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Meribel Resort Info

Meribel is the central valley in the largest interconnected ski area in the world, and offers a huge variety of skiing from beginner slopes to perilous black runs.

600 km of Skiing Peak Altitude 3230 m Snow Sure 2:00 hrs from Airport Resort Altitude 1450 m Lively Resort

Expert's Opinion

The heart of the Three Valleys, Meribel is the most family friendly of the resorts in this ski area. Its unique blend of luxury chalets and apartments, with activities for all the family and more skiing than you’ll get through in a decade, this resort is always popular.

Harry Granger

Meribel Real Estate FAQ's

What makes Meribel an attractive location for buying a second home or investment property?

Meribel is not only one of the most popular ski resorts in the world but also provides a charming alpine environment. It offers a dynamic property market with a variety of property types, from chalets to apartments. The strong rental potential, coupled with its high-quality lifestyle benefits, makes buying a property in Meribel an appealing investment opportunity.

Are there any legal restrictions for foreign buyers in Meribel?

France offers a stable legal system with no foreign restrictions on property purchase. This includes Meribel, where the property transaction process is led by a notaire. This makes it a straightforward process for international buyers looking to buy property in Meribel.

How accessible is Meribel for international property buyers?

Meribel is very accessible for international buyers. Its prime location in the French Alps is easily reached from major European cities, making it an ideal spot for those seeking second homes in the Alps. Meribel also boasts an efficient transport network, including a high-speed train service and proximity to the Geneva and Lyon airports.

What is the rental potential for a property in Meribel?

Meribel offers a strong rental potential due to its popularity among ski and mountain lovers, both in winter and summer seasons. Its status as part of the world's largest ski area enhances its appeal to holidaymakers, increasing the potential for rental income for those investing in property in Meribel.

What types of properties are available in Meribel?

Meribel offers a diverse range of property types to suit different investment needs. From traditional alpine chalets to luxury apartments, there is a wide choice for those looking to buy property in Meribel. Whether you're seeking a cosy second home or a lucrative rental property, Meribel has plenty of options to consider.

Meribel Resort

The Town

Meribel was originally founded by Peter Lindsay in 1938, with the mandate that it must maintain a traditional chalet style. In the years since, it has stuck to that firmly, creating a pretty centre surrounded by wood and stone buildings. This is arguably the best looking of all the purpose built ski resorts in Europe, and one the most popular ski resorts in France.

Meribel is made up of several different villages, with Mottaret at the top of the resort, and Les Allues the lowest. As the highest part of Meribel, Mottaret has the most ski in, ski out properties, while both Meribel Village and Les Allues offer quaint Alpine charm and peaceful settings within easy reach of the bars, restaurants and shops in the centre of the resort.

The constant updates and innovation in the lift infrastructure, means that every part of the town has fast access to the slopes. A bus service runs between the centre of Meribel and the surrounding areas, making the resort simple and easy to get around after the lifts have shut. 

The Town, Meribel, France
The Skiing

The central resort of the Three Valleys, Meribel is not only the best connected of all the resorts in the Trois Vallees ski area, but also the most family friendly area. The immediate slopes are largely blue and red runs, with good progression up from the beginners area to more challenging skiing. As with all the Three Valleys ski resorts, Meribel is superb choice for skiers of any ability level. 

On either side, Courchevel and Val Thorens offer more skiing, with the fearsome Courchevel couloirs and the legendary Glacier black run in Val Thorens popular amongst experts, while the range of blue and red runs give intermediate and advanced skiers plenty of ground to cover. 

There are two terrain parks in the Meribel ski area, with more terrain parks and a boarder cross over in Val Thorens; the large number of different parks mean there is always plenty for teenagers and kids to enjoy. Specialty areas include a handiski area and a night skiing route. 

The Skiing, Meribel, France
Properties

Most of the properties for sale in Meribel are new build projects, many of which are close to the centre of town or the lifts. As one of France's most beloved ski resorts, property here is high quality and has a higher price tag than elsewhere in the Trois Vallees.

Many of the best properties for sale in the resort are apartments, which have the added attraction of being easy to manage lock and leave properties. The range of new build properties includes a number of apartments only steps away from the ski pistes and lifts.

Properties, Meribel, France

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