Méribel is part of the Three Valleys, the world's largest ski area with more than 600km of pistes spread over three main resorts: Méribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens. This ensures that buying a Méribel lift pass is money well spent!
There are two main types of ski pass to choose from:
Méribel Valley pass - the cheaper, local ski pass, offering access to 150km of pistes; suitable for beginners
Three Valleys pass - whole area pass, offering access to a whopping 600km of pistes in from Courchevel all the way across to Val Thorens
In our experience, most people visiting Méribel stay for a week, which means that six day ski passes are the top choice among skiers and snowboarders who want to enjoy our mountain playground.
The Méribel ski season runs from 6 December 2025 to 19 April 2026. Because there are three main resorts in the Three Valleys, actual season dates may vary from ski area to ski area.
Early or late season skiing
Ski passes tend to be cheapest right at the beginning and end of the season, when snow cover is less guaranteed.
If you’re considering coming then, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on our Meribel snow report and forecast for an up to date view of local conditions.
It depends. Ski pass prices in Méribel change according to your age, the number of days you want to ski for, the time of year and the area you want to ski in. Méribel also offers some great discounts available for families and groups.
There are two ski pass areas in Meribel; Meribel and the whole of The Three Valleys area. Both have terrain to suit all abilities, there's just a whole lot more of it in the Three Valleys.
If you want an access-all-areas pass
The 3 Valleys ski pass includes access to 600km of marked pistes. With this pass, you can enjoy the full extent of the world’s largest ski areas.
Méribel/Mottaret
Courchevel
La Tania
Val Thorens
Les Menuires/St Martin de Belleville
Orelle
Brides Les Bains
You don't have to be an expert to ski the Three Valleys as there are plenty of greens and blues across the area to allow any level of skier or boarder to enjoy it. Those staying in Val Thorens for more than a couple of days, should consider buying a Three Valleys pass as they have plenty of time to explore the 300+ runs on offer.
Three Valleys lift passes are available from four hours to 14 days, as well as for the whole season.
Duration
Adult 18 to 74 yrs
Child 5 to 17 yrs
Senior 75+ yrs
4 hours
73
59.80
18.20
1 day
81.80
67
20.40
2 days
163.60
134
40.80
6 days (for the price of 5)
409
335
102
Three Valleys 2025 - 2026 Ski pass prices (€)
Local area ski pass
The Méribel Valley lift pass gives you unlimited access to the lifts in the Méribel-Mottaret ski area, with 150km of pistes. Méribel Valley ski passes are available from four hours to 14 days, as well as for the whole season.
Duration
Adult 18 to 74 yrs
Child 5 to 17 yrs
4 hours
59.40
48.70
1 day
69.20
56.70
2 days
138.40
113.40
6 days (for the price of 5)
346.00
283.50
Méribel 2025 - 2026 Ski pass prices (€)
Under five and over 75 years ski free in Méribel - on presentation of proof of age.
Can you upgrade your Méribel Valley ski pass to a Three Valleys ski pass?
Yes, if your ski pass is valid for at least two days there are one day extensions available. Please enquire at one of the lift pass offices.
Family discounts are available for both the Méribel and Three Valleys pass with the Family Flex pass. Everyone in the family group pays the child's rate! Your family needs to be made up of a minimum of three people, one or two adults and one to six children (aged 5 to 18 years). Offering more flexible options to single parents, traditional families, blended families, families with one or more children, with or without family ties, can now all ski at the child rate and benefit from a bonus day with the six days for the price of five offer.
Per person
Méribel
3 Valleys
6 days (for the price of 5)
283.50
335
7 days
327.70
386.60
Family Flex 2025 - 2026 Lift pass prices (€)
How to qualify
Your family group must:
have at least three people in. One or two adults and one to six children (aged five to 18 years) in it
have no more than six children in it
buy passes for six days or more - you buy six day pass for the price of five
buy the passes online at the same time
Everyone will need their own hands-free pass to get through the turnstiles.
