Bad Weather Ski Areas in Meribel
The higher areas lack the contrast required for orientation during white out conditions. However there are certain runs that offer more contrast providing vast amounts of skiing/snowboarding when the flakes are falling. The trick is to head for the pistes that are tree-lined, as they help provide definition when everything else seems to be white.
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Keep in mind that the valley itself can be covered in an all-encompassing fog, but the top of the mountains can be bathed in glorious sunshine (check out the webcams!). Also, if it’s lashing down with rain in the valley, it means it’s snowing up top, giving you the best and freshest powder you’re likely to ski on! And because it’s a bad weather day, chances are, you’ll have the mountain to yourself.
Bad Weather Ski Areas in Meribel
When visibility is difficult due to snow or white-out, there’s one important thing to remember: keep the poles in sight. The poles marking the edges of the piste are the colour of the difficulty of the run (green, blue, red or black). Have you ever noticed that the poles on the right side of the piste (looking down) have a 20 cm band of orange at the top? This is so that in a white-out when you really can’t see very much, if you come across a pole with an orange top, leave it on your right. If the pole is one colour all the way to the top, leave it on your left. That way you’ll stay safe & on piste!
There are several areas in Meribel where you can ski on a bad weather days below the tree line where visbility will be better. However, these may be slightly busier due to the number of people choosing this option. The tree-lined runs around the Altiport and above Meribel Village are ideal. Another area you can head to for better visibility is the skiing area near the Combes chairlift where there are natural obstacles which make skiing easier during a white out. The runs below the main resort are also perfect in bad weather - take the Raffort or Village runs and return to the resort via the Olympe gondola or free bus service.
