Meribel Mottaret

Meribel – Mottaret – Luxury Ski Vacations In The Three Valleys

When Mr. Peter Lindsay first started developing the land around Meribel, he saw potential for skiing, but he never imagined it could have been this great. Back then, a 30-seat rope sled sledded people to the top of certain hills and slopes. Don’t fret about this lack of infrastructure today, however—with drag and chair lifts and a gondola, Meribel has a very streamlined system of transporting people to the top. Much of the area around Meribel is still today constructed out of local (or at least natural looking) materials—another vision of Mr. Lindsay. The highest altitude here is 2952 meters, with 150 km of slopes and 78 total runs (combine those with the remaining in the Three Valleys ski area and you’ve got over 600 km). The longest slope, however, is about half of the average here at 3.6 km. The closest airport is in Chambery, less than 100 km by road. Snowboarding abounds, with half pipe, fun park, boxen, jumps, slides, with numerous beginner and expert competitions each week.

Meribel - Mottaret Accommodation:Meribel is one of the best ski resorts within the Three Valleys umbrella to find luxury and comfort. Though not as cheap as nearby Les Menuires, Meribel’s hotels offer a wide range of opulence for the price. However, behind the catchy glamour of some hotels, there are still plenty of affordable lodging for those with less.

The Olympic Park of the Chaudanne includes many sports facilities: ice rink, swimming pool with a brand new space (sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi) - climbing wall, night club, bowling (6 tracks with electronic score display), snowshoeing. Hiking in a snowmobile Méribel-Mottaret out of the ski area and day circuit of mini snowmobiles for children (10 €)