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Méribel

The largest and most widely known part of the Méribel resort at 1,450m - 1,700m

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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).

The village lies on the side of the mountain and therefore receives plenty of sunshine. It stretches from 1,450m at the centre to 1,700m at the Altiport area. The village is relatively spread out and is composed of numerous areas, each with its own character. Some areas offer direct access to the slopes and all are well served by frequent, free buses.

Méribel centre/La Chaudanne Méribel is the largest and best known village in the valley, sitting between 1,450m and 1,700m and offering the widest choice of bars, restaurants and shops. Famous for its picture postcard chalets and traditional wood and stone buildings, it has kept the charm of an authentic mountain village while offering all the facilities you could want. The resort is well placed for sunshine and has fast, modern lifts that give you easy access to both the Méribel Valley’s 150km of pistes and the 600km across the Three Valleys.

The village is spread across several distinct areas, each with its own character, with some offering ski-in ski-out access and all linked by regular free buses. At its lively heart is Méribel Centre and La Chaudanne, home to the main ski lifts, ski school meeting points and nurseries for young children. You’ll also find the Olympic Centre here with an ice rink, swimming pool, spa, gym, climbing wall, bowling alley and even a nightclub. Accommodation ranges from private apartments to hotels and serviced apartment buildings, and if you want to make the most of the après-ski scene, this is where you’ll want to stay. Méribel offers all services including bars, restaurants, nightclubs, supermarkets, banks, bakeries, tourist office, post office, clothing and sports shops, estate agents, newsagents and interior design shops.

Mussillon is one of the valley’s original hamlets. Situated at the entrance to the resort, this area is made up of individual chalets, both old and new. This is an attractive area and intimate in feel. The town centre can be reached on foot in five to ten minutes, or you can use the free bus service to reach the slopes.

Le Plan du Moulin is just a short walk up from the town centre. Accommodation is mostly in apartment buildings.

La Renarde and Les Chalets are chic and tranquil areas offering beautiful private chalets, a few small apartment buildings and hotels. From here, you can easily walk to the main piste that runs through the resort.

Morel and Altitude 1600 lie on the road which leads from Méribel centre up to the Altiport. Accommodation is mostly 1960's style rental apartments with a few chalets. This area offers several shops: a supermarket, sports shops, bars, restaurants and a medical centre. The Morel chairlift links directly to the beginner Altiport pistes or you can take the free buses to the pistes.

Le Plateau and Le Rond Point is a lively area with its own shops, bars and restaurants. It is a good area for young families as it has an ESF Les Piou-Piou ski kindergarten. The slopes can be reached on foot or even on skis from the hotels and many apartment buildings. The hotel restaurants have beautiful sun terraces, ideal for a lazy lunch break.

Le Belvédère is at the top of the resort. This chic area was constructed for the 1992 Olympic Games and offers luxury chalets and hotels, many right on the main piste.

The Altiport is a separate area, located above the resort at 1,700m. Set in a protected forest, it enjoys an exceptional and peaceful natural environment. This area offers direct access to the pistes, the cross-country ski area, walking trails and, in summer, the 18-hole golf. Tourist flights can be taken from the little airfield in summer or winter. Apartment accommodation is ski-in, ski-out, and so is ideal for beginners and families. There is also one hotel with a restaurant and sports shop. The free bus service links with Méribel.

LocationKm from MeribelBest for
Meribel Centre0Being in the heart of everything
Meribel Village3.5village atmosphere five minutes drove from Meribel centre
Les Allues7Alpine year-round charming village, linked to the ski area
Meribel-Mottaret7.4Purpose built resort, large apartment residences, hotels and mostly car free
Brides-les-Bains13.5Spa town with more affordable accommodation and links to Meribel by cable car
Moûtiers1720 minute drive to Meribel
La Tania7.6Purpose built resort with cheaper accomoodaiton options
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Dining in Meribel

There is a wide variety of restaurants in Méribel centre to suit every taste, from gourmet fine dining to snack bars and everything in between.

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Things to do in Meribel

Activities include skiing, snowpark and fun areas, cross-country skiing, walking paths, ski touring, snowshoeing, ski schools, paragliding and spas. The Olympic Centre has a pool, ice-rink, gym, spa, massages, bowling alley and a climbing wall. For children there is a “Les Saturnins” nursery for children 18 months to three years and two “Piou-Piou” ski kindergartens for children three to five years.

In summer (July and August), you can enjoy mountain biking, tennis, white water rafting, golf, archery, high wire adventure course, outdoor climbing walls, trekking in the National park, fishing, staying in refuges and a host of other outdoor activities.

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Nightlife in Meribel

Nightlife in Méribel in the winter starts at après ski and carries on for as long as you can manage! For the night owls head to Sullys or try Jacks Bar where you'll find a mixture of live music and comedy nights in the winter, or more laid back dining and drinking in the summer.

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Chalets in Meribel

There is no end of great chalets to choose from in Méribel, mostly with chocolate box exteriors and a lot of them with ski-in, ski-out locations. From luxury to the budget end of the spectrum, there's bound to be something to suit you.

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From studio apartments to large properties sleeping more than 10 people, there are many types of apartments available in Méribel.

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Méribel centre has a good selection of hotels to choose from, suiting every price range and group size.

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