eric Gelin have turned this restaurant into a popular eating place and a heart of Méribel social life. Aux Petits Oignons is open all year round and has a reputation for great food and drinks at fair prices and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
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Located at the top of La Loze, this romantically rustic restaurant serves up quality cuisine with meats cooked on the open fire. A very warm and friendly atmosphere.
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At the bottom of the pistes, in the tourist office (Maison du Tourisme), you will find lift pass offices where you can purchase you ski pass.
Warmer and more friendly for customers, you can buy your Skipass in this pleasant environment.
Located right at the bottom of the slopes in the Telecabine de Tougnete building in the La Chaudanne central lift station area.
At this lift pass office you can get your lift passes, pedestrian passes, piste maps and more.
Located at the hub of the Meribel Altiport, near to the Altiport chairlift and at the top of the Morel chairlift.
Situated in the heart of Meribel Village next to the Telesiege du Golf chairlift lies the lift pass office.
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Méribel is the biggest and best known village in the valley with the widest selection of bars, restaurants and shops. Famous for its picture postcard chalets and chalet style apartment buildings and hotels, Méribel has retained all the charm of a traditional mountain village with its wood and stone buildings and forest setting. Fast, modern ski lifts offer easy access to the Méribel valley ski area (150km of pistes) and the three Valleys (600km of pistes).
Méribel Village is a small, traditional hamlet of chalets and converted barns and is a popular destination for those who prefer a tranquil, village atmosphere.
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Les Allues is a charming traditional Savoyard village just a short gondola ride from Méribel. It offers a genuine Alpine atmosphere with a mix of chalets, apartments and essential amenities. Ski access is good, though the return run may close early in the season. It’s perfect if you want a peaceful stay close to the slopes with authentic village life.
Brides-les-Bains is a bustling spa town at 600 metres down at the bottom of the valley, linked with Méribel by the Olympe gondola lift. This valley town offers a decent range of accommodation at a fraction of the price of the Méribel resorts.
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