Valentine's Day in Meribel
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Meribel is a great choice.

© Méribel, Coeur des 3 Vallées

© Méribel, Coeur des 3 Vallées

© Méribel, Coeur des 3 Vallées
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 |
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Meribel is a great choice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This stylish and chic bar offers an elegant yet cosy setting for an après-ski drink, aperitif or digestif.
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.
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!
Learn one of the oldest and most elegant forms of skiing with the French ski school this winter.
Why not try a new activity this winter and learn how to cross-country ski!
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Meribel trails with a qualified instructor.
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.
This company offers guided walks in the snow in winter or around the beautiful mountains in the summer.
Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens offer a variety of challenging and scenic rides. Whether you’re after high-altitude thrills or leisurely panoramic routes, there’s something here for every level of cyclist.
The Col de Tougnète, often considered the little brother of the Col de la Loze (2304m), has a slightly higher summit at 2405m.
25m indoor swimmming pool at the Olympic Centre, with paddling pool and flume. Special events and activities are organised throughout the season.
Bureau des Guides de Meribel are a team of highly qualified, experienced and enthusiatic mountain guides. As well as winter activities they also offer a wide range of summer activities for all ages and levels of fitness.
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.
Located in the legendary ski-in / ski-out residence Le Yeti, in the Rond Point des pistes area, highly sought after in Méribel, Chalet l'Arctic benefits from a premium location and beautiful exposure.
Set in a private domain near the ski slopes, this luxury chalet of around six hundred square metres offers exceptional comfort and premium services.
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.
Magnificent new 102 m² flat located in the Rond-Point des Pistes area.
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.
Luxurious chalet with swimming pool about 5 minutes walk from the slopes, located in a private hamlet.
Jewel of the mountain, Chalet La Ferme de mon Grand-père sits in the centre of Méribel, a renowned winter sports village in the heart of the Three Valleys, the world’s largest ski area.
From studio apartments to large properties sleeping more than 10 people, there are many types of apartments available in Méribel.
A prestigious ski-in/ski-out apartment located in Meribel.
Ski In/Out Apartment - Meribel Le Yeti- Rond Point des pistes
This homely duplex apartment is in a fantastic location in Méribel town centre, just minutes from the piste.
The traditional apartment is situated very close to the centre of resort just few minutes walk from the slopes and the tourist office.
Elegant suite with pastel tones, light wood finishes and sweeping Méribel mountain views - includes half board for four.
The five-star Premium L'Hévana residence is located in the heart of Méribel Centre, a resort renowned for its elegance and traditional feel. From the minute you enter your apartment, you'll feel at home in your stylish haven of peace, with its welcoming decor, featuring wooden elements and natural materials.
Méribel centre has a good selection of hotels to choose from, suiting every price range and group size.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Their five-star Premium L'Hévana residence is located in the heart of Méribel Centre, a resort renowned for its elegance and traditional feel. From the minute you enter your apartment, you'll feel at home in your stylish haven of peace, with its welcoming decor, featuring wooden elements and natural materials.
With its traditional architecture and renovated apartments, this residence is located in the very centre of the resort opposite the tourist office and close to the shops. It is made up of a single building.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Meribel, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
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.
This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Méribel. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
Helping holidaymakers enjoy seamless airport transfers since 2008. From prompt and professional drivers, to stylish and well-maintained vehicles. A journey with them is more than just a transfer. Their aim is to ensure all their customers travel in comfort and with confidence.
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.
Nestled in the Plateau district of Méribel, close to the shops and restaurants, come and discover this bright, functional flat.
Spacious ski-in/ski-out apartment with four bedrooms, a sauna, and access to a spa and pool, located at the foot of the La Hulotte slope.
This elegant apartment is located on the second floor of a newly built residence in the heart of Méribel. Just 150m from the Morel chairlift and the slopes, it enjoys a sought-after location that combines peaceful surroundings with immediate access to local amenities.
Nestled in the heart of the charming village of Méribel Village, this 4-story Savoyard chalet welcomes you in a warm and authentic atmosphere.
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