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MÉRIBEL
This charming town is located at an altitude of 1,700 to 1,850 m in the Three Valleys . It has its own unique architectural style . Stone chalets with gabled roofs are set against pristine nature and create a special atmosphere . The resort consists of three areas : Centre , Belvedere and Mottaret , interconnected by ski lifts and roads . Méribel was founded in 1938 by an Englishman , Peter Lindsay and has a distinctive British flavour despite the prevailing Savoyard atmosphere . The main accommodations around here are chalets and apartments . The resort is particularly family friendly . Méribel offers you 150 kilometres of well-maintained skiing slopes and 28 kilometres of walking tracks . In addition , there are two slalom stadiums , two snowboarding parks and modern lifts . This place is good for any level of skiing . If you just enjoy people watching and contemplating nature , you ’ ll also find quite a lot to do . The resort provides a ski school for both children and adults , and a great selection of other sports if you want a break from skiing . Your only disappointment here may be a huge influx of tourists during the winter holidays . To make the most of the resort , come here in late February . And here ’ s another tip : when booking a chalet or an apartment , make sure it is located next to a lift . Otherwise you will have to make tedious journeys uphill .
Méribel is most easily accessible from Chambery airport .
Restaurants and Hotels
If you are a fan of ski-in / ski-out hotels , we recommend you stay at Mottaret . There are also six chalets available on the Méribel website , if you ’ re looking for a haven for peace and quiet . Each chalet includes the facilities of an up-market hotel , perfectly blending the traditions of old Savoyard chalets with luxury , comfort and modernity . Concierge services such as your own
driver , chef , and even photographer or video-maker and editor are also available .
For eating out , there is a dazzling variety of almost 40 restaurants to choose from . Whether you are a fan of Savoyard traditional cuisine , a pizza or a pancake lover , a French cuisine admirer or all about burgers and fries , you will find a restaurant to suit your taste .
Already based in Mexico City , Hong Kong and Dubai , « Beefbar », a unique and vibrant culinary destination created by Riccardo Giraudi , has now opened its doors at « Le Coucou Méribel ». And if you ’ re after some fine dining , check out the « Allodis », a ski-in / ski-out restaurant with a passion for authenticity , refined flavours and gastronomy .
More information : www . meribel . net
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