Meribel is the central valley of the largest ski domain in the world, Les 3 Vallées. The strict architectural codes of alpine sloping rooflines, timber and stone cladding compliment the setting and make it one of the most attractive high altitude French ski resorts. It is however, much more than winter ski resort and an extended stay in summer or during the colours of autumn are needed to appreciate this. Méribel continues to become increasingly popular with the big spenders of the world and the strong capital growth over the years is likely to continue.