Luxury Ski Holidays in Méribel

Skiing in Méribel: What You Need to Know

• Resort altitude: 1400-1700m
• Highest point: 3230m
• Season: December – April
• Ski area: Trois Vallées (lift passes also available just for Méribel and Méribel-Mottaret, with the option to buy a one-day Trois Vallées extension)
• Pistes: 600km (beginner, 15%; intermediate, 70%; expert, 15%)
• Best for: All levels of skier will be happy here but intermediates probably take the biggest slice of the pie.

Where To Stay in Méribel

Our hand-picked luxury Méribel ski resort accommodation features a selection of ski-in ski-out and family-friendly Alpine-style hotels. So, whether you're taking a weekend ski break in Méribel or want to plan a longer holiday, you'll find the ideal ski chalet or boutique hotel to suit your needs.

Skiing in Méribel

There's no doubt that Méribel ski holidays with Scott Dunn cater to all skiing abilities and, with 600km of runs, there is something for everyone – from cruising blues and greens to a fair amount of steep and deep runs that will challenge even the most experienced.

Méribel is made up of three parts: Méribel Centre, Méribel Village and Méribel-Mottaret. The three villages are each linked into the lift system which forms the heart of the famous Trois Vallées ski area.

The beginner area is above the village, at the mid-station of the Rhodos lift, meaning that it is out of the way of skiers funnelling down into the Chaudanne lift centre. It also keeps good conditions on a sunny day. There is an excellent section of gentle greens around the Altiport and a roped-off area for first-timers with a magic carpet and plenty of space for lessons. ESF is the largest ski school, with English-speaking instructors available. New Generation, Snow Systems and Magic Snowsports also offer ski lessons, while heli-skiing is available for the more adventurous.

There are a few spots that shouldn’t be missed on a Méribel ski holiday. Mont Vallon is a must on a sunny day for the views (or, on a powder day, to head off-piste), while mogul fans won’t be satisfied until they’ve tackled Bosses under the Plan de l’Homme chair, and the whole valley is filled with intertwining reds and blues that are an intermediate’s paradise. For those in the know, there are also some fantastic off-piste runs, notably on the back of Mont Vallon and above Les Allues.

Things To Do in Méribel

While skiing is likely to feature heavily in your itinerary, our Méribel resort guide features a range of off-slope activities – perfect for families. Getting around is easy – there is an efficient, free bus service which runs around the resort in three loops. All begin in Méribel Centre and head to either Méribel Village, Mottaret or the Altiport via Morel. Once in the village centre, everything is within a few minutes walk.

Insider Tips For Your Ski Holiday in Méribel

New to the resort? Our top insider tips from our expert will enhance your Méribel ski holiday experience:

• Stick to the bright Tougnète side of the valley in the morning and take in the afternoon sun on the Saulire side when it has softened up.
• Avoid the last section of Martre/Aigle into Mottaret and the Doron into Méribel Centre at the end of the day to avoid the crowd.
• Snowboarders, watch out for the Ours and Truite runs, both with a few long stretches of flat – you may need a skier friend to lend you a pole.
• Use the Col de la Loze to cross over into Courchevel; the top of Saulire gets very busy at times.
• For the most backcountry experience to be had on a powder day, head over early to La Masse on the far side of Val Thorens. It's a bit of a journey but well worth it!