Méribel Ski Resort Guide
Méribel, France
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 150km93 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,950m9,678ft |
| Resort Height | 1,450m4,757ft |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy 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 French ski resort 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 10cm4in, expected on 25 January.
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Ski Area Stats
Méribel Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 9 | |
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| 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
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 49 | |
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| 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
Méribel Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,950m9,678ft |
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| Resort Altitude (Méribel) | 1,450m4,757ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,100m3,609ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,850m6,070ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Méribel
Ski Hire Shops in Méribel, Méribel Mottaret, Méribel Centre, Méribel Les Allues and Méribel Village.
For more information, see our page about Méribel Ski Hire.
Ski Lessons in Méribel
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Méribel Ski Schools and Méribel Ski Instructors.
You can select and book a lesson online now, with our partner SkiBro.
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Where is Méribel?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in The Three Valleys, Savoie.
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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 4, 2021.
Closes : April 24, 2022.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Méribel, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Méribel Tourist Office for the latest.
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