Beautiful weather to ski the slopes of Méribel, on a snow base of 177cm on the upper runs and 40cm on the lower ones.

Despite spring being upon us there is still some good snow in the Méribel valley. The pistes are so empty at the moment and so you can enjoy at your leisure. Yesterday Blaireau was absolutely deserted and the snow was delightful.

The temperatures will be hovering around 0 degrees over night and early morning meaning that it will be around the freeze-thaw point. This morning’s sunshine will be replaced by some snow clouds and there will be on and off snow showers for Wednesday and Thursday. The temperatures will be dropping slightly to as low as minus 5 at night.

Ski total ski hosting beats the paparazzi any day! While skiing to Val Thorens on Friday with G-rep the ski hosting group spotted Kate, Wills, Harry and Pippa on the slopes at the top of the plan des mains lift.

Méribel vs. Albertville tonight, playing ice hockey at the Olympic park at 8.30pm.

The Three Valleys has an upper snow depth of 190cm and Meribel itself has 115cm on the slopes into resort.

We have been working on our tans this week and the snow in the village has shrunk a little but there is still plenty of snow in on the hillsides of Meribel! The Campignol run down from Mont Vallon was extremely quiet, good snow and great views. We are excited about this week and there is snow on its way and its getting colder once again.

Temperatures in general will be dropping over the next few days. Night time temperatures will drop to minus eight over the next few nights however it will be around 1 degrees in the day at 2200m. There will be a couple of centimetres of fresh snow on Sunday night and also Tuesday. After a few days of clouds the sun will reappear on Wednesday. Wind conditions will stay light.

Tonight there is a concert at the auditorium in the centre of Meribel in aid of Cystic fibrosis sufferers. Four different bands are playing a variety of rock, blues and French classics. The event kicks off at 8pm. Entry just 5 euros. Ice hockey on Saturday kicking off at 8.30pm at the Olympic park. It’s Val Vanoise vs. Tours. Tickets cost 7 euros. Tuesday sees more talent of the musical variety come to Meribel. Susheela Raman will be performing; tickets cost 20 euros and are available from the tourist office in Meribel centre and Meribel Mottaret.

Snow cover is excellent across the three Valleys with the upper slopes having a base of 190cm and lower runs 115cm.

The late morning and middle of the day is the best time as it is quiet and the snow is at its best. There is still plenty of snow in Meribel!!! The Choucas run yesterday was practically deserted, good snow and great views.
Night time temperatures will drop to minus seven over the next few nights however it will be at a very pleasant 5 degrees in the daytime at 2200m. Down in resort you can develop a wonderful suntan in one of the outdoor cafes.

Snow-shoe excursions are running all week – enjoy the beautiful weather and see some spectacular views with a guide to explain it all.

Savoyard evening at the Les Pierres Plates and then ski down after the pistes are closed with special guides. Fantastic!

There is a concert this week at the auditorium in aid of Cystic fibrosis sufferers. Four different bands are playing a variety of rock, blues and French classics. The evening kicks off at 8pm on Friday. Entry costs a mere 5 Euros.

A good layer of fresh snow yesterday has brought the upper slopes to a depth of 190cm and in resort the runs have 120cm.

The fresh snow fall yesterday has left the pistes nice and soft and conditions will stay beautiful with this fresh topping as the sun comes out for the next week offering great views. There is so much choice but heading up Mont Vallon looks ridiculously tempting today.

Night time temperatures will drop to minus fourteen tonight however the temperatures will creep up to minus 7 during the week. However the sunshine in the day means that the conditions are comfortable and you can still enjoy a vin chaud or chocolat chaud on the mountain. Although there maybe some cloud on Saturday with light snow showers at 2200 metres, sunshine will come out in full force on Sunday and will continue for most of the week.

Snow-shoe excursions are running all week – enjoy the beautiful weather and see some spectacular views with a guide to explain it all.

Savoyard evening at the Les Pierres Plates and then ski down after the pistes are closed with special guides. Fantastic!

Last night Craig Campbell and Brendon Burns were brilliant at Jack’s bar. You can catch their stand up again tomorrow night. The comedy season is in full swing so watch this space!

A freshening of the pistes after yesterday’s now has brought the upper slopes to a snow depth of 190cm and in resort 120cm lies on the lower runs.

The pistes are looking much quieter as we come to the end of French half term. There is fresh snow on the pistes and this has left the pistes nice and soft and softening as the sun comes out for the next couple of days. Wednesday will see glorious sunshine over the three valleys and so a great day to head up high towards the peaks!

Temperatures are colder this week than last. With temperatures dropping to minus 18 tonight. However the sunshine in the day means that the conditions are comfortable and you can still enjoy a vin chaud or chocolat chaud on the mountain restaurants. Wednesday will be glorious sunshine whereas Thursday may see some light snow showers and Friday will be mixed.

Snow-shoe excursions are running all week – enjoy the beautiful weather and see some spectacular views with a guide to explain it all.

Savoyard evening at the Les Pierres Plates and then ski down after the pistes are closed with special guides. Fantastic!

Everyone is talking about seeing Craig Campbell and Brendon Burns at the stand up comedy at Jack’s bar this Thursday. Last week was brilliant and we are sure this week will be even better!

