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Méribel

The valley of Méribel is located in the centre of the largest ski area in the world: the famous "Trois Vallées".  It includes the 2 resorts of Méribel at 1452m and Meribel Mottaret at 1750m.  From here, you have at your disposal over 600km of varied piste skiing as well as some phenomenal off-piste and glacier skiing.

Méribel is one of the most beautiful village resorts within the Trois Vallées ski area - carefully planned and thoughtfully built in a rustic Alpine style.

Despite its villagey feel, Meribel has the services and infrastructure to compete with any ski resort in the world.

  • A super efficient lift system - 57 in total, including 15 gondolas and 19 chairs
  • Beautiful mountain village atmosphere
  • Typical Savoyard architecture
  • Olympic ice skating rink, swimming pool, cinema, bowling, casino 
  • Perfect for families - excellent facilities and services
  • World class snow sports school
  • An abundance of terrain for all levels
  • 2 Olympic runs and 2 slalom stadiums
  • 2 snow parks
  • 685 snow canons
  • 33km of cross-country trails

Mountain Statistics

SeasonDecember to April
Snowfall Average300cm+
Summit Elevation2,950m (3,330m in 3V area)
Base Elevation1,450m (1,300m in 3V area)
Vertical Rise1,500m (2,350m in 3V area)
Terrain Area538 hectares (2000+ hectares in 3V)
Longest Run3.6km (8km in 3V area)
Lifts57 (183 in 3V area)
Lift Capacity75,000 riders/hour (260,000 riders/hour in 3V area)
Beginner13% (20% in 3V area)
Intermediate36% (25% in 3V area)
Advanced38% (40% in 3V area)
Expert13% (15% in 3V area)
Cross-country trails33km (120km in 3V area)

Location

Getting there

Closest International Airport

Geneva - 160km; Lyon 160km

Transfer Time

Geneva - 2 1/2 hours; Lyon 2 hours

Closest Regional Airport

Chambery 90km

Transfer from Chambery

1 1/4 hours

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Allodis

Allodis
Excellent traditional hotel chelat in the Belvedere area with ski in/ski out access. fully equiped with all modern ammenities including an indoor heated swimming pool.

Le Merilys

Le Merilys
A medium sized hotel an apartment complex built in the Savoyard tradition and located in the Round Point Des Pistes area, very close to a number of lifts and runs.

Les 3 Hotels de la Chaudanne

L'Eterlou-LeTremplin-LaChaudanne, Meribel
Les 3 Hotels de la Chaudanne offer 3 star alpine hotel accommodation within close walking distance to the ski lifts.

Hard to Beat

Written by Sharyn a Skier from Melbourne, Australia
31/3/2010

From your balcony when you pull back the curtain you can see the sun lighting up the slopes.  From the back door you can ski down or take the gondola up to thousands of acres of quality snow - with no wind.  You can ski all day and never repeat a run, you can cruise over to the village in the next valley for drinks, challenge yourself off-piste &  follow the sun around the three valleys and make it home for a swim, spa, massage and 5-course French menu. Just an easy coach connection from Geneva and you''re there.  Crepes anyone? Bon appetit.

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Méribel, the heart of  Les 3 Vallées. The ideal location to make the most of Les 3 Vallées. Méribel enjoys a privileged position at the heart of Les 3 Vallées. In general it takes only one lift to reach the neighbouring resorts, Courchevel, La Tania, Saint Martin, Les Menuires and Val Thorens. Make the most of Méribel’s unique position and discover at your own pace a ski area that is the envy of the world.

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At a Glance

Closest International Airport

Geneva - 160km; Lyon - 160km

Transfer Time

Geneva - 2 1/2 hours; Lyon - 2 hours

Closest Regional Airport

Chambery - 90km

Transfer from Chambery

1 1/4 hours

Peak Snow Season

January to March

Cool Fact

There's actually a 4th valley! 'Orelle' is over the back of Val Thorens and can be reached in a day from Meribel under 1 pass!

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Season Dates

Opening Day:
18 December, 2010

Closing Day:
15 April, 2011

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