Méribel
The largest and most widely known part of the Méribel resort at 1,450m - 1,700m
Méribel is the biggest and best known village in the valley with the widest selection of bars, restaurants and shops. Famous for its picture postcard chalets and chalet style apartment buildings and hotels, Méribel has retained all the charm of a traditional mountain village with its wood and stone buildings and forest setting. Fast, modern ski lifts offer easy access to the Méribel valley ski area (150km of pistes) and the three Valleys (600km of pistes).
The village lies on the side of the mountain and therefore receives plenty of sunshine. It stretches from 1,450m at the centre to 1,700m at the Altiport area. The village is relatively spread out and is composed of numerous areas, each with its own character. Some areas offer direct access to the slopes and all are well served by frequent, free buses.
Méribel centre/La Chaudanne Méribel is the largest and best known village in the valley, sitting between 1,450m and 1,700m and offering the widest choice of bars, restaurants and shops. Famous for its picture postcard chalets and traditional wood and stone buildings, it has kept the charm of an authentic mountain village while offering all the facilities you could want. The resort is well placed for sunshine and has fast, modern lifts that give you easy access to both the Méribel Valley’s 150km of pistes and the 600km across the Three Valleys.
The village is spread across several distinct areas, each with its own character, with some offering ski-in ski-out access and all linked by regular free buses. At its lively heart is Méribel Centre and La Chaudanne, home to the main ski lifts, ski school meeting points and nurseries for young children. You’ll also find the Olympic Centre here with an ice rink, swimming pool, spa, gym, climbing wall, bowling alley and even a nightclub. Accommodation ranges from private apartments to hotels and serviced apartment buildings, and if you want to make the most of the après-ski scene, this is where you’ll want to stay. Méribel offers all services including bars, restaurants, nightclubs, supermarkets, banks, bakeries, tourist office, post office, clothing and sports shops, estate agents, newsagents and interior design shops.
Mussillon is one of the valley’s original hamlets. Situated at the entrance to the resort, this area is made up of individual chalets, both old and new. This is an attractive area and intimate in feel. The town centre can be reached on foot in five to ten minutes, or you can use the free bus service to reach the slopes.
Le Plan du Moulin is just a short walk up from the town centre. Accommodation is mostly in apartment buildings.
La Renarde and Les Chalets are chic and tranquil areas offering beautiful private chalets, a few small apartment buildings and hotels. From here, you can easily walk to the main piste that runs through the resort.
Morel and Altitude 1600 lie on the road which leads from Méribel centre up to the Altiport. Accommodation is mostly 1960's style rental apartments with a few chalets. This area offers several shops: a supermarket, sports shops, bars, restaurants and a medical centre. The Morel chairlift links directly to the beginner Altiport pistes or you can take the free buses to the pistes.
Le Plateau and Le Rond Point is a lively area with its own shops, bars and restaurants. It is a good area for young families as it has an ESF Les Piou-Piou ski kindergarten. The slopes can be reached on foot or even on skis from the hotels and many apartment buildings. The hotel restaurants have beautiful sun terraces, ideal for a lazy lunch break.
Le Belvédère is at the top of the resort. This chic area was constructed for the 1992 Olympic Games and offers luxury chalets and hotels, many right on the main piste.
The Altiport is a separate area, located above the resort at 1,700m. Set in a protected forest, it enjoys an exceptional and peaceful natural environment. This area offers direct access to the pistes, the cross-country ski area, walking trails and, in summer, the 18-hole golf. Tourist flights can be taken from the little airfield in summer or winter. Apartment accommodation is ski-in, ski-out, and so is ideal for beginners and families. There is also one hotel with a restaurant and sports shop. The free bus service links with Méribel.
Location | Km from Meribel | Best for |
Meribel Centre | 0 | Being in the heart of everything |
Meribel Village | 3.5 | village atmosphere five minutes drove from Meribel centre |
Les Allues | 7 | Alpine year-round charming village, linked to the ski area |
Meribel-Mottaret | 7.4 | Purpose built resort, large apartment residences, hotels and mostly car free |
Brides-les-Bains | 13.5 | Spa town with more affordable accommodation and links to Meribel by cable car |
Moûtiers | 17 | 20 minute drive to Meribel |
La Tania | 7.6 | Purpose built resort with cheaper accomoodaiton options |
Dining in Meribel
There is a wide variety of restaurants in Méribel centre to suit every taste, from gourmet fine dining to snack bars and everything in between.
