Meribel ski holidays Skiing & snowboarding family holidays in Meribel
Overview
A Meribel ski holiday combines extensive Alpine skiing, traditional mountain scenery and access to the vast 3 Vallées ski area in the French Alps. Located in the heart of the Tarentaise Valley, Méribel provides an excellent base for exploring one of the world's largest interconnected ski areas with over 600 kms of pistes to explore.
Meribel is popular with families, couples and groups, offering skiing for a wide range of abilities as well as a lively après-ski scene, restaurants, shops and activities away from the slopes.
Choose from a range of ski chalets and apartments in Meribel, then explore the resort, pistes and surrounding 3 Vallées at your own pace.
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| Altitude | 1450 m |
| Top lift | 3200 m |
| Piste (km) | 600 km |
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| Nearest airport | Chambery ( km) |
Meribel ski chalets and apartments
Find chalets and apartments to rent in Meribel for your next ski holiday. Choose from self-catering accommodation suitable for couples, families and groups, with different property sizes, locations and facilities. A self-catering chalet or apartment gives you the space and flexibility to enjoy your holiday at your own pace, whether you're travelling with children, a group of friends or as a couple.
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Family ski holidays in Meribel
Meribel is a popular choice for family ski holidays, with beginner areas, ski schools and accommodation suitable for different group sizes.
Families can choose from apartments and chalets and combine skiing with activities away from the the resort centre yet still close to the ski lifts.
For information about children's and adult ski lessons and mountain guides, see our Meribel ski schools guide.
Why choose a Meribel ski holiday
Méribel is a superb ski resort catering for complete beginners to extreme skiing experts.
Ski in the 3 Vallées
Meribel sits at the heart of the 3 Vallées, giving visitors access to an enormous network of interconnected pistes and lifts. The wider ski area includes Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires, Val Thorens and Orelle.
Skiing for different abilities
Meribel offers skiing suitable for beginners through to advanced skiers, while its position within the 3 Vallées makes it easy to explore terrain throughout the wider ski area. For detailed information about skiing by ability, see our Meribel resort guide.
Family-friendly ski holidays
Meribel is a strong option for families, with beginner areas, ski schools and accommodation for different group sizes.
A great base for exploring
Its central position within the 3 Vallées makes Meribel particularly useful for skiers who want to explore the 8 resorts connected by 155 lifts during their holiday.
Meribel ski holidays FAQ
Is Meribel good for a ski holiday?
✔ Meribel is centrally located in the 3 Vallées and offers skiing for a wide range of abilities, together with restaurants, après-ski, activities and a choice of holiday accommodation.
Is Meribel good for family ski holidays?
✔ Meribel can work well for family ski holidays, with beginner areas, ski schools, family-friendly activities and accommodation for different group sizes.
Is Meribel good for advanced skiers?
✔Definitely, Meribel is known for its advanced trails with the verticals of Val Thorens and the steeps of Courchevel easily accessible.
Can I rent a chalet or apartment in Meribel?
✔Mychaletfinder has a dedicated selection of Meribel holiday rentals, including chalets and apartments.
How many ski areas are connected to Meribel?
✔ There are 7 other ski resorts that are accessible from Meribel and together, they provide over 600 kms of lift-linked pistes.
Is it easy to get to Meribel?
✔ Just an hour away from Chambery airport and just 18kms from Moûtiers railway station. See our how to get to Meribel guide.
Ski holiday extras
If you are looking for an airport transfer, hire ski equipment or rent a car for your ski holiday in Meribel, we have teamed up with leading providers where you can book directly online.
