Private telemark lessons offer the opportunity to discover or improve your skills in this traditional style of skiing. Suitable for different ability levels, lessons are tailored to your experience and goals, with guidance from qualified instructors. Whether you're new to telemark or looking to refine your technique, you can develop your skills at your own pace.
Telemark Ski Lessons
Private telemark lessons for all levels
Discover telemark skiing
Telemark is one of the oldest forms of skiing, characterised by free-heel bindings and a distinctive turning technique. It combines balance, coordination and control, offering a different experience from conventional downhill skiing.
With an instructor, you can learn the basics, improve your turns and work on your technique, while exploring the slopes of Méribel and the Three Valleys at a pace suited to your ability.
Private lessons tailored to your level
Private telemark lessons are available as half-day or full-day sessions, with instruction adapted to your experience, ability and objectives. Whether you're trying the discipline for the first time or are an experienced telemark skier, your instructor can focus on the areas you want to improve.
Lessons are taught by specialist instructors with tuition available in different languages, subject to instructor availability. This personalised approach allows you to make the most of your time on the slopes.
Useful information
Lessons include instruction only, so you'll need your own telemark skis, boots and poles. Equipment can be hired from sports shops in Méribel or booked through the ski school's website.
Telemark skiing is physically demanding, so breathable clothing that isn't too heavy is recommended. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, along with suitable winter clothing and sun protection.
The ski pass you need depends on your skiing level, so check the requirements before your lesson. Insurance isn't included in the lesson price, and arranging suitable cover before your session is recommended.
What to see
Sights in Meribel
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Musée des Allues
Exhibits of the history and traditions of the Meribel valley and surrounding area
The museum in Les Allues is located in an old house the 'Maison Bonnevie', opposite the church and shows exhibits of the Méribel valley's history and traditions.
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Vanoise National Park 
Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants & Dining in Meribel
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L'Adray Telebar Restaurant
Charming mountain restaurant with traditional Savoyard flavours and sunny terrace
Immerse yourself in the warm and authentic world of their restaurant Le Télébar, a true tribute to traditional Savoyard cuisine. Here, they invite you to discover homemade dishes, carefully prepared using local and quality ingredients.
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Barometer Bar and Restaurant
Contemporary restaurant, pizzeria and bar in the centre of Méribel
Located at the heart of the Three Valleys, Barometer Bar offers a warm, vibrant, and stylish setting with a truly international atmosphere. Whether you’re visiting Méribel for skiing, sightseeing, or simply to unwind, this bar and restaurant provides the perfect place to relax, enjoy great food, and soak up the lively alpine energy. Open every day, Barometer is famous for serving some of the best pizzas in town, alongside a menu inspired by both French and Italian cuisine.
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Tsaretta Spice restaurant
Authentic Indian restaurant and bar in Méribel and offering take away
Méribel is one of the world’s premier ski resorts, offering everything one could want from the mountains, bar one thing… authentic Indian cuisine. Tsaretta Spice has fast become one of the most popular restaurants in the valley, taking the Méribel food scene by storm and is open from December until April every year.
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Aux Petits Oignons restaurant
Fantastic, great value restaurant just above the town centre towards the Altiport.
Owners Sarah Mundy and Eric Gelin have turned this restaurant into a popular eating place and a heart of Méribel social life. Aux Petits Oignons is open all year round and has a reputation for great food and drinks at fair prices and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
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Le Cookie's Club Restaurant
Mountain restaurant with a sunny terrace, easily accessible on skis or a snowboard
Ideal for skiers on the go, Cookie’s Club serves generous international dishes, sweet treats and sunny terrace vibes - all in a prime ski-in/ski-out location.
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La Terrasse la Brasserie du Village
Popular après-ski bar and restaurant close to the pistes with international cuisine
La Terrasse, nestled in the heart of Méribel Village just 100m from the Golf chairlift and at the base of the Lapin piste, is open all year round - even during inter-seasons. Book your table online via the “Check website” button above and enjoy lunch, après-ski, or dinner on the heated terrace or in their cosy dining room, whatever the weather.
What to do
Things To Do in Meribel
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Telemark Ski Lessons
Private telemark lessons for all levels
Private telemark lessons offer the opportunity to discover or improve your skills in this traditional style of skiing. Suitable for different ability levels, lessons are tailored to your experience and goals, with guidance from qualified instructors. Whether you're new to telemark or looking to refine your technique, you can develop your skills at your own pace.
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Cross-Country Skiing
5 or 6 day cross-country skiing course
Cross-country skiing is a good way to stay active and explore Méribel’s winter trails. Qualified instructors offer group lessons for beginners and those looking to improve their technique, with the choice of classic and skating styles. Lessons help you build confidence, develop your skills and enjoy skiing away from the downhill pistes.
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Childcare & Babysitting
Professional private nanny service offering tailored services
Relax and enjoy your holiday with complete peace of mind, knowing your children are in the care of a trusted private nanny and babysitting service. Whether in the comfort of your chalet, apartment or hotel, their experienced nannies ensure your little ones are safe and happy while you hit the slopes or enjoy a well deserved night out.
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Childcare & Babysitting
Leading childcare specialists since 2003 for your family ski holiday
Established in 2003, this specialist childcare service has more than twenty years of experience in the Alps. Its carefully selected nannies are qualified, experienced, DBS-checked, reference-checked and first-aid trained. The multilingual team also has practical knowledge of Méribel's accommodation, ski schools and family facilities.
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Adaptive Ski Lessons
Adaptive skiing with the official French ski school
Adaptive ski lessons offer people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy skiing with support tailored to their needs and abilities. With specialist instructors, lessons are adapted to your experience, mobility and objectives, helping you build confidence and make the most of your time on the slopes. Whether you're trying skiing for the first time or looking to improve, individual tuition provides guidance suited to you.
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Biathlon Lessons
Private biathlon lessons for all levels
Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, offering a different way to enjoy the mountains. Suitable for beginners, these private lessons introduce you to both disciplines with guidance from qualified instructors. You'll develop your skiing skills, practise your aim and concentration, and experience the challenge of switching between physical effort and precision shooting.
