Where
we go....
The French Alps,
Three Valleys, Meribel, arguably the
best ski domain in Europe.
The Three Valleys boasts over 600km of
well connect groomed pistes. Meribel alone
has 9 Black runs, 21 red, 33 blue and 11
green, 2 designated snowboard areas (snowparks).
Plus 2 Olympic runs and 1 slalom stadium.
More impressive statistics include 16 gondola
lifts, 18 chairlifts, 18 draglifts and
8 telebabies.
As one of the top resorts in Europe, Meribel
has an extensive range of alternative activities
to skiing and boarding if you have days
when you fancy something different! Click
on activities and see for yourself.
The resort has excellent facilities and
options for the begginner and the more
advanced, both boarder and skier.
We are based in the smaller hamlet of Le
Raffort, just 5 minutes from the
centre of meribel by Gondola. Whith good
snow fall you can ski to the pod lift
and ski back to the chalet at the end
of your day.
Whats
included
We have been working hard all summer to
give you the ULTIMATE ski holiday at an
affordable price!
The package comes complete with;
*luxury coach : We take you direct from
London straight to your Alpine resort of
Meribel - Leaving at 5pm every Friday evening
and returning 9 days later on the Sunday
mid day - be prepared for more than a week
of Snow Trip snow madness!! avoiding all
the hassle of getting to airports, Airports
themselves, baggage handling and transfers.
Also a safe passage for your own equipment
with no extra charge! We get you into the
party spirit from the word GO!
*7 breakfasts and 6 evening meals :. Back
by popular demand, each evening meal will
have two courses and will be themed from
around the World. Try fantastic food from
France, Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, India
and more....
*all your bedding : (please bring your
own towel)
*log chalet accommodation : You won't
be disappointed by your chalet accommodation
in Meribel - Chalet Martin. Newly renovated
from a 300yr old Savoyard Barn, and its
sister chalet, so new it has yet to be
named! Chalet Martin boasts some of the
best quality accommodation in the village.
*welcoming hot mulled wine : from the
slopes every night and a roasting log fire!
*8 days of skiing : This is achieved because
we get you onto the slopes on Saturday
afternoon of your arrival and you can also
ski on the Saturday of your departure as
we do not leave until the evening. (Saturdays
are very quiet as most people have to transfer
and catch planes). That i
s
where you benefit.
*in-house chalet guides will be available
on site to assist you / entertain you -
it's your call.
Meet other like minded people, relax or
party, we do both . ideal for independent
travellers and groups
Whats
Extra.......
Despite the huge amount that The Backpacker
Tour Co does organise, there are the usual
expected extras which still need to be
dealt with. However, our ski team are always
available to help and will ensure that
you are fully organised before you leave.
The main extras to consider are;
*lift pass : from £10 per day!
This is organised on your arrival. Different
passes are available depending on how
much
time you want to spend on the slopes.
*ski lessons : optional, £8-10 per
hour. We can organise these for you on
your arrival. <click here for details
of our prices>
*equipment hire : Basic ski package
- £58
for 8 days. This is all organised on arrival
unless you have your own gear <click
here for prices>
*clothing hire : £10 per item per
week. If you do need to hire clothing
such as jackets and salopettes etc Snowtrip
have an in house selection available
for
hire
*winters sports insurance : From £25.
All Snowtrippers will need to have
Winters Sports Travel Insurance.
FRI
FEB 14TH - SUN FEB 23RD £299.00 
