Meribel & Mottaret ski information
Meribel-Mottaret, located in the centre of the Three Valleys, is the ideal place from which to explore one of the largest ski areas in the world. The skiing is vast and the slopes are well suited to all levels from beginners to advanced. Meribel is a pretty village built mainly in local wood and stone with an array of shops, bars and restaurants. There is a lively nightlife so the resort is perfect for those looking for good après ski. Mottaret, just 10 minutes bus journey from Meribel, is a modern resort offering doorstep skiing. There are a good selection of shops and restaurants as well as some lively bars.
Linked ski area
Three Valleys
Skiing and snowboarding in Meribel & Mottaret
Ski Information Beginners
Beginners are well served by many gentle slopes and relaxing runs through the pine trees, including those by the Altiport and Rond Point des Pistes.
Ski Information Intermediates
Intermediate skiers will rejoice in the vast amount of long red runs, ideal for improving your skiing. The Pic Noir runs from the Col de la Loze, descending through the trees or try the excellent 5km red run down the Combe du Vallon.
Ski Information Advanced
Competent skiers will relish the off-piste challenges, powder snow, glacier skiing and steep descents through the trees. Mogul bashers should try the famous 'Les Bosses' black run, while off-piste enthusiasts can enjoy the Mt. Vallon face above Mottaret. Add to this the fast Women's Olympic Downhill run on La Face, and Meribel really has something for everyone.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Check out the board parks in Meribel and Mottaret, with 3 half pipes and a boarder cross or experience the wide open runs and great Three Valleys off-piste.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £225 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £244 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis | £283 | - |
| Area pass + Superior snowboard | £297 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £201 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage | £240 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (5-12) | |
| First Time Ski (very low) | £344 | £344 |
| First Time Ski (low) | £374 | £364 |
| First Time Ski (high) | £384 | £384 |
| First Time Ski (very high) | £389 | £389 |
| First Time Board (very low) | £369 | - |
| First Time Board (low) | £399 | - |
| First Time Board (high) | £414 | - |
| First Time Board (very high) | £419 | - |
The first time board bundle is only available for adults (13+).
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (5-12) | |
| Improver Ski (very low) | £464 | £424 |
| Improver Ski (low) | £464 | £424 |
| Improver Ski (high) | £464 | £434 |
| Improver Ski (very high) | £464 | £434 |
| Improver Board | £484 | - |
The improver board bundle is only available for adults (13+).
Family choice
Private Nanny service (6months-8yrs) - open to all guests staying in our chalets in Meribel. Available to groups and families booking an entire chalet, your private nanny will care for children in the comfort of your own chalet. Our qualified Nanny will bring a box of toys, books and games and look after your children, outdoor play will also be included weather permitting. Pre-booking is essential.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
Meribel & Mottaret at a glance
Season Dates
Bundles: Very Low Season 7/1 - 27/1 & 25/3 - 7/4
Bundles: Low Season 31/12 - 6/1, 28/1 - 10/2 & 18/3 - 24/3
Bundles: High Season 17/12 - 23/12, 11/2 - 17/2, 11/3 - 17/3 & 8/4 - 21/4
Bundles: Very High Season 24/12 - 30/12 & 18/2 - 10/3
Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Grenoble 3 hrs 30 mins, Snow Train (Moutiers) 45 mins (Extra 30 mins for transfers to Mottaret)
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
Meribel: 1,450m (4,757ft); Mottaret: 1,730m (5,577ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
600kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 33 -
Cross-country
120kms (Three Valleys); 25kms (Meribel)
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Longest Run
5kms (Combe de Vallon)
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Number of Lifts
183 (Three Valleys) (3 cable cars, 37 gondolas, 69 chairlifts, 74 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
1
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
