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Meribel Area

Meribel, a brief guide to this famous corner of France

Set at the heart of the 3-Vallees skiing area, Meribel offers traditional alpine charm combined with convenient state-of-the-art skiing and one of the most extensive and effective lift systems anywhere in the alps. With an excellent range of runs there is unrivalled skiing to suit everyone.

In addition to the many runs in Meribel valley, the lift system gives easy access to the extensive runs in Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires and St Martin de Belville. For the more adventurous skier the 'Fourth Valley' beyond Val Thorens is now easily reached by the new Funitel de Fond.

Ski and boot hire:
We recommend Freeride.fr for all your ski and boot hire. To make your holiday as smooth as possible we like to pre-book your skis and boots and to arrange to have them fitted either at the chalet or the shop. At the end of the week we will return them for you.

Ski School:
There is a good choice of Ski Schools in Meribel.

We particularly recommend New Generation, the specialist British ski school based in both Meribel and Courchevel. Here you can learn from fully qualified and highly motivated coaches in your own language. There is a choice of courses and clinics as well as private coaching.

The French school Magic in Motion is also well regarded and has English speaking instructors, small class sizes and caters for children and adults.

There is a well established school of the ‘Ecole de Ski Francaise’ (ESF) which can provide instruction in a wide range of languages.

It is advisable to pre-book and during the peak weeks, New Year and mid-February, it is essential. We can make the arrangements for you, subject to availability.

Off-piste skiing:
For the competent off-piste skier, interested in exploring away from the main skiing areas, the Bureau des Guides has an active programme each week and details will be available in the chalets.

Premier Service:
Cooltip Mountain Holidays is a family company providing high quality catered holidays in Meribel. We own our chalet appartments and this gives us a long term commitment to the resort. As a family we have been sking in Meribel for many years. We know the area well and are committed to providing you with the quality of holiday we ourselves would expect. Our personal service is designed to accommodate your particular needs, so for more information or if you have any special requests, simply phone us and ask to speak to Hugh.



Summer in Meribel, relaxing, warm and great fun :
Set at the heart of the 3-Vallees skiing area, Meribel offers traditional alpine charm combined with convenient state-of-the-art skiing and one of the most extensive and effective lift systems anywhere in the alps. With an excellent range of runs there is unrivalled skiing to suit everyone.

Although well known as a Winter Holiday resort, Meribel is an ideal centre for both relaxation and activity holidays throughout much of the rest of the year.

From late May onwards the combination of spring colours and Alpine scenery provides a wonderful setting for walking holidays. As the snow melts the alpine plants burst forth giving rise to a carpet of colours. The footpaths are well signed and there is scope for every level of walking from gentle woodland to rugged mountain.

By early June the snow has receded from Meribel’s 18-hole golf course, set high up on the west facing slope with views across to the alpine ridges. There are at least a dozen other golf courses within a little over an hour’s drive, all of which are ‘pay and play’.

July sees the resort springing into life with a wide range of activities, including mountain biking, riding, tennis, and white water rafting. At the end of August the bustle ceases and with the onset of autumn comes another range of colours and opportunities for a last walking holiday before winter.

Other summer activities include:-

Rock Climbing, Canyoning, Clay pigeon shooting
Fly fishing, Paragliding, Grass-skiing
Archery, Skating, Swimming

During July and August selected lifts operate, giving easy access to high levels for walking, mountain biking or just enjoying the spectacular scenery.

At ‘Le Grand Duc’ we can help you with all these activities. Weekly multi-activity packs are available.

 

Getting There

By Air : To Geneva, Lyon or Chambery

By Car : 9 hours from Calais

By Train : Direct services from London to Moutiers and only 30 minutes transfer to Méribel

Eurostar: Experience the ease of the Eurostar direct services from London and Ashford to Moutiers (only 30 minutes away from the resort). No air traffic delays, no long transfers and we meet you off the train. Prices start at £179 for both the overnight and daytime services.

Eurostar and SNCF: If you are happy to change trains in either Paris or Lille, there are a range of options including TGV and overnight couchette services. Prices last season were from £99 return plus £30 supplement if you choose a couchette.

Flights : If you wish to make your own travel arrangements the following are a selection of scheduled airlines flying into the local airports.
Ex Ireland:
Geneva / Lyon - Aer Lingus
Grenoble - Ryanair

Ex UK:
Geneva: EasyJet, Flybe, BMIbaby, British Airways, Swiss, Jet2.com, KLM via Amsterdam
Lyon: EasyJet, British Airways, KLM via Amsterdam
Chambery: EasyJet, Flybe
Grenoble: Thomsonfly, Ryanair

Airport Transfers: We recommend ATS for all your transfers and we will be happy to provide quotations and make any arrangements for you, or you may book online with ATS direct.

Car Rental and Hotel Accommodation : For your Car Rental we recommend Holiday Autos

Eight days skiing : Those of a robust constitution may wish to try the overnight Eurostar service. We will meet you and take you to breakfast, before collecting your skis, boots and lift pass ready for a full day’s skiing.

For the discerning skier looking for a less stressful way of enjoying 7 or 8 days skiing, why not fly out on Friday afternoon, transfer to a hotel for a good night's sleep, and arrive in Meribel early on the Saturday morning, refreshed and ready to ski? We can arrange car hire or a two-stage transfer for you. Travel back on the Saturday or Sunday. The arrangements are flexible and can be tailored to your needs.

Driving from the Airports : Please contact us for exact directions from the airport. We will be happy to book a hire car for you, but if you do make your own arrangements the journey from Geneva is much easier if you book the car for collection on the Swiss side of the airport rather than the French side.

Suitable types of Holiday Meribel

• Golf Course
• Mountain Biking
• Skiing
• Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in Le Grand Duc A

• Balcony/Terrace

 

Rental Details

This chalet offers catered accommodation during the winter. Self catering prices are are only available in the summer.

 

Facilities in Le Grand Duc A

• Highchair
• Log fire

This Chalet Apartment sleeps eight in comfort and has four twin / double bedrooms, three with en-suite facilities and one separate, and is ideal for families, groups of friends or for the individual skier.

The spacious and welcoming living room with its log fire and west facing balcony has splendid views of the surrounding mountains.

A hi-fi system, games and books are provided and cots, mattresses and high chairs are available for very young children.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (4)
• Ensuite (3)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 8 people:

• Single Beds (8)
• Cots (1)

 

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