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Rent Skis & Snowboards located on the top of Mottaret near Odalys accommodations. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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A traditional quiet village hamlet of Méribel at 1,400m altitude
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.
Méribel Village is a charming little hamlet at 1,400 metres, made up of traditional chalets and converted barns. It’s perfect if you’re after a peaceful village atmosphere away from the busier resort centre but still want quick access to the slopes. Thanks to a high-speed chairlift added in the 1990s, you can easily reach the Altiport ski area above Méribel, with a gentle blue run bringing you straight back to the village.
Though just a short five minute drive or bus ride from Méribel itself, Méribel Village has its own cosy centre with shops, sports stores, a supermarket, bakery, bars and restaurants, some with sunny terraces to relax on after a day on the slopes. It’s a popular spot for families or anyone who prefers a quieter base with good facilities and easy ski access. Plus, the chairlift can be used by non-skiers too, so there’s something for everyone here.
Location | Km from Meribel | Best for |
Méribel Centre | 0 | Being in the heart of everything |
Méribel Village | 3.5 | village atmosphere five minutes drove from Méribel centre |
Les Allues | 7 | Alpine year-round charming village, linked to the ski area |
Méribel-Mottaret | 7.4 | Purpose built resort, large apartment residences, hotels and mostly car free |
Brides-les-Bains | 13.5 | Spa town with more affordable accommodation and links to Méribel by cable car |
Moûtiers | 17 | 20 minute drive to Méribel |
La Tania | 7.6 | Purpose built resort with cheaper accommodation options |
Rent Skis & Snowboards located on the top of Mottaret near Odalys accommodations. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
SPORTS 1600 is located at Altitude 1600, between the Route des chalets and the route de la renarde. Kerry and Romuald and team are on hand to welcome and assist you.
This ski hire shop is based in Méribel and offers a mobile delivery service throughout the resort, making it easy and stress-free to get your equipment wherever you are staying.
Their delivery service takes the hassle out of ski hire by avoiding queues at the shop and the inconvenience of carrying equipment to and from your chalet. Their mobile team provides high-quality rental equipment with excellent customer service, all at a highly competitive price.
Rent your equipment the easy way! This company delivers and fits your skis or snowboards at your accommodation, so there’s no need to traipse to the shop after a long journey.
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Parallel Lines is Méribel’s biggest British Ski and Snowboard School. With 28 instructors in peak weeks, whether you’re taking your first turns or exploring the off-piste that The Three Valleys has to offer, Parallel Lines can provide fantastic lessons designed around you.
This ski school is the largest in France and one of the oldest, having been established in 1945. Offering a wide range of lessons and childcare from 18 months upwards they can ensure the needs of your entire family/group are met. They even offer English only children's lessons.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
Run by an Anglo-French team since 2001, this ski school knows the Three Valleys inside out. Their highly qualified, multilingual instructors specialise in tailor-made lessons designed to suit every skier or snowboarder.
The museum in Les Allues is located in an old house the 'Maison Bonnevie', opposite the church and shows exhibits of the Méribel valley's history and traditions.
From traditional Savoyard to gourmet French cuisine, you should be able to find something to suit every taste and budget.
La Terrasse, located in the heart of Méribel Village, just 100m from the Golf chairlift and at the foot of the Lapin Piste, is open year-round, including inter-seasons. You can now book your table online via the “Check website” button at the top of the page to enjoy a meal and drinks on the terrace or inside the restaurant, no matter the season.
This fabulous restaurant reopened under new management and ownership for the winter after a major refurbishment and has had a fun packed and successful first few years. Open during the winter season and into the summer months this is a great place all year round.
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.
Immerse yourself in the warm and authentic world of their restaurant Le Télébar, a true tribute to traditional Savoyard cuisine. Here, they invite you to discover homemade dishes, carefully prepared using local and quality ingredients.
If you're looking for a spot with an international atmosphere, Barometer is the place to go. The warm, vibrant and stylish restaurant and bar is located right at the heart of the Three Valleys.
Méribel is one of the world’s premier ski resorts, offering everything one could want from the mountains, bar one thing… authentic Indian cuisine. Tsaretta Spice has fast become one of the most popular restaurants in the valley, taking the Méribel food scene by storm and is open from December until April every year.
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Meribel is a great choice.
Why not try a new activity this winter and learn how to cross-country ski!
Skiing is for everyone and everyone should be able to enjoy the mountains. The official French ski school offer adaptive lessons with specialist instructors for a variety of disabilities.
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!
Learn one of the oldest and most elegant forms of skiing with the French ski school this winter.
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Meribel trails with a qualified instructor.
One of the main draws to Méribel in summer is its excellent 18 hole golf course. Situated at the Altiport area the 71 par course stretches from 1565m up to 1850m.
Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens offer a variety of challenging and scenic rides. Whether you’re after high-altitude thrills or leisurely panoramic routes, there’s something here for every level of cyclist.
The Col de Tougnète, often considered the little brother of the Col de la Loze (2304m), has a slightly higher summit at 2405m.
Bureau des Guides de Meribel are a team of highly qualified, experienced and enthusiatic mountain guides. As well as winter activities they also offer a wide range of summer activities for all ages and levels of fitness.
25m indoor swimmming pool at the Olympic Centre, with paddling pool and flume. Special events and activities are organised throughout the season.
Don't miss a visit to the Lodge du Village or LDV for short, where they have live music at après ski during the winter months.
