Meribel has over 20 hot spots to help you celebrate a great day on the slopes. Be it your dance shoes that you wish to satisfy, your ears with some nice tunes, or if you just want to catch a drink or two with some buds – Meribel’s après ski activities are sure to fulfil you (if not your liver). So before heading back to your luxury chalet, enjoy an après ski hot spot of your choice in Meribel. Here is a guide to some of the best:

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Le Pub

Le Pub is a large local bar, located conveniently in the centre of Meribel. Luckily for Le Pub, its spacious size makes for an area where live music is available. After a long day on the slopes you can easily walk right on over to Le Pub – it’s only a little away from the bottom of the pistes. Le Pub starts off its nights with live bands and shakes up the mountains through the night. It also offers pool tables where you can catch a game or two with your friends.

Jacks Bar

Jacks Bar is a newly established venue and most certainly one of the liveliest in Meribel. Jacks Bar offers various types of entertainment for après ski – pool, live music, parties, theme nights, and even stand-up comedy with new and upcoming comedians. If you want to get some air, but not the kind you were getting on the slopes, Jacks Bar has an open terrace that overlooks the mountain range.

Le Rond Point Bar

Le Rond Point Bar is known to mountain sports enthusiasts as one of the liveliest partying venues for après ski. Aside from its upbeat atmosphere Le Rond Point Bar provides the most exquisite a la carte dishes for skiers in all of Meribel. The bar also offers one of Meribel’s most popular drinks – toffee vodka, along with snacks to keep you munching your night away.

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Evolution Bar

Evolution Bar is Meribel’s most popular and renowned bar. It is well known for its au courant bar and internet cafe making for an excellent après ski and chill out when you are looking to get warmed up. It is located right next to Jacks Bar so if you are looking to do a little bar hopping, this is where you will want to focus your night.

Barometer

Barometer is located in Meribel centre, and is mainly a bar for the chalets of Meribel. It is the bar you are looking for if you want a night out but want it to be relaxing and calming. This bar is a modern venue and serves some of the best wines that you will find in this winter wonderland.

Ski holidays in Meribel are guaranteed to be lots of fun – both on and off the slopes!

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What is a catered ski holiday in Meribel?

A catered ski holiday will normally mean that everything you need is covered on your holiday. A little bit like an all-inclusive vacation you can expect flights, accommodation and most of the time, food!

Due to Meribel being such a large ski resort, you will find a range of different types of accommodation to suit your needs. From gorgeous little chalets to 5 star hotels. What you choose is completely down to you, but for the full skiing experience it is recommended that you stay in a chalet for at least a few of the nights!

In a catered chalet in Meribel you can enjoy the luxury comforts of wood burning fires and fur rugs to keep your toes warm at night! Staff will prepare meals for you in many catered accommodation packages so you do not have to worry about cooking on your holiday!

Some packages may also include your lift tickets and entry to various entertainment venues located on the resort. It is best to speak with your ski holiday provider to find out exactly what is included in your catered holiday.

Meribel itself is situated at the centre of the Trois Vallees which is the World’s largest ski area. There are several neighbouring small towns and villages nearby that you can explore when taking a break from the slopes. Make sure you grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants away from the resort, for a truly French gourmet experience.

If you have time then you simply must visit the Vanoise National Park, which offers a wide range of scenery, wildlife and plants to experience.

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Skiing in Meribel

Whether you are a complete beginner in terms of skiing, had a few lessons, or are an expert; there is a slope, chute or piste to suit your level of skill.

Altiport is the area you should start with if you have never been skiing before, or are rusty on the slopes! You will find a range of blue trails that will help you get to grips with this fun and intense sport. There are plenty of guides, schools and teachers that can assist you with any questions or queries you may have when it comes to skiing.

Saulire is a mixed use area, meaning that it caters for all types of skiers. There are a few blue and black trails but mainly a lot of reds that are suitable for intermediate skiers.

Tougnète is another mixed area that will give everybody the opportunity to shine. A number of blue, red and black trails, chutes and slopes are available here. As well as on-piste and off-piste terrains that you can try out your moves on!

Mont du Vallon is the area that attracts the most expert and professional skiers. Although intermediate levels are welcome here, you may find the steep runs a bit too advanced for yourself. Mont du Vallon provides one of the most gorgeous backgrounds for skiing, so check it out if you can!

Meribel in France is not only one of the World’s largest ski resorts, it is also one of the most popular. This is due to the amount of different types of skiing opportunities which appeal to beginners and experts alike.

If you are planning a catered ski holiday to Meribel then ensure you take a few days break from the slopes in order to explore the neighbouring towns and villages. There is also plenty of entertainment available in the form of shopping, restaurants and night-life!

Author Bio:
An article by Nathan Griffiths who tries to ski as often as possible and particularly enjoys the slopes of Meribel.

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