News in Meribel: Daily News Bulletins
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What will be new in Meribel for Winter 2012/ 2013?Two new lifts and re-shaped pistes
by Caroline Sayer | | published: 24th Apr, 2012Méribel’s ski area will see several major improvements over the summer, including the building of two new gondola lifts and re-shaping of two main access pistes. ...more
Snowboarder killed in Val Thorens avalanche32 year old swept away by off-piste avalanche, Val Thorens
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 20th Apr, 2012On Tuesday afternoon a 32 year old snowboarder was killed off-piste in Val Thorens when his was buried by an avalanche. ...more
Meribus timetable altered for last two weeks of season
by Caroline Sayer | | published: 13th Apr, 2012Méribel’s free bus service will operate a reduced timetable from 14th to 20th April. From tomorrow, buses will run until 10pm only and the Belevedere service will be discontinued. For a detailed timetable, click here. ...more
End of season lift openings announced
by Caroline Sayer | | published: 5th Apr, 2012Méribel and Mottaret lift companies today announced their end-of-season lift opening schedule. ...more
Skier falls from chairlift in Meribel
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 5th Apr, 2012A British skier suffered a nasty fall from a chairlift in Meribel and landed on a digger. ...more
British Ski Championships begin in Meribel
by Caroline Sayer | | published: 25th Mar, 2012For the ninth year running, Méribel is hosting the British National Alpine Ski Championships. The National and Junior Championships take place this week, with the children’s events following from 3rd to 6th April. ...more
Meribel on the big screen!Film shot locally shown in Meribel's cinemas
by Caroline Sayer | | published: 25th Mar, 2012A French-language movie shot in Méribel during winter 2010 will be shown in the resort’s cinemas this week. ...more
Winter returns to the Three Valleys : 19th March 2012
by Caroline Sayer | | published: 19th Mar, 2012It started snowing yesterday afternoon. Ten centimetres have fallen so far and big fat flakes are still falling in the resort. The green gardens have been covered up again and all the large piles of rather dirty snow still remaining in the resort have been given a coat of fresh white snow, making the resort seem much prettier.
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Global warming will take skiing to new heightsNew research shows distinct lack of snow at low altitude
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 14th Mar, 2012This winter has been record breaking with reports coming in at various stages; driest start to the winter, snowiest winter since ‘99, biggest temperature difference recorded from -20 to +20 in a few weeks.... ...more
Breaking News: Meribel 1600 goes up in flamesHuge fire begins in large apartment building
by Jack Franks | | published: 10th Mar, 2012In the early hours of this morning at approximately 1am a large apartment building in the 1600 area of Meribel went up in flames. The apartment, which sits shortly below the piste a little way up from the Morel chairlift was engulfed in flames in barely any time at all and didn't take long to set alight the neighbouring chalet. ...more
The Great Fire of Meribel Diffused At Last : 10th March 2012Huge fire fighter presence calms blaze
by Jack Franks | | published: 10th Mar, 2012At about 9 o’clock this morning the huge fire that engulfed a number of chalets in the Morel area of Meribel seemed to finally be under control. The presence of fire fighters began to diminish and a collective sigh of relief was released by all inhabitants of Meribel 1600. ...more
Mountain avalanche protection droneDelta Drone avalanche rescue system
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 28th Feb, 2012A French company is developing a unique drone dedicated to avalanche and mountain safety. ...more
Magnificent ending for Les Menuires 7Pay dispute resolved
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 27th Feb, 2012Following the week long protest in the 3 Valleys, the Les Menuires 7 have successfully resolved their pay dispute with the chalet company Skithe3V. ...more
God-father of ski celebrates his 100th birthdayÉmile Allais
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 25th Feb, 2012Émile Allais creator of the French ski school, Olympic medal winner, creator of cutting edge skis, advisor to ski resorts, pisteur and freerider is 100 years old today. ...more
Chalet hosts hold up chalet in dismissal disputeLes Menuires 7
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 23rd Feb, 2012A group of seven chalet hosts are said to have barricaded themselves in a luxury chalet in Les Menuires after reportedly being dismissed with immediate effect and told that they will not receive any wages in the 3 Valleys ski resort. ...more
Ski like a VIPEarly morning breakfast on the summits
by Caroline Sayer | | published: 20th Feb, 2012Have you ever dreamed of enjoying exclusive use of the ski slopes? Imagine your own private ski area, with perfectly-groomed slopes and sole use of the lifts. Now, thanks to lift company Méribel Alpina, you can (for one hour, anyway). ...more
More snow in the 3 Valleys! : 16th February 2012
by Amy Neville-Eliot | Ski Editor | published: 16th Feb, 2012It snowed lightly all day yesterday with around 5-10cm falling. The temperature has risen massively with minus 5C forecast for the summits today. It feels positively tropical in the resort compared with the temperatures of the past couple of weeks.
read more in... Meribel Dump Alert
Most active French speed camera is in the AlpsStay safe and stay informed
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 14th Feb, 2012The most active speed camera in France may be affecting hundreds of skiers travelling from Geneva. ...more
Ski security patrol initiative in Meribel-MottaretMeribel motto : Inform, prevent & deter
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 13th Feb, 2012A new ski security patrol has been put in place on the slopes of Méribel-Mottaret to help inform skiers and prevent accidents on the slopes. ...more
The things people ask...Some of the stranger questions asked at a ski resort tourist office
by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 12th Feb, 2012We all switch off a little bit when we are on holiday, but judging by these questions that have been collated by the Les Gets tourist office some of us switch off a little bit more than others... ...more
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