The new ski season is nearly upon us, and the usual mad rush as each Winter approaches has started. I had to make a trip up into Meribel this morning and the place was very busy. France being France of course, it suddenly stopped at midday, and I expect that was it for the next 2 hours.
The following picture is of the new 5 star hotel being constructed near the Chaudanne in Meribel.
The outside looks as though it is nearly complete, it is due to be finished by next month, in time for the season start. It will be nice to see it finally opening as the work has been disruptive for Meribel over the last 2 Summers.
The photo below is of the base station of the new Saulire Express gondola lift that will run from the Chaudanne area of Meribel and replaces the old Burgin Saulire gondola.
This new lift will link with the chair that was installed last year and replaced the top section of the old gondola. The new lifts nearly halve the amount of time that will be spent on lifts getting from Meribel to the top of Saulire, it does mean getting off one lift and onto another half way up however.
The next picture of the front door of the Barometer bar is further proof that the season is very nearly here.
Opening night is tonight and with La Taverne across the road and Evolution just down the road both open, a 3 bar pub crawl for anyone in Meribel this evening. You could also get a taxi down to the Tsaretta bar in Meribel Les Allues. 4 bars in one night, I am not sure that is even possible.
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