Meribel Archive

If you’re reading this then it’s likely that you already love skiing and everything about it. From that feeling as you hit the slopes first thing in the morning before anyone else, breathing the fresh mountain air and the dazzling sunshine gifting you with healthful vitamin D and mood-boosting energy – the benefits of skiing […]

Fancy rounding off the day with an extended après-ski session? Maybe you treated yourself to a luxury lunch on the slopes, or you’d like to take the kids to the local pizzeria for dinner? Whatever the reason that you don’t fancy sitting down to a served meal in your chalet, our new Flexi service, is […]

You’ve booked your  catered ski chalet, sorted your travel, the snow is falling, and you’ve studied the Meribel piste maps so that you know the mountains inside out – you are all set for your perfect ski holiday in Meribel. But wait! What about booking ski passes? Here we explain all about how to secure […]

What is a Piste Map A piste may be a route through a variety of different terrains; it might consist of a meadow or a mountain road or part of a glacier. Therefore piste mapping is important and it’s always a good idea to make your self acquainted with a local piste map before you visit a ski resort […]

For 70 years, the Three Valleys ski region in the French Alps has tempted skiers and snowboarders alike with its impressive facilities and world-class ski conditions. Meribel sits at the heart of the famous Trois Vallees and, with over 600km of pistes, it’s easy to see why guests return year after year to continue their discovery of […]

The importance of chalet staff is pivotal to the success of any ski chalet company in the Alps and, whilst even the best ski job in Meribel can be demanding, here at Ski Basics we believe that if a chalet company has happy staff, this in turn leads to happy customers. Choosing a ski season […]

Here at Ski Basics we pride ourselves on going above and beyond to ensure that our guests get the best value for money whilst experiencing the very best skiing in the Three Valleys. We have impeccably high standards and our reputation for exceeding guests’ expectations is unparalleled. We work hard to ensure that each and every […]

Choosing the right ski school can make or break your ski holiday in the Alps. Here at Ski Basics we recommend only the very best tried and tested favourite ski schools in Meribel to help guests to learn how to ski or snowboard under the guidance of skilled and fully-trained professionals. But if you are a […]

Meribel in 2017 Whilst many industries are wishing their customers a very Merry Christmas and thanking them for a prosperous year, our gloriously snowy 2017 ski season in Meribel is just beginning and we have so much to look forward to… 2016 has been a bit of a rollercoaster for world events, but here on the Three Valleys […]

Meribel is one of the most-loved ski resort in the Alps thanks to the amazing snow conditions and top quality facilities. And not forgetting that it boasts some of the most beautiful catered ski chalets in the Alps too! Here at Ski Basics we often get asked how to get to Meribel from the UK […]

Skiing in the Three Valleys in 2017 The Three Valleys is the largest ski area in the world and there’s very good reason that it remains so popular! Along with the amazing ski conditions, The Three Valleys is also loved for its world class facilities and there have been many improvements to the whole Three Valleys […]

The ski season is nearly upon us, so it’s time to start planning your perfect chalet accommodation in Meribel. Here at Ski Basics, we go above and beyond to ensure that you get the most for your money, have a fantastic time skiing, and leave Meribel feeling relaxed and refreshed from your holiday. November and December […]

New Year’s Eve celebrations can sometimes be a logistical nightmare where you find yourself trying to appease the wishes of everyone in your family/party, resulting in no one being completely satisfied with the diplomatic outcome. Not only that, but when you factor in extortionate taxi fares, bar/club entrance fees and the cost of food and […]

Five of the Best Things to do in Meribel in Summer Meribel is quite simply an unbeatable location for top-quality skiing, epic snowboarding and all those activities which require tonnes and tonnes of the powdery white stuff. But what happens when the snow disappears!? What happens Les Trois Vallees when summer makes its bright sunshiny […]

Secret Recipe for the Best Catered Ski Chalet in Meribel Shhh…. For many years we have been known on the mountain for having perfected a very secret recipe. A recipe which has been tasted and loved by many, but one which until now, we’ve kept safely under our hats. But we can’t keep it quiet any […]

How to Find the Best Ski Jobs in Meribel Ski Basics is an independent catered chalet company based in Meribel offering great value ski holidays with an emphasis on exceptional service. The importance of chalet staff is pivotal to the success of any ski chalet company in the Alps and, whilst ski jobs in Meribel […]

Visit Meribel for Ski Holidays to Write Home About… And so as the 2016 ski season in Meribel slowly draws to a close, we reflect upon another wonderful season. We’ve loved every minute of it (as have all the guests we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming) and we are grateful to you all for making it […]

Skiing in Méribel at Easter​ Méribel is central to the Trois Vallées ski area, one of the largest linked ski areas in the world. It has around 150km of pistes (the majority blue, with around 25 per cent red and under 10 per cent green or black), but offers access to a total of over 600km […]

Snow Conditions for Skiing in Meribel Snow snow and more snow! Snow has been falling thick and fast across much of the French Alps this past week and depths continue to increase almost daily, which is great news for all those of you looking forward to skiing in Meribel over the next few weeks. The […]

We have spent the past fifteen years finely honing what we offer to ensure that our guests enjoy a perfect catered chalet holiday here in Meribel. From complementary wine to beautifully designed ski chalets and attentive staff, our standards are high and our reputation for exceeding guests’ expectations is unparalleled. But what about your precious little […]