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Your property in Méribel
From the grand chalets of Domaine de Burgin through to the accessible apartments of Méribel-Mottaret, buying a property in Méribel is extremely desirable.
The resort is at the heart of the Trois Vallées system and offers access to the slopes at various heights from its different villages.
Inside Méribel
Highly sought-after Méribel sits at the heart of the Trois Vallées between Courchevel and Val Thorens. The resort is a perfect family skiing destination, with Méribel-Mottaret sitting at around 1800 metres, going down through Méribel Centre and Méribel Village until Les Allues, which stands at 1,100 metres.
Founded by Peter Lindsay, a Scottish colonel, in the 1930s, the resort was developed with the help of champion French skier, Émile Allais.
A requirement to use local slate, wood and stone to build the resort’s properties still stands today, helping Méribel retain an enticing Alpine charm.
Landscape
With its pristine villages scattered up the mountain, Méribel offers a truly picturesque Alpine scene and is one of the most desirable ski resorts to own a property in.
Méribel sits at the foot of the Dent de Burgin, Sommet de la Saulire and Mont Vallon peaks, offering spectacular views of Alpine mountains.
Nearby nature reserves, such as Tuéda, with its stunning lake, offer escapism away from the slopes.
Activities and Entertainment
Méribel offers exceptional skiing thanks to its location at the centre of the Trois Vallées, with the Altiport perfect for beginners, Saulire and Tougnète for mixed use, and Mont du Vallon for longer, more advanced runs.
Beyond skiing, the slopes welcome cross-country skiers and snowshoe walkers in the winter, and hikers and cyclists in the summer, while hot-air balloon rides and helicopter tours are popular activities.
Adventure seekers can easily access white water rafting and canoeing, and for a more leisurely activity, the area hosts a challenging but scenic 18-hole golf course. Away from the outdoors, the Olympic Park offers a swimming pool, ice rink and spa among its many facilities.
Arts and Culture
A bustling market fills the town twice-weekly with a wide selection of local produce, with the resort’s permanent shops ranging from exclusive fashion boutiques through to delightful bakeries, such as Maison Braissand.
Méribel has plenty of activities in town, including a cinema and a vast array of restaurants and bars, while history enthusiasts will enjoy exploring its museum and the church of Les Allues.
Outside the resort, horse-drawn sleigh rides allow you to explore Lac Tuéda and its surroundings and Vanoise National Park is a protected wilderness bursting with flora and fauna.
Food and Drink
Whether it’s a quick slice of pizza, authentic French cuisine or even Indian, Méribel serves it all.
The resort perfectly accommodates families, with the family-friendly Le Clos Bernard offering open-fire cooking in its cosy restaurant, through to the livelier La Fruitière, which sits next to the vibrant Folie Douce après-ski bar.
Like most premier ski resorts, Méribel has a Michelin-starred restaurant, L’Ekrin by Laurent Azoulay, as well as other top, fine-dining restaurants, and benefits from its proximity to several superb wine-producing areas.
Accessibility
Méribel’s nearest commercial airports are in Chambéry (France) and Geneva (Switzerland), each just more than 100 kilometres away.
Slightly further afield is Lyon St Exupéry international airport at roughly 180 kilometres.
Alternatively, smaller aircraft and helicopters can use the Méribel Altiport.