Ski holidays in Méribel
Three Valleys Ski Area , France
Lively & attractive resort at the very centre of Europe’s biggest ski area
- Central location in the Three Valleys
- One of France's most attractive ski resorts
- Awarded family plus label
Best for
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Cross-country
Snowboard
Meribel at a glance
- French
- Euro (EUR)
- London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow Int. (GLA), Belfast Int. (BFS), Newcastle (NCL), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Manchester Int. (MAN), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Bournemouth (BOH), Southampton (SOU)
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Travel included to Meribel
Depart on: Saturdays
Fly into: Geneva or Chambery
Chambéry transfer time: approx. 2 hours by coach
Geneva transfer time: approx. 3 hours by coach
Moutiers train station to resort transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach
Included in your ski holiday to Meribel
- On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Méribel
- Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
- Flights or rail from the UK, transfers and accommodation
Ski & snowboarding information
Best for
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Cross-country
Snowboard
Méribel is a charming resort in the heart of the Three Valleys, offering 600km of skiable terrain.
Runs
Ski routes mapAdditional Ski Details
- Ski area:
- 600km
- Resort altitude:
- 1450m
- Ski Altitude:
- 1300m - 3230m
- Snow Cannons:
- 2400
- Lift Ski Lockers:
- No
Beginner skiing in Méribel
Families are well catered for in Méribel, as there is plenty of beginner friendly areas around the resort, there are also a number of themed areas scattered around which makes skiing for the first time even more enjoyable. Children can enjoy the animal-themed Moon Wild piste or the mini Le P'tit Moon ski and boardercross course. The Altiport area provides ideal, quiet and wide nursery slopes, such as the Blanchot piste, to beat the first time nerves.
Intermediate skiing in Méribel
Intermediates can enjoy practically unlimited possibilities, from the pretty tree lined Gelinotte to the motorway reds of the Mont du Vallon. There is also easy access to the extensive intermediate slopes of both the Courchevel and Val Thorens valleys.
Advanced skiing in Méribel
There is a host of challenging and steep skiing in the Three Valleys, with around 33 black runs in the domain. If you fancy a challenge have a go at the famous un-groomed 'Face' slope which was created for the 1992 women's Albertville Olympic downhill competition. Further afield you can find the Combe De Rosael in Val Thorens, a long and steep trail posing quite a challenge.
There is also lots of challenging steep and narrow off piste opportunities to enjoy with a local guide. The Gébroulaz glacier is an excellent route for the keen off-piste skiers and boarders, skin up to the peak and enjoy the untouched tracks through the Tueda Natural Park and marvel at the incredible landscape surrounding you.
Snowboarding in Méribel
Apart from the vast opportunities both on piste and off piste, Méribel is also home to two snow parks, the Plattières Park (known as DC Area 43) which features rollers, jumps, a half pipe. You can also enjoy the Bump'N'Jump zone which has transformed the former Elements Park which has a variety of boxes, rails and jumps, as well as a boarder-cross suitable for budding freestylers and advanced skiers and snowboarders.
| 6 days | Season | Child 5 - 17 years |
Adult 18 - 74 years |
Senior 75 + years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Valleys Area Pass | Low | £258 | £315 | £79 |
| High | £287 | £350 | £87 | |
| Local Meribel Valley Pass | Low | £217 | £265 | - |
| High | £242 | £295 | - |
Lift pass information
Free lift passes for children aged 0-4 are issued locally, photo ID required.
Local Lift Pass covers Meribel and Meribel-Mottaret.
Three Valleys Area Pass covers Meribel, Meribel-Mottaret, Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires and Orelle.
If you have a local pass then you can buy an extension to ski the Three Valleys locally. It is €48 per day so better to buy the full area pass if you are planning to ski outside of Meribel for 2 days.
Lift pass season dates
- High season: departures 21 Dec to 5 Apr
- Low season: departure 14 Dec
Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.
| 6 days | Category |
Child 6 - 12 years |
Adult 13 years + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skis | Red | - | £119 |
| Black | - | £135 | |
| Skis & boots | Blue | - | £135 |
| Red | £107 | £158 | |
| Black | - | £181 |
| 6 days | Category |
Child 8 - 12 years |
Adult 13 years + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowboard | Red | - | £119 |
| Black | - | £135 | |
| Snowboard & boots | Red | £107 | £158 |
| Black | - | £181 |
Equipment information
- A helmet is included for children.
- White category skis, boots and helmet available for children aged 3-5: £59
- Blue: ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn
- Red: suit confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old
- Black: ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment
Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.
| Ski tuition | Season | Child 5 - 12 years | Adult 13 years + |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 days AM | Low | £444 | £331 |
| Mid | £520 | £355 | |
| High | £539 | £379 |
| Snowboard tuition | Season | Child 5 - 12 years | Adult 13 years + |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 days AM | Low | £407 | £407 |
| Mid | £473 | £473 | |
| High | £501 | £501 |
| Private tuition | Season | 1/2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours AM | Low | £175 | £184 | £193 |
| Mid | £184 | £193 | £203 | |
| High | £213 | £223 | £232 |
Tuition information
Ski and snowboard timings: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 12pm.
Children's ski tuition: Friday is a full day from 9:15am - 4:15pm with lunch included.
