Ski Itineraries in Meribel
Discover the top Meribel ski itineraries
It’s easy to become bewildered by the choice of 330 pistes that are available in the 3 Valleys, so we (and our intrepid snow reporters) have compiled a handful of routes that we hope will help you discover new terrain in this enormous ski area. Follow these routes to discover the best pistes, best snow, great views, where to eat and where to go on those bad weather days. Lift names are given in capitals.
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For further information take a look at the range of maps available to help you get your bearings, and you can read more about which areas are best for beginners, advanced skiers, where to find the snowparks and off-piste areas in our ski area overview.
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Private Ski Lessons & Instructors in Meribel
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Private ski lessons
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
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
This ski school is the largest in France and one of the oldest, having been established in 1945. Offering a wide range of private lessons they can ensure the needs of your entire family/group are met.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
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
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
Beginner areas in [locality]
Ski School Lessons in Meribel
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
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Group ski 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
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
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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Group ski lessons
This ski school is the largest in France and one of the oldest, having been established in 1945. Offering a wide range of lessons and childcare from 18 months upwards they can ensure the needs of your entire family/group are met. They even offer English only children's lessons.
Beginner ski hire
Ski Hire in Meribel
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Le Chatelet
Ski & snowboard rental shop visible from the Chatelet car park and just above the Minimarket 8 to 8. Save time and money by booking online have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive enabling you to hit the slopes straight away!
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Alp'Sports
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 1st skiing day.
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Skishop Mottaret
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Skishop Mottaret store!
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Plein Soleil
Ski & 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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Ski Higher Meribel
This ski hire shop in Les Allues is located in the heart of the village, between L’Arbé Restaurant and the Sherpa mini-market, just a short walk from the bus stop.
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Hameau Sports
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.
Beginner ski lessons
Ski School Lessons in Meribel
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
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Group ski 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
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
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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Group ski lessons
This ski school is the largest in France and one of the oldest, having been established in 1945. Offering a wide range of lessons and childcare from 18 months upwards they can ensure the needs of your entire family/group are met. They even offer English only children's lessons.
Off-piste areas in [locality]
Mountain Guides Meribel
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Mountain guides
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of expert mountain guides is available at convenient meeting points in Méribel.
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ESF mountain guiding and off piste
This ski school offers off piste lessons in Meribel for those looking to take their skiing or snowboarding to the next level.
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Oxygene off piste and mountain guiding
These mountain guides provide excellent off-piste experiences with safety equipment provided.
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Mountain guides
Based in Méribel and Courchevel, this company offers off-piste guiding along with ski and snowboard lessons.
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FT Outdoors mountain guides
These professional mountain guides offer a wide range of activities where you can discover remote areas of the mountain appropriate to your level of experience.
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Back country ski guides
A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain.
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Ski Hire in Meribel
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Le Chatelet
Ski & snowboard rental shop visible from the Chatelet car park and just above the Minimarket 8 to 8. Save time and money by booking online have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive enabling you to hit the slopes straight away!
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Alp'Sports
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 1st skiing day.
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Skishop Mottaret
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Skishop Mottaret store!
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Plein Soleil
Ski & 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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Ski Higher Meribel
This ski hire shop in Les Allues is located in the heart of the village, between L’Arbé Restaurant and the Sherpa mini-market, just a short walk from the bus stop.
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Hameau Sports
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.
More inspiration...
Find your way around with Piste Maps for Meribel. Take a look at this year's Ski Lift Pass Prices and if you're not sure which one to buy, read our guide for more information.

Route 1 – Meribel Valley Blues Cruise
It’s your first day back on snow, you don’t want to ski anything too steep, and you want to ski in the sun all day.

Route 2 – Meribel to Courchevel Moriond
You are happy on red runs and want to avoid the busier areas.

Route 3 – Meribel to Val Thorens
You’ll usually find excellent snow in Val Thorens, but avoid the area on very cold or windy days.

Route 4 – La Tania & Tree Line Skiing
This circuit takes you from Méribel la Chaudanne into the La Tania ski area in the Courchevel sector of the Three Valleys. It is a good route for poor visibility days.

Route 5 - Les Menuires & the '4th Valley'
Starting from Méribel this route takes you across the Belleville Valley, through Les Menuires and into the ‘fourth’ valley of Orelle.

Route 6 – Courchevel Fast & Furious
An itinerary reserved for only the most competent skiers and snowboarders

Route 7 - Val Thorens to Courchevel
Courchevel and back in a day from Val Thorens is much easier (and quicker) than you might think. An intermediate skier ought to be able to get there in just over an hour on the most direct route, although you can branch out if you wish to make a day of it.

Route 8 - The Three Valleys Blue Runs Circuit
Our SeeMeribel.com snow reporter has gone to great lengths to plot a route that can be taken by a group of ‘plough/parallel' skiers with ease and will take you into each of the 3 Valleys. Although the itinerary begins and ends in Courchevel, it can be picked up from the point most convenient to where you're staying and followed in a circle.

Why intermediate skiers love Méribel
Méribel is an intermediate skier’s paradise and relative novices can visit every part of this stunning valley on gentle green and blue runs. Follow this day-long itinerary to find the best pistes and the most gorgeous views.


