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Méribel Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • 3 Valleys ski area
  • Excellent ski schools
  • Lively après ski

Great for

  • Families
  • Groups
  • Non skiers
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Ski Holidays in Méribel

Meribel has a special place in many Brit's hearts – not simply because it’s right in the middle of the biggest ski area on Earth. A resort for long ski days, ski-boot-stomping après and cosy chalets, there’s a great deal to do and ski here, which is why many of us have been coming back for decades.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Méribel Stats

Top Altitude
2952m
Bottom Altitude
1450m
Resort Altitude
1500m
Total Piste
150km
Longest Run
3.6km
Slope Orientation
SE, E, NW
Vertical Drop
2509m
Skiable Vertical
2479m
Night Skiing
Glacier Skiing

Meribel's location is tricky to beat, slap bang in the centre of the mammoth Three Valleys ski area. British made, and largely Brit run, it's a destination we flock to year after year for a homely atmosphere in a good looking resort with more than enough pistes for a week (or three). It's made up of a huddle of gorgeous hamlets, built in traditional wood and stone and surrounded by thick woodland.

The main area is Meribel Centre (usually known just as Meribel). A traditional alpine village with choc-box chalets, this is where you'll find the bulk of the nightlife, restaurants and shops. Higher up is Mottaret - a cheaper and more modern area, cleverly placed so you can ski-in & ski-out from most accommodation and with a good selection of restaurants and bars. Below the main area, you'll find the original hamlets of Nantgerel and Les Allues, and the quiet, traditional Meribel Village. Wherever you end up being based, the hamlets are well-linked by a free shuttle bus service.

With famously efficient technology, Meribel's 45 lifts provide access to its 67 pistes and various mountain restaurants from each of the base stations. Access is extended to non-skiers with the pedestrian lift pass, so groups can meet and lunch together on the slopes.

While the pistes in the local area alone cater excellently to beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders, most come here for the fantastic links into the rest of the Three Valleys. Thanks to its central location, getting around the world's largest ski area is an absolute breeze. The full area Three Valleys lift pass gives you the freedom to roam 600km of incredible and varied pistes, shared with posh Courchevel, picturesque St Martin de Belleville and some of Europe's highest runs at Val Thorens. At the heart of these, Meribel is a cracking base to enjoy it all from

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Méribel Transfer Times

Chambéry 2h
Grenoble 2h 30m
Geneva 3h

The nearest airport to Méribel is Geneva / Geneve at 135 km or about 3 hours by car

What's the ski area like in Méribel?

Meribel is located in the heart of the three valleys, and is a great base for exploring the areas of Courchevel and Val Thorens, with its vast skiing area and 600km of pistes.

Which other ski resorts are near to Méribel?

The nearest ski resorts to Méribel include Courchevel, Les Menuires, La Tania, Val Thorens, Saint Martin De Belleville, Brides les Bains.

Ski Area Facts

LocationFrance, Alps.
Established1938
Downhill150km
Lift Pass€321 (adult 6 day 3 Valleys ski pass)

Beginner Slopes

81km54%

Intermediate Skiing

53km35%

Advance & Expert Terrain

16km11%

Snowboarding Trails

150km100%

What is Méribel like for Beginner skiers?

Meribel is one of the best ski resorts to learn in. There are three beginner areas known as 'Ski Facile' (easy ski) plus great green pistes to practise on including Le Foret and Altiport. Both runs are carefully planned out so you can practice at your own pace in quiet surroundings.

If you're skiing with children, there are fantastic ski schools and child-orientated areas, including animal sculptures scattered around the trees at the 'Pistes des Animaux' where children can learn about local wildlife as they enjoy the snow (as a bonus, it is also accessible to non-skiers). Nearby, the Inuits area has all sorts of arctic themed entertainment for the kids. On the other side of the valley, the Yeti Park has loads of child-friendly features that change each year and include tunnels, igloos and even a zipline. Children certainly won't be bored in Meribel!

What is Méribel like for Intermediate skiers?

Linked to the other resorts in the Three Valleys, there's no end of exploration for intermediate skiers. The Lapin is a challenging blue, while Jerusalem and the reds from Mont du Vallon are also firm favourites. Once you've conquered these, Mauduit's near 1300m of vertical is a must.

What is Méribel like for Advanced skiers?

To up the ante, two good black runs can be found at Bartavelle and Bosses and don't miss La Face, which was the women's downhill run in the '92 Olympics.

What is Méribel like for snowboarding?

The Element Park (you might know it by its old name, Moon Park) provides well for those new to freestyling as well as intermediates looking to hone their skills. With a variety of rails, boxes, tables and jumps, and the option of a BBQ between shredding sessions, it makes for a super day on the snow. Like Element Park, the Open Park (formerly Plattières) often has a big screen where you can watch back your performance. With 300m vertical, this more advanced area has 220m of rails, a mini skate ramp, 3 street lines, a 700m boardercross and an airbag.

What is Méribel like for off-piste skiing?

