Meribel
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Meribel at a glance
Meribel is a ski resort in France, part of the Les 3 Vallees ski area. It offers 600 km of slopes served by 166 lifts, with skiing between 1,450 m and 3,230 m (1,780 m vertical). That makes it the 9th largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski. The season usually runs from December to April. Meribel offers a balanced mix: 30% easy, 45% intermediate and 25% expert slopes. Freestylers get 3 snow parks.
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About Meribel
Meribel sits at the heart of the Three Valleys, offering the best access to all three valleys. Founded by a British colonel in 1938, it retains a charming chalet-style architecture…
Resort Highlights
Meribel sits at the heart of the Three Valleys, offering the best access to all three valleys. Founded by a British colonel in 1938, it retains a charming chalet-style architecture that sets it apart from purpose-built French resorts.
Frequently asked questions about Meribel
Meribel has 600 km of marked slopes: 180 km easy (blue), 270 km intermediate (red), 150 km expert (black), served by 166 ski lifts.
The skiing in Meribel ranges from 1,450 m at the base to 3,230 m at the top — a vertical drop of 1,780 m.
The ski season in Meribel typically runs from December to April. Exact opening dates vary by year and snow conditions.
Meribel works for beginners, though it is not a dedicated beginner resort: about 30% of the slopes (180 km) are easy blue runs.
Meribel has 150 km of expert (black) slopes — about 25% of the total. There are 3 snow parks for freestylers.
Meribel is a ski resort in France. It belongs to the Les 3 Vallees ski area. By slope kilometres it is the 9th largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski.
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