Méribel occupies a central place in the 3 Vallées ski area, while asserting a unique, elegant style. Created in the 1930s, the Savoyard resort has developed carefully, favouring wood and stone architecture, perfectly integrated into the spruce forests and the curves of the terrain. In winter, it charms a discerning clientele coming to enjoy smooth, varied, panoramic skiing. Méribel is often ski-in ski-out, well linked to Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires, while offering high-end services. In summer, the resort becomes a nature refuge, accessible and active, combining hiking in the Vanoise, golf, mountain biking and altitude wellness. Its nature reserve, open landscapes and mild climate make it a destination apart.
Méribel
Overview
Méribel
📏 Altitude: 1450 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 90 km
🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort
💰 From 84.2 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 5 December 2026 to 18 April 2027
Overview of Méribel
Meribel stands out for its landscape-integrated architecture — the result of a historic desire to create a resort with genuine Savoyard charm. Buildings are predominantly constructed in timber, stone and lauze, with gently sloping roofs and volumes integrated into the terrain. The heart of the resort, Meribel Centre (1,450 m), brings together shops, entertainment and services in a chic, warm atmosphere. Higher up, Meribel-Mottaret (1,750 m) is a denser, more modern ski-in ski-out district, with direct access to the main Les 3 Vallees connections. Below, Le Village and Les Allues retain the charm of traditional hamlets — perfect for a quieter stay while remaining connected to the resort by gondola or shuttle. Together they form a tiered resort: fluid, coherent, where each district offers a balance between nature, skiing and alpine comfort.
Our review — Méribel
4.0/5
Ski area — key figures — Méribel
- 🌟 High-altitude resort (Savoie)
- 📏 1450 m Village altitude (3230 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 37.495 tourist beds
- 🎿 339 runs
🚠 50 ski lifts
Average lift age: 24 years
When to visit
Méribel in summer
In summer, Meribel is a fairly accessible and lively resort, ideal for walking, breathing fresh air and reconnecting with the mountains. Numerous family and sporty trails lead to the Mont Vallon ridges, the Plan de Tueda lakes or the heart of the eponymous nature reserve. The 18-hole golf course, on the mountain slopes, is one of the finest in the Alps. Downhill and e-mountain biking, via ferrata, canyoning and climbing are also available. Ski lifts open in July and August facilitate access to altitude. Meribel also looks after families with events, workshops, outdoor games and cultural festivals. The charm works thanks to the very green surroundings, well-integrated chalets and a balanced offering of sport and relaxation. A high-end but accessible summer resort that retains its mountain spirit.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Glacier hiking • ✅ Rock climbing • ✅ Via Ferrata • ✅ Rafting • ✅ Tree climbing
Méribel in winter
In winter, Meribel is one of the best entry points to the Les 3 Vallees ski area, with its fast lifts, wide runs and high-end infrastructure. The resort is very well designed for a ski-in ski-out stay, particularly from Mottaret and Meribel Centre. Beginners have safe zones, experienced skiers explore the long red runs of the Saulire or the wild slopes of Mont Vallon. The atmosphere is cosy, upmarket and understated, with wine bars, spas, gourmet and mountain restaurants. Non-skiers also find their place: snowshoeing, ski touring, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, paragliding and forest walks. Meribel is attentive to details — from lighting to shuttle services — and appeals to a discerning clientele seeking both great skiing and an alpine lifestyle.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Ski joëring • ✅ Snow MTB • ✅ Dog sledding • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 3 ski areas accessible from Méribel: Les 3 Vallées (alpin), Courchevel – Méribel (nordique), Méribel (nordique).
Ski area — Les 3 Vallées
⛰️ Altitudes: 1100 m – 3230 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km
💰 Day pass: 84.2 €
With 600 km of runs, Les 3 Vallees is the world’s largest fully linked ski area — an exceptional territory connecting seven resorts across three great valleys, offering an unrivalled ski touring experience. Thanks to smooth links and high-performance ski lifts, skiers can travel effortlessly from 1,100 to 3,200 metres altitude across impeccably maintained runs. The strength of Les 3 Vallees lies in the unique personality of each valley and its resorts. The Courchevel Valley — elegance and diversity: Courchevel offers 150 km of wide, perfectly groomed runs. The skiing is varied and suited to all, with spectacular panoramas over the Vanoise summits and Mont Blanc. The Meribel Valley — the beating heart of the ski area: geographically central, Meribel is the natural crossroads of the 3 Vallees. Its 150 km ski area extends from the Allues forests to high-altitude summits such as the Saulire and Mont Vallon. The Belleville Valley — all faces of the mountain, with three strong-character resorts: Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (the chic and authentic village gateway), Les Menuires (renowned for its own 160 km ski area, wide progressive runs and efficient ski lifts — a ski-in ski-out resort par excellence, ideal for families, hiding the gem of the Masse sector) and Val Thorens (Europe’s highest resort at the summit, offering XXL skiing on premium runs with many summits above 3,000 m, also connected to Orelle in the Maurienne valley). Iconic summits and viewpoints: La Cime Caron (3,200 m) — 360-degree panorama over more than 1,000 Alpine summits from Mont Blanc to the Ecrins; La Saulire (2,738 m) — the historic link between Courchevel and Meribel with a spectacular plunging view; Mont Vallon (2,952 m) — Meribel’s highest skiable point with two long challenging red runs and a wild view over the Gebroulaz glacier; Le Secteur de La Masse (2,804 m) — an often quieter summit at Les Menuires with technical runs, generous sunshine and unique panoramas.
Cross-country ski area — Courchevel – Méribel
⛰️ Altitudes: 1400 m – 1800 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 70 km
For cross-country skiing, Courchevel offers 10 free Nordic routes, including a link to the Meribel altiport (17 km), through the forest for sports enthusiasts. Other routes wind around the various sites: between La Tania and Le Praz, passing through Moriond, 1850 and the Col de la Loze.
Cross-country ski area — Méribel
⛰️ Altitudes: 1680 m – 1780 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 90 km
The Meribel Nordic ski area is modest but very high quality, concentrated around the Plan de Tueda nature reserve. It offers around 25 km of cross-country trails groomed for both skating and classic technique, in a setting of fir trees, frozen lakes and spectacular mountains. It is one of the finest Nordic settings in the 3 Vallees, appreciated for its calm, visible wildlife and accessibility from Meribel-Mottaret. Snowshoe routes, groomed pedestrian paths and discovery areas (wildlife, geology, refuge) complete the gentle offering. It is not a large-scale Nordic centre, but a space for contemplation and relaxed skiing, perfectly integrated into the protected environment of the adjacent Vanoise National Park.
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Ski pass prices — Méribel
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Méribel.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les 3 Vallées (alpin skiing) | 84.2 € | 421 € | 1620 € | 2026-2027 |
| Courchevel – Méribel (nordique skiing) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2025-2026 |
| Méribel (nordique skiing) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2025-2026 |
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