Off-piste, escape the madding crowd on the Roc de Fer down to St Martin de Belleville or tackle the steep, powdery goodness of Cairn or the numerous lines off Mont Vallon, Meribel's highest point.

What is Méribel like for cross country skiing?

There's also 33km of cross-country to explore.

Méribel Restaurants

In terms of dining on the mountain, La Fruitière is a quirky restaurant that does great meat dishes, Le Coeur de Cristal has lovely open fires if you need warming up and the 320 ° views from Les Pierres Plates at the top of Saulire are second to none. Back at the resort, Evolution makes a cracking roast dinner for a taste of home - it's definitely worth booking a table if you're skiing at Christmas. L'Ekrin in hotel La Kaila is Meribel's sole Michelin starred restaurant if you fancy splashing out and L'Igloo do a terrific pizza if you want to keep everyone happy. Le Blanchot is found just off the slopes on route to Aitiport. On the menu, you can expect to a find modern cooking style mixed with some Savoyard favourites. During the peak season, it is advisable to book before arriving. Located in La Chaudanne, Les Castors is often an overlooked restaurant but that doesn't stop it from being busy. A large terrasse and great indoor roaring fire, expect a traditional menu and warm atmosphere.

Where to eat in Méribel and on the mountain

Le Rond Point Le Rond Point offers day long entertainment on the pistes - with a fantastic ski-in ski-out suntrap terrace, great food and the wildest après-ski parties in Meribel as the sun goes down. Le Rond Point is a perennial favourite amongst the saisonnaires in the resort who head there for the live music - 7 nights a week, with extra intensity crammed in as the Rond Point closes at 7pm. The Rond Point is

Pizza Express A Pizza Express restaurant is located above Dick's. With live music acts throughout the week, it's the ideal warm up for a great night downstairs. Host to Méribel's best nights out with regular events such as the UK's best DJs, stand up comedy shows and theme nights galore! Come and find out why we are the seasonnaires first choice (as voted in the Méribel Academy awards) for a good old fashioned

Lodge du Village Lodge du Village is an authentic Italian Restaurant with a lively lounge bar upstairs. A large sunny terrace and balcony make it an ideal spot for lunch whilst out skiing - choose from our extensive menu, Plat du Jour or we've Pizzas & Panninis too. We're open from 10am until 1am with a Happy Hour from 4 to 6pm every day and live music at Aprés Ski on Tuesday & Thursdays

Evolution We love the food at Evo. There’s nothing better than a full English to start off a day on the snow, and there’s no better place to have one than here – the cafe opens at 8:30 in the morning, so get here in time for a hearty breakfast, hot choc or milkshake before you set off on the slopes. Check out their Plat du Jour for a lunch-time stop off or order their legendary Bad Boy Burger – this is a great place to bring the kids for lunch as you can feed them for around 6.50€ (they also provide colouring pencils, games and wifi to keep littl’uns entertained). This is also a supper place for an evening meal (we love the a la carte menu) and there’s no better place in Meribel to go for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings if you’re skiing in the festive season.

Le Grand Cafe des Pistes Grand Cafe des Pistes covers everything from morning ‘til night with hearty breakfasts, tasty afternoon tea and cake and cocktails later on. Families are welcome and kids will love the video games, billiards table, table football and free wifi while grown-ups enjoy a sophisticated sherry. Our favourite thing here is the lovely fireplace in the lounge which is just what you need to warm up after clocking up miles on the snow.

La Fruitière Franck Mischler cooks up some delicious Savoyard dishes in La Fruitiere, which is a sister restaurant to the infamous Folie Douce. Local products (lots of which is organic) and age-old recipes are used to recreate the traditional tastes of the mountains and the menu includes some fantastic meat dishes, pastas, risottos and more. They do ridiculously good waffles too...

Amandine Forget leaving the quality of your chalet catering to chance (or, for that matter, to your chores-list), and ask Amandine to assign you one of their talented team of private chefs to join you on your week away. Genuinely dedicated to finding someone whose cooking style will suit your tastes, they’ll use your specifications to provide you with a chef shortlist and let you sample your favourite’s cooking before any promises are made.

Tyrone Power Having spent 10 years cooking for clients around the world (including for the discerning owner of one of Monaco’s super yachts), Tyrone Power and his skilled team have the expertise to please every palate. Don't keep fingers crossed for passing chalet catering - procure one of their team for your week away, and work together to create the bespoke menu that will be the highlight of the holiday.

