What's On in Meribel this week

Here is a rundown of the best activities taking place on the slopes all over the Meribel valley this week.

Monday 8th February

Meet the Husky Dogs – The Husky Dogs will actually be around from the 8th of Feb, every single day until 4th of March so there is plenty of time to come and meet them. Their Musher, Karine, will also be on hand to answer and questions you may have. The little ones might even get a chance to ride on a small husky drawn sled if they are lucky. Every day in the Inuit Village from 1pm until 4.30pm.

Welcome Drink & Savoyard Breakfast – Start the week off right with a free tea or coffee and Savoyard breakfast treats at the departure station of the Saulire Express. This is also a great opportunity to ask the piste patrol any questions you may have about the resort and get their best tips for the week ahead. 9-11am.

Family Freestyle Contest – The staff at the Moon Park will be on hand to give tips and also to judge the whole family to see who has the best freestyle skills. 1pm to 4pm.

Building Challenge – Igloo Building Challenge at the Inuits Village in the Altiport area of Meribel. Free to all with tools and help provided by the lovely Meribel Alpina. Call for info 04 79 08 65 32.

Himalaya Night Sledging – Grab a sledge and head to Mottaret Centre for the change to sledge down a floodlit piste. Race with your friends and family with no risk of bumping into any skiers and boarders. Once you are ‘sledged out’ you can finish your evening by roasting marshmallows on an open fire. Free for under 13s. For everyone else it is €5 for 1 run or €10 for the full evening. 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Tuesday 9th February

Inuits Fair – Participate in many fun games at the Inuit Village including snow bowling. 1pm to 4.30pm.

Carnaval Mask Party at La Folie Douce – Drinks, music and dancing at the famous Folie Douce. Come and get involved, dance on the tables or just sit back and enjoy the legendary show. 1.30pm to 5pm.

Children’s Show – A family show at the Meribel Auditorium. This fun, puppet show is the story of a clever little ‘Dirtball’, his adventures around Europe and the people that he meets. 6pm. Free of charge. Ages 3 and up.

Ice Hockey Match – ESF Meribel vs. ESF Courchevel - Expect a fun evening of light hearted rivalry and fast paced sport as some of Meribel and Courchevel’s best instructors swap their skis for skates. GO MERIBEL! Takes place at the Olympic Centre Ice Rink at 8.30pm. Adults €7, Children €4.

The Last Track – Fancy being one of the last people on the mountain at the end of the day? Head to Les Pierres Plates restaurant at the top of Saulire/Pas du Lac at 4pm for well earned drink before a beautiful guided ski on an empty mountain as the sun goes down. Reservations: 04 79 00 42 38

Wednesday 10th February

The Story of Les Allues – A presentation about the history and story of this valley taking place at the Les Allues church from 6pm until 7pm. For info call 04 79 00 59 08.

The First Track – Much like Tuesday’s ‘Last Track’, First Track gives you the opportunity to (you guessed it) be one of the first people up on the mountain in the morning. Meet at the Pas du Lac lift in Mottaret at 8.10am and head up for a hearty breakfast at the Pierres Plates restaurant in the early morning sun before laying the first tracks of the day on the freshly groomed piste guided down by ski patrol. €25 by reservation on 04 79 00 42 38

Children’s Torchlit Descent – A torchlit descent open to all children with a 3 star ski level or above. Give your children a memory they will never forget with the opportunity to join the ESF as they snake down the mountain. There are separate descents taking place in both Meribel and Mottaret. Call 04 79 08 60 31 for details.

Savoie Evening at Le Clos Bernard – Meribel’s newest restaurant, Le Clos Bernard, tucked away in the woods near Meribel Village host a fun, firelit, Savoie Evening every Wednesday. Expect a torchlit walk through the woods, live accordionists, a welcome drink and delicious food. €49 for adults and €19 for children. Reservations: 04 79 00 00 07

Fishing Mystery – Come grab a fishing rod and try and hook one of the many mysterious objects in the Inuits Lake and they will be yours. Complimentary hot chocolate for all from 3pm. 1pm to 4.30pm.

Free Makeup Party – Free make up and face painting open to all from 10am until 4.30 on the Inuits Piste.

Serenity Day – Free games, shows and hot drinks for all in Mottaret Centre. The piste patrol will be on hand to talk about and demonstrate what they do in resort and why it is so important. A fun, relaxed evening activity for everyone. 6-8pm, Mottaret Centre.

Thursday 11th February

Ice Party – For one evening only the Olympic Centre Ice Rink becomes a disco on skates with a DJ and disco lights. Come strut (or slide) your stuff on the ice between 4pm and 6pm. Free of charge and open to all.

Jazz Concert – Ilaria Graziano and Francesco Forni will be taking the audience on a musical journey through Mexico and Texas with a mixture of folk and blues and a touch of Argentine Tango. The show will be broadcast live on Jazz FM. 8.30pm until 11.30pm at Meribel Auditorium. Free of charge.

Archery Initiation – Fancy yourself as the next Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen? Head to the Dragon de l’Altai piste (Loze Chairlift) for your chance to give this fun sport a try. Free hot chocolate and tea for all participants. 9am – 4.30pm, Free to all.

Himalaya by Night – Night skiing on Mottaret’s new floodlit piste. Nice, cruisey runs to extend your ski day into the evening followed by hot drinks and marshmallows over the fire. €8 for the whole evening. 5.30-8pm.

Friday 12th February

Ice Sculptures – Come to the Dragon de l’Altai piste between 9am and 4.30pm to witness ice sculpting artist, Nicolas Gombert as he sculpts his cold creations. Free demonstrations.

Street Party – Outdoor concert with free mulled wine and hot chocolate for everyone. Pop cover band ‘To The Sun” will be helping holiday makers celebrate the end of their week in resort with an outdoor party open to all. Free of charge, 5pm – 7pm.

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Find more events on our what's on calendar for this season and beyond.