On a final note perhaps if you look hard enough today you may see DJ Yoda on the pistes!

Snow depth on the slopes at the top of the ski area is 190cm and around resort it is 120cm.

The pistes are starting to look much quieter as we come to the end of French half term. Next week in the Three Valleys looks set to be quiet with some fresh snow. We can’t wait!!

The snow on Mount Vallon and the other peaks is still delightful soft.

Today the sun will be shining away as it has for most of this week. Light snow is going to fall on Saturday and Sunday with moderate snowfall on Monday afternoon and light snowfall on Tuesday. This should add a nice fresh layer of snow to play in when the sun returns on Wednesday.

Temperatures will get a little colder than this week has been; Tuesday will see temperatures go down as far as minus 12. However in the day at 2200 metres temperatures will be between minus one and minus five.
Enjoy the pistes an hour before they open to everyone else. For those of you who have a 6 day three valley pass there are limited places for 18 Euros to enjoy breakfast at the top of the Tougnete and then ski for a whole hour before the first lifts open. To book call Méribel Alpina or go into the lift pass office.

Snow-shoe excursions are running all week – enjoy the beautiful weather and see some spectacular views with a guide to explain it all.

Upper slopes of the Three Valleys have a snow base of 190cm with snow depth in resort now at 120cm.

Things seem to be returning to normal this week with the English half term, and the Parisian half term both behind us. Ski schools are much quieter this week meaning the whole of the 3 valleys is a lot less busy!
Snow conditions, higher up the valley (and in particular in Val Thorens) are boasting the best of the slope condition sand visibility has been superb for almost 2 weeks now.

Sunny, warm weather is expected over the next week. Temperatures are expected to peak around 6 – 8 degrees in the Sun, with lows of around minus 3-5 in the morning and in the shade. Still no snow predicted this week, but this means that visibility is excellent, and it is exceptionally comfortable sitting outside in the Sun for a drink!

“Fanfare des Goulamans” are set to brighten up Méribel town centre tonight at 6pm with bass drums and electric guitar-a-plenty, all accompanied with a cheery holiday spirit.

Snow-shoe excursions are running all week – enjoy the beautiful weather and see some spectacular views with a guide to explain it all.

Snow is still thick on the ground with an upper snow depth of 238cm and in resort 155cm.

Parisian half term week is coming to an end. Despite this meaning there are quite a few ski school groups on the pistes there is a lovely lull from 11.30am to 3pm where you can venture quite peacefully on the higher runs. The visibility is fantastic and the snow is well groomed and plenty of it!!

Today and for the next few days there will be plenty of bright sunny days with fantastic visibility. Temperatures will linger between 1 degree in the day and minus 8 at night. So wonderful temperatures and sun for a vin chaud on the mountain at après time!

DT freestyle contest will be happening today and for the next few Fridays from Meribel-Mottaret! Sign up is free and open to all!

There are some wonderful snow shoe walks that the ESF are organising in this period. With the fabulous weather the views and the walk through the quiet forests will be pure zen.

A dusting of fresh snow at the weekend has brought the snow depth at the top of the ski area to 238cm and in resort the depth is now 155cm.

Parisian half term week means there are quiet a few ski school groups on the pistes however there is a lovely lull from 11 to 3pm where you can venture quite peacefully on the higher runs. The visibility is fantastic and the snow is well groomed and plenty of it!!

Today it’s a bright sunny day with fantastic visibility and this will continue for most of the week. There may be a few clouds in the sky on Thursday but they will be minimal and by Friday the sun will be on full show. Wednesday night will be a little colder in resort, down to -12. In general Méribel is getting slightly warmer and in will be around 2 degrees in the daytime at 2200 metres.

Tomorrow night The Pogues are playing in the main square in Méribel from 18:30 to 21.00. We will be bringing 80s rock/folk/punk back!

Also on Wednesday there is a torch lit descent put on by ESF with hot drinks and local cheeses on offer.

ESF is also organising cross country skiing excursions from the Blanchot and the Altiport for those of you who fancy a slightly different ski experience.

Snow depth at the top of the ski area is 238cm and around the resort the runs have a base of 155cm with a small topping of fresh snow that fell on Weds.

The narrower blue runs are looking a little busy and bumpy with half term holiday makers. However there are plenty of runs and possibilities for a quiet ski. Wednesday’s fresh snow fall has covered any ice that was appearing and the pistes are nice and reasonably soft. Off pisters should be wary of avalanche risk and take all necessary precautions. The maudit back to the Chaudanne was particularly lovely yesterday and surprisingly quiet.

Today its a bright sunny day with fantastic visibility and Saturday will be much the same. Tonight and tomorrow nights will be clear but Sunday and Monday will see a few centimetres of snow at 2200m and some cloudier nights. Temperatures will be at a maximum of -2 degrees and a minimum of -17 degrees.

If you are skiing in the Meribel valley today there is a chance you could catch the live music on the pistes as an accordionist does his music rounds of the meribel valley.

Even better is the D.T Freestyle contest that is free and open to all today. Registration in front of the down town bar in Meribel-Mottaret centre.