Here's why we recommend Méribel as a family destination.
Why book a family ski holiday in Meribel
Bring your children on a ski holiday to Méribel
Travelling anywhere with children can be challenging, and in a ski resort it can be doubly so with things like lift passes, equipment hire and ski lessons to arrange (never mind hats, gloves, snotty noses and the rest...!). Méribel is a family-friendly resort that makes all these things as easy as possible.
Airport Transfers in Meribel
When travelling with children, short transfers to resort are a must and Méribel has good transport links to the main airports. Grenoble Isère and Lyon airports are both around two hours away, while Chambery is just over an hour and Geneva airport is just over two hours away.
Transfers for Meribel
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Meribel from €275 per budget minivan one-way (weekend rate)
This is a long-established Alpine transfer specialist that has been operating since 2008, with close to two decades of experience transporting skiers through the Three Valleys. The emphasis is on making the entire journey easy: professional drivers, genuine knowledge of the mountain roads, vehicles prepared for winter conditions and a choice of transfer styles ranging from practical minivans to luxury Mercedes vehicles.
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Scheduled/Shuttle Coach Airport Transfers
Geneva to Méribel from CHF 52.50 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Save money with regular scheduled coach transfers, convenient resort drop-off points and experienced alpine drivers. With stops across Méribel and nearby villages, this budget-friendly service makes reaching the slopes easy without the expense of a private transfer.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Méribel from €279 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
Enjoy a smoother journey to Méribel with this experienced Alpine transfer service, operating since 2012. Private door-to-door transfers come with professional drivers familiar with the mountain roads, flight monitoring to help manage delays and a choice of standard or VIP minibuses. Free child seats, onboard Wi-Fi, bottled water and handy pick-up reminders are all part of the service, making the journey from Geneva Airport that little bit easier.
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Private Airport Transfers
Stress-free airport transfers to Méribel, Courchevel and the Three Valleys
Enjoy safe, reliable airport transfers to Méribel, Courchevel, and the wider Three Valleys, taking the stress out of your journey to the mountains. This service isn’t a call centre or a fleet - it’s a network of independent, owner-operated drivers who live and work in the Alps year-round, bringing decades of local knowledge and experience to every trip.
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Shared Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Meribel from €85 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Run by a long-established Three Valleys transfer specialist, the service combines the lower cost of sharing your journey with many of the things you would normally associate with a private transfer: small vehicles, experienced drivers and, importantly, a door-to-door journey between Geneva Airport and your accommodation in Meribel.
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Shared Airport Transfers
Low-cost and professional shuttle bus transfer service to Méribel
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.
Budget Hotels in Meribel
The choice of hotels and rental accommodation in Méribel is constantly improving, with new establishments opening every year offering top quality accommodation with services for families. Some come with spas and swimming pools all under one roof - great for a quick après-swim session with those children still needing to burn off some energy before dinner.
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Les Ravines Apartment Residence
An aparthotel in Meribel centre
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 Fermes de Méribel Premium Apartment Residence, Méribel Village
A four star apart-hotel in 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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Les Bleuets Apartment Residence
A Meribel aparthotel
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.
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Adray Telebar Hotel
Hidden slopeside chalet with Savoyard charm and a rock’n’roll spirit
Tucked away in the forest and only accessible by ski or foot, this rustic hotel blends alpine comfort with a lively atmosphere - perfect for couples, families and friends alike.
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Le Mottaret Hotel
3 Star recently renovated hotel in a fantastic location with ski-in, ski-out access
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 Crets Residence, Méribel - Mottaret
A four star aparthotel in Méribel
Sitting above the Méribel ski resort, the Pierre & Vacances Crets Residence is one of our finest residences in the French Alps following a recent renovation: apartments have been enlarged and redecorated in warm colours, and top-of-the-range furnishings and equipment installed.
Nightlife in Meribel
The restaurants and bars here are generally very down-to-earth and child-friendly, making them good for taking children out in the early evening. Most establishments have wifi so you can get online with iPads and games consoles if required - especially useful for keeping the teens who've tagged along occupied. You can expect children’s menus, high chairs etc and families are always made welcome.
Bars & Clubs in Meribel
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En Bord de Piste Bar
Relax with drinks and mountain views from sun terrace to fireside
Perched right on the edge of the piste, En Bord de Piste Bar in Méribel is the perfect spot to unwind, whether you’ve been skiing all morning or simply want to soak up the alpine atmosphere.
