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Meribel

Well overpriced and over-rated. The park is good but lift system is not as good as Courchevel, and the snow's better in Val Thorens. Good for large mixed groups and those with long arms and short pockets.

Rating overall

6/10

Meribel

Meribel / Photo: Meribel

Mountain stats
Top lift:2952m
Vertical drop:1552m
Bottom lift:1400m

LiftsLift count : 16 x Gondolas   18 x Chairlifts   17 x Drag-lifts   Other lifts 8 Telebabies  

150km/1329 acres OF PISTES (71 PISTES)
Easy
58%
Intermediate
28%
Advanced
14%

passes Pass (Low/High Season) : 54.50 Half-day , 63.50 Day , 317.50 6-day , 317.50 6-day linked area

Statistics

Freestyle
  • Number of terrain parks: 1
  • Total kickers:
  • Total Jibs:
  • Park details:
  • Number of halfpipes: 2
  • Boardercross: false
Freeride
  • Trees: Yes
  • Backcountry: Yes
Facilities
  • Night boarding: true
  • Heliboarding: true
    Héliski from 155 euros per person on the France/Italy border. Tel/Fax +33(0)4 79 00 30 38. Guides available for 320 euros for the day.
  • Snowmobiles: false
Snow
  • Average snow in a season: 500
  • Snowmaking faciities: 26
Season times
  • Winter: Dec to April

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Getting there

  • Bus: Alp-ski bus from Geneva takes 3hrs, Tel: +33(0)4 5043 6002, 111 euros return. Satobus from Lyon takes 2.5hrs and costs 86 euros return.
  • Train: Train services go to Moutiers which is 20 minutes away, (18km).
  • Driving: From Lyon, head south via A432, A43 to Albertville, RN90 to Moûtiers and then the D90, 18lm to Meribel. (200km total)
  • Flying: Lyon 185km, Geneva 135km. Nearest airport is in Chambéry, 95km away.

Address

  • Address: 27 place Maurice Front B.P. 1 Méribel – FRANCE 73550
  • Email: [email protected]

Location

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