Levels of tuition
- Beginner: never skied before
- Level 1: advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes
- Level 2: low intermediate; snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
- Level 3: good intermediate; parallel turns
- Advanced: fully confident on all slopes and looking to improve technique
Season dates
- Low season: 19 Jan - 01 Feb 25
- Mid season: 15 Dec - 21 Dec 24, 05 Jan - 18 Jan & 02 Mar - 22 Mar 25
- High season: 22 Dec 24 - 04 Jan 25, 09 Feb - 01 Mar & 23 Mar - 12 Apr 25
Please ensure you pre-book tuition for high season dates to avoid the ski schools being fully booked.
Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices will be confirmed at time of booking.
Where to stay in Méribel
We offer a range of accommodation in Méribel including our wonderful Inghams Catered Chalets, premium apartments and traditional Savoyard hotels. We also have a piste side, inclusive hotel in the satellite village of Mottaret which is just above Méribel. Many of the hotels and apartments are located a snowball throw away from the slopes within making it extremely easy to get onto the renowned Three Valleys Ski Area. This really is an excellent all round resort that offers something for everyone.
For families wanting to make the most of the Family Plus Label, Hotel La Chaudanne is the perfect choice. This hotel features a range of family facilities including an indoor play area for children, children's menu available in the restaurant and board games and puzzles on request from reception - perfect for a cosy fun night in where the whole family can get involved.
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Meribel, Three Valleys Ski Area, France
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Discover Meribel
Set in the centre of the Three Valleys, Europe's largest linked ski area, skiing in Méribel offers endless opportunities with easy access to the resorts of Courchevel and Val Thorens in the neighbouring valleys. The beautiful wooden chalet buildings of Méribel make this one of one of France's most attractive ski resorts and one of the most popular.
Meribel has been awarded the Family Plus label which makes this resort an excellent choice for families as many of the hotels, restaurants and ski areas have kept children in mind.
With a central location in the Three Valleys, Méribel has excellent access to the largest linked ski area. With 600km of marked pistes you won't be short of areas to explore, and if you do try to make sure you book one of the accommodations with wellness facilities to rejuvenate. There is some amazing skiing in the valley, including the Women's Downhill run and up at the Mont du Vallon and the legendary 'Face' run used for the 1992 Winter Olympics. If speeding down competition-worthy slopes isn't your thing there are also plenty of cruisy blue and red runs throughout the resort. The fun zones in Méribel have been upgraded with the new 'Bump'N'Jump' fun zone with three separate runs with various jumps, boxes and boardercross sections - accessible via the Legends chairlift and Arpasson ski lift.
Méribel centre is one of the area's liveliest resorts with a great selection of bars and restaurants. Whether you want classic French dishes, Savoyard specialties or international favourites, there is something for everyone at every budget. There isn't a shortage of great bars either in Méribels après ski scene so you can dance the afternoon away at the legendary La Folie Douce or enjoy live music at Jacks.
Méribel is a lively resort with a great range of bars and clubs. Visit the legendary La Folie Douce for an afternoon of après fun or head to Le Rond Point "Ronnies" where locals and tourists gather for an afternoon to remember. They also serve lunch until 3pm on a sunny piste side terrace.
Those looking to have a more relaxed après experience will enjoy The Brewer's Den where there is a large selection of craft beer.
A quintessential part of Méribel's nightlife is Sullys Bar and Nightclub which is open until early hours of the morning welcoming locals, seasonnaires and tourists alike.
Many of the hotels in Meribel have spas which you can make the most of. Make sure to book direct with the spa facility once you arrive in resort, as most of them are booking only. Relax in the stylish and luxurious Spa des Neiges by Clarines which has a pool, sauna and steam room or treat yourself to a luxurious treatment.
Treat yourself for a truly relaxing afternoon at the Le Kaila Hotel, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a morning on the mountain. Facilities include the aquamarine pool, a jacuzzi, and massage chairs.
There is a number of independent sport shops, souvenir shops and grocery stores throughout the resort for those on a self catering basis. Equipment rental and sports shops are typically open until late in the day so you can maximise your time on the mountain before returning your equipment at the end of your last day.
Travel to Meribel
Travel by air
Flights to Geneva and Chambéry depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 04 April 2026.
Transfer time
- Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours by coach
- Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours by coach
Travel by train
We have a 7 night train option to Meribel that can be booked on line.
This is a train that departs and returns Saturdays with a much shorter transfer of 30 minutes from Moutiers railway station. If you are staying at the Hotel Le Mottaret it will be an additional 15 minutes.
Please see the drop down below for provisional timings.
The transfer in Meribel will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation. In some cases there may be a couple of minutes' walk due to regulations on where coaches can stop.
There is a traffic light system in the Tarantaise Valley controlling traffic and stopping cars and coaches sitting in places where rocks could fall, and to make snow clearing easier when snowing.
Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.
Private transfers and self drive options are available.
Here are the provisional timings
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London St Pancras
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Lille Europe
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Lyon Part Dieu
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Moutiers
Upon arrival you meet you transfer up to Meribel (30-45 minutes)
Return timings are as follows. Please note that these are provisional and could change.
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Bourg St Maurice
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Lyon Part Dieu
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Lille Europe
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London St Pancras
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