Meribel (1,450m), a firm British favourite, is also known as ‘Little England upon the Alps’. Brits make up almost half the total visitors and if you were to go into a bar and ask for un verre de vin rouge , you’d probably be greeted by the blank faces of British season workers.
The annual influx of Brits means you can easily get by without speaking a word of French, but it also means prices are high, British voices are everywhere and nightlife can be a little boisterous – shots of toffee vodka and dancing on tables at the Le Rond Point bar isn’t uncommon.
Although a purpose-built ski resort, Meribel doesn’t allow high-rise developments, instead insists on chalet-style architecture so has grown out rather than up, extending more than 10 kilometres across the valley floor. The local ski area has enough varied terrain to keep all abilities happy. It also has the enviable location of being in the centre of the Three Valleys, the biggest lift network in the world.
Méribel, here comes the snow
Meribel village looking great this morning #meribel pic.twitter.com/LPeICUCNi5
MERIBEL : 4 shops
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ESF
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Tourist office
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Hosting
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Sport 2000 shop
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Sport 2000 Prosneige
rue des Jeux Olympiques – Immeuble le tremplin
73620 MERIBELSpoken languages Français English ItalianHolidays opening hoursSaturday 8:30 - 19:00 Sunday 8:30 - 19:00 Monday 8:30 - 19:00 Tuesday 8:30 - 19:00 Wednesday 8:30 - 19:00 Thursday 8:30 - 19:00 Friday 8:30 - 19:00 -
Sport 2000 white Storm Méribel
rue des Jeux Olympiques - La Tougnete
73550 MERIBELSpoken languages Français EnglishHolidays opening hoursSaturday 8:30 - 19:00 Sunday 8:30 - 19:00 Monday 8:30 - 19:00 Tuesday 8:30 - 19:00 Wednesday 8:30 - 19:00 Thursday 8:30 - 19:00 Friday 8:30 - 19:00 -
Sport 2000 Alp'sports
Galerie Commerciale Plateau de Morel
73550 MERIBELSpoken languages Français EnglishHolidays opening hoursSaturday 8:30 - 19:00 Sunday 8:30 - 19:00 Monday 8:30 - 19:00 Tuesday 8:30 - 19:00 Wednesday 8:30 - 19:00 Thursday 8:30 - 19:00 Friday 8:30 - 19:00
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Tourist office
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ESF
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Hosting
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Sport 2000 shop
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Sport 2000 Mottaret Ski Évasion
Chemin des gentianes Résidence L'Hotel du Mottaret
73550 MERIBEL MOTTARETSpoken languages Français EnglishHolidays opening hoursSaturday 8:30 - 19:30 Sunday 8:30 - 19:30 Monday 8:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 19:30 Tuesday 8:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 19:30 Wednesday 8:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 19:30 Thursday 8:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 19:30 Friday 8:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 19:30