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Meribel was founded by Scotsman Colonel Peter Lindsay in 1938 when he built the first lift (a 31-seater fixed rope sled that was installed above Les Allues). His aim was to create a purpose built ski resort, which remained faithful to the mountains that surrounded it.

Though Méribel has grown into one of the great ski resorts and is at the heart of the largest and, for many, the finest ski area in the world, it has remained faithful, to this day, to Peter Lindsay's aims.  All the buildings in the town are constructed in the traditional Savoyarde style from wood and stone, making Méribel one of the most attractive ski resorts in France.

There is something for everyone in Méribel, convivial bars and every type of restaurant, from the Michelin Starred to the simple, offering crêpes and traditional Savoyarde cuisine. Many of the mountain restaurants can be accessed from the gondolas.

A list of restaurants can be found here.

Sightseeing flights can be taken from the Altiport. There is the Olympic Ice Rink, swimming pool, a bowling alley, fitness centre, snow-mobiling and shops of every kind. Or why not just unwind in your chalet with a good book or movie. What could be more relaxing?

Details of the chalets can be found here.

The nightlife of Méribel is centred around The Taverne, Le Pub, Jack's and Le Poste. Though if you are looking for a quieter drink we recommend the Grand Coeur or the Chaudanne hotels. And for those with the stamina Méribel's very own Dick's Tea Bar is open till 4 in the morning.

Since 1992 Purple Ski have been offering what we believe to be the finest service in the Three Valleys. Our aim is to ensure that our guests have the perfect skiing holiday, on and off the slopes.

Keeping the business intentionally small and special, and managed wholly by myself and my wife Karen, our emphasis has always been, and remains, to deliver exceptional service and cuisine in exceptional chalets.

We operate 2 lovely chalets and over the years, have delighted more than 10,000 clients, from families, groups of friends, high profile corporate groups, to members of the aristocracy, with some of their happiest and most successful ski holiday trips.

The chalets in our portfolio have been selected for their quality, location and facilities. We believe we have something for everyone.

Our staff are hand picked industry professionals who will deliver exceptional service before and during your stay. Our staff are our major asset and the core reason that a Purple Ski holiday is different. We believe that by looking after them and empowering them they in turn will really look after you and make your ski holiday truly memorable. In a nutshell it is for the chalets that guests first come to stay with Purple Ski but it is for the service that they return year after year.

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