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Méribel Ski Resort Guide

Méribel, France

Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length150km93 miles
Highest Lift2,950m9,678ft
Resort Height1,450m4,757ft
 Nearest AirportsAnnecy and Chambery
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Méribel

Méribel lies at the heart of The Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées) and has a wide range of skiing for all levels, both within its own valley and beyond.

Summary

The ski area of Méribel is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,450m4,757ft, with 150km93 miles of marked runs.

Méribel is part of the Three Valleys ski area with access to 600km373 miles of downhill skiing, with 497 marked pistes, served by a total of 180 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Méribel itself (150km93 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Three Valleys ski resorts of Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens.

Méribel comprises the villages of Méribel Centre, Méribel Les Allues, Méribel Les Hauts, Méribel Mottaret and Méribel Village.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Méribel is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Méribel.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Méribel?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 21 March, with around 22cm9in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Méribel Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 9 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
24
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
34
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
10
Downhill
Total Length
150km93 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
33km21 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
61

The Three Valleys Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
49
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
175
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
207
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
66
Downhill
Total Length
600km373 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
130km81 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
180

Altitudes & Slopes

Méribel Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,950m9,678ft
Resort Altitude (Méribel)1,450m4,757ft
Lowest Piste1,100m3,609ft
Max Vertical1,850m6,070ft

Ski Slope Aspects

E, SE, NW

Méribel has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Méribel
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Hire in Méribel

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Ski Hire Shops in Méribel, Méribel Mottaret, Méribel Village, Méribel Les Allues and Méribel Centre.

For more information, see our page about Méribel Ski Hire.

Ski Lessons in Méribel

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Méribel Ski Schools and Méribel Ski Instructors.

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Location and Map

Where is Méribel?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Les Allues, Albertville.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Méribel is Annecy, 98 minutes drive away.

Chambery, Grenoble, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Geneva, Sion, Saint-Étienne and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 61 ski lifts are able to uplift 75,465 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 55km34 miles of ski runs, with 688 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Méribel open?

 Opened : December 2, 2023.

 Closes : April 21, 2024.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Méribel Piste Map
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