France Resort guide

Méribel Opening Dates 2026/27

Méribel opens on 5 December 2026 and closes on 18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season (provisional, from the resort's website).

Sight, in winter, of Méribel-Centre village and ski resort, in Savoie , France .

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
Pre-seasonOpens in 75 days · ProvisionalOfficial season page

2026/27 season

Opens
5 December 2026
Closes
18 April 2027

Provisional Dates have not yet been confirmed by the resort.

Source

Season by season

Season dates for Méribel
SeasonOpensClosesGlacierVerified
2026/275 December 202618 April 2027Provisional

Early and late season

  • Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.

Frequently asked questions

When does Méribel open for 2026/27?

5 December 2026, provisionally — the resort has not confirmed it yet.

When does Méribel close?

18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

How long is the season in Méribel?

134 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.

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).

Which ski area is Méribel in?

Méribel is part of Les 3 Vallées.

Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website