Restaurants in Meribel
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L'Adray Telebar Restaurant
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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La Terrasse la Brasserie du Village
La Terrasse, located in the heart of Méribel Village, just 100m from the Golf chairlift and at the foot of the Lapin Piste, is open year-round, including inter-seasons. You can now book your table online via the “Check website” button at the top of the page to enjoy a meal and drinks on the terrace or inside the restaurant, no matter the season.
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Tsaretta Restaurant
This fabulous restaurant reopened under new management and ownership for the winter after a major refurbishment and has had a fun packed and successful first few years. Open during the winter season and into the summer months this is a great place all year round.
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Barometer bar and restaurant
If you're looking for a spot with an international atmosphere, Barometer is the place to go. The warm, vibrant and stylish restaurant and bar is located right at the heart of the Three Valleys.
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Aux Petits Oignons restaurant
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
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.
Things to do in Meribel
Activities include skiing, snowpark and fun areas, cross-country skiing, walking paths, ski touring, snowshoeing, ski schools, paragliding and spas. The Olympic Centre has a pool, ice-rink, gym, spa, massages, bowling alley and a climbing wall. For children there is a “Les Saturnins” nursery for children 18 months to three years and two “Piou-Piou” ski kindergartens for children three to five years.
In summer (July and August), you can enjoy mountain biking, tennis, white water rafting, golf, archery, high wire adventure course, outdoor climbing walls, trekking in the National park, fishing, staying in refuges and a host of other outdoor activities.
Things To Do in Meribel
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ESF Ski School Adaptive Skiing
Skiing is for everyone and everyone should be able to enjoy the mountains. The official French ski school offer adaptive lessons with specialist instructors for a variety of disabilities.
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ESF Cross-Country Skiing
Why not try a new activity this winter and learn how to cross-country ski!
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ESF Snowshoe Walks
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Meribel trails with a qualified instructor.
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ESF Ski School Telemark Lessons
Learn one of the oldest and most elegant forms of skiing with the French ski school this winter.
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Biathlon Lessons, Meribel
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!
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Bowling de Meribel
Set in the Parc Olympique, right in the centre of Meribel, this is a six lane bowling alley and sports bar. Challenge your friends to a friendly competition. A fun alternative for après ski and great for all the family.
Nightlife in Meribel
Nightlife in Méribel in the winter starts at après ski and carries on for as long as you can manage! For the night owls head to Sullys or try Jacks Bar where you'll find a mixture of live music and comedy nights in the winter, or more laid back dining and drinking in the summer.
Bars & Clubs in Meribel
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Barometer bar and restaurant
If you're looking for a spot with an international atmosphere, Barometer is the place to go. The warm, vibrant and stylish restaurant and bar is located right at the heart of the Three Valleys.
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Tsaretta Bar
Tsaretta is a great bar which is open year round. It has become a firm favourite with local residents and visitors, offering a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, a fantastic menu that includes fresh pizza to eat in or takeaway, big screen sport and live music.
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En Bord de Piste Bar
The bar offers a warm and cosy atmosphere where you can relax on the comfy sofas dotted around the large central fireplace after a day on the mountains and enjoy delicious cocktails.
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Aux Petits Oignons Bar
The bar of the Aux Petits Oignons restaurant has become a popular spot for both British and French locals to drop in for a drink.
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Lodge du Village Bar, Méribel Village
The only place to be in Méribel Village! Lodge du Village (familiarly known as LDV) is one of the most popular party destinations in the Three Valleys.
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Hotel Allodis Bar, Meribel Rond Point
This stylish and chic bar offers an elegant yet cosy setting for an après-ski drink, aperitif or digestif.
Chalets in Meribel
There is no end of great chalets to choose from in Méribel, mostly with chocolate box exteriors and a lot of them with ski-in, ski-out locations. From luxury to the budget end of the spectrum, there's bound to be something to suit you.
Chalets in Meribel
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Mariefleur Chalet
Chalet Mariefleur is a stunning property, set over four floors with five bedrooms sleeping up to eleven guests, featuring an outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, cinema room and games room, which make this chalet the perfect choice for a family or group of friends looking for a luxury retreat.
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Le Refuge De La Traye Chalet
Completely renovated in 2019, discover the first high-end refuge in the French Alps.
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Caribou Chalet
A stylish alpine escape in the heart of the three valleys.
