Half Term ski holidays
One of the biggest potential problems for skiers on peak weeks is lift-queues, so you need to choose a resort where you know bottlenecks are at a minimum. The reason Meribel is so good for Half Term ski holidays is that from La Chaudanne, the base of the Meribel valley, there are more than 4 lifts heading up into the mountains, in different directions. The major bubble lifts to travel around the 3 Valleys, such as the Saulire, Tougnete and Plattieres lifts, are fast-moving so even the longest queues aren’t too bad.
Family ski holidays in Meribel are great as the resort offers superb options for children. With the tree-lined and sheltered greens and blues of the Altiport within easy reach via the Rhodos lift, children and beginner skiers can gather their confidence in safety and improve steadily, safe in the knowledge that they can’t get lost. Ski school meeting points are all down in La Chaudanne, so it couldn’t be easier to find your group, and the Altiport is the location of choice for most beginner classes.
Competition for ski schools is high in mega-resorts like Meribel, so only the best survive. The pick of the bunch are all bi-lingual and provide some of the best skiing and snowboarding tuition you could hope for. Magic in Motion, New Generation, Parallel Lines and Snow Systems are prime examples. Your children will feel relaxed and happy, leaving you to enjoy a couple of hours skiing at your own pace before heading back down to meet them for lunch. You’ll be amazed at how far they progress after just one or two days of professional tuition.
Assuming they still have some energy left, Meribel offers a wealth of non-skiing activities that kids love. There’s a weekly bonbon market that comes to the town, a swimming pool and sports center, cinema, plus companies that offer excursions like snow-shoeing, piste-basher driving and even, for bigger kids, ice-diving! With flights available from all over the UK, Meribel’s the perfect choice for your Half Term skiing holiday.
Half Term Ski Deals in Meribel
Chalet La Boua
Sleeps: 10
Chalet La Boua is brilliantly positioned on the piste and just 30 metres from the lifts at Chaudanne, the main hub of Meribel’s huge ski area. The contemporary living space has a distinctly boutique feel and the five en suite bedrooms are smartly finished with crisp white walls, cosy wood panelling and smart designer bathrooms.
Luxury chalets Meribel
Chalet Aurore
Sleeps: 10
Aurore is perched over the valley with stunning views of Mont Vallon. As its name suggests, Aurore is bright and airy with light streaming in from the huge picture windows. Situated on an expansive south-facing terrace, the pool is kept deliciously warm, and it is a magical spot after a day on the slopes. Loved by adults and children alike, it comes with an entertaining selection of pool toys. This coming season the chalet will have even more fantastic facilities, with the addition of a sauna, a home cinema and a games room with a full size pool table.
Family ski holidays Meribel:
Chalet Lindon
Sleeps: 8
Situated only a short walk from the main piste, Lindon has a warm rustic appeal. Whilst it is simply decorated, its prime location and charming ambience provides everything you need to have a relaxing holiday. The living/dining room is comfortably furnished and the open log fire really provides a home from home feeling. The top bedroom can fit an extra couple of children's beds or cots, making Lindon an ideal chalet for a family skiing holiday.
With years of experience planning our own staffs family holidays; which have included new born babies, toddlers and teens we are able to draw on our experience to ensure that you find the best chalet option for your half term ski holiday. Call us to day to discuss your group requirements so we can get you a superb half term ski deal.