Méribel Après Ski

Whether your day on the hill leaves you wanting to relax with a vin chaud, have a pint and play pool, or party the night away, your time off the slopes can be as varied as the day spent cruising the incredible Trois Vallees. It's said that you haven't experienced après ski here (or anywhere for that matter) until you've sampled toffee vodka in Le Rond Point, which is easily one of the most famous après ski bars in the world - complete with a slide down to the toilets! Meribel's rightly famous for its nightlife with a bundle of pubs, bars and clubs that are sure to entertain whatever your tastes and peccadillos. A newer addition to the après ski scene is the Folie Douce (if you've skied in Val d'Isere where the legendary original is, you'll know what we're talking about). Anyone who likes raining champagne, dancing on tables and all-round mayhem will love it here; those with a taste for something more refined and family-friendly might prefer a cosy sherry in Le Grand Cafe des Pistes. After the crowds leave Folie and Ronnie, three of our favourite places to go include Barometer, Evolution and Dick's T-Bar: Bar O is the perfect place for a pint & grilled sarnie, Evo has live music & wifi access, and Dick's is the place to party if you like to dance into the early hours.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Méribel

O'Sullivans - formerly Dick’s T-Bar O'Sullivans is the new name of long-time Meribel legend Dick's Tea Bar. The club has been revamped with new bars, new seating a cloakroom and a new smoking room that'll be keeping the air fresh! Head on over for early evening promotions! Entry is free before 1am. Expect amazing events, awesome tunes and partying hard until the early hours. Look out for some huge events coming up - including big name DJ's.

Evolution Evo has been around for a good 8 years or so and is still one of the best bars in Meribel. Don’t give up if you can’t find it at first, it’s quite well hidden next to Jack’s Bar. The staff are lovely, the food is good value as well as really tasty and the wine menu is fantastic. Evo usually has live music between 10pm and midnight and with more than one happy hour a day, you can’t go wrong.

Le Grand Cafe Le Grand Café des Pistes is a comfortable, recently rennovated, and welcoming bar restaurant up at the Rond Point des Pistes, at the top of Meribel. You can come by and warm up by the open fire all day, everyday. Situated just by the pistes, the Grand Café offers typical French cuisine starting with a substantial buffet style mountain breakfast from 8-10am, that will set you up for a great day skiing!

Le Rond Point One of the reasons you should ski in Meribel, the Rond Point is arguably the best après ski bar in the world. Entertainment is provided throughout the day, whether you’re skiing in for a quick tipple on their sun terrace or joining the madness later on (things get really wild here as the slopes start to close). If you’re drinking, make sure you try the legendary toffee vodka.

Evolution Next to Jacks Bar this is a chic and trendy bar and Internet cafe and an all round chill-out zone. WIFI available. Use their computers and you can download digital pictures and burn them to CD. Their breakfasts are the perfect way to start the process of working off the hangover you are left with after the previous night partying next door in Jacks Bar

Barometer Bar O is in the middle of the resort, and the perfect place to pop into if you like your après ski a bit more chilled out and sophisticated than the Rond Point / Folie scene. The drink to buy here is their Mutzig Old Lager – at 7.3% this will definitely chase away those winter chills... Big sport events are shown live on big screens if you don’t want to miss the rugger and there are pool tables if you fancy a game. The food is pretty amazing too.

Jack's Bar Known for their friendly service and wild parties, Jack’s Bar have established themselves as one of the premier après ski locations in the Alps. Table service from young, attractive and bubbly bar staff is what they are all about and they are serving up some of the best products in town – a large selection of beers on tap (including the notorious Mutzig), reputedly the best toffee vodka and hot chocolates in town and the biggest cocktail menu you will find around. Throw in some of Meribel’s most talented musicians everyday between 5-7pm and you have yourself the perfect après ski! Although famous as a drinking venue Jack’s does also offer an extensive and great value pizza and snack menu for anyone looking to avoid the often overcrowded and overpriced mountain restaurants. Website:www.jacksbarmeribel.com

La Folie Douce Sister of the legendary bar in Val d’Isere, the Folie Douce in Meribel is an experience like no other if you like things more than a little bit crazy when it comes to après ski (think dancing on tables in your ski boots, live music and DJ, an absolutely packed out sun terrace...). You’ll find Folie at the Saulire cable car mid station (you’ll most probably hear it before you see it!).

Méribel Activites for Non-skiers

The Olympic centre has an indoor pool, ice rink, bowling alley, climbing wall and gym as well as a spa where you can relax in the sauna and Jacuzzi and enjoy some pampering. Despite maintaining a village feel there's also a casino, cinema, library and museum besides 80+ shops and a market. To experience the area from a different perspective, outdoor activities include snowshoeing, Segway rides, dog-sledging, snow biking, paintballing, paragliding and heli-skiing. With a pedestrian lift pass, non-skiers can explore 20 miles of Meribel's gorgeous alpine scenery.

Ski-Massage Sooth yourself ready for your next day’s ski with one of Brit-run Ski-Massage’s private masseurs. Wherever in Meribel you’ve made your nest, they’ll dispatch a qualified physiotherapist accomplished in deep tissue massages, specialised therapeutic rubdowns, and hot oil treatments. Indulge and you’ll enjoy shorter recovery times and even improved performance.

Parc Olympique Boasts a relaxation area, spa, an ice rink, indoor swimming pool, a bowling alley, climbing wall, restaurant and disco and a fitness room. Enjoyed by residents and tourists alike.

