Méribel is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the 3 Vallées, Savoie. The ski area covers 150 km of runs between 1,450 m and 2,952 m, served by 39 lifts. Day lift pass 69€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Méribel lies at the heart of the Trois Vallées (600 km) at 1,100–2,952 m. Its uniform architecture in Savoyard wood and stone, required since its founding in 1938, gives it a rare character. It hosted the women's events at the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games. Its own 150 km ski area (70 runs) offers 85% of terrain above 1,800 m.
- The exact centre of the 3 Vallées
- Internationally renowned après-ski
- Preserved, uniform chalet architecture
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
The Méribel ski area, with its 150 km of runs, offers something for every type of skier: large enough not to go round in circles for a week, yet compact enough to find your favourite sectors again easily. The 39 lifts let you link descents without long queues. Méribel's DNA is high end: the accommodation, mountain restaurants and resort services reflect a clientele that doesn't count the cost. With a day pass at 69€, the stay has a price, but the experience lives up to it for anyone who wants to indulge without compromise. With a summit at 2,952 m and a village at 1,450 m, snow cover in Méribel is generally reliable from January to late March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause tension early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. The budget for a stay in Méribel is clearly high: 69€ for the day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but be aware of it before you go. In short: Méribel isn't for everyone, but for those who can afford it, it's probably one of the best skiing experiences in Europe.
🏔️ Les 3 Vallées
The largest ski area in the world, and that's not just a slogan: 600 km of runs that link up without ever needing the car, from Courchevel to Val Thorens via Méribel and Les Menuires. Originally three valleys – Saint-Bon, Allues, Belleville – joined by Orelle on the Maurienne side. This is the kingdom of high-altitude skiing: Val Thorens peaks at 2,300 m in the village, the Cime Caron tops 3,200 m, and the snow lasts from November to May. Each resort has its own distinct personality, from the unapologetic luxury of Courchevel 1850 to the family spirit of Les Menuires. Plan on several days: nobody skis around the whole area in a single day.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
