Paul Singleton

A number of people looking forward to visiting Méribel have expressed worries about the unusually warm winter. So, what’s the reality and what can you expect to find? Late 2015 Winter Whatever your position is on the subject of global warming, it’s an indisputable fact that the winter of late 2015 has been unusually mild in much of Western Europe. Many countries have seen almost early spring-like weather for much of the pre-New Year winter and early January 2016 hasn’t shown much change either. Now for many, that’s not exactly bad news, because commuters, businesses and those people that enjoy

Many families visiting Méribel for a ski holiday will be doing so on a tight budget. One of the best ways to save money is by using one of the ski lift pass options. Family Ski Holidays It’s true that skiing isn’t the preserve of the rich and famous ‘jet set’ as it was in the middle of the last century. Even so, few people would describe a typical ski holiday in the Alps as being a ‘cheap’ break today either. While budget holidays have made a huge impact in reducing the costs over recent decades, it’s probably fair to

If you’re visiting Méribel, it’s likely that you’ve chosen this mountaintop retreat for its spectacular Tarentaise Valley pistes as opposed to its ski lift facilities. Even so, such things as the number, type, and make of the lifts can’t be underestimated in terms of their importance to your skiing. Anybody who has experienced problems and delays with ski lifts elsewhere will attest to that. So, just how well do things work in Méribel? The Facts and Figures When visiting Méribel, you’ll be at the heart of the vast and legendary Three Valleys ski and recreational area. It actually encompasses a

Many people love the idea of a skiing holiday in the Alps, but the idea of visiting Méribel or other such ski resorts can be intimidating for those who are disabled or suffering from restricted mobility. Although that’s understandable, the reality is that resorts such as Méribel have invested heavily in facilities for disabled people, making it possible for most to experience the thrill of snow sports! Inclusivity Anybody that suffers from a form of disability will know that huge progress has been made in recent years towards moving away from the dated view that physical sports are closed to