Bureau des Guides Freed from tedious technical discipline, snow shoe walking allows you to wind your way through natures winter landscape. From 25 euros

Meribike Méribike, based in Méribel, organises daily mountain bike trips around the beautiful Three Valleys. From discovery sessions to techinical downhill, we have trips covering all terrain and catering for all levels. Whether it's for half a day, a full day or even an evening, come and improve your technique, discover new tracks and enjoy the wonderful views the Three Valleys have to offer. Make the most of your holiday and let us lead the way…..

Rando Evasion For friends, families, individuals, groups or businesses. - Tours of wild areas, during the day or evening - Nordic walking - Learn how to read a map and to go orienteering - 2 to 9 day treks in the Viso, Vanoise, Grand Paradis or Cervins moutains Group outings ½ day € 16 Day € 26 Several days (from) € 60 Private outings ½ day € 110 Day € 180

Simply Savoie Snowshoeing Discover Snowshoeing in Meribel with Mark Tennent, Simply Savoie. • You will be led by Mark Tennent, a local resident who is very experienced and a qualified International Mountain Leader / Accompagnateur en Montagne • Morning, afternoon or full day excursions available. • Ideal for non-skiers or skiers who fancy some time away from the pistes. • Discover the beautiful Vanoise National Park and enjoy peace and solitude. • Your snowshoe walk can be as relaxed or energetic as you like. • Individuals, couples, families, groups of friends. Website: www.simplysavoie.com

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Méribel's large selection of shops sell all the required necessites. About of them offer ski rental, sportwear and associated products. There are half a dozen grocers and super markets, a bakery, a chemist, an opticians and a couple of hairdressers and well as some boutique stores selling souveniers, furniture, jewerly and other fasion accessories. There is a twice-weekly market.

Meribike Méribike, based in Méribel, organises daily mountain bike trips around the beautiful Three Valleys. From discovery sessions to techinical downhill, we have trips covering all terrain and catering for all levels. Whether it's for half a day, a full day or even an evening, come and improve your technique, discover new tracks and enjoy the wonderful views the Three Valleys have to offer. Make the most of your holiday and let us lead the way - We offer: -Top of the range equipment for sale and hire. -Itineraries adapted to every level - from

Spar Opening hours in season : 7h30 - 12h30 15h - 19h30 Closed out of season

Ski Xperience Ski Xperience is a new mountain shop opened in Meribel this winter. Located in the Plateau area of Méribel it is a stone's throw away from the Rond point pistes with a Meribus stop just outside the front door. Owned and managed by Laurent Rassat, Ski Xperience offers expert advice from its carefully chosen young and dynamic team. Whether you are looking for rental equipment to suit your skiing style or new technical mountain wear then Ski Xperience can provide

Meribel Ski Discount Ski and Snowboard Hire in Meribel In our shop, situated in the centre of the ski resort of Méribel, ski and snowboard rental is our speciality. You can find us just 100m up the main road from the Tourist Office and the Ski School. Quick and Easy - Hire Your Skis Online Lovingly Maintained - For Your Enjoyment Have Your Equipment Delivered

SKI REPUBLIC - Meribel Mottaret Le Hameau With an adjoining bar, you couldn't have a more relaxed ski hiring experience. Ski Republic in Meribel Mottaret is located in the Odalys building with an entrance out onto the snow front. With a sun trap terrace, you can enjoy a refreshing drink or a coffee before hitting the hill.

Sherpa There are three Sherpa supermarkets at the station waiting to serve you. You will find everything for your daily needs during your mountain holidays. You can enjoy the traditional cold meats from our mountains, the typical cheeses of our regions and the take away specialities: the essential raclette and the traditional Savoyard fondue to be shared in the evening around a delicious meal. For your French style breakfasts, the mountain honey and local jams will go superbly with the breads, sweet breads and buns offered by your shops. Meribel 1600: $meribel.1600@sherpa.net$, + 33 4 79 06 68 40, La Saulire – Route du Morel – 73550 MERIBEL 1600 Meribel Carlines – Plateau:$meribel.plateau@sherpa.net$, + 33 4 79 08 51 20, Immeuble Les Carlines – 73550 MERIBEL Meribel Mottaret: $mottaret@sherpa.net$, + 33 4 79 00 40 91, Centre Commercial Club Hôtel – 73550 MERIBEL MOTTARET

Slide Candy Rent your equipment the easy way with slidecandy.com - Méribel's No.1 Ski rental delivery service. With all your rental equipment being pre-booked online, our super slick service keeps things hassle free. Save money by booking online before you arrive in resort - the prices you’ll see on our website have already been discounted by 30% off our in-resort prices. Guaranteed quality rental equipment. Free delivery direct to your door. Great prices and value for money. Flexible call-out service. No more queuing in ski shops. Simple, easy and hassle free.

White Storm White Storm operate an excellent mobile ski delivery service in Meribel, Courchevel, La Tania, Tignes and Val d'Isere. It's super simple, just order online, and they'll have your equipment ready and waiting when you get to your accommodation. White Storm's ski technicians always make sure that everything's in perfect condition, and will be available throughout your holiday if you need any assistance.

