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© Cara Brown
© Cara Brown
© Cara Brown
© Cara Brown
© Cara Brown
Free skiing in Meribel and the conditions are pretty good
Since my ski races in Val Thorens last week I have been doing some training and free skiing in Meribel. On Saturday I had the day off but I decided that it was time to check out the snow in Meribel so I headed up for a few hours of free skiing.
I drove up to Mottaret and although there isn’t as much snow as usual it still had a lovely Christmassy and wintery feel to it and the slopes weren’t too busy which was great!
I decided to head up Pas Du Lac which goes to the top of the Saulire. I went all the way to the top and was surprised by the brilliant view of some very snowy mountains. The piste leading back down to the mid-station of Pas Du Lac was slightly narrower than usual due to the fact that they have concentrated most of the snow on a smaller area to give better coverage.
Most of the snow was artificial which meant that it was really grippy and made a very enjoyable ski. I spun round on the top run quite a few times and it really was a great. There were very few rocks around and I was impressed with the conditions. Looking over to Mont Vallon and Col de la Loze the runs looked in excellent condition and they are saving them for this weekend for when the Christmas crowds arrive.
This Christmas, if you are lucky enough to be holidaying in Meribel, I would definitely recommend getting up for the first lift to beat the sun and the crowds and take the lifts to the top of the mountain. You can ski down into Mottaret however it is slightly patchy in places although on the other side of the valley, if you go up Platieres there is more snow and you can safely ski back down.
The runs at the top of Tougnette are also in good condition. Despite the lack of snow this year so far, Meribel has done an excellent job in keeping its pistes in good condition and more and more pistes are opening up every day so you have nothing to worry about if you are coming out skiing soon! Val Thorens, Courchevel and Les Menuires are now also open and I would recommend buying a three valley pass if you are here for a week and plan to do a lot of skiing.
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This ski and snowboard rental shop is very conveniently place next to everything: ski school meeting points, underground parking, lift pass office, main lifts and free shuttle bus stop! It doesn't get more convenient than this.
Jerome, Krista, Max and Frea welcome you to their store at Meribel Altiport. It is situated next to Meribel Airport on the first floor of the Altiport hotel.
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.
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.
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.
This ski school is the largest in France and one of the oldest, having been established in 1945. Offering a wide range of private lessons they can ensure the needs of your entire family/group are met.
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.
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at three convenient points in Méribel.
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.
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.
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 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.
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Méribel. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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.
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.
Helping holidaymakers enjoy seamless airport transfers since 2008. From prompt and professional drivers, to stylish and well-maintained vehicles. A journey with them is more than just a transfer. Their aim is to ensure all their customers travel in comfort and with confidence.
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Meribel trails with a qualified instructor.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Head out into the mountains with experienced guides in either summer or winter for some amazing experiences.
Laurence is a certified mountain leader, who enjoys taking clients away from the busy pistes and spicing up your ski holiday with a guided snowshoeing trip.
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