Ski Holiday Meribel & Mottaret
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Resort Description
The tree shrouded, French resorts of Meribel and Mottaret are located in the Three Valleys ski area, giving you 600K of high altitude pistes to explore!Competent skiers will relish the off-pistes challenges and the Olympic Downhill run on La Face is guaranteed to set your adrenalin pumping! Meribel is an intermediate’s dream, with a vast choice of long runs. Beginners can gain confidence on the selection of gentle slopes. Meribel & Mottaret are a snowboarding wonderland!
The night life is buzzing in traditional Meribel and in the more modern Mottaret, with many bars playing live music. Local specialities and pizzas are served in the restaurants.
Which exciting non-ski activities will you choose? A helicopter flight to take in the panoramic view? Go-karting on ice? Keeping fit by swimming, working out in the gym or skating round the Olympic ice rink? A relaxing massage? A trip to Meribel’s ninety shops and market or a visit to the cinema to watch a film in English?
Meribel and Mottaret combine traditional charm with state-of-the-art skiing and an unrivalled range of activities. What more could you wish for?
Ski Facts
Village height: Meribel: 1,450m; Mottaret: 1730mHighest lift: 3,200m
Km of piste: 600kms
Number of runs:
Blue: 101
Red: 146
Black: 28
Longest run: 5kms
Number of lifts: 198
Snowmaking equipment/km covered: 451 snow cannons
Airport transfer: Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Lyons & Grenoble 3 hrs 30 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins.