Luxury ski chalets in Meribel

• Walking trails: There are many marked out and well maintained paths throughout Meribel. It is a very peaceful way to explore the village, some well lit routes means you don’t have to stop exploring when the sun goes down
• Snowmobiling: If you enjoy hitting the snow with some serious speed then snowmobiling. There are signposted tracks and when it gets quieter you can head off into the woods and really tear up the powder
• Snowshoeing: Strapping on some snow shoes and following a local guide is a great way to search out the mountain flora and fauna, see the hidden parts of the valley and listen and learn about the history of the resort
• Tobogganing: One of the few winter activities that isn’t expensive. You can purchase a sledge at any of the sport shops and head to the nearest hill
• Shopping: Not everyone’s usual choice of resort for shops but Meribel will surprise you with its small boutiques and high end sport shops, if you have forgotten anything at home you can certainly pick it up here
• Paragliding: Known as ‘Parapenting’ in France and Switzerland, there are a number of companies in Meribel that will take you up in the air
• Ice Skating: Perfect for children and families to enjoy the mountain views. There is more than one ice rink in Meribel so you can have lots of icy outings whilst on your holiday
  

Time Zone

GMT +1 hour

Language

French

Currency

The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent, €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.

Money matters

Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in the country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.

Tipping Suggestion

In restaurants a service charge is built into menu prices. However, it's customary to round up amounts when paying the waiter or waitress if you're happy with the service. This means that you might hand the server EUR 50 for a EUR 47 meal. If you're paying by credit card, hand the server a cash tip of up to 5%. For Taxis as in restaurants, round up or add 5% when you're happy with the service. Tips to your chalet staff are entirely at your discretion.