Meribel & Mottaret
Snow Range
1300-3200m
the largest ski area in the world on your doorstep
Meribel, with its superb links to Courchevel, La Tania, Val Thorens and Les Menuires, is the ideal place from which to explore The Three Valleys - one of the largest ski area in the world. The skiing area is vast with over 600kms of runs and endless off-piste opportunities. Our accommodation is in a number of areas; Meribel, built mainly in local wood and stone, its traditional satellite village of Meribel Village and the modern, high altitude Mottaret with doorstep skiing and good après ski.
Mottaret is located at 1700 metres and is a village of modern low level buildings, most offering skiing to the doorstep. It has excellent links to the ski areas of Val Thorens and Courchevel and there is a FREE shuttle bus to Meribel.
Meribel Village is the old village, located between the main Meribel resort and La Tania, connected to the massive Three Valleys ski area by a direct chairlift to the Altiport. The village retains much of its old character with many traditional buildings. It offers the dedicated skier looking for a peacful retreat after a hard days skiing, a perfect place place to stay.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
Meribel & Mottaret have buzzing night life with bars and clubs open until the early hours · Jack's Bar, Scotts, the Doron Pub and Dicks T-Bar nightclub. Le Rond Point is renowned for its mad afternoons and daily live bands from 5-7pm.
Activities
· Swimming pool · Olympic ice skating rink · Hang-gliding · Parapenting · Snowshoeing (Mottaret) · Ten-pin bowling (Meribel)
Eating out
A wide choice of over 65 restaurants and bars in both Meribel and Mottaret
· 3-course set menus for approx. €40 · Local specialities including fondues and raclette with wine around €30 · Pizzas around €10 · Chez Kiki, La Taverne, Le Refuge, Pizza Express
Other amenities
· Over 90 shops in Meribel · Cinema often with English language films · Tourist flights over 3 Valleys area and to Mont Blanc · Twice weekly market in Meribel Tues & Fri
Family choice
We offer a Private Nanny Service available to families or groups booking an entire chalet in Meribel or Mottaret. Our qualified Nanny will bring a box of toys, books and games and look after children in the comfort of your own chalet, outdoor play will also be included weather permitting. Call our Family Hotline on 0871 971 0457.
Pre-bookable Extras
Arrive in your apartment without the worry of having to stock up on essentials. Pre-book your grocery pack for £44 and have it delivered and waiting for you on arrival.
The grocery pack is designed to help you when you arrive in resort and on the first day. It contains tea, coffee and enough provisions to provide you with first day breakfast and a pasta meal. For an extra £10 you could upgrade to a Finest grocery pack. For further details on grocery packs please call our reservations hotline on 0871 231 2256.
(look out for our grocery pack logo on participating apartments)
Resort features
- Apres Ski
- Crystal Ski Escort
- First Time
- Snow Train
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Lyons & Grenoble 3 hrs 30 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins, Snow Train (Moutiers) 45 mins (Extra 30 mins for transfers to Mottaret)
The slopes
Beginners
Beginners are well served by many gentle slopes and relaxing runs through the pine trees, including those by the Altiport and Rond Point des Pistes.
Intermediates
Intermediate skiers will rejoice in the vast amount of long red runs, ideal for improving your skiing. The Pic Noir runs from the Col de la Loze, descending through the trees or try the excellent 5km red run down the Combe du Vallon.
Advanced
Competent skiers will relish the off-piste challenges, powder snow, glacier skiing and steep descents through the trees. Mogul bashers should try the famous 'Les Bosses' black run, while off-piste enthusiasts can enjoy the Mt. Vallon face above Mottaret. Add to this the fast Women's Olympic Downhill run on La Face, and Meribel really has something for everyone.
Snowboarding
Check out the board parks in Meribel and Mottaret, with 3 half pipes and a boarder cross or experience the wide open runs and great Three Valleys off-piste.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
600kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 33 -
Number of lifts
183 (Three Valleys) (3 cable cars, 37 gondolas, 69 chairlifts, 74 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N/W, E, S/E
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Snow cannons
451 (Meribel/Mottaret), 2,700 (Three Valleys)
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Longest run
5kms (Combe de Vallon)
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Mountain restaurants
43
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Cross-country trails
120kms (Three Valleys); 25kms (Meribel)
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Snow Range
1300-3200m
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Village Height:
Meribel: 1,450m (4,757ft); Mottaret: 1,730m (5,577ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,200m (10,482ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Days | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| Adult (Local) | £161 | £201 | £309 |
| Adult (Area) | £198 | £253 | £391 |
| Child (Local) | £114 | £144 | £227 |
| Child (Area) | £150 | £191 | £294 |
| Senior (Local) | £136 | £167 | £247 |
| Senior (Area) | £163 | £204 | £320 |
| Special 6 Day Family Pass* | Local | Area |
| 2 Adults 2 Children | £496 | £610 |
| 2 Adults 3 Children | £604 | £753 |
| 2 Adults 4 Children | £712 | £895 |
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass includes all lifts in Meribel & Mottaret. Area lift pass includes the entire 3 Valley ski area.
Photo required for lift pass? Free passes only (under 5 and over 74)
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski (6 x 2 hrs) | £158 | £158 |
| Technique Clinic (2 x 2hrs 30mins pm) | £116 | - |
| Off piste (half day) | £265 | - |
| Off piste (full day) | £380 | - |
| Board (6 x 2.5 hrs) | £178 | £170 |
Children: Meribel ski 6-12 yrs. Mottaret ski 4-12 years. Board min. 8 yrs. Same hours as adults.
No. of instructors: 25
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £398 | £313 |
| First Time board | £452 | £360 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, boots and 6 days tuition (2hrs per day) and 6 days local lift pass.
the savings
Reduced lift pass prices for over 65s.
Special family lift passes available for 2 adults and 2, 3 or 4 children (5-17 years).
One child receives FREE skis and boots when one adult pre-books skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Days | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| Skis/sticks | £60 | £84 | £116 |
| Superior/carving skis | £78 | £117 | £169 |
| Boots | £32 | £52 | £89 |
| Superior/board boots | £40 | £59 | £73 |
| Snowboard | £86 | £120 | £172 |
| Child skis/sticks | £31 | £48 | £81 |
| Child boots | £21 | £25 | £42 |
| Child snowboard | £59 | £76 | £108 |
| Child board boots | £28 | £33 | £44 |
| Child helmet | £12 | £14 | £21 |
the savings
Reduced lift pass prices for over 65s.
Special family lift passes available for 2 adults and 2, 3 or 4 children (5-17 years).
One child receives FREE skis and boots when one adult pre-books skis and boots.
