Meribel & Mottaret ski resort
Snow Range
1300-3200m
the largest linked ski area in the world on your doorstep
Meribel ski resort is the ideal location to explore The Three Valleys, one of the largest ski areas in the world. With over 600kms of runs across famous resorts like Courchevel and Val Thorens and endless off-piste opportunities, this is a skier’s paradise. For those looking to perfect their 1080s Meribel is blessed with two terrain parks and a competition standard half pipe. When the lifts close the fun doesn’t stop with a great selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs to keep you entertained into the small hours. Our quality accommodation is found in pretty alpine style Meribel, the peaceful satellite village of Meribel Village and the modern, high altitude Mottaret. All offer great access to the lift system, a selection of amenities and free transport to other parts of the resort.
- the experience
- the slopes Meribel & Mottaret snowboarding
- Meribel & Mottaret lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Meribel & Mottaret
The experience
Meribel & Mottaret Après Ski
Meribel & Mottaret have a buzzing night life with bars and clubs open until the early hours · Jack's Bar, Scotts, the Doron Pub and Dicks T-Bar nightclub. Le Rond Point is renowned for its mad afternoons and daily live bands from 5-7pm.
Activities
· Swimming pool · Olympic ice skating rink · Hang-gliding · Parapenting · Snowshoeing (Mottaret) · Ten-pin bowling (Meribel)
Eating out in Meribel & Mottaret
A wide choice of over 65 restaurants and bars in both Meribel and Mottaret
· 3 course set menus for approx. €40 · Local specialities including fondues and raclette with wine around €30 · Pizzas around €10 · Chez Kiki, La Taverne, Le Refuge, Pizza Express
Other amenities
· Over 90 shops in Meribel · Cinema often with English language films · Tourist flights over 3 Valleys area and to Mont Blanc · Twice weekly market in Meribel Tues & Fri
Family choice
We offer a Private Nanny Service available to families or groups booking an entire chalet in Meribel or Mottaret. Our qualified Nanny will bring a box of toys, books and games and look after children in the comfort of your own chalet, outdoor play will also be included weather permitting. Call our Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457.
Resort features
- Apres Ski
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Fast Pass
- First Time
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Grenoble 3 hrs 30 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins, Snow Train (Moutiers) 45 mins (Extra 30 mins for transfers to Mottaret)
The slopes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
600kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 33 -
Number of lifts
183 (Three Valleys) (3 cable cars, 37 gondolas, 69 chairlifts, 74 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N/W, E, S/E
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Snow cannons
451 (Meribel/Mottaret), 2,700 (Three Valleys)
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Longest run
5kms (Combe de Vallon)
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Mountain restaurants
43
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Cross-country trails
120kms (Three Valleys); 25kms (Meribel)
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Snow Range
1300-3200m
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Village Height:
Meribel: 1,450m (4,757ft); Mottaret: 1,730m (5,577ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,200m (10,482ft)
Lift passes and tuition
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.
Lift Pass
| Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Meribel Local | £171 | £120 | £145 |
| Three Valley Area | £211 | £159 | £179 |
| Special 6 Day Family Pass* | Local | Area |
| 2 Adults 2 Children | £547 | £677 |
| 2 Adults 3 Children | £650 | £836 |
| 2 Adults 4 Children | £767 | £994 |
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass includes all lifts in Meribel & Mottaret. Area lift pass includes the entire 3 Valley ski area.
Photo required for lift pass? Free passes only (under 5 and over 74)
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski (6 x 2 hrs) | £179 | £179 |
| Technique Clinic (2 x 2hrs 30mins pm) | £132 | - |
| Off piste (half day) | £301 | - |
| Off piste (full day) | £432 | - |
| Board (6 x 2.5 hrs) | £207 | £207 |
| Mini Kids (6 x 2hrs) | - | £249 |
Children: Ski 6-12 yrs. Mini Kids Mottaret 4-5 years. Board min. 8 yrs. Same hours as adults.
Off-Piste
Technique Clinic
Snow Systems Ski school offer a variety of advanced ski courses in Meribel. If you want to improve your ski technique and work on developing your carving and how to handle the moguls and the off piste, then pre-book a Ski Technique lesson. The two afternoons intensive technical tuition will give you the chance to improve your all-round skiing and with groups of 3-6 people you will get all the attention you need. Pre-book to reserve your place.
There are two different levels
Intermediate: I can ski blue runs with confidence and red with caution.
High intermediate: I am happy on red runs but need to improve my technique to tackle blacks, moguls and off piste.
| Mon and Wed | 2.00-4.00pm |
Off Piste
The off-piste course is designed for those who already have experience of skiing off piste. Snow system's off piste tuition is not only about improving and refining your off-piste technique, but also about helping you find the most challenging terrain and optimal snow conditions. For your safety you will have an avalanche transceiver and your instructor will be equipped with a backpack containing rescue equipment.So with the advanced ski opportunities available through Snow Systems you will be able to conquer some of the domain's most challenging skiing. Book the off-piste course with your Crystal rep in resort.
| Half day | 9.00am-1.00pm |
| All day | 9.00am-finish (6 1/2hrs) |
To maximise your potential as an advanced skier, you can pre-book a superior ski package. With the superior package the skis are quicker in the turn, more stable in a straight line and on the whole more responsive.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £458 | £371 |
| First Time board | £515 | £421 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition (2hrs per day) and 6 days local pass.
the savings
Reduced lift pass prices for over 65s.
Special family lift passes available for 2 adults and 2, 3 or 4 children (5-17 years).
One child receives FREE skis and boots when one adult pre-books skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £66 | £50 |
| Silver skis | £95 | £71 |
| Gold skis | £119 | - |
| Boots | £53 | £32 |
| Snowboard | £95 | £71 |
| Superior Snowboard | £119 | - |
| Snowboard boots | £53 | £32 |
| Helmet | £24 | £24 |
the savings
Reduced lift pass prices for over 65s.
Special family lift passes available for 2 adults and 2, 3 or 4 children (5-17 years).
One child receives FREE skis and boots when one adult pre-books skis and boots.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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