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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Shared Airport Transfers
Geneva to Méribel from CHF 84.50 per person one-way (weekend)
Travel directly to your accommodation with a convenient minivan connection, regular scheduled departures and helpful local representatives. This affordable shared service combines a comfortable coach journey from Geneva, Lyon or Grenoble Airport with a final transfer to your chalet, hotel or apartment in Méribel.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Méribel 2026/27 Prices | Weekdays: €259 | Saturdays: €429 | Sundays: €339 | per vehicle one-way
Enjoy a smooth, private door-to-door journey with this experienced Alpine transfer company, operating since 2012. Professional drivers know the mountain roads, while flight monitoring helps accommodate delays. Choose from standard or VIP minibuses, with free child seats, onboard Wi-Fi, bottled water and convenient pick-up reminders included.
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Scheduled/Shuttle Coach Airport Transfers
Quick and secure way to organise transfers by coach and bus from local airports and stations
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.
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Shared Airport Transfers
Geneva to Méribel from CHF 82.50 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Travel directly to your accommodation with a convenient minivan connection, regular scheduled departures and helpful local representatives. This affordable shared service combines a comfortable coach journey from Geneva Airport with a final transfer to your chalet, hotel or apartment in Méribel.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Meribel from €427 per minivan one-way (weekend rate)
With over 5,000 rides completed and 95% of clients returning, this private transfer service is designed around the needs of skiers, from reliable airport pick-ups to comfortable journeys to your accommodation. Experienced, professional English-speaking drivers, vehicles prepared for Alpine winter conditions and no extra luggage fees for skis or snowboards help make travelling easier. With airport meet and greet, door-to-door transfers, secure online booking and a focus on punctuality, you can organise your Meribel transfer with greater peace of mind.
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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.
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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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.
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Le Peillon Apartment Residence, Méribel - Les Allues
A Méribel aparthotel
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Le Cafe del Mott Restaurant and Bar
Hotel bar with great sunny terrace and chilled après-ski scene
Part of the Hotel le Mottaret, this bar has a fantastic sunny terrace serving lunch and après-ski tunes, just 50m from the Perdrix and Furet green runs.
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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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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.
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.
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Ski Higher
Friendly ski and snowboard hire in Méribel Les Allues
Conveniently located in the heart of Les Allues, this friendly ski hire shop offers a wide choice of skis, snowboards and equipment, backed up by experienced technicians who can help you find the right set-up for your time in Méribel.
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Altistore
Snowboard & Ski hire on the first floor of the Altiport Hotel
Jerome, Krista, Max and Frea welcome you to their store at Meribel Altiport. It is situated next to Meribel Airport on the first floor of the Altiport hotel.
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Le Creux de L'Ours
Ski hire at the top of resort close to the pistes in the Odalys residence
Rent skis and snowboards located on the top of Mottaret near Odalys accommodations. 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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Home delivery & fitting service
Ski and snowboard rental delivered anywhere in Meribel, with easy online booking
Rent your equipment the easy way! This company delivers and fits your skis or snowboards at your accommodation, so there’s no need to traipse to the shop after a long journey.
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Sport Boutique I
Located between Tourist Office and Hotel Latitudes Savoy
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Sport Boutique 1 store!
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Marine Sports
Save 10% extra: use promo code STWSKI when booking ski hire online
This ski and snowboard rental shop is opposite the Tourist Office and only 50 metres from the slopes. It is just behind Hotel le Roc and Taverne Bar.
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 Mottaret
Group lessons by the official and largest French ski and snowboard school
Group lessons offer a friendly way to learn skiing, snowboarding and other snow sports in Méribel, with 348 qualified instructors providing tuition in English and other languages. From little children taking their first steps on snow to teenagers and adults looking to improve their technique, you can develop your skills alongside others at a similar level. The French ski-level system provides a structured approach to learning, helping you choose suitable lessons, build confidence and track your progress.
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Private ski lessons
British school offering a wide range of private lesson options tailored to all ages and abilities
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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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
Flexible ski and snowboard lessons in Méribel with multilingual instructors
Improve your skiing or snowboarding in Méribel with a handpicked team of multilingual instructors, bringing specialist expertise and a personalised approach to every lesson. Flexible shared sessions for adults and holiday group lessons for children make it easier to find instruction suited to your ability and ambitions. Whether you're building confidence, refining your technique or developing more advanced skills, enjoy supportive coaching designed to help you make the most of the Three Valleys.
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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.
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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.
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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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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Snowshoe Walks
Snowshoe walks for all abilities
Snowshoe walks offer a wonderful way to discover Méribel’s winter landscapes away from the ski slopes, with guided outings led by qualified instructors. Suitable for all levels, these walks are available in English and provide an opportunity to explore peaceful forests, mountain trails and traditional Alpine surroundings while learning more about the local wildlife, flora and mountain heritage.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
