The Skiers' Guide to Méribel

Been to Meribel and the 3 valleys many times over the years and it never fails to be a great trip.

Meribel has a vast skiing area with a huge variety of runs for every different skiing ability.

Accommodation options also vary to suit all budgets, but just bare in mind that the lower your budget, the slightly further you may be from the slopes, meaning you’ll need to use one of the free shuttle busses (which are really frequent and easy to use)

Food options on the slopes are good, and in the town is also brilliant, with great nightlife, if that’s what you’re after!

I’d definitely recommend getting a full 3 valleys pass. Although it’s a bit more expensive, the variety of skiing is fantastic and you can experience some of the beautiful tree runs in Courchevel or hit the Folie Douce in Val Thorens!

Lot of area to cover, so can try a new area each day. Lift pass a bit pricey. Good atmosphere apres ski at Jacks just off lifts and fab restaurant in Meribel Village also good bar with live music.

Hands down the best place in the alpes.

Absolutely unbeatable!

Best food, best runs best locations.

Lodge du village, jacks bar, roc!

Only a short ride to val T or corchevelle aswell

Meribel is a great resort for a range of skiers/snowboarders. It has a good après with option up and down the mountain.
The bus system is good and runs relatively late.

Good position in the middle of the 3 valleys, so although not the best snow, easy to access Val Thorens and Courchevel.

Also accessible from Brides les Bains if you want a cheaper pace to stay. Lots of SC accomodation at Mottaret e..g. Le Hameau

Great resort probably best in France for all levels. Great park with lots of features.
Worked all season here and is better then tignes and val also better then avoriaz and Morzine

Amazing runs and so much choice.
Apres ski the best weve been too especially folie douce!
We have been back to this resort 3/4 times now

Méribel was incredible, so many different runs and various chair lifts or gondolas to use. On the resort there is also an ice hockey rink where you can go ice skating for a good price, its where I went and found my passion for ice skating and ice hockey! Theres also a rock climbing wall, bowling and other activities for all the family to enjoy! There was good snow at the resort around Christmas time December 2024. Absolutely fantastic for all the family to enjoy, whether youre skiing, snowboarding, or just there for the beautiful mountain views and food and drink.

Meribel Centre , as with all the "satellite" accommodation (eg Motteret, Les Allues, Village) , sits centrally within by far the best linked lift system feeding by far the best variances of ski terrain in the world: the 3 valleys . There's something here for everyone and anyone, both for skiers/boarders and non-skiers alike , and over many years of coming here , we always find something new in both ski-terrain and entertainment experiences each and every year . The one real negative we'd like to raise about Meribel, though , is the questionable management and design of the numerous pistes converging at the main lift station meeting areas . With the massive uphill capacity of the 3V's built into supplying vast numbers of skiers from Val T to the Courchevel valley and back the other way , there are daily , numerous accidents of skiers colliding which is a direct result of too much speed within crowded and crossing-direction pistes . There ought to be some design-planning and then some action taken to provide , for eg , more speed-arresting barriers for those converging pistes and possibly a few "flyover" bridges to encourage skiers to take a one direction route to a connecting lift and out of possible collisions with skiers converging or crossing over pistes !

Meribel is in the heart of the 3 valleys and is a brilliant ski resort to base yourself in. Its got all the luxury options along with cheaper alternatives too for eating out and its a fun resort for all ages. Head to the top of Mont Vallon for the best views and a long ski down. Just dont get stuck on the Trout if youre a snowboarder.

I loved it here. The three valleys are absolutely huge, if you come here u will not be disappointed. The only downside is it gets busy on slopes but you soon find runs to avoid the crowds. The food and drink is expensive but a 10 euro glizzy hits the stop every time. I've only been once but i really hope to be back soon.

Stayed in the quieter Maribel Village in January. The facilities were perfect for our requirements. Slopes and lifts very quiet and efficient.

Been to Meribel several times it a great resort at the heart of the 3 Valleys. Massive amount of skiing with varied terrain thought the area. Lively Apres if that is what you want but there are plenty of quieter areas away from the resort centre that are great for families and those looking for something more peaceful.

A great resort with lovely atmosphere. Nice village and really friendly people. Plenty of ski hire shops so close to the center. Great green runs and perfect magic carpet slope for beginners to practice in centre

Meribel is a truly amazing resort that has such great, carried terrain. It part of the massive Les Trios Vallees so you'll never have to ski the same run twice if you try.
The village has a wonderful feel and the après is some of the best in the Alps. Go check out the Rond Point or 'the Ronnie' as the locals call it. Amazing setting, views and catch the sunset whist enjoy a drink and a dance! Unmissable.

Stayed in Meribel/Meribel-Mottaret for 10 days through January 2025 season.
Love the full 3 valleys ski lift pass, so many km of runs to explore and great off-piste options too.
Lots of apres, great food options, and lots to do on and off the mountain.
My second time in the 3 valleys, Meribel being a great spot to stay.

Meribel is a great resort as its positioned in the middle of the three valleys so makes getting to the other resorts a bit handier/quicker so you can get some good skiing in. Meribel itself is a good town with some great bars & apres. It offers a lot in terms of runs for all abilities and I would always consider the resort in my top choices when planning a ski trip. Always been pleased with our accommodation here too (spacious chalets).

Great resort overall, however, a lot of the slopes were not groomed whilst we visited so moguls were prevalent on most runs. Infrastructure here is top notch, lifts are decent and getting about is easy. Minimal drag lifts.Food is good, but like all french resorts, pricey.There is a decent burger hatch in meribel motterat, probably the most affordable food option here other than self catering. Expect to pay 20-25 for burger and chips most places, and 11 euros a pint.If you dont mind a 25min gondola every morning, theres more affordable stay and eating options available in Brides Les Bains.

Having been to Meribel all my life I have such a fondness for the place. The restaurants are great, the runs are excellent and well maintained, and there is a great variety of pistes although it certainly leans more towards blues and greens rather than reds and blacks. The snow wasnt great when I went in January last year but I think that was across the Alps, and the pistes were more than skiable regardless. The accommodation options are plentiful if slightly overpriced. Overall such a great experience there and so many lovely memories!

Vast area,been going for years and still finding new runs,the Altiport green area is perfect for learners,there is superb access to all of the 3 valleys,predominantly reds and blues with a few challenging blacks,good free bus service throughout the resort,a good variety of bars and restaurants,a cinema and skating rink, it is worth going to the ice hockey(cheapest bar in Meribel)