When you are planning your Ski Blanc holiday you may have a few questions in preparation for your trip, the following will hopefully be helpful. Please also feel free to contact us with any individual questions you might have.

Travel to Meribel

What is the cheapest way of getting from the airport to Meribel?

Please contact us, and we will do our best to source & arrange the most economical airport transfers for you.
You can take your pick of airports to fly into, Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon, Chambery, all our equal distance from Meribel, with Chambery being a little closer. Please take a look at your options here Airport transfers. For other alternatives and options look at our Travel page. Chambery is 1.15hrs drive, Geneva, Lyon St Exupery and Grenoble are all within 2 hours drive from Meribel.

Where is the nearest train station to Meribel?

The nearest train station is Moutiers Les Salines, 20 minutes away. We can arrange transfers from the station to your chalet or alternatively you can take a taxi from the rank situated just outside the station or the public buses located at the station too.

Where can I park my car for the week if I drive out? Is there a charge?

There is free parking outside all of our chalets. In Meribel Les Allues itself there are several free public car parks where you can leave your car for the week.

If you are travelling by train from the UK what time can we get into the chalet and where can we leave our luggage? Can we store our luggage in the chalet on the following Sunday?
Is there anywhere to have showers after skiing?

The chalet will be available for you to come and drop off your luggage from 12:00noon, if arriving earlier please see our checkin details We will bring your lift passes to the chalet so that you can maximize your skiing time and get out skiing on that first Sunday, if you travel plans allow it. You are able to change and store your luggage in the chalet. On the following Sunday you can also store your luggage in the chalet. You can then come back and pick them up before your departure. We just ask that you vacate the chalet by 9.30am so that the chalet staff can start their change over clean.
At the Chaudanne in Meribel, the Olympic Centre has a swimming pool /spa facilities to have a shower. They also hire towels for a small fee.

How long does it take to drive from Calais and which is the best route?

It is about 600 miles and takes around 8-9 hours. For a good route planner look up Google Maps for directions.

How much are the tolls?

The tolls to drive between Calais and Albertville cost approximately 85 Euros each way. There are no toll roads after Albertville.

Do I need snow chains in resort?

Snow chains or snow tyres are obligatory as the weather constantly changes in the mountains, and the local Police Muinicipal require you carry snowchains in your car in order to travel up the mountain roads to resort.

The Skiing

Do I need a photo for my lift pass?

You do NOT need a photo for lift passes unless you have a free under 5 or 75 years old & over lift pass. The Ready-to-Ski lift pass is a hands-free system with your chosen lift pass recorded on a microchip within the pass. Each time you approach the lifts the turnstile opens automatically thanks to a detection system based on Radio Frequency Identification.

Do you get any discounts for lift passes?

Yes we can get discounted ski passes for all our guests. Méribel also offers special families rates on six days or more whereby all family members pay the child rate. We can advise you on the best lift passes to buy.

Can I hire helmets at the local ski shop?

Yes you can hire adult and children ski helmets in the local ski higher shop. If you email your requirements to us then we will let the ski shop know for your arrival what you require. You can also book online with Ski Higher

Which ski schools have English speaking instructors?

Parallel lines have almost all British instructors and ‘Oxygene’, 'ESF and 'New Generation' have very good English speaking instructors.
See Ski Schools for further recommendations.

Can you reserve ski lockers in Meribel in advance?

Ski Blanc can reserve ski lockers for you. They are based in the Chaudanne area where all the lifts start at the base of the Saulire telecabine.

If I wanted to ski off-piste who are the best people to take me for a day?

You can hire a ski guide from any of our recommended ski schools. Please feel free to contact us for advice.

Kids

What childcare facilities are available?

The Piou Piou Club up in Meribel has a fabulous set up in the Olympic Centre. Run by the ESF for 18 months to 5 years. They have an outside snow garden and offer an introduction to skiing in a safe environment. This establishment is within 15 minutes of all our Meribel ski chalets. Take a look at the creche facilities & snowgarden

What are the options for babysitting and child-minding?

Please take a look at our childcare page for recommendations.

What facilities do you have for babies in the chalets?

We have cots, highchairs, backpack; selection of children’s DVD’s and toys.

The Location

How far are the chalets from the ski slopes?

The Olympe bubble lift is practically right outside the chalets, (2-5 mins walk). The bubble lift takes exactly 15 mins to the central lift station (La Chaudanne) in Meribel where all the lifts fan out from and you then have direct access to the Meribel slopes and 1 lift over to Courchevel and 1 lift over to the Belleville valley 3 valleys skiing

Will we have to walk in ski boots and carry the equipment?

It's a very short (downhill) walk to the bubble lift, but many of our guests take up the option of reserving a locker at the foot of the slopes and wander down in their apres ski boots. This is also a good choice for those planning to stay up in Meribel town for shopping or to sample the Meribel apres ski party

Can we ski back to the chalet?

There is a run back to the village, and whilst very picturesque it is a very long run to do at the end of the day as it is a long descent and snow dependent at the lower end, certainly you can normally always ski down the newly upgraded piste to the lift station just above Les Allues at Raffort.

If we stay with you in Meribel les Allues, can we still enjoy all the facilities in the centre of the main Meribel ski resort?

Yes absolutely, because it is very easy to travel between Meribel centre and Meribel Les Allues during the day and evening.
The FREE Meribus runs a regular service from 07:30 to MIDNIGHT.
The journey time is 10mins, it is an easy hop up and down. With cabs running throughout the night till 6am.

Does Meribel Les Allues have any nightlife?

Yes it does. La Tsaretta is a lively local bar in Les Allues which is open from 5pm until 1am each night and hosts British bands and themed nights throughout the week. The 4 village restaurants each have a ‘locals’ bar.

Do we need to book a restaurant before coming on holiday for the chalet staffs nights off?

It will be fine to book restaurants as soon as you arrive for the 'chalet nights off. Your chalet staff will be able to recommend somewhere to dine out on their 2 nights off. Take a look at our Restaurant Guide for places to dine out in Les Allues.

The Details

Do I need to bring additional footwear for the chalet?

Yes please bring a pair of slippers to wear round the chalet, very handy. We kindly ask you don’t wear snowy outdoor shoes in the chalet.

Are towels provided in the chalet?

Yes, we provide 1 x main towel plus 1 x hand towel for you. If you would prefer a separate towel to enjoy the hot tub / chalet spa then please bring an extra one.

Is there Wi-Fi connection in the chalet?

Yes we have complimentary WI-FI in all our chalets.

Where is the nearest bank and cash point machine to change and draw out money?

There is a cash dispenser in Les Allues and in Meribel to withdraw cash.

Is there a market in Meribel if so on which day?

On a Tuesday and Friday Meribel Centre hosts a local market selling local produce.