Meribel Ski School

* quoted prices are for 1 – 2 pupils in non-peak weeks. Additional pupils can be added for a fee and prices in peak weeks are higher. Prices from other ski schools may also vary.

The time it takes to ski between Courchevel and Meribel depends on the ability of the skier, the start point, the end point and how busy the lifts are. Typically it will take 30 to 40 minutes to ski from Meribel to Courchevel. If you’d like to see the best ways to ski from Meribel to Courchevel, check out the Piste Map.

On average, Meribel receives 325cm of snow annually. Meribel is also a relatively high ski resort, so snow is rarely a problem until springtime. The snow is well managed in the spring however, slopes that are south-facing do get affected by the sun. This is not often problematic as Meribel is such a large resort that even with one run closed, there are always plenty of options to still move about with ease.

The closest international airport to Meribel ski resort is Chambery, which is 1h 25 (103km) away. However, there are more available flights between the UK and Geneva, which is 2h 25 (135 km) away, and Lyon, which is 2h10 (180km) away. We’ve got a useful guide if you’re looking for the best ways to get to Meribel.

Meribel France is famous for being in the heart of the world renowned Les 3 Vallees ski area.

Meribel’s altitude is dependent on the particular village. 

Meribel Mottaret: 1750m, Meribel centre: 1500m, Meribel Village – 1450m

At the highest levels (in terms of altitude) neighbouring Meribel is: Mont Vallon nearly tops 3000m (2952m to be precise) and other high peaks near Meribel include the Aiguille de Fruit (3051m), Dent de Burgin (2739m), Mont du Borgne (3153m), Roc de Tougne (2537m) and Rocher de la Loze (2526m).

No, unfortunately, there is no night skiing available in Meribel; however, it is possible to night sledge.

The Meribel webcam lets you take a look at the snow conditions in Meribel.