PRECISION SKI - Meribel Centre Precision Ski values great service at affordable prices. They work with the biggest players in Ski equipment, selecting a wide range of material for all ages and abilities. Thier professional and friendly English speaking staff will advice you on the equipment best suited to your style and experience. Book your ski hire on thier website quoting the code SNO18 a recieve an extra 10% off their on line prices.

PRECISION SKI - Meribel La Chaudanne Precision Ski La Chaudanne is run by a lovely English lady named Jane, she understands good service and this rubs off on her team. They will listen to your wishes and advice on the equipment that will help you get the most out of your time on the slopes. By booking on their website you can recieve up to 50% off their in resort prices.

PRECISION SKI - Meribel Mottaret Centre In the centre of Meribel Mottaret in the main shopping area, Precision Ski have a large rental area as well as an extensive collection of winter fashion by Superdry. They stock quality equipment by the best names in Ski and snowboard material, and have a large selection of technical clothing and accessories.

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Best Time to Visit Méribel

Due to the varied slope orientation, you can plan to ski in the sun throughout the day. While records show snow is best between January and March, Meribel rarely disappoints in terms of quality powdered pistes throughout the ski season (December - April), because 80% of the ski area is above 1,800m altitude. When the weather needs a helping hand, Meribel has 700 snow cannons covering a third of the piste (including the Open Park), and busier slopes are regularly groomed to ensure good quality of slopes. Because of Meribel's location, it's a great place to ski anytime in the season. With 600km of adjoining pistes in the Three Valleys, including the famously snow-sure slopes of Val Thorens (Europe's highest resort), you're likely to find good conditions whenever you visit.

Meribel is fantastic for families during school holidays, although if you're not restricted by term dates and seek a quieter getaway, Half Term and Easter are not the weeks for you. The resort is relatively quiet in early December and January, being a lot busier during Christmas and New Year, but that's par for the course in any world-class destination.

March and April are full of ski competitions and sun terrace parties. Bars make the most of the sunshine and warmer temperatures and host the most fantastic apres afternoons.

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What's Méribel like at Christmas?

With snowy alpine scenery, chocolate-box architecture and Christmas lights scattered all over the place, Meribel is a festive winter wonderland from the beginning of December. Christmas in Meribel includes torch-lit descents with fireworks, live music, festive markets, street parades and of course the much-awaited appearance of Father Christmas!
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What's Méribel like in the New Year?

At New Year in Meribel, the vast range of bars, clubs and restaurants provide festivities bound to suit all tastes, whether you want to see in the New Year in a vibrant or more sophisticated location. Maintaining its reputation for fantastic après ski, Meribel provides a torch-lit descent display, while the area at the bottom of the pistes becomes a huge, open-air night club; complete with dance floor, DJ's and midnight fireworks.
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What's Méribel like in Half-Term?

During February half term, Meribel is teeming with British families seeking to enjoy the family-friendly slopes as well as a vast range of activities and Meribel's homely atmosphere.
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What's Méribel like at Easter?

Families are well provided for all season, and this certainly continues through Easter in Meribel, with Easter eggs available in local shops, celebrations at the local Churches and abundant activities including sledging and an ice-party for teenagers.
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Méribel Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Méribel snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Méribel snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Méribel snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Ski Accommodation in Méribel

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As recognised by the prestigious Famille Plus label, this is one of the best family ski resorts around – with slopes, facilities and activities for all ages. Our best family deals are listed below and include hotels, chalets and apartments. Hotels are a brilliant option for families who can request adjoining rooms and swap household chores for quality time with all the work taken care of. Hotel La Chaudanne is only 50m from the nursery slopes – making these brilliant choices for a hassle-free holiday. Ask us about hotels with childcare services and kids clubs if you’re travelling with children too young to ski.

For a more intimate setting, our catered ski chalets are ideal – in traditional Alpine style, you can enjoy cosy home-from-home comfort while meals are prepared for you making the holiday stress-free and more family-focused. Chalet Andre is a brilliant option if you’re a family group of 6-7 as you can fill all the rooms and enjoy sole occupancy.

If you don’t mind doing the cooking and want to get everyone on the mountains spending as little as possible, check out our family apartments like Hameau du Mottaret which offers ski-in-ski-out convenience.

If you're introducing your little ones to the snow for the first time, there are few better places! There are various ski schools around to book group lessons with other children of similar age and ability. Private lessons are also available on a 1:1 basis or as a family. It's all about making skiing fun here with specific kids' areas, where children can ski around animal sculptures, discover the Inuit culture and have a go at freestyling on mini jumps, banked turns and slaloms.

Meribel has long been a favourite for groups who love the home-from-home atmosphere, varied ski area and range of accommodation options. Our catered chalets are ideal for a cosy getaway on the slopes - join other groups in a sociable atmosphere in one of our large properties like Chalet Hotel Les Grangettes, which is conveniently located right next to the lifts and ski school meet points. If you prefer having the property to yourself, book somewhere like Chalet Laetitia – ideal for groups of 12-14.

