Located within the famous Val Thorens ski resort, Chalet Balcons 2 is a fantastic accommodation option for a group ski trip with friends or family. Sleeping 10 people over three floors, the chalet is modern, charming and comfortable. Chalet Balcons 2 is perfectly located — a 4-minute walk from the ski lifts and a 6-minute […]
For luxury in Europe’s highest ski resort, look no further than Club Med Sensations Hotel in Val Thorens. Offering really simple, hassle-free premium skiing experiences with an all-inclusive package, the hotel also offers super-convenient ski-in ski-out access. With 384 high-end designer bedrooms, guests can look forward to spending relaxing nights in their comfortable Deluxe, Club, […]
One of the most popular events at the Sochi Olympics was the Ski Cross and Boarder Cross competitions. Right from the first heat when the starter let’s the competitors loose it is fast and very exciting to watch and probably compete in too. If you missed the event at the Olympics or have not heard […]
The History of Meribel, the Ski Resort One of world’s finest ski resorts, Meribel has adventure and excitement from top to base, this is the history of Meribel and how it became a ski resort. Pristine snow peaks, wooden chalet-style architecture, rustic villages, a friendly atmosphere and dramatic surroundings are but a few of the […]
What is Involved When Buying a Property in a French Ski Resort like Meribel? So you want to buy a piece of the peaks and live the ‘high’ life? These days, everyone seems to be getting the mountain-call — the charm of the snowcapped mountains with luxurious ski resorts atop have left everyone scrambling […]
The chalets of Meribel and the enchanting countryside can force you into a kind of relaxed stupor that you never want to shake from. However, don’t let the idyllic surroundings and inviting accommodation keep you from visiting the many bars, restaurants and pubs dotted around the town. Listed here are some of the best places […]
If you are planning a trip to the Trois Vallees, and in particularly Meribel, well done for choosing one of the best ski resorts in the world. Meribel is one of those resorts that exceeds all expectations and the sheer volume of visitors who return here time and time again pays testament to its wide […]
It’s certainly a big year for the Trois Vallées resort of Meribel. Not only have they been chosen as the first French ski resort to host the prestigious Alpine Ski World Cup Finals, or are set for a major revamp over the next couple of years, there is yet another event which has discerning gastronomes […]
Chalet Chopine is the archetype of a luxurious alpine retreat. Situated in Meribel, in the heart of the Three Valleys Ski area, this chalet is breathtaking in its elegance. Having recently undergone extensive interior refurbishment works, Chalet Chopine now offers its guests a truly superior experience. The chalet has five double or twin bedrooms, each […]
A past guest of Impala Lodge will be unsurprised to see it featured as ‘Chalet of the Month’. This private retreat, nestled snuggly on the edge of Meribel in the small hamlet of Gittaz, is the very definition of tranquillity. It is fairly easy to convey the character or essence of this chalet in few […]
Today we have heard from local police that there has been a fatal avalanche in the ski resort of Tignes. At the time of writing 4 skiers have been confirmed dead with another 5 buried. First off I just wanted to say my thoughts are with them and wish the buried skiers all the luck. […]
The 2015-16 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup is the 50th edition of the prestigious competition and having begun back on the 24th October, we are now very much entering the business end of the season. Between now and the seasonal finale events in Saint Moritz on 20th March, all of the top titles will be […]
Welcome to our last episode for this week leading up to half term week in Meribel. We hope you have enjoyed our focus for the run up to the busiest week of the season in Meribel. If you missed yesterday’s or in fact the whole weeks worth of our reports you can find them HERE. […]
It’s our second to last posting session for this week, welcome to day 5 of our silly but factual build up to half term week here in Meribel. If you missed yesterday’s or in fact the whole weeks worth of our reports you can find them HERE. Thursday 11th February 2016 The forecast for […]
Welcome to day 4 of this week’s run up to half term Meribel focus. I’m sorry we are posting this a little later today, there is a very reason and i would just like to say it wasn’t my fault! More on that later on. Wednesday 10th February 2016 Some days when you […]
Welcome to day 3 of our lead up to half term in Meribel, the centre of the 3 Valleys. Tuesday 9th February 2016 Before we start the report of Meribel for today we have had a few mentions on Facebook and Twitter that we seem to end up in bars regularly. I think […]
It’s day 2 of our Meribel and the 3 Valleys build up to half term focus. Monday 8th February 2016 The weather forecast looked like it would be one of those days where in the evening beforehand you mutter the words ‘no more beer for me it’s a powder day tomorrow’! So up […]
Next week is the BIG week for us Brits who go skiing with their family, half term. We thought we would mark this important week with a run up of the conditions in the 3 Valleys to get you all excited to come out. Last year we did this for Val Thorens so to mix […]
BREAKING NEWS! Val Thorens ski resort has announced that they will be opening the resort 1 week later than planned. Due to a shortfall of snow that the Alps has received it was the only option to delay the opening date by a week. Val Thorens will now open on 28th November. Here is the […]
Another season ends here in the centre of the 3 valleys ski resorts, the home from home also known as little UK, Meribel. We have had a ball this season with some great snow, at times. It wasn’t the greatest season ever with bad snow at the start of the season meaning we had to […]
