Méribel for Beginners
Méribel scores 7.2/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 61.92 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 10 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Photo: Florian Pépellin via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piste network
- 126 km78.5 mi
- Lifts
- 44
- Top elevation
- 2,694 m8,840 ft
- Ski area
- Les 3 Vallées
Beginner score
- 7.2Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 61.92 % |
| Magic carpets and rope tows | 10 lifts |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 7 |
| Green runs | 11 |
| Ski schools | 1 |
Tips for beginners
- Méribel scores 7.2/10 for beginners.
- 14% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 7 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 1418 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jérusalem | Blue | 3,052 m10,010 ft | 575 m1,890 ft |
| Roc de Fer | Blue | 3,044 m9,990 ft | 698 m2,290 ft |
| Truite | Green | 2,867 m9,410 ft | 298 m980 ft |
| Ours | Blue | 2,766 m9,070 ft | 258 m850 ft |
| Martre | Blue | 2,643 m8,670 ft | 467 m1,530 ft |
| Biolley | Blue | 2,638 m8,650 ft | 376 m1,230 ft |
| Pic Bleu | Blue | 2,290 m7,510 ft | 487 m1,600 ft |
| Gélinotte | Blue | 2,161 m7,090 ft | 526 m1,730 ft |
| Boulevard de la Loze | Blue | 2,109 m6,920 ft | 207 m680 ft |
| Doron | Blue | 2,066 m6,780 ft | 368 m1,210 ft |
| Lièvre | Blue | 1,913 m6,280 ft | 438 m1,440 ft |
| Perdrix | Green | 1,893 m6,210 ft | 249 m820 ft |
| Faon | Blue | 1,863 m6,110 ft | 455 m1,490 ft |
| Pelozet | Blue | 1,735 m5,690 ft | 245 m800 ft |
| Verdet | Blue | 1,591 m5,220 ft | 325 m1,070 ft |
| Geai | Blue | 1,571 m5,150 ft | 405 m1,330 ft |
| Blanchot | Green | 1,535 m5,040 ft | 182 m600 ft |
| Biche | Blue | 1,526 m5,010 ft | 376 m1,230 ft |
| Loy | Blue | 1,424 m4,670 ft | 163 m530 ft |
| Forêt | Green | 1,341 m4,400 ft | 83 m270 ft |
| Raffort | Blue | 1,333 m4,370 ft | 247 m810 ft |
| Marmotte | Blue | 1,324 m4,340 ft | 327 m1,070 ft |
| Choucas | Blue | 1,158 m3,800 ft | 270 m890 ft |
| Chardonneret | Blue | 1,149 m3,770 ft | 160 m520 ft |
| Little Himalaya (Yeti Park) | Green | 1,134 m3,720 ft | 149 m490 ft |
| Rhodos | Green | 1,116 m3,660 ft | 209 m690 ft |
| Speedy Run | Blue | 1,046 m3,430 ft | 230 m750 ft |
| Piste des Inuits | Green | 990 m3,250 ft | 129 m420 ft |
| Grive | Blue | 900 m2,950 ft | 94 m310 ft |
| Crêtes | Blue | 867 m2,840 ft | 105 m340 ft |
…and 14 more green/blue runs.
110 unnamed connecting sections, 20 km12.1 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Méribel score 7.2/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 61.92 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 10 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Is there childcare in Méribel?
0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Méribel.
How many ski schools are there in Méribel?
1.
How much of Méribel is easy skiing?
61.9% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Méribel?
1,418 m, with lifts to 2,694 m.
Are there magic carpets in Méribel?
7 magic carpets are mapped in Méribel.
How far is Méribel from Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?
Chambéry Aix les Bains is about 79 minutes by road from Méribel (59.7 km).
How high is Méribel?
The highest lift-served point is 2,694 m, with the village at 1,418 m, a vertical of 2,066 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)