Beginners skiers in the Méribel and Mottaret ski area can benefit from special deals. The Méribel Mini Pass covers approximately half of the Méribel Valley and is slightly cheaper than the full Méribel Valley pass.
This pass is valid for the especially created Easy Rider areas within the Méribel Valley where you can get to grips with your chosen discipline in complete safely. It gives access to the following lifts:
Altiport
Côtes
Sittelle
Aigle drag lifts
Rhodos 1 and 2
Tougnète 1
Olympe
Chalets cable cars
Altiport
Golf
Morel
Arolles
Combes
The Mini Pass also includes access to the Loupiot and Doron magic carpets, as well as the Fontanyl and Ourson pull cords.
One day price from 5 years to 75 years: €38.50.
You will need a proof of date of birth as well as a recent identity photography.
Yes, you heard it right, you can ski for free in Méribel! There are free ski passes available to young children and seniors, while a few lifts and pistes are free to use.
Everyone aged under five and over 75
Children aged under five years old and people aged over 75 ski for free. Proof of age required at the moment of purchase. A €3 fee will be charged for the hands-free card.
Cross-country ski pistes
Good news for cross-country skiers: there's no need to buy a pass as the cross country ski trails in the Méribel valley are completely free of charge! Equipment can be hired from most sports shops and you can pick up a guide booklet and map from the Tourist Offices to show you where they are. The pistes are prepared and maintained each night so pedestrians are requested not to walk on them as footprints damage the tracks and surface for the skiers. There are plenty of prepared winter walking trails for hikers to enjoy instead.
Méribel season pass prices depend on your age and type of ski pass. There are family and group discounts available. If you ski more than 18 days in Méribel during one season, then this is the best value pass for you. New season passes go on sale in October.
What's included in your Three Valleys season pass?
Holders of the Three Valley season pass benefit from a reciprocal agreement with several prestigious ski resorts around the world. Get a free three day pass for Shiga Kogen (Japan), Mount Buller (Australia), La Parva and Valle Nevado (Chile), as well as a two day pass for the three Vail Resorts in the USA.
Skiflex season pass
The Skiflex season package gets you 10 passages per week in the Three Vallees throughout the season with the option to buy more, keep track with daily alerts. Ideal pass for locals and seasonnaires.
Per person
Méribel
Three Valleys
Adult 30 to 74 years
1350
1580
Child/young adult 5 to 30 years
945
1106
Veteran 75 years and over
-
395
Skiflex 10 passages per week - any age
-
375
Family Flex 3 people minimum (one or two adults and one to six children)
1107
1271
Méribel 2025 - 2026 Season lift pass prices (€)
You can get a season pass as an individual or a family.
Yes, there are! The Three Valleys offers a subscription-based ski pass.
Three Vallées Liberté Pass
If you plan to ski at least eight non-consecutive days in Méribel this season, the 3 Vallées Liberté pass is a great way to save money - and time in the lift queue.
How it works
the more you ski, the more you save
get up to 10% off the price of an adult Three Valleys pass during the week and up to 20% off on Saturdays
your ninth ski day is free - and every sixth day after that
no need to pay up front - your bank account is debited once you've had your day on the slopes
There's a one time fee of €30 for your Liberté pass.
You’ll be given the option to add ski insurance when you buy your Meribel, Mottaret or Three Valleys ski pass. This is provided by Carré Neige and normally costs around €3 a day.
You don’t have to buy insurance from the lift company, but we can’t stress enough how important it is to have a snow sports policy in place before you come skiing or snowboarding in Meribel.
Hopefully you’ll never have an accident. But if you have to be helicoptered off the mountain, or spend any time in hospital in France, you could end up with a huge bill.
Find out all about what is happening in the Méribel Valley and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the region. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.
Méribel hosts a number of events throughout the summer and winter months, some of which span the entire Three Valleys. Two such events are Les 3 Vallees Enduro in April with every type of snowboard, ski and telemark racing imaginable, and the 3 Vallées Addict Tour mountain bike festival every July. The Tourist Office also organises children's events and activities during the school holidays.
