Joys of snow in Meribel

Méribel is a ski resort created in 1938 by Peter Lindsay, a Scottish officer. So, since this time, Méribel is a popular destination for British persons.Almost everyone speaks English.
The resort, chic and elegant, consists of chalets in respect with the Savoyard tradition.
Meribel asserts itself over the years as an exceptional and internationnal ski resort .His reputation will be crowned in 1992 by hosting several major events of the Olympics in Albertville.
The resort takes place in the Tarentaise Valley, in the department of Savoy, 120 kms from Grenoble.
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So, I suggest you will take the train on March 5th to Moutiers, then a shuttle to get there:

Train reservation: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/
Here is the most convenient train travel :

Trajet : GRENOBLE MOUTIERS SALINS BRIDES LES B Prix du billet : 70.00 € 2 passagers
Aller	Départ Samedi 05 Mars à : 07h32 De la gare de : GRENOBLE GARE Arrivée à : 08h19 > 09h12 via la gare de : MONTMELIAN	Transporteur :	Numéro du train : 85111 Services à bord :	2e classe
	Départ à : 09h12 De la gare de : MONTMELIAN Arrivée à : 10h10 à la gare de : MOUTIERS SALINS BRIDES LES B	Transporteur :	Numéro du train : 83207 Services à bord :	2e classe
Retour	Départ Samedi 12 Mars à : 11h42 De la gare de :    MOUTIERS SALINS BRIDES LES B  Arrivée à : 12h45 > 12h55 via  la gare de : MONTMELIAN	Transporteur :	Numéro du train : 83266 Services à bord :	2e classe
	Départ à : 12h55 De la gare de : MONTMELIAN Arrivée à : 13h31 à la gare de : GRENOBLE GARE	Transporteur :	Numéro du train : 17520 Services à bord :	2e classe

Then for the shuttle:

http://www.mobisavoie.fr/uploads/Document/WEB_CHEMIN_16104_1291293755.pdf

Or if you want to choose another way to get there:

http://ski-resort.meribel.net/access-french-alps-ski-resort.html

On arrival, you will go to a nice hotel named "Le Lac Bleu" (the blue lake) located in the center of the ski resort.
To reserve a double classic bedroom with shower and full board for a week   (2 persons -1610 €) :

http://www.meribel-reservation.net/en/ficheproduit.htm?idProduit=7603#top

A Méribel map in order not to loose:

http://www.meribel.net/fileadmin/PDF/hiver/7_annexes/telechargements/Plan_Meribel.pdf

After a good night, you will go and rent your skis (you can also rent from home, before departure) :

http://www.skimium.co.uk/

Then you will have to go to the ski school to reserve lessons :

http://www.esf-meribel.com/ski-school-meribel/?language=en

Here is your ski playground :
http://www.meribel.net/fileadmin/PDF/hiver/7_annexes/telechargements/PLAN_PISTES_VALLEE_MERIBEL_Hiver_10_11_BD.pdf

If you don't just want  to ski:

Wellness center:
http://activities-ski-resort.meribel.net/wellness/wellness-centres/97.html
Horse sleigh :
http://activities-ski-resort.meribel.net/nature-alpine-valley/horse-sleigh.html
Music festival :
http://www.littleworldfestival.com/
To rent snow-bike :
http://www.snow-biker.com/?p=tarifs
To make snow shoeing :
http://www.raquettevasion.com/

So ,as you can see, many activities are offered and everyone will enjoy.
A week in a ski-resort is quite expensive, but it will be an unforgettable experience.
 So take warm clothes and enjoy it !!

Prices details (2 persons): 
                                      -hotel:                   1610 €
                                      -Train:                   70 €
                                      -Shuttle:                 40 €
                                      -Ski rent:                194 €
                                      -Ski lessons :          312 €  (5 mornings)
                                      -Wellness center:    74 € (4 days pass)
                                      -Horse drawn tour: 50 € (half an hour)
                                      -Snow bikes :         100 € (one hour)
                                      -Snow shoeing :      54 €
                                      -Ice rink :               15 €