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What's news on Meriel ski area ? 2019 - 2020
Modernity, comfort, challenge, discovering … Every winter we have the wish to surprise you We want to surprise you during your ski holidays in our resort and ski area! Don't be affraid of boredom on the Meribel's slopes : we're cooking new surprises you should discover this winter !
BACK TO THE WILD ADVENTURES IN MERIBEL'S WILDERNESS
A high-altitude environment, north-facing slopes guaranteeing great snow conditions, two of the most magical, off-the-beaten- track slopes in the valley and a freeride space to explore… Rendez-vous in the Mont de la Challe sector, accessed by the Roc de Tougne chairlift to enjoy this ‘back to nature’ space which is ideal for good skiers who love to carve up black and red pistes or experience the joys of freeride on an accessible slope!
Don't miss
>> The wooden ‘Back to the Wild’ sculpture for a unique photo backdrop
>> The log cabins for an authentic mountain refuge picnic – which one will you choose? ‘Cabane des Trappeurs’ or the new ‘Refuge’ at the bottom of the Lagopède piste? The first contains everything you need to refuel and warm up: benches, tables, glove-warmers, smartphone chargers and, of course, a panoramic view over the stunning peaks. The latter offers a fabulous outdoor space, perfect for sunny days on the mountain.
LE YETI PARK a new base camp
Yeti Park, THE favourite piste of all the kids, will feature new surprises once again! This winter we’ve added a ‘no skis’ area on the lower part of the park where youngsters can blow Himalayan horns, run around the temple bedecked with flags or simply relax on a deck chair and enjoy a snack.
Access
Meribel-Mottaret, with the Combes chailift
LA SAULIRE BY NIGHT with torshlight
An exceptional evening with a magical descent from the summit of La Saulire, one of the iconic mountains of Méribel.
The experience includes a private lift in the gondola, an aperitif whilst watching the sun set over the peaks, then a descent on skis - guided by the light of your flaming torch and the local pisteurs – on a piste which has been freshly groomed for your small group. A friendly welcome and an enchanting atmosphere will make unique memories in the mountains!
NEW LOOK FOR THE OFFICE Space, light and warm welcome!
Space, light and a warm welcome, with new open plan desks and information in real time: the sales team will welcome you every day in this relaxing space to share their knowledge of the ski area and help you to choose the best ski pass for you and your group!
Water and air= the ingredients for more snow
Your ski is guaranteed in Meribel
Guaranteeing the largest number of linked, open pistes in Europe: this is the promise made by the 3 Valleys, an engagement continued each season thanks to the high-altitude domain with an abundance of snow and equipped with over 2500 snow making machines covering more than 50% of the ski area. An obvious choice for a dream ski destination which guarantees top quality skiing from the start until the end of the season: Méribel and the 3 Valleys!
Always keen to please our visitors, Méribel is investing to improve snow making across all sectors of the valley. After having recently doubled snow making capacity thanks to the reservoirs at Altiport and Combes, 5 new pistes benefit this year from snow making equipment, notably Bouvreuil Rouge, Mûres Rouge, the base of Combe du Vallon and the Choucas run, accessible via the recently added Cherferie lift.
No need to find non skiing activities to occupy days during your stay in Méribel since your skiing is GUARANTEED! Not convinced? The ski guarantee from the 3 Valleys is a guarantee of the largest number of open linked runs in Europe throughout the season…. So go for it!
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SKI AREA OPENINGS
The whole ski area team is ready to welcome you very soon under the best conditions possible. The opening remains subject to the French Government’ conditions. We will be open till April 23rd 2021.
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