Modern and purpose built,
but generally pretty, Meribel has developed into a popular,
bustling resort measuring a compact ¾ ml by 800 yds
and comprised of mainly wooden, Savoyard-style chalets which
blend well with the alpine environment. The main square at
the bottom of the village is the principal centre of activity
and commercial hub, while the main lifts are found beside
the road tunnel leading to loftier Mottaret, a smaller, more
low-key, purpose-built satellite which straggles up the slopes
from the main road for around 800 yds. Consisting mainly of
timber-clad blocks, it has its own small shopping centre and
offers doorstep skiing.
Suitability:
Middle to upmarket; particularly popular with the British.
Good for all grades, with beginners' slopes at both resort
centres, a vast choice for intermediates and direct access
to the extensive Trois Vallees network for the more adventurous.
Family-friendly. Relatively little to do for nonskiers.
Accommodation:
Predominantly catered chalets, apartments and 2- and 3-star
hotels, with a few 4-stars. Properties are quite spread out,
with some a good distance from the lifts; some in Mottaret
have piste-to-porch convenience. |
