Route 3 – Meribel to Val Thorens
A round trip from Meribel to Val Thorens & back
You’ll usually find excellent snow in Val Thorens, but avoid the area on very cold or windy days.
Starting in La Chaudanne take the TOUGNETE 1 & 2 lifts and warm up by coming back down on the red Dahu piste, which then merges into the long blue Martre run. Do not follow the Martre all the way to the end though, about halfway down there is a turn-off for the ROC DE TOUGNE lift. Take this up to the ridge and then come back down the red Lagopède, which brings you back on to the second stretch of the Martre. This time you should follow the piste all the way down to Méribel Mottaret, where you can pick up the PLATTIERES 1 & 3. This last long lift will take you back up to the ridge, where you will now drop down into the Belleville Valley.
The red Allamandes followed by the blue Petits Creux pistes will take you to the bottom of the MONT DE LA CHAMBRE chairlift. Once you get off the chairlift you can either take the Marielle and Plein Sud blue runs back to the FUNITEL PECLET or, to avoid the short black run that connects them, take Pluviometre.
From the top of the FUNITEL PECLET you can access the blue Tete Ronde and Dalles pistes before stopping for lunch.
Lunch: Bar de la Marine. Table service, great views, try the speciality, Osso Bucco. Lunch served 12h00-15h00. Tel +33 (0)4 79 00 03 12
Once lunch has settled continue down to the BOIMINT chairlift, from the top of this is it is a short scoot on a red piste across to the CIME CARON. From the top of the Cime de Caron you descend via the black Combe de Caron piste, which leads onto the blue Gentiane piste. The end of this run brings you to the MOUTIERE chairlift. From the top of the chairlift take the blue La Linotte and Chalets runs and then hop onto the PLEIN SUD chairlift, followed by the 3 VALLEES cable car. From here it is a nice cruise down the long blue Mont de la Chambre run back to BRUYERES 1 & 2, which will take you back up to the ridge separating the Méribel and Val Thorens valleys.
Re-enter Méribel on the red Venturon and Bouvreuil pistes, all the way to the foot of the MONT VALLON lift. The red Combe Vallon run will bring you back down to the MURES ROUGES chairlift, which takes you to the PLAN DES MAINS chairlift. The blue Sitelle and Martres piste followed by the green Truite, make for a gentle run back into Méribel Mottaret.
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Private Ski Lessons & Instructors in Meribel
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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
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
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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
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
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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Ski School Lessons in Meribel
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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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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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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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Group ski lessons
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
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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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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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Ski Hire Mobile Delivery
This ski hire shop is based in Méribel and offers a mobile delivery service throughout the resort, making it easy and stress-free to get your equipment wherever you are staying.
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Espace Gliss 2
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Espace Gliss store!
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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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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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SkiPlace
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the NetSki SkiPlace Meribel store!
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Le Creux de L'Ours
Rent Skis & 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!
Beginner ski lessons
Ski School Lessons in Meribel
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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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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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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.
-
Group ski lessons
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
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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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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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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
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of expert mountain guides is available at convenient meeting points in Méribel.
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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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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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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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Ski Hire in Meribel
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Ski Hire Mobile Delivery
This ski hire shop is based in Méribel and offers a mobile delivery service throughout the resort, making it easy and stress-free to get your equipment wherever you are staying.
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Espace Gliss 2
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Espace Gliss store!
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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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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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SkiPlace
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the NetSki SkiPlace Meribel store!
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Le Creux de L'Ours
Rent Skis & 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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