Meribel Ski Holidays Resort Guide

Meribel is one of France’s most attractive Ski resorts and is situated right in the heart of the Three Valleys. The Meribel Ski resort is part of the largest linked Ski area in the world, offering 600km of piste for skiers of any ability. Access to the Three Valleys means that the variety of Meribel skiing is seemingly endless. Meribel grants skiers an easy way into neighbouring resorts such as Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires and Val Thorens.

It is also very easy to book Ski lessons. Meribel has a number of friendly and helpful Ski instructors that can show beginners the skiing basics in a safe environment. Ski holidays in Meribel have long been a mainstay of the British Ski holiday industry and the trend shows no sign of stopping.

The village has a traditional alpine style and there are lots of picturesque Ski chalets in Meribel constructed from local stone and timber, which helps to retain the traditional feel of the Ski accommodation. Meribel Ski hotels are equally well constructed and feature excellent service and amenities.

The lively village centre has plenty of shops, restaurants and bars and facilities within the resort are first-rate. Some of the best nightlife in the Alps is available in Meribel, which is certainly a resort with plenty of attractions to go around.

• Resort height – 1450m
• Highest lift – 3200m
• Number of lifts – 198
• Km of pistes – 600km
• Number of runs – 275
• Longest run – 5km
• Snowboarding parks – 1

Beginners – Meribel is the ideal resort for beginners to learn and master the basics of skiing on the easy slopes that are available.

Intermediates – With access to the other valleys in the region, intermediates can enjoy practicing and improving their skiing in Meribel, as there is so much variety to choose from.

Advanced – As Meribel is in the heart of the Three Valleys advanced skiers can test out some of the challenging steep slopes that the Alps have to offer.

snowboarding – Meribel has a huge amount to offer snowboarders. Each of the resorts in the Three Valleys has its own fun park, ideal locations to practice tricks and skills. Meribel also has some challenging off-piste terrain that proves popular with riders.

Après Ski – Meribel has a lively village centre that offers plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. There is a great selection of activities available in Meribel including ice-skating, bowling, snowshoeing and hang-gliding. A gym and fitness room are also available and there is a heated outdoor swimming pool to enjoy.

Transfers – Meribel is situated approximately 2hrs 30minutes from Chambery, and 3hrs 30minutes from Lyon and Grenoble.