Mountain Guides Meribel — 3 of Our Favourites

Their professional instructors know the Three Valleys inside out and will help you ski or snowboard on all kinds of terrain - from fresh powder to spring slush and wind-packed snow - so you can make the most of the mountains in any conditions.

They’ll guide you to the best spots for your level, giving tips and advice along the way. Whether you’re an experienced off-piste skier or snowboarder, or trying it for the first time, your instructor will tailor the lesson so you get the most out of it.

For the ultimate off-piste adventure, heli-skiing is also available. Fly over the peaks and escape the pistes and lifts as your pilot takes you to some of the most remote and beautiful places, ready to be explored with just you and your guide.

Since its creation in 1945 by a group of instructors from the valley, this ski school has grown to become one of the largest in France. All 450 instructors are professionals, trained at the National School of Skiing and Alpinism in Chamonix, with extensive knowledge of Meribel and the Three Valleys ski area. They are passionate about sharing their love of skiing and the mountains with you. Whatever your age, technical level, or goals, skiing with them is sure to be a fun and enjoyable experience.

These lessons are designed for experienced skiers or snowboarders looking to explore freeride terrain in Meribel and the Three Valleys. With their in-depth knowledge of the area, instructors know where to find the best snow and hidden spots away from the crowds.

All instructors are fully qualified to lead groups off-piste and have extensive experience in freeriding. They also speak English, along with several other languages, so communication is never a barrier.

FT Outdoors will take you on a thrilling off-piste adventure where you will get to discover remote areas and ski in fresh powder away from all the crowds. Skiers and snowboarders wanting to go off-piste should be confident on both red and black runs.

Their fully qualified guides and off-piste specialists have years of experience which helps minimise risk. To further ensure your safety, they provide small backpacks containing an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel for each off-piste client. ABS backpacks are also available upon request for a small additional fee.

With FT Outdoors you don't have to worry about any communication barriers, they have some British guides as well as instructors who speak Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German. There will also be no waiting around in lift queues, their clients have the fantastic advantage of lift line priority.