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Key facts
| Resort | 1400-1700 m |
|---|---|
| Slopes | 1260-3230 m |
| Lifts | 174 |
| Pistes | 600 km |
| Green | 13 % |
| Blue | 39 % |
| Red | 38 % |
| Black | 10 % |
| Snowmaking | 43 % |
| Price index | 115 |
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MéribelFrance
The upside
- Central to the Trois Vallées, the biggest lift network in the world
- Pleasant chalet-style architecture
- Impressive lift system
- Very lively après-ski scene
- Excellent piste maintenance and snowmaking; nevertheless ...
The downside
- Snow on the west-facing side suffers from afternoon sun
- Sprawling main village
- Expensive, particularly for food and drink
- Full of Brits
- Some pistes can get crowded
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Summary
A loyal band of regular visitors just love Méribel, and it’s not difficult to see why. For keen piste-bashers who like to rack up the miles but dislike tacky post-war resorts, it’s difficult to beat: unlike other modern purpose-built resorts, Méribel has always insisted on chalet-style architecture.
Other 3V resorts have the edge in some respects. For better snow opt for Courchevel or Val Thorens. For lower prices, Les Menuires. For a more compact village and a lower concentration of Brits, go virtually anywhere.
News – this season 2011/12
The upper stage of the Saulire gondola from Méribel was replaced by a faster eight-seater meeting the cable car up from Courchevel (easing pedestrian access to the other resort). The lower stage will be replaced for 2012/13. A new green run links the mid-station to the Blanchot piste to create a gentle run all the way to the resort.
News – last season
In the Altiport area, a new family fun park (Acticross) was created.
At Mottaret, the Doron ‘Zen’ beginner area was improved and a new magic carpet installed.
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