On a larger scale, our ski hotels can be an excellent option for groups of skiers – especially if there’s a chance of people wanting to join up later down the line. Hotel La Chaudanne‚ Hotel LʼEterlou and Hotel Le Tremplin are 3 interconnected hotels ideally located only 20m to lift & ski school meeting point in the town centre.

If you’re a small group after a cheap getaway, have a look at our self-catering apartments. Neighbouring The Taverne and The Doron, Les Ravines offers unbeatable proximity to the nightlife. As long as everyone doesn’t mind playing their part on the cooking and cleaning front, you can enjoy a cosy holiday that’ll leave a few Euros to spend on the après.

With something at either end of the scale, we have some brilliant cheap group holidays – ask about our packages with group discounts and money-saving deals. If it’s a high-end getaway you’re after, browse our 5-star hotels, superior chalets and luxury apartments and enjoy spacious rooms, excellent service and state of the art facilities.

Our packages, including accommodation, flights and transfers, offer a cheap and hassle-free getaway to the mountains. Any groups planning to drive in convoy can select our self-drive holidays which include channel crossings. If it’s proving too much to book flights and transfers from groups living all over the country – opt for independent travel and let everyone sort themselves out once the accommodation is secured.

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We’ve been to Meribel a few times. It’s a really nice, typical ski resort and wasn’t too busy in January. We had amazing weather too! The slopes are great and the centre of town is nice. My main recommendation would be to explore and enjoy! + more
Dave Sheppard, Merseyside
5 out of 5
Meribel has a nice atmosphere, when you look at Les Menuires it’s like a concrete factory in the middle of nowhere, whereas Meribel has character. Everything is easy to find, there’s a good supermarket, ski shops and lots of restaurants. I would give it a 5/5 but as it was the last week of the season, the wea... + more
Bill S.,
4 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant week, we’ve been going to Meribel for years. It’s particularly good for families and by now everyone in our family knows it which is an advantage. We’ll definitely go back. It’s just such a great ski area, plus there are loads of restaurants and places to go. We were on the edge of no... + more
Mrs Wright, Lincolnshire
5 out of 5
Meribel was good – it probably could have been better in terms of conditions (it was clearly towards the end of the season) but that’s just the time we visited. Most of the slopes were fine and we had a couple of days of snow to freshen the area up. I like the size of the 3 Valleys. If you’ve got the time ... + more
K.W., Kent
5 out of 5
We had a good week. We’ve previously stayed in Courchevel and other parts of the area, so we had an idea of the 3 Valleys and thought staying in Meribel would be a good place to explore a bit more up and above Meribel and over to Val Thorens. As we’re retired we never ski in high season but opt for a bargain ... + more
A satisfied customer, Warwickshire
5 out of 5
A great holiday in Meribel, it’s a really pretty resort that has everything you need, including some really nice places to eat and drink. We had amazing weather, I wasn’t skiing and it was beautifully hot so I loved it, not sure the people the week after would have felt the same though! + more
Rachael, Cumbria
5 out of 5
What I like about Meribel is the extensive skiing, you can get straight into Val Thorens and Courchevel and you’re guaranteed good snow because even though the town isn’t that high, you can get to higher slopes quickly. + more
David Lea, Surrey
5 out of 5
Our 4th time in the 3 Valleys, and we’ve stayed in Meribel each time. The town is big and it’s such a vast ski area with a bit for everyone – plenty of nice green runs in Courchevel, a good number of blues and also loads of reds and blacks. + more
Picky’s Group, Stockport
5 out of 5
I like Meribel mainly because I like the 3 Valleys. The village is big enough to keep a mixed group occupied – we were staying with a range of people from kids to Grandpa, and everyone was happy. We’ve been since to La Tania which is also in the 3 Valleys but has a lot less going on, Meribel certainly has mor... + more
David, Aberdeen
4 out of 5
I went to Meribel in early March. There was a great cover of snow in great condition which had been topped up by the snow cannons. We skied all the way over to Val Thorens. Having previously skied Morzine, the landscape was far more open, with rolling hills rather than rugged mountainside. We found the famous F... + more
Aimee Bradshaw,
5 out of 5
We were so lucky with the weather, it had snowed a lot before we arrived (impressive considering we went on the 5th April) and then we had wall to wall sunshine every day we were there. We’d been to the 3 Valleys before and know the area, there’s such extensive skiing there. We really like Val Thorens which i... + more
Alison Feather, Cheshire
3 out of 5
I spent a season in Meribel and love it there. You’ve got the biggest ski resort in Europe s0 the best thing to do is go out and explore! Spend a whole season in Meribel if you can as there are all sorts of festivals and events. For one tip, Chez Kiki is always a joy, with marvellous amounts of meat on the menu. + more
Nicholas Winter, Lincolnshire
5 out of 5
I’d been to Meribel several times before – my husband likes the skiing in Courchevel and it’s nice and easy to get over. Compared to Courchevel, Meribel’s a bit more clubby which we thought our teenage sons would like. Because they didn’t have any snow at the beginning of the season they had to make do wit... + more
R. Standing, Norfolk
5 out of 5
We love Meribel, it’s a great place – not too pretentious but with everything you need. We had the full 3 valleys pass as we like to do a little tour of the area, but I might consider getting just the Meribel one if we bring our son next year. There are some really good greens and blues as well as plenty of o... + more
G.M., West Midlands
5 out of 5
I’ve been to Meribel before - it's quite expensive but it's a really good resort and my main reason for returning was the DC park and halfpipe which I’d definitely recommend checking out. It’s also worth going up to the top of the ski area at Val Thorens as it’s amazing up there. + more
E. Welsby,
4 out of 5
I love Meribel, it’s got everything – the lifts are quick and there are loads of runs to do. Everything in resort is expensive, but that’s the same for all of France. There are some really good bars, Jacks Bar is great, as is Folie Douce (though it’s unbelievably expensive). As I only ski once a year at the... + more
Rob, East Sussex
5 out of 5
This was my first time to France and to be honest I didn’t really like it – I stayed in Mayrhofen last year and much prefer Austria. Everything was super expensive here and the food was rubbish (apart from in my chalet). There wasn’t any snow at the beginning of the season but I was still out boarding ever... + more
