Self-driving to the resort is favoured by many skiers for the flexibility and freedom it offers. Drive onto the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone and arrive at Calais just 35 minutes later, all our Chalets in Meribel and our Chalets in La Tania offer free parking either outside or very close by.
The three valleys is approximately 600 miles from the channel ports, the journey on the quiet motorways can be taken at your own pace. With the ever-popular Ibis and Formula 1 budget hotels en route travelling with an overnight break could not be easier. Click here» for an Overnight stay for Chalets in Meribel or La Tania» Ibis Hotel or Overnight stay for Chalets in Meirbel or La Tania» Formule 1.
There is an overnight stay near Albertville, this could be at the start or end of your holiday. Close to the resorts approx. 40 minutes away in the right direction. A Scottish couple run this charming 19th Century Barn Click here» Le Verger stop over for Chalets in Meribel or La Tania
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Please note when driving on the continent you must always have your full driving licence i.e. plastic photocard with the paper counterpart document and vehicle insurance documentation. Of course your passport should be with you for identity at all times.
It is strongly advised you take out a supplementary holiday vehicle breakdown cover for your trip from the time of U.K home departure to U.K home arrival. French motorways do have speed restrictions, speed cameras and distant/time monitoring equipment at the start and end of ticket collection points and payment toll stations. Be aware E.U. laws now mean a speeding penalty can be transferred between countries. |