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Top Rated for
4.65 (387 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.62 (388 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.60 (370 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.58 (377 Ratings)
Après-Ski
4.56 (199 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.55 (340 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
Beginner 11%
Intermediate 37%
Advanced 40%
Expert 11%
Ranked
54th
of 270 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.44
From 390 Reviews
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Total Runs
1100
Bottom Elevation
2952
Top Elevation
150
Skiable Terrain

Méribel Reviews & Ratings

4.44 (390 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.84 (384 ratings)
Value for Money
3.82 (383 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.58 (377 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.60 (370 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.55 (340 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.62 (388 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.73 (322 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.51 (346 ratings)
Tree Runs
3.48 (327 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.92 (324 ratings)
Off-Piste
3.86 (321 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.65 (387 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.37 (379 ratings)
Eating Out
4.56 (199 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.50 (24 ratings)
Beginners
4.41 (143 ratings)
Intermediates
4.42 (167 ratings)
Advanced
4.55 (56 ratings)
Experts
4.53 (51 ratings)
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Méribel Review Summary

Méribel attracts predominantly intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders, many travelling in mixed-ability groups or families. The resort is consistently praised for its central location in the Three Valleys, offering efficient access to Courchevel and Val Thorens via well-maintained lift infrastructure. Reviewers repeatedly mention the extensive ski area, good piste grooming, and lively après-ski scene, particularly at Rond Point and La Folie Douce. However, the high cost of accommodation, food, and drinks is a frequent complaint, with many noting that Méribel is significantly more expensive than resorts in Austria or Italy. Lift queues can be an issue during peak periods, particularly on lower lifts, though most report they move relatively quickly. A few snowboarders mention flat connecting runs as problematic.

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  • Three Valleys access
  • lift infrastructure
  • après-ski options
  • piste variety
  • central location
  • mixed-ability terrain
  • high prices
  • expensive food and drink
  • lift queues
  • flat runs for boarders
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Lovely slopes, friendly staff and extensive lift system with good efficiency.

Although a huge ski area, it does get very busy, it is possible to find quiet pistes if you know where to look but they are few and far between.

Off piste skiing is readily available although not comparing to areas such as chamonix there are still lots of options if you're up early on a pow day. However the pow doesnt go untouched for long.

Guaranteed snow is always a positive but it comes at a price that is reflected in both lift passes, accommodation and resturaunts.

Beginner slopes are available but the resort better caters to intermediate and advanced skiers.

However would fully recommend to all levels of skier.
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Enormous resort with super easy access to Courchevel, la tania and val thorens, has hundreds of runs and lifts, most of which of are modern so comfortable and fast.
There are so many ski schools so its great for families.
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Great resort. Large variety of piste options. Benefit of being part of the Three Valleys ski area, with Val Thorens and Courcheval
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Miles and miles of pistes, top tier après (head to le rond point, located at the top of the town, ski-in ski-out, free bus service home, smashing burgers and live music) Meribel operates a free bus service up and down the valley, fantastic if youre looking to reduce costs by avoiding expensive ski-in ski-out. Theres a large supermarket towards the bottom of the town if youre self catering. Lots of places to eat out, my favourite is Barometer, reasonably priced and tastes great! Late in the season, theres an event called sound clash, where two bars opposite each other have a dj battle, the whole street is closed off so everyone can party to their hearts content.
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Part of the 3 vallies excellent amenitys all over the mountain great food excellent spares attached to val Thorens and chorchval.
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Meribel is a fantastic resort, located in the middle of the 3 Vallées, europes largest ski resort.

Its means you have the best of Courchevel and Val Thoren the neighbouring resorts which are highly connected and very skiable for all abilitys.

Meribel due to its location arguably boast the best apres and some hidden gems when it comes to skiing as so many simply pass through.

I have skied Meribel for many years and entering a second season there and theres still places to explore.

The only downside is the expense, high ski pass prices and food, however there is some local knowledge to discover to keep those prices down.
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Have only been twice to Meribel before but both times were very enjoyable.
Having experienced all 3 valleys, Meribel offers a brilliant start point to get to all the slopes and a fantastic end point to have a few drinks and a meal while still offering great shops and a warm feel for the weather.
Fully recommend the apre if you get chance and a trip down the mountain if you want a break from the hard-core winter sports atmosphere.
All in all, loved my times there, would definitely go back, especially seeing as I proposed to my now wife there. Will be taking our daughter as soon as we can.
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Huge ski area which is suitable for beginners or those new to skiing. Also plenty of challenging slopes both on and off piste for more advanced skiers. Ski area is big enough that there will nearly always be good skiing available even if there hasn't been big snowfalls.
Where the 3 valleys stand out is its range of restaurant options, nearly all very easily accessible from the piste.
Also a great apres ski scene with a folie douce up the mountain and the rond-point in town.
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Great ski area located in centre of three valleys. Huge amount of terrain served by multiple modern fast uplifts.
Ski school choices are extensive, including a number of British schools including Parallel Lines who offer everything you'd need.
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I stayed at Les Allues and took the lift up to Meribel Centre each day. This works very well as you arrive before those lifts start at 09:00.
The connection to Courchevel if you wish is quick and convenient, but obviously, you have to be aware of your return options if a storm causes interruptions in the lift system.
There is amazing, broad, easily accessible inbounds offpiste right beside the pistes.
In comparison to e.g. Avoriaz the pistes in Meribel/ Courchevel were wider and the variety and number of pistes was surprising.
The mountain restaurants I visited weren't cheap, but where is these days?
I know several of the ski instructors and would recommend Ski With Ease, who really go above and beyond the standard ski school experience.
They will take you to those secret quiet spots where the snow lies untouched for days.
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Great all rounder resort. It has something for everyone whether you get out on the mountain or not. Caters do a huge variety of age ranges. Favourite ski resort
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Meribel is where the three valleys really comes to life. Youre no longer racing over to Courchevel or charging your way back to Val Thorens. From Meribel, you can access every inch of the ski area in a relatively peaceful and comfortable way as you could expect from Skiing. Staying down in the village of Les Allues, and you can find beautiful chalets and the old village way of life, while still being able to access the most unbelievable skiing. If you want Après, Meribel has you covered, if you want world class skiing, Meribel has you covered, if you want charm and necessities, Meribel has you covered.
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Famous for being part of the largest ski area in the world I expected more. Runs were not prepared every evening and some runs stayed as Mogals for the whole of my weeks stay. Great if you want to practice skiing bumps but for beginners I imagine this could be tricky. There were huge lift ques making getting around the mountain efficiently difficult.

Mountain hits were also very expensive.
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Hi me and my family consisting of 2 children 4 adults had a lovely time
Need to book restaurant very early in the week we did not do this so had trouble finding somewhere to eat out but we managed
The supermarket closed at 8 pm so not ideal ass we only got back from appre ski about 8 but everything was to hand
Bit expensive in resort bus's very good
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Lived and worked within this resort for a couple seasons and a return visitor frequently. Absolutely love the 3 valleys and the variety in skiing, apres and surroundings. Meribel is situated in the middle and gives you great access to the rest of the ski area, whether it's through trees or after a fresh dump of snow at the top it has it all. Fun for every age group and got to end your day at Rond Point!
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Great for apres with plenty of clubs and bars midway up the mountain with even more in the town centre. Great access to all three of Les 3 Vallees
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We go to Meribel every year sometimes even twice a season. Fantastic all around! Great for every level on piste and off! Huge area means ski runs are relatively quiet.
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