Carl Norman, Norwich
3 out of 5
We’ve skied all over the place, Canada, America and have been to Meribel quite a few times and always enjoyed it. There had been a drop of snow at the weekend so luckily the conditions were good (New Years week) – the snow was going by the end of the week but I think there was more snowfall the next weeke... + more
RC, Essex
4 out of 5
I had skied the area before last time I came to the 3 Valleys, but I had never stayed in Meribel, this was my first time. Our hotel was in a smaller, quieter area called Mottaret, above the main town. It’s good for families and convenient for the slopes. Meribel is an average ski town, not as expensive as Cour... + more
Louise, London
4 out of 5
We were staying in Mottaret, which is slap bang in the middle of the 3 valleys, I don’t think there’s any other location in Europe that’s as good for skiing! Mottaret is definitely good for skiing but not nightlife, it’s a quiet village and there are only a couple of bars and a few restaurants. It’s no has... + more
Andrew Warnes, Altrincham
5 out of 5
Meribel is the best place to go as there’s so much skiing and snowboarding on offer and the nightlife is really good. We went quite late in the season on the last week in March but we were lucky with the snow, the week before and week after weren’t so good! We had snow the day we arrived which meant fresh stu... + more
Anon,
5 out of 5
Really liked Meribel, the nightlife is pretty good and there are some really nice bars and restaurants – the Folie Douce is pretty spectacular. It’s really good for boarding; one thing I liked was that there were quite a lot of skate parks in the area so you can scout around, you could mix it up with bombing ... + more
Mr Crispin, London
5 out of 5
Its easy to see why this place is always voted in the global top 3. If you want to be in the heart of the biggest linked ski area in the world, and still have the planet's best après ski at your fingertips, I don't think there's a better place to base your dream ski holiday. In fact Meribel is in literally EV... + more
Sno man, Sno Staff
5 out of 5
It’s an expensive resort. I’ve been to the 3 Valleys before, so I was expecting that. Last time I went to Les Menuires last time, Meribel is similar, it’s a bit livelier. The ski area suits people of all abilities, there’s something for everyone here. It was a good week. + more
Paul Sharp, Kent
4 out of 5
I’ve been to Meribel a few times before, it’s a nice place. Val d’Isere is probably my favourite resort but the skiing in the 3 Valleys is really good. There’s so much to do, you really couldn’t ski it all in one week. Considering we went early in the season there was plenty to do. Obviously it’s better w... + more
James White, Overton
4 out of 5
I didn’t ski as my husband had just had a knee op but the kids were fine – they went into various ski schools and had a good time. It was quite restricted in the daytime in terms of things to do, more recently went to Val d’Isere which has a lot more bars and cafes and would definitely rate Val higher than M... + more
Mrs Smith, Alderley Edge
3 out of 5
One of my favourite resorts out of all the resorts I’ve been to. Better than Courchevel, there are less Russians and bling. It’s more affordable, if you’ve got a few bob you can actually buy stuff in the shops. I really enjoyed the skiing. The Meribel side of the 3 Valleys is a little steeper as you come int... + more
David Steven, Ormskirk
4 out of 5
The skiing was fantastic, and it wasn’t too busy which was nice – we didn’t have to do much queuing at all. We were visiting my sister who was a chalet girl at the time and she showed us the best places to go out, we saw some live music which was really good. + more
Madeline Bradley, Hereford
4 out of 5
I had never been to Meribel before but I absolutely loved it, it was a really good week and I will definitely go back here again! The nightlife and ski area were really good, it has something for all different levels, two of our group had never skied before but they picked it up easily. We were here towards... + more
Hannah Polson, Banbury
5 out of 5
We chose Meribel because we like to travel by train and always choose somewhere that’s easy to get to on the train. The ease of access here from the station is brilliant; it’s quite a short transfer from the train station to the resort. We've been here a couple of times and I like it, it’s good to be in the... + more
Mrs Palmer, Cambridge
4 out of 5
Meribel is fantastic; we ski here as a family and I’d definitely recommend it to other families. We’ve been there 2 years running and the snow has always been amazing. There are some amazing places to eat, the only thing is it’s all a bit pricey. The Coeur is great, there’s a fantastic sea food restaura... + more
Mr McKie, Currie
5 out of 5
Meribel is not family orientated but the après part was great so groups would like it here. We stayed here as a family and would never stay here again. The pisting system in Meribel was not what we’d like – I’m intermediate level and I’d be skiing half way down a blue and it would turn into a red which was... + more
Ms Knight, Tamworth
3 out of 5
Great nightlife and lovely looking place with some of the most famous après ski in the world at places like the Rond Point and Evolution Bar (“Evo” if you’re a local). No need to buy a full 3 Valleys lift pass if you’re a beginner or lower intermediate, as the Meribel ski area is pretty big on its own. + more
Ned, Gloucestershire
5 out of 5
Meribel is really pretty and blessed with some of the best skiing in the world. For ultimate location right between the lifts and the bars stay at the Chaudanne apartments or Eterlou hotel, or the chalet hotel Les Grangettes for the best combo of slope-side in the day and centre of town for your nights out. + more
Seth, Islington
5 out of 5
One of the truly great resorts, especially if you plan to skiing big mileage. It's at the heart of the three valleys, so you’ll never be stuck for choice of runs or bored by skiing the same piste. Meribel is one of the world’s best resorts for intermediate and advanced skiers, however beginners are catered fo... + more
Alison Brown, Sydney
5 out of 5
Having really got to know the place I’d sum it up by saying Meribel is a very British resort with a huge influx of English speaking staff migrating for the winter season. The nightlife is more of a bar scene than a club scene although there is a Dicks T-Bar. The skiing is great, with loads of runs in the 3 val... + more
Andrew Fyfe, Aberdeen
5 out of 5
We had an amazing week in Meribel last January. The snow was terrific and we loved doing the massive daily mileage around the 3 Valleys linked area. It's great for groups who want a lively week and I’d recommend après ski at the famous Rond Point followed by dinner in the Pizza Express so that you’re already... + more
Kat O'Connor,
5 out of 5
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How much is a ski pass in Méribel

