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Although Meribel is a spectacular ski resort in winter and a wonderful place to enjoy mountain activities in summer, a holiday is made much more memorable if you are staying in a great apartment. We think you'll enjoy our apartment for quite a few different reasons. Firstly it is in a very very convenient location - everything really is on the doorstep. Secondly, it is an inviting place to spend time. There is a picture-postcard view and a comfortable settee to enjoy it from! The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms spacious with baths that you can lie-back in and relax. The kitchen is tiny but everything is there to cook and then to sit down comfortably to enjoy your meal. We have spent many happy holidays here and we think you will too!
For children:
Although children are welcome in our apartment, we don't feel it is suitable for very young children. The mezzanine is accessed by an open stairway and the lovely open space above the sitting room is not safe for young children. Similarly, the balcony outside is high up. However, once the children have reached the age where they are more sensible, they will love the open-plan mezzanine and their parents will love the fact that the double-bedroom is tucked away quietly downstairs where they can enjoy a lie-in without being disturbed! Older children can safely walk the short distance to the shops in the village and can even reach the village sports centre without crossing over any major roads.
In summer, older children will enjoy the outdoor pool in the apartment complex. This is a great sunny spot and very warm and sheltered on sunny days.
Summer Activities:
Over the last few years, Meribel has developed into a great summer activites centre. It is a main centre now for mountain biking with an extensive network of trails in the surrounding mountains. Similarly walkers and nature-lovers are spoilt for choice with the Vanoise National Park adding an extra dimension - marmots and bouquetins are everywhere! The 18 hole golf course in Meribel is superb - watch out for low flying places as you tee-off on the 3rd! There is also a fantastic, well-maintained driving range. If none of the above appeals - try the tennis courts or perhaps you might like to pony trek. The riding centre also offers an extensive programme of lessons. Adventurous kids can let off steam on the climbing wall in the sports centre or cool down in the ice rink - skate-hire is no problem. The Meribel tourist office has an extensive webpage - have a look at what is on offer!
Ski:
Meribel, in the centre of the Three Valleys area is one of the most picturesque ski and snowboarding resorts in the Alps - and offers pistes which seems endless. Apart from the Meribel Valley itself, with swift access the huge adjoining ski areas of Courchevel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens, there is definately a new slopes for every day of your holiday! In addition, the piste management is fantastic. Nowadays, with new snow-making technology the snow is much better prepared and preserved and slopes are open from the beginning of December to the end of April (and often much longer for the ski tourers out there!) Meribel is also the place to browse for new ski equipment. Numerous ski shops offer an incredible range of both skis and snowboards - not to mention very trendy ski wear.
