In the heart of the Les Trois Vallées ski area in France, you will find the charming Méribel ski resort. It encompasses three neighbouring villages: Méribel Village, Méribel Centre, and Méribel-Mottaret. The resort ranges from 1450 – 2952 metres elevation, giving you plenty of snow during your ski holiday.
Méribel-Mottaret’s chalet-style buildings give it the authentic look you’d expect from a ski village. There are some great àpres-ski bars and terraces there, such as La Tarantaise and Le Downtown, and a handful of nice shops. However, the best shops and bars can be found in Méribel Centre, which has a bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere. You can also find many excellent restaurants there, so don’t miss out on trying the delicious regional specialties. Méribel-Village is the quietest of the three, perfect for a relaxing ski holiday. Its car-free streets are particularly great for families, giving the children a safe space to play and explore.
A Méribus shuttle runs between the three villages, so you can get around with ease. These busses run seven days a week, from early in the morning until late at night. You can find the bus timetables displayed at each bus stop or on the Méribus website.
If you book a ski trip to Méribel through Sunweb, your ski pass for all of Méribel Valley will be included. Unlock 70 runs and 42 ski lifts with just one card! Not enough piste for you? You can choose to expand this ski pass to the whole Les Trois Vallées ski area when booking. That way, you can explore the largest skiable area in the world whilst still saving money. Give yourself the ski holiday you deserve, with access to 600km of piste and 183 ski lifts.
After skiing, there’s still plenty to do in Méribel. The Mission Black Forest sledding adventure will give you stunning views of the surrounding peaks and snowy pine trees whilst you zoom down the slopes. La Piste des Animaux is a fun and educational ski trail for families with children. It’s a great spot for the kids to practice their skiing skills whilst learning about the local wildlife. Snowboarders can freestyle at the Open Park snowpark, and skiers of all ages can work on their agility at the Bump’N’Jump fun zone. There’s also numerous activities you can take part in in Méribel, such as ice skating, swimming, snowmobiling, horse riding, and more.
Capital:
The capital of France is Paris
Time:
France is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT+1).
Language:
The official language is French.
Money:
The euro (€) is the official currency of France
Emergency number:
The local emergency number is 112.
Service charge (tip) in restaurants and bars :
It is not likely that the service charger will be added to the bill automatically. If you are pleased with the service you can round off or leave a tip of 10%.
Power:
The voltage is 220 and the socket is different compared to the general UK sockets. You can buy an European adapter in most airports and supermarkets.
Mobile:
A UK mobile phone should work in France. The setup for this may differ per provider, so it is best to inquire about this before hand.
Safety on the slopes:
In France, wearing a helmet is not mandatory but recommended (especially for children). In ski classes (for all ages), it is often compulsory.
Travel documents:
You must be in possession of a valid passport in order to travel to France.
Food and Drinks:
Cheese, croissants, baguettes and wine! It is possible to drink tap water.
Opening hours:
As a general rule, the shops are open on Monday/Friday from 09:00 to 19:00. However, some shops may close over lunchtime. On Sunday and Monday, a selection of shops are closed. Some supermarkets are open on Sunday mornings.
Public Holidays:
Christmas Day: 25 December, 2014 (Thursday)
Boxing Day: 26 December, 2014 (Friday)
New Year’s Day: 1 January, 2015 (Thursday)
Good Friday: 3 April, 2015
Easter Sunday: 5 April, 2015
Easter Monday: 6 April, 2015
Travelling by car:
Most motorways in France require you to pay a toll fee. The Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed the whole winter (November - June). Always check the locat weather reports before departing.
In some cities and towns it is obligaroty to have a "environmentsl sticker". It is not possible to buy these stickers en route. You will have to order them online before you leave home. French authorities advise you to print out the form and the confirmation of the sticker if it does not arrive at your home in time. You can find the form on:
https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu
You will fly into either Geneva Airport (GVA), Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB), or Chambéry Airport (CMF). Flight times can be seen during the booking process, based on your choice of regional airport.
Transfer
In the booking steps it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. For additional information about the transfer, click here.
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A Méribel ski pass is included in the holiday price.
You can see the surcharges and discounts for extending your ski pass or no ski pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which ski pass is included in your travel time? Take a look at our FAQ .
Ski passes for children up to 4 years old are free. Children from 5 - 12 years old, and seniors from 65 - 74 years old, will receive a discount on their ski pass. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the ski pass.
Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem the ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of the ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further into the booking steps. The discount for “no ski pass” can also be found in the booking process.
The following equipment can be booked:
This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.
This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.
These skis and snowboards are made of high-quality material and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.
These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.
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