Meribel Resort Information

Resort Information

Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. We have put this resource together to help you out when you are planning a trip to the resort. Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!

Meribel Resort Information - Select a subject:

About Meribel
	Are there any local specialities to try?
	Are there any non-smoking bars or restaurants in Meribel?
	How do I get around the resort and when do the buses run?
	I've never been to Meribel - what's it like?
	I�m arriving early on Saturday � where can I leave my luggage while I ski?
	What facilities are there for disabled skiers in M�ribel?
	When do the shops open?
	When is the best time of year to come?
	Where can I change money?
	Where can I pick up my emails, and where is there Wi-fi?
Activities & Skiing
	Can I do my own maintenance or should I take my equipment to a shop?
	Can we organise an evening in a mountain restaurant?
	Do the ski schools speak English?
	Have recently bought my first snowboard, should I be doing anything to the board (i.e. waxing or the like) before taking it out on the slopes?
	How can I avoid having my skis/board stolen?
	How do I go about buying the right equipment?
	How often should I have my skis and/or snowboard serviced?
	I don�t ski/snowboard - What is there for me to do?
	I don�t want to carry skis to and from the piste � is there a locker where I can leave them?
	Is there a gym in Meribel?
	Should I get ski & travel insurance?
	Should I have lessons?
	Should I hire or buy equipment?
	Should I wait until I get to resort to purchase a new pair of skis or snowboard?
	What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?
	What is telemark skiing?
	What should I do if my skis get stolen?
	What�s the difference between Telemark, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine skis?
	Where can I hire avalanche transceivers?
	Which ski school should I use?
Avalanche Awareness
	Are Avalanches an 'act of God'?
Children
	Are there any cr�ches in M�ribel?
	Are there any free activities, or discounts for children?
	At what age should my child start skiing?
	Do the ski schools have English speaking instructors?
	Should I take a baby or toddler on a ski holiday?
	What children's clubs are available in summer?
	What children's clubs are available in winter?
	When are the French School Holidays this year?
	Where can I find a child-minder or nanny in M�ribel?
Driving
	Can I hire a car locally?
	Do I need a car in the resort?
	Do I need to carry chains in the car?
	How long does it take to drive to Meribel from the UK?
	What else should I know about driving in France?
	Where is there covered garage parking in M�ribel?
Employment
	Do I need a work permit?
	How can I get a job in Meribel?
	What sort of jobs are available?
General
	Where is the nearest British Consul?
Health
	Are there English-speaking Doctors?
	Can I drink the water?
	Can I get sunburnt in winter?
	How can I reduce the risks of injury?
	What are the commonest injuries?
	What exercises should I do before my holiday?
	Will I suffer from altitude sickness?
	Will my European Health Insurance Card cover me?
Lift System & Passes
	Are the lifts open in summer?
	Are there any discounts on liftpasses for groups?
	Are there any free lifts in Meribel?
	Do I need to bring a lift pass photo?
	How can I get lift opening information before I decide to get out of bed? And what is the weather forecast anyway?
	How much does a lift pass cost?
	What date do the lifts open (and close)?
	What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?
	What time do the lifts open?
	Where can I get a copy of the piste map?
	Which lift pass should I buy?
Ski Area
	Can I cross country ski in M�ribel?
	Can you suggest some itineraries to follow?
	I prefer to ski blue runs but I'd like to explore the whole of the 3 Valleys - is it possible?
	Is snowboarding allowed in Meribel?
	What do the different colours on the piste map mean?
	What is the Three Valley ski area like?
	Where are the good mountain restaurants?
	Where are the quietest areas?
	Where is the best off-piste?
	Which are the best runs?
Travel & Transport
	Can I get to M�ribel by train from the UK?
	How do I find the best flight deals?
	How do I get from the airport to M�ribel?
	How do I get to other resorts from Meribel?
	How do you go about arranging a 'DIY' holiday?
	How should I pack my skis and/or snowboard?
	Planes, trains or automobiles - which method is easiet to reach Meribel?
	Saturday or Sunday travel?
	Where can I book flights from the UK?
	Where is the nearest station?
	Which are the nearest airports?