It’s your first day back on snow, you don’t want to ski anything too steep, and you want to ski in the sun all day.
Route 1 – Meribel Valley Blues Cruise
Taking it easy on a tour round the 3 valleys on blue pistes
Starting in Méribel 1450 take the PLAN DE L’HOMME chairlift and then warm up down the Caves piste, heading for the base of the OLYMPIC chairlift. From the top of the Olympic take the Roc de Fer to the CHERFERIE up to the ridge between the Méribel and the Belleville Valleys. Turn back towards Méribel and come down Choucas to the CAVES draglift. From here you can ski down Grive to the TOUGNETE 2. If you want to include a red run you can drop down into the Belleville Valley at this point and take the Pramint piste down to ST MARTIN 2, which will bring you back up to the ridge at Tougnete. If not, stay on the blue Crêtes pistes at the top of the TOUGNETE 2 - at which point it is probably time for lunch!
Lunch: Restaurant Les Crêtes. Small, owner-run restaurant at the top of the TOUGNETE drag lift. Cosy atmosphere and excellent local food. Booking advised, as it is very popular. No credit cards accepted. Lunch served 12h00-15h30. Tel +33 (0)4 79 08 56 50.
From Restaurant Les Crêtes you can access Faon, Perdrix and then Furet before taking the long PAS DU LAC 1 & 2 lifts up to the Saulire. As you exit the gondola lift, make sure you take the easy path straight ahead of you and avoid the short but steep red section immediately on your right, then rejoin the blue pistes of Biche and then Marmotte.
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Ski Higher
Friendly ski and snowboard hire in Méribel Les Allues
Conveniently located in the heart of Les Allues, this friendly ski hire shop offers a wide choice of skis, snowboards and equipment, backed up by experienced technicians who can help you find the right set-up for your time in Méribel.
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Mottaret
Save 10% extra: use promo code STWSKI when booking ski hire online
This ski and snowboard rental shop is situated in the Club Hotel main shopping centre at the foot of the pistes right in the heart of the resort.
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Skishop Mottaret
Ski & board hire in the Plan du Lac building in Mottaret, near the main lifts
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Skishop Mottaret store!
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Freeski
Ski rental shop in the centre of Meribel near the Chaudanne
This shop is situated in Meribel Centre, near to the tourist office and the Spar. Gilles et Alexandra and team are on hand to welcome and assist you.
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Prosneige
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Méribel
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 first skiing day.
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SkiPlace
Ski hire shop in the Galerie Ruitor, leading directly onto the pistes in Mottaret
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the NetSki SkiPlace Meribel store!
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Ski School Lessons in Meribel
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Group ski lessons
Group lessons by the official and largest French ski and snowboard school
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.
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Group ski lessons
British-run group ski and snowboard lessons for all levels
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.
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Private ski lessons
Tailored ski and snowboard lessons with multilingual instructors
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.
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Group ski lessons
Handpicked multilingual instructors for group ski and snowboard lessons
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at convenient meeting points in Méribel.
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Group ski lessons
Group ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Group ski lessons
Small groups for adults and children of all abilities with a well-established and trusted ski school
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.
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Ski Hire in Meribel
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Ski Higher
Friendly ski and snowboard hire in Méribel Les Allues
Conveniently located in the heart of Les Allues, this friendly ski hire shop offers a wide choice of skis, snowboards and equipment, backed up by experienced technicians who can help you find the right set-up for your time in Méribel.
Visit websiteSAVE an extra 5%. Use code: SEEMBL5
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Mottaret
Save 10% extra: use promo code STWSKI when booking ski hire online
This ski and snowboard rental shop is situated in the Club Hotel main shopping centre at the foot of the pistes right in the heart of the resort.
Visit websiteSave an extra 10%. Book direct + use code: STWSKI
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Skishop Mottaret
Ski & board hire in the Plan du Lac building in Mottaret, near the main lifts
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Skishop Mottaret store!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Freeski
Ski rental shop in the centre of Meribel near the Chaudanne
This shop is situated in Meribel Centre, near to the tourist office and the Spar. Gilles et Alexandra and team are on hand to welcome and assist you.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Visit website
Prosneige
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Méribel
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 first skiing day.
Visit websiteSave 5% automatically when you click here to book
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Visit website
SkiPlace
Ski hire shop in the Galerie Ruitor, leading directly onto the pistes in Mottaret
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the NetSki SkiPlace Meribel store!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Netski ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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