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Aux Petits Oignons Bar
Year-round 'locals' bar attached to a delicious French restaurant
Since 2007, the friendly team at Aux Petits Oignons has been welcoming guests with warmth, good food, and a genuine Méribel spirit. Proudly part of the Méribel 1600 community, this year-round restaurant and bar is loved by locals and visitors alike for its relaxed atmosphere, great value, and home-cooked dishes made with care.
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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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La Folie Douce Bar
Famous on piste après-ski bar near the mid station of the Saulire Express
At La Folie Douce, great food and unforgettable fun go hand in hand. Perched on the slopes of Méribel-Courchevel, this legendary venue redefines après-ski with its high-energy Clubbing experience, where guests can forget the everyday and immerse themselves in alpine entertainment like no other.
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Lodge du Village Bar
Live bands for après-ski, tasty cocktails and non-stop bar food
Lodge du Village (LDV) stands above La Terrasse du Village as Méribel Village’s most iconic après-ski and late-night venue, offering a complete day-to-night experience under one roof. Open from midday, LDV is the ideal stop for lunch, a casual bite between runs, or a relaxed family meal. Their upstairs snack bar, Miaou Miaou, serves a selection of satisfying favourites throughout the day, including hot dogs, loaded fries, and smash burgers - ideal for refuelling before heading back to the slopes or settling in for the afternoon.
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Tsaretta Bar
Popular bar with live music and showing sports, open all year round in the heart of Les Allues
Welcome to Tsaretta, a unique bar, restaurant, and live music venue open all year round in Les Allues, Méribel. Combining incredible food, a vast selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, and some of the best live music in the Meribel valley, Tsaretta offers something for everyone under one roof. Grab a cold beer, order from the delicious pizza and burger menu - which is also available to take away - and soak up the friendly, vibrant atmosphere.
Ski Hire in Meribel
As a resort popular with families you are guaranteed an excellent range of skis and snowboards for all ages of children in the rental shops throughout the resort. The ski techs will help you all find what you need from beginner skis up to the top of the range.
And once you're all kitted out youll find there are lots of easily accessed beginner areas around the lower slopes, some not requiring a pass, so it's easy to practice with the kids. A state-of-the-art lift system has been designed with children in mind - the chairlifts have child safety features; gondolas are accessed via gentle ramps; tricky draglifts have been replaced by slow-loading chairlifts; and new chairlifts are fitted with weather shields and even heated seats that keep smaller skiers cosy. Plus Méribel offers favourable lift pass prices to families, making valuable savings.
Ski Hire in Meribel
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Horizon
Hire shop located next to tourist office and pharmacy in Mottaret
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Horizon store!
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Superski
Next to the P&V Maeva Sentiers du Tueda apartments in Meribel Mottaret
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Superski store!
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Immeuble Plein Soleil
Ski hire in the Plein Soleil residence, a few steps from the piste and close to the lifts
Ski and snowboard hire in Mottaret centre near Maeva Residences. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Prosneige
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Méribel
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
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White Storm Meribel
Friendly ski hire and delivery, right to your door in Courchevel and Meribel
With 20 years of experience, this independent company is run by passionate skiers and snowboarders. Their expert team carefully selects and fits your equipment to the highest standards.
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Hameau Sports
Ski rental shop located at the top of Meribel Mottaret - Le Hameau area
This shop is situated towards the top of resort in the Odalys Residence (opposite the Arpasson and Gebroulaz Residences) in the shopping centre between the Hameau Bar and the Le Florentin Italian Restaurant. Thierry and his team are on hand to welcome and assist you.
Ski Schools in Meribel
The tuition available in Meribel is truly brilliant. You'll find ski schools offer lessons for little ones, and the resort's popularity with the British means they all speak English.
If you want to help them with some practice after their lessons, the younger children adore the fun zones on the ski slopes. Méribel’s easy Inuit piste features Arctic-themed games for smaller skiers to enjoy, and children’s entertainers lay on free activities here six days a week. Mottaret’s Yeti Park has a wide and gentle green run featuring gongs, trumpets, igloos and mystery tunnels. Sledding is always very popular and takes place in safe zones away from the ski slopes, sleds can be hired in resort.