The only place to be in Méribel Village! Lodge du Village (familiarly known as LDV) is one of the most popular party destinations in the Three Valleys.
The bar of the Aux Petits Oignons restaurant has become a popular spot for both British and French locals to drop in for a drink.
If you're looking for a spot with an international atmosphere, Barometer is the place to go. The warm, vibrant and stylish restaurant and bar is located right at the heart of the Three Valleys.
The bar offers a warm and cosy atmosphere where you can relax on the comfy sofas dotted around the large central fireplace after a day on the mountains and enjoy delicious cocktails.
Tsaretta is a great bar which is open year round. It has become a firm favourite with local residents and visitors, offering a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, a fantastic menu that includes fresh pizza to eat in or takeaway, big screen sport and live music.
The fully refurbished four star Le Savoy hotel sits as the edge of one of the largest ski areas in the world, the three valleys. It opened its doors in December 2011 and has been described as 'cozy and chic' from some of its latest reviews.
Accommodation is available in a wide range of serviced chalets.
Chalet Druchka is located in Méribel Village in a preserved setting, just 400 metres walk from restaurants, a bakery, a sports shop and the Golf chairlift which easily connects the Three Valleys area.
Chalet Etienne is a beautifully furnished property set in the picturesque resort of Meribel Village, just a short walk from the nearest ski lift. Given its size and location, this chalet is a popular choice for a large group of friends or family looking to explore the magnificent Three Valleys ski area.
This chalet has been completely refurbished to a high standard and now boasts luxury accommodation just a few minutes’ walk from the main Chaudanne lifts, ski schools, and the shops and restaurants in Méribel centre.
Come and enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the Alps in this exceptional 460 m² alpine chalet, located in the Mussillon district of Méribel, close to the resort centre.
Mont Tremblant is an incredible six-bedroom property situated in the heart of Méribel with the largest skiing area in the world on its doorstep. With enviable facilities and exceptional views, Mont Tremblant is the ultimate mountain home.
Located in the legendary ski-in / ski-out residence Le Yeti, in the Rond Point des pistes area, highly sought after in Méribel, Chalet l'Arctic benefits from a premium location and beautiful exposure.
A number of private apartments and tour operator run apartments are available in the area.
This apartment combines modern comfort and authenticity.
Apartment with an area of 86 m² located a stone's throw from the resort centre, in the prestigious "Isba" residence.
The five-star Premium L'Hévana residence is located in the heart of Méribel Centre, a resort renowned for its elegance and traditional feel. From the minute you enter your apartment, you'll feel at home in your stylish haven of peace, with its welcoming decor, featuring wooden elements and natural materials.
This top-floor duplex apartment is located in the Chalets Les Cybèle building between Mussillon and Méribel Centre. Quiet and stylishly decorated with a modern touch, it offers comfortable and welcoming holiday accommodation.
This homely alpine apartment is situated 150 from the Golf Chairlift in Meribel Village and is just a short walk from the resort centre and all local amenities.
Situated just 150m from the piste in the highly desirable and peaceful La Renarde area of Méribel, this recently completed 400m² chalet surrounded by fir trees is light, modern and sophisticated, with jaw-dropping views.
Featuring traditional wood and stone architecture, the Residences Les Ravines is made up of a single building. The residence is located in the centre of Méribel, a stone's throw from the shops.
Sitting above the Méribel ski resort, the Pierre & Vacances Crets Residence is one of our finest residences in the French Alps following a recent renovation: apartments have been enlarged and redecorated in warm colours, and top-of-the-range furnishings and equipment installed.
The residence is located in the heart of Méribel-Mottaret. A shopping centre is also close by. In the heart of the 3 Vallées, this is an authentic Savoy resort with large chalets.
Tucked away in the forest and only accessible by ski or foot, Adray Télébar blends rustic alpine comfort with a lively atmosphere - perfect for couples, families and friends alike.
Located right on the pistes in the centre of Méribel-Mottaret close to the ESF ski school and next door to a ski hire shop.
The residence "Les Fermes de Méribel" has spacious and comfortable apartments divided between six small stone and wood chalets. It lies in a pleasant wooded environment in the heart of Méribel Village.
It is located just a few minutes’ drive from Méribel and is linked by the free bus service. Méribel Village has its own shops, bars and restaurants. A high-speed chairlift links to beginner pistes at the Altiport area and from there to Méribel’s slopes. An easy blue run returns to the village.
This company provides private door-to-door airport transfers at competitive prices. With passenger safety and comfort at the forefront of their minds, they are the perfect option.
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
Snowlinx has been helping holidaymakers enjoy seamless airport transfers since 2008. From prompt and professional drivers, to stylish and well-maintained vehicles. A Snowlinx journey is more than just a transfer. Their aim is to ensure all their customers travel in comfort and with confidence.
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Meribel, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Spacious ski-in/ski-out apartment with a huge terrace, garden, and luxury amenities in Méribel’s iconic Rond-Point des Pistes.
A magnificent duplex apartment close to the slopes and all amenities.
Discover this magnificent 158 sqm apartment for 10 people located on the 5th floor of Lac Bleu, a new real estate development in VEFA, offering breathtaking views of the mountains and direct access to the ski slopes in Méribel.
This elegant apartment is located on the second floor of a newly built residence in the heart of Méribel. Just 150m from the Morel chairlift and the slopes, it enjoys a sought-after location that combines peaceful surroundings with immediate access to local amenities.
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