Forecast today: Mainly fair
Weekly programme, social hour, and contact details
Most won’t even need to explore the other valleys, but if you’re a keen intermediate upwards then it will add another dimension to your holiday this winter.
Méribel is the ideal resort for a chalet holiday, with a huge choice of tour operators calling this resort home. Unlike many other purpose-built resorts, it has been tastefully designed, with wood-clad buildings the norm and not the exception. There is a lively après scene – Le Rond Point and the Folie Douce are the hotspots – but this is also a good resort for families.
A modern lift system whisks skiers and boarders around a vast network of pistes. Most are best suited to beginners and intermediates but in the form of Mont Vallon in particular, Méribel has some great terrain for advanced and expert skiers, including two new red runs in the Roc de Fer area this year. The location at the heart of the Three Valleys makes access to Courchevel and Val Thorens super quick and easy.
More experienced skiers and boarders have the entire Three Valleys playground at their disposal, which after fresh snow opens up a huge range of terrain. The altitude usually preserves the snow in good condition, but parts of the Méribel valley are prone to strong sunshine which can alter the snow’s condition.
Méribel’s jewel in its crown is Mont Vallon, a vast playground with two steep groomed runs and a huge expanse of ready-to-ski off piste. The 2018 upgrades to the Mont Vallon gondola have been a great improvement – significantly cutting queues and making the journey up much quicker.
For a purpose-built resort, Méribel is much more attractive than most, especially its near neighbour Val Thorens. A lot of accommodation is in chalets, many of which are catered and run by British tour operators – this is the ideal place to try your first chalet holiday experience. There are two bases to chose from, with Mottaret being higher and more snowsure, but it is also home to some of the bigger accommodation blocks.
Méribel is a good choice for families, especially those wanting a chalet holiday – most of which will specially cater for children. The nursery slopes are nearby and the sunny aspect of the resort is a bonus during mid-winter when other ski areas can be cold. Off the slopes, the swimming pool is good for a cold, snowy day and there is even an opportunity for children to build their own igloo – contact the tourist office.
Méribel comes alive as the lifts begin to close and the resort has a very vibrant après scene. Le Rond Point is usually a focal point and there is raucous live music and table dancing seven nights a week – head there between 5-6.30 to see it at its liveliest. Add in the Folie Douce and numerous bars and clubs in town, and you can really see why this resort is high on the list for those looking to party.
Chambéry is the closest airport to Méribel and private transfers are the best option – the drive takes around an hour and a half. Geneva is further away, with the drive taking around two and a half hours.
A great option is to travel by train, catching the Eurostar and TGV to the town of Moûtiers in the valley before grabbing a quick bus transfer up to the resort. Check out the Ski Club’s Guide to travelling to resort by train.
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at Méribel typically runs from Mid-December to Mid-April, with connections to the rest of the 3 Valleys opening and closing around the same time.
