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 | 150km |
| Highest Lift | 2,950m |
| Resort Height | 1,450m |
| 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 ski area of Méribel is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,450m, with 150km of marked runs.
Méribel is part of the Three Valleys ski area with access to 600km of downhill skiing, with 497 marked pistes, served by a total of 180 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Méribel itself (150km 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 15cm, expected on 19 December, with around 71cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 1,169m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Méribel Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 24 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 34 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 10 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 150km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 33km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 61 | |
The Three Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 175 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 207 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 66 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 600km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 130km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 180 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Méribel Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,950m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Méribel) | 1,450m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,100m |
| Max Vertical | 1,850m |
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
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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.
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 55km of ski runs, with 688 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Méribel open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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