Meribel

Pros: Expance of skiable area
Cons: Local bus overcrowding

I spent a week in Méribel this year and it was my first time sking. I came away self sufficient on the slopes and sking red runs thanks to my ESF instructor Michele. We stayed in a private chalet rented through the tourist office and skied all day every...

Pros: Fantastic Ski Area for Intermediates/Experts Good protected beginners area.Great Apres Ski Bar.
Cons: Awful Bus service.Poor Parking.French Holidays too crowded. High bar prices.

We Had a terrific season in Meribel in 2004.The Snow was Great from 23rd Dec till the last weekend in April.Check out snow reports and if you can get away take a cheap holiday in early December - January (after new year) and Late March and April. ...

Pros: Meribel is at the heart of the world's largest skiing area
Cons: it can be a little crowded

Meribel is the central valley of the three valleys skiing area, which claims to be the largest in the world. I have visited all three valleys and I would recommend Meribel as the most versatile one.

I have been going to the valley for several...

Pros: Amazing range of skiing in terms of levels and expanse
Cons: New holidaymakers to the resort may feel alienated by veterans and jaded locals

Meribel is blessed to be connected to all Les 3 Vallees by the ski lift system.

So you can ski Meribel, Courcheval, Val Thorens to your heart's content. Off piste skiing is a-plenty, and on piste is so varied that you can stay there for two...