Méribel
France · Europe
The water
104 mg/LModerate
Source: Ministere de la Sante, SISE-Eaux via Hub'Eau API (reseau LES ALLUES MERIBEL / MOTTARET / ALTIPORT station networks) · Official figure. Hardness counts dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water; it is the number your hair meets in the shower.
What moderate water does to hair
A forgiving middle ground: most routines work as they are, with a light mineral film building slowly over time. An occasional clarifying wash keeps shine from dulling.
The washing routine for Méribel
Keep your normal rhythm and slot a detox (chelating) wash in about every eighth wash to lift the light mineral film before it dulls shine. Nothing else needs to change.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): July is the warmest month, averaging 21°C by day, and humidity peaks in May at about 82% on average. In the humid months, frizz is the main event; anti-humidity styling matters more than wash frequency.
Local note: Station networks pooled (Meribel Centre, Mottaret, Altiport, Meribel Village); valley chef-lieu network excluded.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type C and E. Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.
Full sockets by the sink are standard (kept outside the 60 cm splash zones around the bath and shower, and RCD protected, under the IEC 60364 zone rules).
A 120 V only dryer or styler (North American) will burn out on this supply, and a plug adapter does not change voltage. Check the label for dual voltage (100-240 V) before you plug in.
Plug, voltage and frequency: IEC World Plugs and national standards.
Plan Méribel properly
The trip planner turns this water profile into a wash plan for your hair type, a chosen kit and a packing list, month by month.