Méribel at a glance
- Ideal for
- Skiing far and wide: Courchevel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens
- Beginners: 7 free lifts, Minipass €39.50
- For fans of wood-and-stone chalets, no tower blocks
- Less suitable if
- Looking for a cheap pass: €71.20 a day in high season
- November skiing: first lifts on 5 December
Weather, snow and webcams in Méribel
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Méribel
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
Upscale
What to do in Méribel besides skiing
Méribel piste map and ski area
Beginners: 7 free lifts in Méribel and Mottaret · Minipass €39.50 on green and blue runs
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Méribel lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Méribel · 1 day | €71.20 | €58.30 |
| Méribel · 6 days | €356 | €291.50 |
| 3 Vallées · 1 day | €84.20 | €69 |
| 3 Vallées · 6 days | €421 | €345 |
2026-2027 prices · High season 19 Dec → 2 Apr · child 5-17 · free for under-5s and over-75s · 3 Vallées extension €51 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Méribel
Book your skis before you go
- 9 Skiset shops in Méribel, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (9 shops) and Snowrental (16) in Mottaret, the Centre and the Village · rent on site
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lesson, 6 half-days | from €271 |
| Children's and Piou-Piou lessons, 6 half-days | from €271 |
| Private lesson, one morning | from €299 |
Piou-Piou club at ESF; Mini Rider snowboard introduction at Audacius by Prosneige.
When to ski in Méribel
Best time: Mid-December to early April
Getting to Méribel
On site
Parc Olympique, route Albert Gacon, 73550 Méribel
Where to eat and unwind in Méribel
From 3pm at La Folie Douce (Saulire, 2,100 m); in the evening, Jacks at La Chaudanne and Le Rambler in Mottaret
Restaurants in the resort
Savoyard cooking at Hotel L'Éterlou, south-facing terrace
📍 Méribel CentreChef Laurent Azoulay's Michelin-starred restaurant, at the Kaïla
📍 Méribel CentreMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
350 m² spa at the Parc Olympique, from age 16
Entry from €24Similar resorts
ResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Courchevel
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Les Menuires
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Val Thorens
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 La Plagne
ResortDmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Les Arcs
ResortJorchr, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Tignes
ResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Valloire
ResortJmex, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Val d'Isère
Frequently asked questions
When does Méribel open?
The Méribel ski area and the 3 Vallées links open on Saturday 5 December 2026 and close on Sunday 18 April 2027.
How much is a lift pass in Méribel?
In high season (19 December to 2 April), a day pass for Méribel costs €71.20 for adults and €58.30 for children; 6 days, €356. The 3 Vallées pass costs €84.20 a day and €421 for 6 days. Free for under-5s.
Méribel or Méribel-Mottaret: where to stay?
Mottaret (1,750 m) is at the foot of the slopes and higher up; Méribel Centre (1,450 m) is where the bars, shops and Parc Olympique are. Free shuttles link the districts.
Is Méribel good for beginners?
Yes: 7 free lifts at the bottom of the ski area, green runs through the forest at the Altiport and a Minipass at €39.50 a day for green and blue runs.
How do you get to Méribel without a car?
By train to Moûtiers, 18 km away, then the Altibus S64 coach or a taxi (about €65 to Méribel Centre). In the resort, the Méribus shuttles are free.
What is the altitude of Méribel?
Méribel Centre is at 1,450 m and Mottaret at 1,750 m; the ski area runs from 1,100 m (Les Allues) to 2,952 m at the Mont Vallon.
Sources and method
Resort profile: skipassmeribelmottaret.com, les3vallees.com, meribel.net, wikidata.org
Lift passes: skipassmeribelmottaret.com
Ski area: skipassmeribelmottaret.com, datocms-assets.com
Accommodation: meribel.net
Equipment rental: meribel.net
Getting there: meribel.net, altibus.com, les3vallees.com, meribelparking.com
Restaurants and activities: skipassmeribelmottaret.com, meribel.net
Webcams and reports: skipassmeribelmottaret.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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