Skiing in Meribel 2

Skiing in Meribel

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January 14th 2007
A week staying in the pretty Les Allures just down the valley from the Meribel skiing area was just what I needed after working 6 straight 13h shifts! Food prepared by a good cook, friendly chalet owners and guests and a lovely, hot jacuzzi! Not the best of snow, but it didn't really matter, enjoyed skiing for the first time since I broke my knee in New Zealand, managed to ski over into Courchev ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes

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