Apartment Marcassin

The apartment is located in Maribel, a premier ski resort in the Valley of Allues. Boasting more than 600 kilometres of beautiful pistes, it’s one of the largest ski areas in the world. Buckle up and swoop down the pristine slopes of Mont Vallon, the Tougnete, and the Saulire. Avail of easy transport by high-powered, modern ski lifts.

You’re never too far away from glitzy boutiques, trendy restaurants, magical fireworks and lively apres-ski activities. Take the Olympe gondola lift or the shuttle to explore the vibrant atmosphere of Meribel Centre. Adrenaline junkies are in for a treat with thrilling winter sports activities like snowshoeing, dog sledding and heliskiing.

Even if you run into bad weather, you have plenty of entertainment options. Visit Olympic Park and enjoy a bunch of facilities like a 25 meter swimming pool, gym, spa and climbing walls. Explore La Chaudanne and stop by its myriad of shops, eclectic restaurants and cosy pubs. There are options for every kind of pocket. Grab lunch on the terrace of La Cantine d’Alvar, against an awe-inspiring backdrop of Mont Vallon. Sample authentic Indian food at Tsaretta Spice and creamy fondues at La Fromagerie.

Non-skiers have a plethora of breathtaking hiking trails to choose from. Discover sleepy mountain villages, frozen lakes and awe-inspiring peaks. Post 3 pm every day, enjoy dazzling cabaret acts, singing performances and dancers in extravagant costumes at La Folie Douce Méribel-Courchevel.

Meribel Village is a charming hamlet which is slightly removed from Meribel Centre. A cocoon of serenity, it is perched at a height of 1400 meters. Marvel at its beautiful wooden and stone apartments. Dive into the region’s history with a visit to its small rustic chapel. The village square is a township unto itself, with free car parking, a supermarket, bakery, sports shop and two restaurants. Enjoy traditional Savoyard cuisine and French gourmet at these. Listen to live music après ski at Lodge du Village.

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Méribel is a village with a true alpine heart. You won’t find blocks of hotels and purpose-built facilities here. Instead, the compact and lively town centre is picture-postcard perfect, and its atmosphere is quaint and fairytale-like. It is without a doubt the most romantic resort in the area and if you’re planning a couples holiday in the snow you’ll definitely want to take a closer look at Méribel. 

At the centre of the world famous Trois Vallées (Three Valleys), Méribel makes up part of the largest ski domain in the world. Across the valleys, it has six sister resorts. You can either get a single-resort lift pass and keep to the fantastic beginner and intermediate terrain there, but you also have the option of purchasing a pass that covers the whole area. 

The advanced lift system at Méribel will let you maximise your time on the snow and make sure you’re not waiting around in queues. With 67 runs to try out just in the resort itself, there is no time to be wasted. Just beware of the afternoon sun cutting things short on the west-facing slopes and prepare to get up with the sun if you’re after untouched powder. At it’s highest skiing point Méribel reaches an altitude of 2952 metres and the descent from this point is known to be one of the most scenic runs around.

Aside from the world-class skiing, Méribel is also known to be one of the liveliest resorts in the Three Valleys. Many of its residents and bar-owners (as well as plenty of its visitors) are expat-Brits who certainly know how to party. The après-ski scene here is truly top-notch!