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Méribel ski resort

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About Méribel

The middle of the Three Valleys, and its most traditional village

Méribel sits between Courchevel and Val Thorens, so all 600 km of the Three Valleys is a few lifts away. Strict building rules keep the village low and finished in wood and stone, from the centre up to Mottaret. It suits groups who ski at different levels: gentle runs at the Altiport, long reds off Mont Vallon, and après at La Folie Douce.

Village
1,450 m
Pistes
600 km in the Three Valleys
Season
Early December to mid-April
From Geneva
2 h 15 min by road

Resort facts: meribel.net, Wikipedia and Skiresort.com, checked 4 Oct 2026.

Who it suits

Is Méribel right for you?

Probably, if your group has mixed abilities and wants the whole Three Valleys. Probably not if snow in April or Michelin stars are the point of the trip.

  • You want all of the Three Valleys from the middleFrom the top of the Saulire lift you can ski down into Courchevel. Val Thorens is a short lift ride from Mottaret.
  • Your group skis at different levelsBeginners have the gentle, tree-lined greens at the Altiport. Strong skiers have the long, steep reds off Mont Vallon.
  • You want a real chalet villageStrict building rules keep the village low-rise and finished in wood and stone.
  • Après matters as much as the skiingYou can ski home from La Folie Douce and the Rond Point.

Look elsewhere if

  • You need snow to the door in AprilMéribel's lower slopes soften first in spring. Val Thorens starts at 2,300 m.Val Thorens
  • Dinner matters more than the runsCourchevel 1850 has more Michelin stars and the smartest hotels.Courchevel 1850
  • Non-skiers want a real town to walk roundMéribel is a ski village, and its evenings are built around skiers.Megève
  • You're strong skiers chasing off-pisteThe Espace Killy has more steep, high terrain.Val d'Isère

Chosen, not listed

Which Méribel chalets should you look at first?

4 of our 92 places, for different sizes of group. Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.

See all 92 in Méribel

Where to stay

Where should you stay in Méribel?

Our 92 places sit in 6 areas. Of the 91 with an exact location, 90 are within 500 m of a lift. Choose an area to see its places on the piste map.

Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map, with the median shown for each area. Area prices are the lowest published weekly price among our places there, shown where we have 5 or more from more than one partner.

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Snow today: 4 cm at the top (Saulire, 2,738 m) · 40 cm forecast in the next six days

Snow history: In February, Méribel centre (1,450 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on 82% of days over the last 20 winters.

Side by side

Méribel, Courchevel, Val d'Isère or Val Thorens?

In a quieter week, a chalet for 8–12 costs about £7,000 in Méribel, against about £20,000 in Courchevel and £10,000 in Val d'Isère. Val Thorens is the snow-sure pick for late season. Val d'Isère is for strong skiers.

Méribel compared with Courchevel, Val d'Isère and Val Thorens
CompareMéribelCourchevelVal d'IsèreVal Thorens
Village altitude1,450 m1,850 m1,850 m2,300 m
Ski areaThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmEspace Killy · 300 kmThree Valleys · 600 km
A week, chalet for 8–12£7,000–£15,000£20,000–£45,000£10,000–£20,000Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of ours260 m · 91 of 92 measured160 m · all 83 measured350 m · all 67 measuredToo few to say
Adult lift pass€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€468 · 6 days€421 · 6 days
What it feels likeA wooden chalet village with lively aprèsPolished, with Michelin dining and designer shopsA real town below big, steep terrainHigh, modern and practical
Choose it forMixed groups who want all of the Three ValleysService and diningStrong skiers and off-pisteSnow in March and April
You're hereCourchevel vs MéribelMéribel vs Val d'IsèreMéribel vs Val Thorens

Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.

Common questions

Méribel questions, answered

Which part of Méribel is ski-in/ski-out?
14 of our 92 places are within 50 m of a piste: eight in Centre & Belvédère, five in Mussillon & Morel and one in Les Allues. 90 of the 91 with an exact location are within 500 m of a lift, and the median is 260 m. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.
How much does a chalet in Méribel cost?
A chalet for 8–12 in Méribel usually costs £7,000–£15,000 a week: the lower end in quieter weeks, the top at Christmas, New Year and February half-term. Each place's own page shows its price for every week.
Which part of Méribel should we stay in?
Most of our 92 places are in Mussillon & Morel, Centre & Belvédère and Méribel Village. Mussillon & Morel (28): quiet chalet streets below the centre. Centre & Belvédère (28): the heart of the resort, by the main lifts. Méribel Village (18): a hamlet with its own lift and a piste home.
Is Méribel cheaper than Courchevel?
Yes, by more than half. In a quieter week, a chalet for 8–12 costs about £7,000 a week in Méribel and about £20,000 in Courchevel, and both ski the same Three Valleys.
What is the skiing like in Méribel?
The main ski areas in Méribel are Altiport, for beginners; Tougnète, for intermediates; Mont Vallon, for strong skiers; and Elements Park, a snowpark. Its lifts link to 600 km of pistes in the Three Valleys ski area.
How do we get to Méribel from the UK?
Fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), then it's about 2 hours 15 minutes by road (135 km). The nearest railway station is Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains.
How much is a lift pass in Méribel?
An adult six-day Three Valleys pass costs €421 for 2026/27.
When is the ski season in Méribel?
The season runs early December to mid-April.
Where are the best places to eat in Méribel?
Well-known places to eat include Le Clos Bernard (Altiport Forest), L'Ekrin (Méribel Centre), La Folie Douce (mid-station Saulire Express) and Le Rond Point (Route du Belvédère).
Is Méribel good for families?
Yes. Dedicated beginner zones like the Yeti Park and Altiport offer safe, fun learning environments.

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