THE RESORT
Méribel, at the heart of the world’s largest ski area
Nestled in Savoie, in the Tarentaise valley, Méribel gives access to the 3 Vallées: 600 km of linked pistes, between stone-and-wood chalets and panoramic Alpine views.
150 km
of pistes in the
Méribel valley
600 km
of connected slopes across
the 3 Vallées
46
ski lifts
1400 – 2952 m
altitude in
the Méribel sector
85 %
of the 3 Vallées area
above 1,800 m
1400 M
Méribel Village
A lively hamlet around a sunny square, with local shops and friendly terraces.
1450 M
Méribel Centre
The heart of the resort: restaurants, bars, shops and pool, all within walking or skiing distance.
1600 M
Méribel 1600 (Les Hauts)
A hundred metres above Méribel Centre, one of the most direct ski-in ski-out access points.
≈ 1750 m
Méribel-Mottaret
At the geographical centre of the 3 Vallées, the ideal starting point to explore the whole area.
THE SKI AREA
The 3 Vallées, the world’s largest linked ski area
Méribel sits at the heart of the 3 Vallées area, which links Courchevel, Brides-les-Bains, Méribel, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Val Thorens and Orelle. 85% of the area lies above 1800 m, guaranteeing reliable snow cover from December through to the end of April.
Highest point in the Méribel sector: Mont Vallon (2,952 m), with the legendary Combe du Vallon descent (3 km)
Fun zones for beginners: Yeti Park and the Inuits run
Snowparks and boardercross for confident riders
Direct links to Courchevel and Val Thorens in just a few minutes by lift
Official document provided by the Méribel tourist office.
Cross-country & touring
Cross-country or ski touring with a qualified mountain guide.
Snowshoes & biathlon
Snowshoe walks or a first taste of biathlon out in nature.
Ski joëring & sleigh rides
A different kind of thrill, pulled by a horse or on a sleigh ride.
Find our detailed tips on these activities in our rubrique Conseils →
By train
Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains TGV station, 18 km from the resort.
Then shuttle bus (Altibus) to Méribel, around 30 minutes.
By air
Chambéry: around 95 km (1h to 1h30)
Geneva: around 135 km (2h to 2h30)
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry: around 180 km (2h)
By car
A43 motorway to Albertville, then N90 to Moûtiers, then D90 for 18 km to Méribel.
On site: the free Méribus shuttles connect all villages, from Les Allues to Méribel-Mottaret. From 1 November to 31 March, snow tyres or chains are required (Loi Montagne).
LIVE FROM THE SLOPES
The Méribel webcam, live
Check snow conditions before you head out, with a live view from the ski area.
Ready to explore the 3 Vallées?
Book your gear at one of our 6 shops and head out ski-in from the moment you arrive.