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MÉRIBEL

📍Méribel, Savoie, France

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Vertical drop
4,757 ft*
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Skiable terrain
1,042 acres
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Avg snowfall
157 in*
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Lifts
42

Oxyski Méribel

Group meeting point at Rhodos gondola, La Chaudanne, Méribel

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsKids Programs

Oxyski offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons. Children starting out can use the school’s snow garden. Group lessons meet under the Oxyski flags at the bottom of the Rhodos gondola.

Why we like it

Go to the La Chaudanne snow front for your group lesson. The school office, where you can discuss bookings, is in Galerie des Cimes on rue des Glaciers.

Best for:

Children’s ski groupsPrivate lessonsLa Chaudanne departures
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website+33 4 79 08 53 36

ESF Méribel

Adult beginner meeting points at La Chaudanne and Mottaret

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsKids Programs

ESF Méribel offers ski and snowboard instruction for children and adults. Its adult beginner ski course is an option for first-timers and skiers returning after a break.

Why we like it

Choose La Chaudanne or Mottaret on the beginner lesson booking. Picking the start closest to your lodging makes it easier to get to the first morning’s group.

Best for:

First and returning skiersFamilies choosing a lesson base
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website+33 4 79 08 60 31

New Generation Méribel

La Chaudanne, by the Tougnette gondola lift pass office, Méribel

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsKids Programs

New Generation offers beginner sessions, private coaching and children’s lessons. Returning skiers can book one-to-one time to work on the skills they want to regain.

Why we like it

For a group lesson, walk to the far side of the lift pass office in the Tougnette gondola building at La Chaudanne. You can reach the meeting place on foot.

Best for:

Returning skiersOne-to-one coachingChild and adult lessons
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website

Skiset Hévana

Résidence Hévana, 100 Route Albert Gacon, Méribel Centre

RentalsTuning

Skiset Hévana rents skis at the Résidence Hévana in Méribel Centre. The shop lists repairs, equipment storage and drying among its services.

Why we like it

Reserve your gear at the Hévana branch if you are staying near Route Albert Gacon. Ask the shop about storage when booking if you want to leave your equipment between ski days.

Best for:

Méribel Centre pickupEquipment storage
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website
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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Meribel, Méribel-Mottaret, Meribel Mottaret, Méribel Les Allues

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early December to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Summer hiking and mountain biking, including lift-accessed routes.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Follow signed routes and current trail closures, including restrictions after storm damage in the Allues forests.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.meribel.net/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1042
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
42
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
77
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
9685
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Les 3 Vallées long pistes ↗Combe du Vallon is a red piste. It requires sustained skiing from the high alpine sector. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Méribel Olympic history ↗The valley hosted women’s alpine skiing and ice hockey in 1992. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Travel to Méribel ↗Moûtiers is the rail gateway, with onward buses and transfers to village bases. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

~ Le Kaïla | Luxury Hotel Meribel | 5-Star Boutique Hotel & Spa ↗heart of Méribel · Ski in / Ski out experience · Rooms & Suites · Michelin-starred chef · indoor pool · Jacuzzi grotto · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel L'Hélios & Spa - Méribel ↗Méribel’s current listing records 18 rooms, a covered pool, hammam, spa, restaurant, ski shop and rental service, and locates the hotel on the Doron blue piste with its information updated 2026-09-03. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pierre & Vacances Residence - Les Fermes de Méribel - Méribel ↗The Méribel listing describes apartments across six wood-and-stone chalets with a heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and spa; it marks the property at the bottom of the slopes, near a shuttle stop, and pet friendly. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel Les Arolles | Méribel-Mottaret ↗Operator identifies a hotel at the foot of the slopes with rooms, a terrace, restaurants and a swimming pool. Its legal and contact pages place it on Route du Laitelet in Méribel-Mottaret. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel Les Arolles | Spa ↗The hotel spa lists a pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel Les Arolles | Le Chamois ↗The hotel describes a dedicated dining room for half-board guests, making half-board a room-plan choice. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pierre & Vacances | Résidence Les Ravines ↗The property is in Méribel Centre near shops. Apartment facilities include a kitchen area. A Méribus stop is nearby, and there is on-site ski hire. Some apartments have balconies. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Oxyski Méribel ↗The school offers adult and child group ski and snowboard lessons, private sessions and off-piste outings. Groups meet by the Rhodos gondola on La Chaudanne. The office is in Galerie des Cimes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Oxyski school history ↗The school documents its merger with Magic in Motion in the Three Valleys, including Méribel. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

New Generation Méribel ↗The local school offers private one-to-one lessons, beginner sessions, adult and child instruction, and coaching for skiers and snowboarders. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

New Generation Méribel meeting point ↗Groups meet behind the lift pass office in the Tougnette gondola building at La Chaudanne. The village-level meeting point is accessible on foot. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF Méribel ↗ESF Méribel lists ski and snowboard teaching and options for children, adults and more advanced skiers. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF Méribel beginner ski lessons ↗Beginner lesson booking distinguishes La Chaudanne from Mottaret and provides the school contact number. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Skiset Hévana ↗Skiset offers ski rental at Résidence Hévana, 100 Route Albert Gacon. It lists repairs, boot drying and in-store storage among services arranged directly with the branch. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Méribel tourism | Le Clos Bernard ↗Forest restaurant on route de l’Altiport, serving Savoyard cooking and meat grilled over an open fire. Book ahead. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Méribel tourism — Le Rond Point ↗Le Rond Point combines a view restaurant, quick-service snack bar and sunny terrace with live concerts, DJs and a festive on-snow après setting. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Méribel tourism | Le Blanchot ↗The restaurant at 3921 route de l’Altiport has a market menu, a terrace, a fireplace and a nearby shuttle stop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Le Plan des Mains | Restaurant & Snack ↗Restaurant and snack service at the foot of the Mont Vallon gondola in Méribel-Mottaret, accessible on skis or on foot. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Les 3 Vallées resort schedule ↗

    Planned winter operation; weather dependent.

  • Trails | Méribel ↗

    Summer hiking and mountain biking, including lift-accessed routes.

  • Méribel ski-area guide ↗

    The official Méribel ski-area guide page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Méribel alpine skiing ↗

    The official Méribel alpine skiing page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Méribel slopes ↗

    The first-party Méribel slopes page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Méribel outdoor activities guide ↗

    The first-party Méribel outdoor activities guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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