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| Resort | 600 m |
|---|---|
| Slopes | 1060-2435 m |
| Lifts | 18 |
| Pistes | 60 km |
| Blue | 36 % |
| Red | 59 % |
| Black | 5 % |
| Snowmaking | 16 % |
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Meiringen
The upside
- Good for short breaks
- Unspoiled, traditional resort with access to quiet, crowd-free slopes
- Good for families and intermediates
- Plenty to do off the slopes
The downside
- Slopes are limited in extent, with a bus ride to the lifts
- No runs back to the valley
- Little to interest experts, at least on-piste
- Sunny slopes may suffer poor snow
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I visited Meiringen in early December 2009, and thought…
Wendy 14 Feb 2010
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Summary
Meiringen’s claims to fame include Sherlock Holmes – the fictional detective whose creator Conan Doyle was a regular visitor and a keen skier – and the meringue – the oh-so-sweet dessert that was created here and named after the town. Its ski area, on the other hand, is rather less well known in the UK these days. Yet this pleasant resort and its varied slopes at Hasliberg make it a sensible choice for families and intermediates who are content with limited slopes, and for those wanting to spend time on other activities. It is also good for short breaks and a worthwhile outing from the nearby Jungfrau resorts. For a good-value, relaxing break away from the crowds Meiringen is worth a look
News
For 2009/10 there is a new LVS (avalanche transceivers) test area, offering tips and advice on off-piste skiing and related equipment.
For 2008/09 a special kids’ terrain park was built at Käserstatt, with lots of boxes, rollers and jumps – the first family-only park of its kind in the Bernese Oberland.
FIS World Cup Ski Cross races are held in Meiringen-Hasliberg every March.
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