Méribel FAQ
Answers to 36 common questions about skiing in Méribel, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 126 km78.5 mi
- Lifts
- 44
- Top elevation
- 2,694 m8,840 ft
- Ski area
- Les 3 Vallées
Every question about Méribel
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many km of pistes does Méribel have?
Méribel has 126.3 km of marked pistes across 78 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Méribel have?
44 lifts (12 gondolas or cable cars, 12 chairlifts and 12 drag lifts).
When does Méribel open for 2026/27?
Méribel is scheduled to open on 5 December 2026 and close on 18 April 2027. These dates are provisional until the resort confirms them.
Which ski area is Méribel in?
Méribel is part of Les 3 Vallées.
Can you get to Méribel by train?
There is no station in the resort itself; the last leg is by road from Chambéry Aix les Bains.
Is Méribel good for beginners?
Méribel scores 7.2/10 for beginners; 13.7% of its piste km is green and we list 1 ski school.
Is Méribel good for families?
Méribel scores 5.2/10 for families, with 0 childcare providers listed and 61.9% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Méribel right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Méribel?
Méribel scores 3.3/10 for snow reliability.
Does Méribel have glacier skiing?
No — Méribel has no glacier skiing in the area we map.
Is there night skiing in Méribel?
Yes — at least one piste in Méribel is floodlit; check the resort's own timetable for the evenings it runs.
Which ski resorts are near Méribel?
The closest resorts we cover are Courchevel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens.
How deep is the snow at the top of Méribel compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Méribel now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Méribel have?
11 green, 32 blue, 28 red and 7 black, 78 in total.
What is the longest run in Méribel?
The longest single marked run we measure is 4 km.
Where can I download the Méribel piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Méribel have?
12 gondolas or cable cars, 12 chairlifts, 12 drag lifts and 7 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Méribel run?
44 lifts serve 78 marked runs.
When do the lifts start turning in Méribel?
The first lifts of the 2026/27 season are scheduled for 5 December 2026.
What is the uphill capacity in Méribel?
About 57,147 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Méribel have?
12, plus 12 chairlifts.
When does Méribel close?
18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
Which airport is closest to Méribel?
Chambéry Aix les Bains, about 79 minutes by road (59.7 km).
How long is the transfer from Chambéry Aix les Bains to Méribel?
About 79 minutes by road over 59.7 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Grenoble Alpes Isère to Méribel?
About 123 minutes by road over 96.9 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Méribel?
About 126 minutes by road over 120.7 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Méribel?
No — the nearest stations are down-valley; the last leg is by road.
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.
Where are the official Méribel webcams?
The resort publishes its own camera page; the link on this page goes straight to it.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo