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Ski pass prices in Meribel
Discover and book Meribel lift passes
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.
| Cheapest lift pass | Biggest lift pass |
| Méribel ski pass Adult (18 to 74 yrs) 333€ | Three Valleys ski pass Adult (18 to 74 yrs) 395€ |
Which ski pass to buy?
The next tricky thing is that in the Méribel valley, you need to buy your Mottaret ski passes differently than if you're staying in the rest of the Méribel Valley. It's a different lift company and they haven't created a unified website for lift passes based on where you're staying, yet..! All the passes are the same coverage, but based on your accommodation you buy them from a different website (and pick them up or deal with any issues from the relevant lift company).
Mottaret, aka Méribel-Mottaret, is a contained resort higher up the valley than Méribel main resort.
Season dates in Meribel
The Méribel ski season runs from 7 December 2024 to 21 April 2025. 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.
How much are ski passes in Meribel?
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 328 runs on offer.
See piste maps for Meribel and the Three Valleys
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 | 70.50 | 57.80 | 17.60 |
| 1 day | 79 | 64.70 | 19.70 |
| 2 days | 158 | 129.50 | 39.50 |
| 6 days | 395 | 323.90 | 98.70 |
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 | 57.20 | 46.90 |
| 1 day | 66.60 | 54.60 |
| 2 days | 133.20 | 109.20 |
| 3 days | 199.80 | 163.80 |
| 4 days | 266.40 | 218.40 |
| 5 days | 333.00 | 273.00 |
| 6 days | 333.00 | 273.00 |
| 7 days | 385.00 | 315.70 |
Under five and over 75 years ski free in Méribel - on presentation of proof of age.
How to buy your Méribel ski pass
There are two lift companies selling passes in the valley, depending on whether you are staying in Méribel-Mottaret or Méribel in resort, otherwise you'll have a trek to get to the right offic Make sure you get your pass from the right one if you're picking your pass up e. You can buy your Méribel-Mottaret or Méribel passes online but, before you buy anything, we recommend you check the weather forecasts for your arrival and/or speak to your accommodation provider or ski school who should be able to advise you of the best options.
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 ski pass offices.
Deals and discounted ski passes in Meribel
These are our top tips for saving money on your ski pass.
- Come early or late in the season
- Buy a family pass
- Buy before the start of the season
- Buy online at least three days in advance
- Buy multiple days - you’ll get a much better day rate
- Choose a Meribel pass over a Three Valleys pass
| Name of pass | Access | Offer |
| Family Flex | All areas | Family group of at least three people. One or two adults and one to six children (aged 5 to 18 years) |
| Early and late season discounts | All areas | Money off when you come in the first and last few weeks of the season |
| Skiflex season package | All areas | Get a reduced rate pack of 10 passages per week throughout the season |
| Weekend deal | All areas | Get 20% off when you buy a pass online for the weekend (Saturday only, or Saturday + Sunday) |
| Veteran discounts | All areas | Skiers over the age of 75 ski for free |
| Pedestrian passes | Certain lifts | Money off for snowshoers, alpinists and non-skiers/snowboarders |
Family ski passes in Meribel
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 pass | 3 Valleys pass |
| 6 days | 273 | 323.90 |
| 7 days | 315.70 | 373.90 |
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.
Beginner ski passes in Meribel
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 Minipass also includes access to the Loupiot and Doron magic carpets, as well as the Fontanyl and Ourson pull cords.
The mini pass is a one day price for all from 5 years to 75 years at €35.50
You will need a proof of date of birth as well as a recent identity photography.
Free ski passes in Meribel
Who can ski for free in Méribel?
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.
Pedestrian passes in Meribel
Pedestrians can also enjoy the 3 Valleys ski area in winter.
Pedestrian rates are available for one to 21 days, or for the whole season, and there are also single and return trips on individual lifts available.
Pedestrian passes are only available to buy at the ski pass offices in resort.
| Adult/Child/Senior 5 to 75 yrs | Per person (€) |
| 1 day | 29.50 |
| 6 days | 89.50 |
Annual and season passes in Meribel
How much are season passes in Méribel?
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 65 years | 1322 | 1550 |
| Child/young adult 5 to 30 years | 925.40 | 1085 |
| Senior 65 to 74 years | 1189 | 1395 |
| Veteran 75 years and over | - | 387.50 |
| Skiflex 10 passages per week - any age | - | 375 |
| Family Flex 3 people minimum (one or two adults and one to six children) | 1084.00 | 1271 |
You can get a season pass as an individual or a family.
Other passes in Meribel
Are there any other passes available in Méribel?
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.
Ski pass insurance in Meribel
The prices on this page do not include insurance.
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.
More inspiration...
Once you've got your ski pass you may be thinking about booking ski lessons, check out ski schools and take a look at our where to stay in Meribel guide.
If you're doing research for a summer holiday, why not check out our summer lift pass prices?
