'''Meribel''' [http://www.meribel.net] is a name for three villages in the Savoie department of France.
Get in
Meribel, in France, is best accessed via train from Paris which goes direct to near-by Moutiers Salins where a short bus or taxi ride will take you to Meribel centre and surrounding areas. Eurostar offers direct services from London and Ashford on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings to Moutiers, returning on Saturday (morning or evening).
Other ways of getting to Meribel include flying to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery and transferring via bus or taxi. It is possible to drive to Meribel, but this is probably not the best way as traffic around the Alps can be awful and the mountain roads are rather hard to negotiate.
There is a direct coach service from London, stopping at a few other places in England which can give 8 days skiing, a very favourable low-cost option for the budget traveller.
Get around
Meribel is a large resort by Alps standards but the best way to explore Meribel centre is by walking. If you are staying in surrounding villages, a bus service operates 7 days a week.
See
Do
Meribel offers some of the best skiing in the Alps and other resorts such as Courchevel can be accessed via the extensive lift network.
Buy
Eat
Chez Kiki is a little steak place run and owned by an old French chap called Kiki. Their steaks are legendary but as with most restaurants in the Alps, extremely pricey and a 3 course meal with wine is likely to set you back at least 100 euros per head.
Drink
Le Pub, Barometer, the Tavern and Dick's Tea Bar are some of the most popular night spots in Meribel and are generally full of, and run by, English people. Dick's Tea Bar is open until 5am most nights. Be prepared to spend lots of money in these places, a pint of beer can set you back as much as 6-8 euros.
The Rond Point, locally know as 'Ronnies' is possibly one of the most famous Apres-Ski spots in the world and is the only place to go for drinks on the slopes. Again, prices are eye-watering but the atmosphere is fantastic. Open to 7pm daily.
Sleep
[http://www.hotel-yeti.com/welcome.htm Yeti Hotel in Meribel]
Purple Ski is an independent chalet operator in Meribel that have 4 chalets to offer. Having recently stayed in one of their chalets, rest assured that this is the only way to visit Meribel. Their staff are fantastic and each chalet has professional chefs who provide simply wonderful food. All alcohol is included in the weekly price (sunday to sunday) which can save a small fortune on drinks in Meribel centre. I would recommend them very highly.
Pierre & Vacances - Courchevel 1850 Chalets du Forum. 33 1 58 21 55 84. ttp://www.pv-holidays.com/scripts/fiche_produit.php?id_ofr=252&id_sai_passe=1&date=2009-02-28&duree=7&code=FCL25. Located at the heart of the internationally renowned Courchevel resort, the Pierre & Vacances Les Chalets du Forum residence have comfortable and well designed apartments. Made up of three, 3-floor buildings, the residence has been upgraded to our '5-Suns' status, offering you improved services: Duvets fitted on all beds, a bakery delivery service, Wi-Fi access in all apartments, a heated ski room and much, much more.
Pierre & Vacances Residence Les Crets. ttp://www.pv-holidays.com/scripts/fiche_produit.php?id_ofr=382&id_sai_passe=1&date=2009-03-07&duree=7&code=MMC26. Sitting above the Meribel ski resort, the Pierre & Vacances Crets Residence is located in a quiet setting and offers many services: ski-in, ski-out access to all ski lifts, close proximity to the funicular railway , special welcome gifts, and Wi-Fi in all apartments.
Residences MGM Les Fermes de Meribel. ttp://www.pv-holidays.com/scripts/fiche_produit.php?id_ofr=4&id_sai_passe=1&date=2009-03-14&duree=7&code=FML26. The spacious and comfortable apartments of Residences MGM Les Fermes de Meribel Residence are shared between 6 small stone and wood-built chalets. Right in the middle of Meribel Village, in a wooded surrounding, the residences has direct access to the slopes towards the Altiport, has a W-Fi connection in receptionand and all of our apartments are designed to offer you the greatest comfort.
Our well-being centre is open to all free of charge, with indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms, cardio-training room and relaxation room. Facial and body treatments (available for a supplement), herbal teas and shop featuring a wide range of beauty products.</sleep>
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