Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2018/2019 | Page 89

travel
Meribal
France
Situated in the heart of the French
Alps, Méribel, part of the Trois Vallées
ski region, is the ideal location for
dedicated skiers and boarders, and
absolute beginners alike. A renowned
winter sports location since 1938,
Méribel was a host during the 1992
Winter Olympics and, along with the
neighbouring Courchevel, La Tania and
Val Thorens resorts, remains one of
the largest interlinked ski destinations
in the world.
Offering a wide range of
accommodation, from pretty chalets
and lodges through to upscale spa
hotels, along with dining options to
satisfy the most discerning of palates,
Méribel is also a great choice for
families, with dedicated children’s areas
and ski schools throughout the Trois
Vallées area. Practiced powder-bunnies
will enjoy the white-knuckle thrills of
Méribel’s black runs, while those looking
to shake off the crowds can explore a
staggering 600km of pistes, accessible
by 162 lifts, meaning it couldn’t be
easier to get off the beaten track.
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