Ski School Lessons in Meribel
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Group ski lessons
Handpicked multilingual instructors for group ski and snowboard lessons
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at convenient meeting points in Méribel.
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Private ski lessons
Exceptional coaching tailored to your needs for unforgettable skiing
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at three convenient points in Méribel.
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Private ski lessons
Tailored ski and snowboard lessons with multilingual instructors
Run by an Anglo-French team since 2001, this ski school knows the Three Valleys inside out. Their highly qualified, multilingual instructors specialise in tailor-made lessons designed to suit every skier or snowboarder.
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Private ski lessons Chaudanne
Private lessons by the official French ski and snowboard school
Private lessons offer personalised tuition in English and other languages, with over 200 qualified instructors covering everything from skiing and snowboarding to off-piste and adaptive skiing. You can focus on your own goals while following the French ski-level system, a structured approach to learning that helps you choose the right levels and lessons, build confidence, and track your progress. The French approach has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of skiers over the years.
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Group ski lessons
Group ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Private ski lessons
British-run private ski and snowboard lessons for all levels
Parallel Lines is Méribel’s biggest British Ski and Snowboard School. With 28 instructors in peak weeks, whether you’re taking your first turns or exploring the off-piste that The Three Valleys has to offer, Parallel Lines can provide fantastic lessons designed around you.
Things to do in Meribel
A wealth of activities and entertainments for children are on offer throughout the season, with extra fun laid on during the school holidays. There is something to enchant every child, from igloo-building, pony-sledding and treasure hunts, to eagle shows and marshmallow parties.
If the weather is poor or you just want a change from the slopes, then don’t miss Méribel’s Olympic Centre. Children can let off steam at the 25m pool and slide, scale the climbing wall with local mountain guides, the ice-rink holds regular party nights and tournaments, and there is also a bowling alley complete with children’s equipment.
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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.
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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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Hydrospeeding
Half-day white water swimming/hydrospeeding. This is fast, fun and unforgettable
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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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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Rafting In The Alps
Half and full day white water rafting for all abilities from eight years-old
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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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.
Towns & Villages in Meribel
Over the past few years, Méribel has made great efforts to ensure families enjoy unforgettable holidays, leading to the resort being able to be a part of the coveted ‘Famille Plus’ scheme. Officially recognised and bestowed only on those resorts and destinations proven to provide activities, services, entertainment and prices favourable to those holidaying with kids in tow.
Méribel operates a great free bus service every day throughout the winter season. A fleet of buses operates around resort from 07:15 right through until 00:30, there are four different routes linking the whole of resort together.
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Les Allues 
Les Allues
A traditional Savoyard village linked by a gondola to Méribel at 1,100m
Les Allues is a charming traditional Savoyard village just a short gondola ride from Méribel. It offers a genuine Alpine atmosphere with a mix of chalets, apartments and essential amenities. Ski access is good, though the return run may close early in the season. It’s perfect if you want a peaceful stay close to the slopes with authentic village life.
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Mottaret 
Mottaret
A ski-in/ski-out purpose built part of the Méribel resort at 1750m altitude
Méribel-Mottaret is a purpose-built resort dating from the 1970s. It shares Méribel’s chalet-style architecture but most of its accommodation is in the form of large apartment blocks and hotels. The resort is mostly car-free and much of the accommodation is ski-in, ski-out. It has a good selection of shops, services, bars and restaurants.
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La Tania 
La Tania
A small traffic-free family resort at 1,400m in between Courchevel and Meribel.
La Tania is a small, family-friendly resort known for its traffic-free centre and charming wood-clad buildings. Sitting between Courchevel and Méribel, it offers easy access to the Trois Vallées ski area and a relaxed, good-value atmosphere. Perfect for those seeking a quieter, welcoming ski holiday.
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Méribel Village 
Méribel Village
A traditional quiet village hamlet of Méribel at 1,400m altitude
Méribel Village is a small, traditional hamlet of chalets and converted barns and is a popular destination for those who prefer a tranquil, village atmosphere.
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Méribel 
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).
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Brides Les Bains 
Brides Les Bains
A spa town at 600m at the bottom of the Méribel Valley, linked to Méribel by a gondola lift
Brides-les-Bains is a bustling spa town at 600 metres down at the bottom of the valley, linked with Méribel by the Olympe gondola lift. This valley town offers a decent range of accommodation at a fraction of the price of the Méribel resorts.
