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Best of both worlds ABOVE: Skiing in the sunshine near the resort of Méribel FACING PAGE: The pool area of the Spa des Neiges at Hôtel Allodis INSET: Zoë (left) with her instructor Romain and other skiers
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PHOTOGRAPHS: J. M. GOUÉDARD/OT MÉRIBEL
Combining the thrills of the ski slopes with the luxury of a spa suite was irresistible for Zoë McIntyre during a stay in Méribel
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FRANCOFILE GETTING THERE By air: Zoë flew with Swissair to Geneva Airport, 135km from Méribel. Transfers can be organised through Méribel tourist office. By rail: See Holiday Planner on page 88. By road: Méribel is nine-and-a-half hours’ drive from the northern ferry ports. WHERE TO STAY Hôtel Le Savoy 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 55 55 50 www.hotel-savoymeribel.com
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Enjoying Méribel on and off the slopes
Doubles from €230, including breakfast.
Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 56 00 www.hotelallodis.com
WHERE TO EAT Adray Télébar 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 60 26 www.telebar-hotel.com
SPA TREATMENTS Spa des Neiges at Hôtel Allodis Le Belvédère 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 56 00 www.hotelallodis.com
L’Éscale, Altiport Hotel Altiport 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 52 32 www.altiporthotel.fr Hôtel Allodis Le Belvédère 73550 Méribel-LesAllues
Cinq Mondes Spa at the Parc Olympique Wellness and Fitness Area La Chaudanne 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 58 21 www.cinqmondes.com
SKI SCHOOL École du Ski Français Vallée de Méribel 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 60 31 www.esf-meribel.com LIFT PASSES Méribel Alpina Route de la Chaudanne 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 65 32 www.skipassmeribel.com Méribel Valley (150km): Adults/5-12s: €44/€35.2 one day, €212/€169.60 six days. Family pass: €678.40 six days
TOURIST INFORMATION Méribel tourist office Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 60 01 www.meribel.net
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PHOTOGRAPHS: J. M. GOUÉDARD/OT MÉRIBEL
ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Traditional chalets in the centre of Méribel; The Parc Olympique and the ski lift station of La Chaudanne
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PHOTOGRAPHS: J. M. GOUÉDARD/OT MÉRIBEL
Combining the thrills of the ski slopes with the luxury of a spa suite was irresistible for Zoë McIntyre during a stay in Méribel
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FRANCOFILE GETTING THERE By air: Zoë flew with Swissair to Geneva Airport, 135km from Méribel. Transfers can be organised through Méribel tourist office. By rail: See Holiday Planner on page 88. By road: Méribel is nine-and-a-half hours’ drive from the northern ferry ports. WHERE TO STAY Hôtel Le Savoy 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 55 55 50 www.hotel-savoymeribel.com
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Enjoying Méribel on and off the slopes
Doubles from €230, including breakfast.
Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 56 00 www.hotelallodis.com
WHERE TO EAT Adray Télébar 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 60 26 www.telebar-hotel.com
SPA TREATMENTS Spa des Neiges at Hôtel Allodis Le Belvédère 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 56 00 www.hotelallodis.com
L’Éscale, Altiport Hotel Altiport 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 52 32 www.altiporthotel.fr Hôtel Allodis Le Belvédère 73550 Méribel-LesAllues
Cinq Mondes Spa at the Parc Olympique Wellness and Fitness Area La Chaudanne 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 00 58 21 www.cinqmondes.com
SKI SCHOOL École du Ski Français Vallée de Méribel 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 60 31 www.esf-meribel.com LIFT PASSES Méribel Alpina Route de la Chaudanne 73550 Méribel-LesAllues Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 65 32 www.skipassmeribel.com Méribel Valley (150km): Adults/5-12s: €44/€35.2 one day, €212/€169.60 six days. Family pass: €678.40 six days
TOURIST INFORMATION Méribel tourist office Tel: (Fr) 4 79 08 60 01 www.meribel.net
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PHOTOGRAPHS: J. M. GOUÉDARD/OT MÉRIBEL
ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Traditional chalets in the centre of Méribel; The Parc Olympique and the ski lift station of La Chaudanne
