The slopes

  • Extent 5 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 5 out of 5
  • Snow 3 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 4 out of 5
  • Intermediate 5 out of 5
  • Beginner 4 out of 5
  • Boarder 4 out of 5
  • X-country 3 out of 5
  • Restaurants 3 out of 5
  • Schools 4 out of 5
  • Families 3 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 3 out of 5
  • Convenience 3 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 4 out of 5
  • Apres ski 5 out of 5
  • Off-slope 3 out of 5

Key facts covers:

  • Three Valleys

Key facts

Resort1400-1700 m
Slopes1260-3230 m
Lifts180
Pistes600 km
Price index125

Méribel

France

Looking up the valley from Méribel to Mottaret

The upside

  • Central to the Trois Vallées, the biggest lift network in the world
  • Pleasant chalet-style architecture
  • Impressive lift system
  • Very lively après-ski scene
  • Excellent piste maintenance and snowmaking; nevertheless ...

The downside

  • Snow on the west-facing side suffers from afternoon sun
  • Sprawling main village
  • Expensive, particularly for food and drink
  • Full of Brits
  • Some pistes can get crowded
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    News – 2020/21

    A 6-seater chairlift will replace the top Plattières 3 gondola above Méribel Mottaret.

    Summary

    A loyal band of regular visitors just love Méribel, and it’s not difficult to see why. For keen piste-bashers who like to rack up the miles but dislike tacky post-war purpose-built resorts, this resort at the heart of the famous Trois Vallées is difficult to beat: unlike most other modern resorts, Méribel has always insisted on chalet-style architecture.
    But other 3V resorts have the edge in important respects. For better snow opt for Courchevel or Val Thorens; for lower prices, Les Menuires or St-Martin.
    A gondola built for the 1992 Albertville Olympics gives access to Méribel from the valley spa town of Brides-les-Bains, which naturally offers cheaper lodgings; it gets its own web page.

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    The slopes

    • Extent 5 out of 5
    • Fast lifts 5 out of 5
    • Snow 3 out of 5
    • Queues 4 out of 5
    • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
    • Expert 4 out of 5
    • Intermediate 5 out of 5
    • Beginner 4 out of 5
    • Boarder 4 out of 5
    • X-country 3 out of 5
    • Restaurants 3 out of 5
    • Schools 4 out of 5
    • Families 3 out of 5

    The resort

    • Resort charm 3 out of 5
    • Convenience 3 out of 5
    • Scenery 3 out of 5
    • Eating out 4 out of 5
    • Apres ski 5 out of 5
    • Off-slope 3 out of 5

    Key facts covers:

    • Three Valleys

    Key facts

    Resort1400-1700 m
    Slopes1260-3230 m
    Lifts180
    Pistes600 km
    Price index125