Meribel Village
Quiet and charming ski village linking to Meribel and the Three Valleys ski area
Meribel Village resort guide - a general overview
Meribel Village should not be confused with Meribel, Meribel Les Allues or Meribel Mottaret as all four are quite distinct resorts, each with their own character. Meribel Village really came into its own with the opening of the new quad chair lift linking it directly to the vast Three Valleys system and taking the old quaint village into a ski resort of its own standing. MGM built some smart self-catering properties and luxury chalet developers made use of the cheaper land to build some outstanding properties.
Today the village is a mixture of old and modern and offers guests staying here the chance to escape the British mob in Meribel yet still access the superb skiing. The nightlife is quiet by Meribel's standards but staying here makes a good option for a family holiday.
If you are staying in one of the you can access the ski school meeting point at the top of the Golf Chair lift which is the high-speed lift departing from the centre of the village. However, please note that not all ski schools meet here. Some schools only meet at the bottom of Chaudanne in the main resort of Meribel. If you have an early morning lesson booked to start at Chaudanne you may find that there is insufficient time to get the Golf chair up when it opens in the morning and to ski down to Chaudanne in time for your lesson. if this is the case you will need to get the morning bus to Meribel Chaudanne which departs Meribel Village at 08.45hrs.
Resort stats
600km
1,450m - 3,195m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Chambery
- 2hrs
- Lyon
- 2hrs 30mins
- Geneva
- 2hrs 30mins
26 ski chalets in Meribel Village View All
Meribel Village, France
Chalet Les Belles Alpes 4
Average Price
£861 ppMeribel Village, France
Chalet Etienne
Average Price
£1,121 ppMeribel Village, France
Chalet Tourtarelle
Average Price
£579 ppPros and Cons
Pros
- Avoiding the queues at the Chaudanne lift station in Meribel
- More peaceful than Meribel itself but access to same ski area
- There are some lovely, high end chalets in Meribel Village
Cons
- Not much night life would need to get a taxi into Meribel
- Need to get a bus to ski school meeting point in Meribel
- Home run can get very heavy and slushy in warm weather
Restaurants
Meribel Village Resort Restaurants
The rustic and traditional Savoyard food in the Le Bo A Mil is just the ticket if you enjoy a good fondue or a hearty onion soup. Not only that, their serving sizes are more than generous, so be sure to only order one course! Just a stone's throw from the centre of town, this quaint eatery is located in a unique building set in the cellar of an old ski chalet. Meribel Village also has a number of other fine dining establishments, including Le Plantain which has been completely rebuilt in an original mountain style using traditional wood and stone. Contrary to many restaurants, Le Plantain has an interesting and contemporary menu offering alternatives to the usual Savoyard style food. The Lodge du Village has also been highlighted as a season favourite with modest prices for either a quick lunch stop before heading back to the mountain or a cheeky snack during après.
Meribel Village Mountain Restaurants
With over 30 mountain restaurants in the Meribel ski area, there are plenty of places to choose from for lunch should you decide not to eat in your ski chalet. Meribel Village, located just one lift away from Meribel, is an excellent base for exploring the other resorts within the Three Valleys. A top pick nearby is the Bouc Blanc in La Tania, which is close to the top of the La Tania gondola and offers a good standard of food with friendly service.
Meribel Village Apres Ski
Before putting your feet up in your ski chalet, Meribel Village has several apres ski gems which are worth visit after a long day on the piste. One of the most popular is the Lodge du Village, which has a lively (English run) lounge bar upstairs as well as a large sunny terrace and balcony making it an ideal spot whilst watching the sun go down. Lodge du Village is most easily accessed via the blue Lapin piste.
Meribel Village Nightlife
If you are not that enamoured with ideal of going to Meribel for a night out, the best option is to stay in, relax and enjoy the peaceful serenity of the surrounding mountains from your ski chalet. Meribel Village is a resort known more for its gastronomical delights, than its extensive number of vibrant bars and clubs.
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
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