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Morgane Chalet
The chalet is located on the peaceful Route du Plan du Saz, just 200 metres from the piste and lift, although for more experienced skiers, it is possible to ski straight back to the chalet off piste through the trees. The main village is just a five-minute walk away.
Price: €5,099
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La Montee Chalet
This chalet has been completely refurbished to a high standard and now boasts luxury accommodation just a few minutes’ walk from the main Chaudanne lifts, ski schools, and the shops and restaurants in Méribel centre.
Price: £6,070
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Altitude 1600 Chalet, Meribel - 1600
This chalet is just 3 minutes walk from the Doron piste and 1 minute from the free ski shuttle bus stop that runs around resort.
Holidays Rentals in Meribel
From studio apartments to large properties sleeping more than 10 people, there are many types of apartments available in Méribel.
Holiday Rentals in Meribel
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Mariefleur Chalet
Chalet Mariefleur is a stunning property, set over four floors with five bedrooms sleeping up to eleven guests, featuring an outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, cinema room and games room, which make this chalet the perfect choice for a family or group of friends looking for a luxury retreat.
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Grizzly Apartment
Magnificent new apartment of 102 m² located in the Rond Point des Pistes district.
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Morel Chalet, Meribel - 1600
This semi-detached chalet is situated in a tranquil residential area of resort. It is just 50 metres from the local bus stop which runs to all the lift stations and a 10 minute walk from the centre.
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Les Fermes de Meribel Premium
The residence "Les Fermes de Méribel" has spacious and comfortable apartments divided between 6 small stone and wood chalets. It lies in a pleasant wooded environment in the heart of Méribel Village.
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Savoyarde Lodge
Warm and welcoming Savoyard-style suite with panoramic views, private terrace and half board for four in Méribel.
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Menor Chalet
Luxurious chalet with swimming pool about 5 minutes walk from the slopes, located in a private hamlet.
Price: €39,627
Hotels in Meribel
Méribel centre has a good selection of hotels to choose from, suiting every price range and group size.
Hotels in Meribel
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Les Ravines Apartment Residence
Featuring traditional wood and stone architecture, the Residences Les Ravines is made up of a single building. The residence is located in the centre of Méribel, a stone's throw from the shops.
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Les Sentiers du Tueda Apartment Residence
Residence du Tueda is located in the most recent part of Méribel-Mottaret resort, at walking distance from ski lifts and close to the resort centre. It is made up of four savoyard-style buildings and divided into two areas linked by a public inclined lift. The apartments enjoy splendid views the skiing runs.
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Adray Telebar Hotel
Tucked away in the forest and only accessible by ski or foot, Adray Télébar blends rustic alpine comfort with a lively atmosphere - perfect for couples, families and friends alike.
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Les Fermes de Méribel Premium Apartment Residence, Méribel Village
The residence "Les Fermes de Méribel" has spacious and comfortable apartments divided between six small stone and wood chalets. It lies in a pleasant wooded environment in the heart of Méribel Village.
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Le Mottaret Hotel
Located right on the pistes in the centre of Méribel-Mottaret close to the ESF ski school and next door to a ski hire shop.
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Les Bleuets Apartment Residence
The residence is located in the heart of Méribel-Mottaret. A shopping centre is also close by. In the heart of the 3 Vallées, this is an authentic Savoy resort with large chalets.
How to get to Meribel
Transfers for Meribel
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Shared airport transfers
Direct, shared ski transfers to Meribel at competitive prices.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Méribel. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Private and shared airport transfers
Snowlinx has been helping holidaymakers enjoy seamless airport transfers since 2008. From prompt and professional drivers, to stylish and well-maintained vehicles. A Snowlinx journey is more than just a transfer. Their aim is to ensure all their customers travel in comfort and with confidence.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to Meribel, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Shared bus airport transfers
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Property For Sale in Meribel
Property for Sale in Meribel
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Apartment for Sale
A magnificent duplex apartment close to the slopes and all amenities.
Price: €1,575,500
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Apartment for Sale, Meribel
Discover this magnificent 158 sqm apartment for 10 people located on the 5th floor of Lac Bleu, a new real estate development in VEFA, offering breathtaking views of the mountains and direct access to the ski slopes in Méribel.
Price: €5,576,450
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Apartment for Sale
A new exclusive property development located in the centre of Méribel.
Price: €2,806,396
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Apartment for Sale, Meribel
Nestled in the Plateau district of Méribel, close to the shops and restaurants, come and discover this bright, functional flat.
Price: €399,000
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