Maximum and minimum adult Méribel lift pass prices ranged from €200 to €249 for 6 days access to the Méribel ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Méribel holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €34 - €42 €42 - €52 €38 - €47
6 Day Price €160 - €200 €200 - €249 €180 - €225
Age Range 5 - 12 13 - 64 65+
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Getting to Méribel

Most of our ski holidays to Méribel packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Méribel from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Méribel from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Méribel from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Geneva / Geneve 135 km 3 hours
Lyon 185 km 3 hours
Chambéry - Savoie 95 km 1 hour 20 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Méribel from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Méribel?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Méribel transfers.

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Moûtiers 18 km 18 minutes
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Meribel Unplugged Independent Meribel ski holiday & Meribel snowboard holiday guide written by season workers with more than 20 years experience skiing in Meribel. Accommodation before you come & the best places to eat, drink, ski & snowboard when here. Local partner of sno.mobi - look for "reviewed by Meribel Unplugged" when searching for bars, restaurants or anything else in Meribel

Meribel Tourism Office The heart of the 3 Valleys - located right in the middle is Meribel. A beautiful resort and a very helpful tourism office. Besides great expert advice, some of the services offered at Meribel Tourism Office are: - scanner, photocopy machines, wifi – Information on all the resort activities. – A detailed weekly entertainment programme, “Highlights of the week”. – Weather forecast. – Guide for walkers and snow-shoeing – Piste map for Méribel and les 3 Vallées. – Lift map for pedestrians – Map of the resort. – Cross-country skiing guide Other services include; last minute room hire, brochures and tourist information about the local area and what to do in the area. Opening Times: From 02/09 to 06/12/2024 Opening hours are Monday - Friday between 09:00 - 12:00 and between 14:00 - 17:00 Closed Saturday and Sunday. Closed exceptionally on 01/11 and November 1st. From 07/12/2024 to 21/04/2025 Opening Daily Monday - Friday between 09:00 and 18:30. On Saturday and Sunday between 09:00 and 19:00.

Ski-Physio We have home call services as well as our long-established static clinic. We've been in the Alps since 1995 so have a vast experience in treating ski related injuries. All of our physiotherapists are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP), French registered and fully insured to treat you in our clinics or your chalet. We are recognised by all the main insurance companies who will often pay for your physiotherapy treatment. We also run Ski-Massage, a mobile massage service with a fantastic range of therapies including deep tissue and Lava Shell massages.

Drs Schamasch, Mabboux & Journoud You can get seen without an appointment Accessible all year except for the following holidays : Ascension day, Whit Monday, 1st May, 8th May, 1st and 11th Nov. Located near the Chaudanne in the middle of Meribel, the medical centre is open from 09h30 to 18h30. The phone lines is 24/7

Banque Populaire des Alpes Bureau de Change & Post Office 09.00-12.00 / 15.00-18.00 (24 hour cash point)

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