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MÉRIBEL
Méribel has been a firm favourite in the Alps for British skiers for many years, having
been founded in 1936 by Scotsman Colonel Peter Lindsay. Perhaps unfairly, Méribel
is known for playing second fiddle to Courchevel. However by hosting the popular
music festival Altitude, some events in the 1992 Winter Olympics and for lively
après-ski favourites La Folie Douce and Le Rond Point, the resort has carved its
own special path in the past three decades.
Méribel is divided into three villages all with unique character; Méribel, Méribel
Mottaret and Méribel Village. It is part of Les Trois Vallees ski area with access to
over 600km of pistes and a diverse range of off-piste. As with Courchevel, early and
late season skiing is always possible at the higher altitude ski area of Val Thorens
(3,200m). Not to be outdone by its fashionable older sister, Méribel has a wealth of
shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs of its own.
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