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Skiing & Winter Sports 1100M – 3266m
Mnt. Saulire 2738m The Skiing: Méribel and Les Allues are central in Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world with 220 linked lifts and 600kms of pistes. Free skiing for adult beginners: Beginners can learn for free in Méribel with Première Glisse (First Steps), a free day of learning with help and support. The first day on snow includes:
See the map further down this page. The Méribel valley has 94 miles of pistes, 17 miles of itineraries. 11 green runs, 33 blue, 21 red, 9 black, 2 snowboard fun parks. Full Méribel Ski Facts.
Col de la Loze 2035m Cross Country skiing / Ski du fond: Head off for the 33km of prepared cross country trails in the valley; situated at the Lac de Tueda in Mottaret and around the Altiport area of Méribel. A total of 90km of trails are available in Meribel, Courchevel and La Tania. Both classic and skating forms of the sport are accommodated, usually side by side. The trails are free to use and you can pick up a guide booklet and map from the Tourist Offices. Pistes are maintained each night.
Les Allues: linked by the Olympé gondola connects you to the centre of Méribel. Ski home in one decent, from the top of Roc de Fer 2294m taking the pretty blue 'Villages' run. For good skiers the sensational long marked off-piste itinerary, all the way to the chalet door. Alternatively come home from Meribel on the gondola, or take the free ski bus. (runs 0820-midnight).
Click To Enlarge - © Meribel.Com Ski & Snow Board Schools & Guides We recommend New Generation Ski School. They are excellent for children, adults, beginners & right up to Advanced.
For intermediate skiers also try Alpine Masters. For individual and small group lessons to get you to the next stage. Blue parallels to reds, red to blacks and black to off piste. Groups are small (4 - 8 people), clinics are smaller (3 - 6 people). Groups are best for beginner to intermediate and clinics best for intermediate to advanced. Private lessons: 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours. For French speakers there is ESF - Ècole du ski Française. Equipment Hire For Free delivery & fitting at the Chalet ready for your arrival 20% off - see Freeride. Or collect from the village shop Ski Higher & receive 40% off - see Ski Higher. Pre-book and pay on line at meribel-alpina and have passes posted to your home. Avoid 1st day queuing. Winter 09/10 Rates: Quick approximate guide in UK£. For The Non-Skier
If skiing isn't your thing, there are a host of other activities: Huskie sled riding, snow shoe walking, ice skating, rock climbing, snow biking, paragliding, light aircraft flights, swimming in the indoor pool, pampering in the Spas, shopping, lunches on mountain tops. A walkers pass includes the free ski bus.
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