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Meribel Events
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There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Meribel and the Three Valleys, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in Meribel, and don't forget to check out our weekly what's on calender.
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| 2nd Stage of the Savoy Trophy Dogsled Race (mid January) |
This famous Savoy dogsled race takes place in 4 Alpine ski resorts: Le Grand Bornand, Meribel, Peisey-Nancroix and Saint Gervais. In Meribel, the competition takes place around the mixed-terrain trails of the protected forest surrounding the Altiport, under the mighty Dent de Burgin peak.
Hundreds of mushers and huskies from all over Europe turn out to compete in sprint and long-distance events over the course of two days. The equivalent to a canine world cup, these magnificent dogs prove that there's certainly no need for skis to pick up speed on those challenging Alpine tracks. |
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last updated 20-Nov-2007 |
| British Land National Ski Championships (end March/early April) |
Great Britain’s National Ski Championships have been held in Meribel for the past two seasons and set to be held in Meribel during 2006. The competition has been sponsored by British Land for the past 25 years and produces some fierce competition between the French and British teams. The championship is open to competitors who were born after 1989 or earlier, and has in the past included popular British Skiers; Alain Baxter, Findlay Mickel, and Lynn Sharp, all previous winners in Slalom, Downhill and Super G titles.
The Seniors’ competition is shortly followed by the Junior & Children Championships where events follow a similar pattern to that of the seniors, incorporating the Super G, Giant and Slalom races.
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last updated 20-Nov-2007 |
| 3 Valley X-Wing Rally (mid April) |
Open to everyone who’s game for a laugh, the Three Valleys X-Wing Rally is fun for all ski/board lovers. There are three categories: Pros, Sporting Amateurs or Families that can enter the various ‘events’ that are held around the three valleys during the day. Skiers, Telemarkers and Snowboarders are all eligible for entry, you just need to make up a team of three and get round all the different events across the valleys including : Derby thrill power, Skiercross madness, Freeride, the Family Schuss, the Flying K (short for the Flying Kilometre!) and the Slalom XXL.
It’s a small programme of activities that can be as hard or as much fun as you wish. In most events the team of three will start together, however there are individual events to take part in. There’s no compulsory itinerary, and teams can choose their departure point from any of the following resorts that make up the Three Valleys skiing area: Courchevel, La Tania, Meribel, Les Menuires or Val Thorens. A log book and bibs are presented to the team at the start of the race, thereafter it up to each team to go out and have as much fun as they can!
For further information click here : X-Wing Rally.
Photo credit ¦ Les3Valleys.com. |
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last updated 20-Nov-2007 |
| Three Valleys Bike Competition (early July) |
The Three Valleys Mountain Bike competition takes place in Méribel. Running over the weekend, this is a ‘Free Bike’ competition which is open to all, with a variety of events including a timed descent from the top of the Saulire (2700m) to Brides-les-Bains (600m), a 70kms 'Rando Tour' event completing circuits around the Three Valleys at various levels of difficulty thanks to the use of the ski lifts!
In 2005, the timed decent from La Saulire to Brides-les-Bains saw 494 entrants, the winner completing the course through the thick forest and narrow tracks on the bottom section in an amazing 26 minutes!!
For further information see here : 3VTT
Photo credit ¦ Les3Valleys.com |
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last updated 20-Nov-2007 |
| Drive des Gourmets Golf Competition (mid July) |
Drive des Groumets Golf Competition is Méribel’s most prestigious golf competition of the year. This three day event combines golfing on the resort’s mountain course with gourmet wining and dining. Each day competitors enjoy a four course lunch half way round the 18 holes, and each evening the prize giving is accompanied with champagne and further gastronomic offerings.
For further information see here : Drive des Gourmets Golf |
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last updated 20-Nov-2007 |
| Tour de France - July |
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Every summer France is gripped by the biggest and best cycle race in Europe - Le Tour de France. The Alps have played a large part in the race over the years with the gruelling mountain climbs providing some of the most exciting spectacles of the event. The route changes slightly each year, taking in different towns and villages along the way. Even if the race doesn't pass near to where you are this summer you can guarantee that it will still be avidly watched in bars and cafés around the country with everyone joining in to cheer on the famous yellow jersey! ... see "Le Tour de France" for more |
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last updated 21-Jul-2008 |
| Meribel Advertising Film Festival (mid December) |
Meribel is host to its 5th Annual Advertising Film Festival, dedicated exclusively to French advertising films produced in the past year. Designed to showcase the creativity of French advertising, the event provides an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to meet and debate over a range of topics.
There is also a separate section for European entrants awarding them for adverts produced by foreign professionals.
For further information click here : Meribel Advertising Film Festival.
Photo credit ¦ Meribel Advertising Film Festival
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last updated 20-Nov-2007 |
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