Mottaret near Meribel, part of Les 3 Vallees. Best Ski Resort in France.

The ski resort of Mottaret is situated four kilometres up the valley from Meribel. At 1,700m it is one of the highest ski resorts in Europe and and if you want to make the most of your skiing time while in Les 3 Vallees, it is the place to stay.

Meribel Mottaret Piste Map.

Download the latest piste map for the Meribel Valley here.

Ski Resort Information.

Meribel-Mottaret does not have the nightlife of Meribel Town but a free bus service connects regularly.

In Mottaret the favorite drinking hole for Brits is the Rastro Bar over past Plattiers lift station. An Austrian style bar with great 70s, 80s music with a legendary 70s night on Tuesdays which is always filled to capacity. On this night, table dancing takes on a new meaning (book a table for dinner to ensure you have one to dance on later)!

The Privilege disco in Mottaret centre does not liven up until 1am.

Accommodation.

The Village consists mainly of purpose built apartments, but it also has one of Meribels finest hotels.

Hôtel Le Mont Vallon, Meribel Mottaret; This four-star property is one of Méribel finest hotels. Located in Mottaret at the base of the main lifts, it combines ski-in/ski-out convenience with excellent service and luxurious bedrooms and facilities. – +33 479 00 44 00 – hotel-montvallon.com.

Restaurants.

There is a choice of Mottaret restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Traditional Savoyard food is the norm but most have a good choice of other international dishes.

• Le Plan des Mains; This is a complex that comprises a sandwich bar, brasserie and restaurant at the base of the Mont Vallon lifts in Mottaret. There’s a vast sun terrace and the rustic brasserie serves traditional Savoyard dishes with a contemporary twist – think blue cheese fondue served in a cob loaf. Mont Vallon gondola, Méribel-Mottaret – +33 479 07 31 06.
• Pizzeria du Mottaret; Delightful. Welcoming, with wonderful pizzas great fondue and steak tartar – +33 479 00 40 50.
• Creperie; Out of the way so not always busy. but if you want a quick snack this is the place.

Equipment Hire.

• Mottaret Sports; Ski and snow board hire.
• Muller Sports-Sport 2000; Ski and snow board hire.
• Olympic Skis; Ski and Snow board hire, right on the piste in Mottaret centre.
• Ski Paradise (opps Club Hotel); Ski and snow board hire. Very friendly and helpful service from the younger members Of the Gacon family. Advance ski hire and snow board rental reservations possible by phone or e mail. Tel +33 479 00 41 12.
• Ski Sno (Central Square); Skis and snowboards hire. Small friendly shop in the corner of the square – +33 479 00 40 86.
• Blanc Sports; Ski and snow boards hire, right on the piste, under The Hotel Mont Vallon.
• Superski; Ski and snowboards for rent. Large shop, with a cellar full of choice.
• Surf machine; Snowboard and Boot hire. Part of Superski it concentrates on the Snowboards for rent.

NOTE: Ski Resorts change all the time. This review may now be out of date and some of the information may be inaccurate. Please visit the official ski resort site for Meribel-Mottaret for the latest information.