How big is Méribel?
Méribel has 150 pistes served by 44 lifts — 11th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 10th of the 15.
Méribel resort guide
Savoie, France
The heart of the Three Valleys with traditional Alpine charm and world-class skiing
Méribel at a glance
150
Pistes
44
Lifts
2,952m
Top
1,100m
Base
1,852m
Vertical
CMF
Nearest airport, 59 km
14% beginner40% intermediate46% advanced
Méribel sits at the center of the world's largest ski area, offering traditional architecture and excellent intermediate terrain.
Your questions about Méribel, answered
How high is Méribel?
The lifts run from 1100m at the base to 2952m at the top, a vertical of 1852m. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 9th highest, with the 7th biggest vertical.
Is Méribel good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Méribel split 14% beginner, 40% intermediate and 46% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
With under 15% of runs graded beginner, first-timers may find the easy terrain limited.
For off-piste, our guide documents 5 zones at Méribel, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Méribel?
Over the last ten winters Méribel has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 15 November to 1 June, about 200 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 143cm, 110cm of new snow and 4.7 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Méribel?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF), 59km away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 68km, Turin (TRN), Italy is 88km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Méribel?
A 6-day adult Les 3 Vallées costs €421 for 2026/27, or €70 a day. For value it ranks 1st of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Méribel
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF59 km
- Annecy MeythetNCY68 km
- TurinTRN88 km · major airport
Travel time to Méribel
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 798 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 15m · 80 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 55m
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 781 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 25m · 92 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 5m
- Fly to Turin (TRN)
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 918 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 119 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 40m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Méribel lift pass 2026/27
€4216-day adult Les 3 Vallées · ≈£362
€70 per day · 8.6 km of piste per € · #1 of 15 for value in France
94value scoreOutstanding value
Méribel piste map
The official Méribel piste map, published by Les 3 Vallées. It shows every run, lift and sector across 150 pistes served by 44 lifts, from 1,100m at the base to 2,952m at the top.
Always check the resort's live piste status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and off-piste terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Méribel
- Charming traditional Alpine village atmosphere
- Centrally located in Les Trois Vallées
- Excellent for intermediate skiers
- Good mix of family-friendly and lively après-ski
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great variety of accommodation
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Popularity means some pistes can get busy
- Limited extreme terrain for expert skiers
- Spread-out village can require bus travel
- Can be crowded during peak season
- Weather dependent
Skiing and snowboarding Méribel by ability
Beginners
Méribel has several excellent beginner zones, particularly around the Altiport and Rond-Point areas, with gentle, wide slopes perfect for learning and building confidence.
Intermediates
Méribel is often considered an intermediate paradise, with a vast array of well-groomed blue and red runs that allow for extensive cruising and exploration across the Three Valleys.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find challenging red and black runs, especially on the Mont Vallon side, and plenty of off-piste opportunities when conditions allow.
Our take on Méribel
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Official resort website: meribel.net
More on Méribel
- Méribel snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Méribel snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Méribel lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Méribel off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Méribel off-piste guidesMountain guides and schools offering off-piste, touring and heli-skiing here.
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Méribel
Distances are straight-line, not by road.