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Beginner Ski Routes

Beginner Ski Routes

Easy gentle slopes

The place to head for is the Altiport above Meribel. This can be accessed from La Chaudanne. La Chaudanne is the central lift station in Meribel, this is where all the lifts fan out from and link you to all the Meribel skiing and 3 valley liaisons. From here take the Rhodos bubble to the top which brings you out at the green Blanchot piste. After you have finished your ski lessons in the morning this is an excellent place for consolidating early skills. It is a large wide open tree lined piste, gentle and picturesque. It is ideal for skiers and snowboarders. To return to the top you can either take the new 8 seater Altiport chairlift or the free drag lift. Practice here then either catch the Rhodos bubble back down or take the free bus from the Altiport hotel. I would not suggest skiing back down to La Chaudanne from the top of Rhodos bubble on your first day as it is a blue run and has some steep sections in places. You can either take a picnic lunch or there is the self service Rhododrean.

As your week in Meribel progresses then head for Mottaret. Catch the Tougnette bubble to the first stage and then there is a green run (Perdrix piste) down to Mottaret. It’s a mix of blue and green and quite easy. The very first part is a little steeper but short and wide enough to snowplough across. The middle section is an easy green path.The last section to Mottaret centre is more blue and gets busy so keep to the very left side and drop into the beginners slope by the Doron drag lift just past the Plein Soleil Residence. This brings you to Mottaret centre; you can ski down the green run called the Truite. This makes for a good circuit to practice on.

As your week progresses it is nice to take a trip over to the resort of Courchevel 1850. You can enjoy magnificent views from the summit of La Saulire 2738m. Courchevel is very accessible from Meribel. From La Chaudanne take the Saulire bubble to the top, you will see Mont Blanc in the distance. At the top, take the Saulire cable car down. From here you have a fantastic basin of green runs to explore. The Verdons or Renard piste takes you all the way down into Courchevel 1850. From La Croisette (central lift station in Courchevel 1850) you can take the Jardin Alpin bubble to another peaceful beginner area.To return home simply take the Verdon bubble from La Croisette then Saulire cable and Saulire bubble back down to Meribel. You need to allow 40mins to return home, but it is well worth skiing and seeing another valley.

For those new to the 3 Valleys check out this very comprehensive guide to the 3 valleys, kindly put together by long term 'saisonaire' Rob Smart Meribel Unplugged Beginners ski guide. Useful information to help you get the best of the 3 valleys. Advice for all levels.

Chalet highlights:

  • Top ski destination – Meribel, 3 Valleys.
  • Prime location – All chalets within minutes of the ski lift.
  • Delicious chalet catering & wine plentiful!
  • Friendly & personal service from start to finish.
  • All have hot tubs, cosy log fires, sun terraces.
  • Wifi at your fingertips, IPod docks, all bedrooms ensuite.

What our customers say

  • We were delighted with all aspects of our holiday in Chalet Les Sauges. Accommodation was first class and the sauna, steam room and jacuzzi were superb. The food was of the highest quality and the variety and quality was maintained throughout the week. All credit to Jamie and Natalia.

    Claire Richardson, 21 April 2019, Chalet Les Sauges Meribel

  • Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for a wonderful holiday! In particularly Ellie and Hamish, were, happy, relaxed, thoughtful and kind! The food was amazing.The chalet spotless and everything always ready. Great to chat to and made us feel so comfortable and at home. Just perfect in every way.

    Debbie Stewart 18 Feb 2019 Chalet Covie, Meribel

  • Lovely chalet and fantastic location – just a minute to the main lift . Wonderful area to ski – we have been to Meribel quite a few times now and it never disappoints. Food delicious and facilities very good.

    Jenny Sanders, 09 Mar 2019, Chalet L'Erine, Meribel

  • We all had an excellent time in Chalet Foehn. It was lovely; cosy, homely and providing everything we needed. The resort was great. This was my first visit to Meribel and I'm impressed with the number and variety of the runs available over the three valleys. We managed to ski everyday albeit not quite all day every day. Particularly; I'd like to thank Jesse and Fiona, our hosts. They both looked after us brilliantly. The food was delicious, the packed lunches just right and the cakes wonderful. I am still shocked how nice vegan brownies can be!

    Nick Leigh, 25 Mar 2019 Chalet Foehn, Meribel

  • I can safely say that all 3 families, had an absolutely fantastic holiday from the time we arrived at the chalet to when we left. From the great customer service, that Janey afforded us while organising the holiday, to the face to face contact with you all while there. We have to make a very special mention to TJ and Abby who made our stay extra special and who were fabulous chalet hosts. They make the perfect team, both friendly and professional, ensuring that each and every one of us was catered for…which is quite a task given we had quite a few dietary requirements! Their food was excellent….the children deciding to eat with us rather than eating a separate menu is testimony to that!

    Richard Thomson, 01 Mar 2019, La Vieille Scierie, Meribel