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Light snow shwr |
Light snow shwr |
Freezing fog | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Snow shower |
Snow shower |
Light snow shwr | Light snow shwr |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Broken clouds |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly cloudy |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 4.8 cm | 5.8 cm | 4.4 cm | 4.7 cm | 3.7 cm | 3.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 4.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.7 cm |
Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.8°c | -2.9°c | 0.2°c | 0.2°c | -1.9°c | -0.2°c | -0.2°c | -2.1°c | 2°c | 2.1°c | -0.6°c | -3.1°c | -4°c | -7.2°c | -10.2°c | -9.7°c | -10.3°c | -7°c | -6.7°c | -7.9°c | -6.8°c | -6.8°c | -7.9°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -5.8°c | -4.8°c | -4.8°c | -5.6°c |
Min temp | -4.3°c | -2.9°c | -4.9°c | -5.9°c | -1.9°c | -2.9°c | -3.1°c | -2.1°c | -4.4°c | -3.4°c | -0.6°c | -2.8°c | -4.1°c | -7.2°c | -10.6°c | -11.2°c | -10.3°c | -11.4°c | -12.5°c | -7.9°c | -9.9°c | -9.4°c | -7.9°c | -9°c | -9.3°c | -5.8°c | -8°c | -8.3°c | -5.6°c | -7.5°c |
Feels like temp | -4.3°c | -0.8°c | -2.9°c | -5.9°c | 0.2°c | -1.9°c | -3.1°c | -3.6°c | -5.5°c | -3.4°c | 1.8°c | -0.6°c | -7.8°c | -8.7°c | -12.8°c | -17.4°c | -16.6°c | -16.1°c | -12.5°c | -7°c | -7.9°c | -9.4°c | -11.2°c | -11.9°c | -9.3°c | -4.1°c | -5.8°c | -13°c | -9.2°c | -10.1°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.8°c | -2.9°c |
Min temp | -4.3°c | -2.9°c | -4.9°c |
Feels like temp | -4.3°c | -0.8°c | -2.9°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 0.2°c | 0.2°c | -1.9°c |
Min temp | -5.9°c | -1.9°c | -2.9°c |
Feels like temp | -5.9°c | 0.2°c | -1.9°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Light rain shwr |
Rain shower |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain |
Light snow |
Snow shower | Light snow |
Light snow shwr |
Light snow | Rather cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Rather cloudy |
Mainly cloudy |
Occasional snow |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.4 cm | 3.6 cm | 3.6 cm | 2.9 cm | 3.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 1 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm |
Max temp | 7.7°c | 8.1°c | 4.5°c | 9.7°c | 9.9°c | 6.2°c | 8.5°c | 8.5°c | 5.5°c | 10.6°c | 11°c | 7.3°c | 3.7°c | 3.3°c | 0°c | -0.9°c | -0.3°c | -2°c | 1.6°c | 2°c | -0.5°c | 2.5°c | 2.5°c | -0.3°c | 4.8°c | 4.8°c | 1.5°c | 5.4°c | 5.4°c | 2.9°c |
Min temp | 0.1°c | 4.5°c | 1.5°c | 0.8°c | 6.2°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 5.5°c | 2.4°c | 1.6°c | 7.3°c | 4°c | 3°c | 0°c | -2.7°c | -3.8°c | -2°c | -3.5°c | -5.7°c | -0.5°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -0.3°c | -3.6°c | -3.8°c | 1.5°c | -1.6°c | -2.1°c | 2.9°c | -0.2°c |
Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 7.2°c | 4.2°c | 0.7°c | 9°c | 5.8°c | 3.8°c | 8.1°c | 5.2°c | 1.5°c | 9.9°c | 6.9°c | 2.8°c | 0.7°c | -2.6°c | -3.8°c | -4.2°c | -2°c | -5.7°c | 1.4°c | -0.5°c | -3.8°c | 0.2°c | -0.3°c | -3.8°c | 4.3°c | 1.4°c | -2.1°c | 4.9°c | 2.7°c |
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Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7.7°c | 8.1°c | 4.5°c |
Min temp | 0.1°c | 4.5°c | 1.5°c |
Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 7.2°c | 4.2°c |
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Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 9.7°c | 9.9°c | 6.2°c |
Min temp | 0.8°c | 6.2°c | 4.1°c |
Feels like temp | 0.7°c | 9°c | 5.8°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 18/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 2.1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 210 cm |
Lower piste depth | 150 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 153 out of 156 |
Resort opening date | Sat 18 Nov 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 05 May 2024 |
France gets off to a slow start over the weekend with cold temperatures and minimal snow and a freezing line sitting around the 2000m mark. High pressure dominates the weekend until Monday meaning lovely blue bird days for a great weekend of skiing. This then turns to low pressure which results in a return of snow.
As we move into the next week, there is an early flurry of snow, most notably in Chamonix and for most of the northern French Alps getting 30-40 cm’s of snow early next week. Temperatures seem to stay around the -3 degrees mark and the creeping up to -6/-7 overnight.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for the French Alps can be found on Meteo France’s website
Check out the programme below for meeting times and locations throughout the Reps’ time in resort. Please note these may be subject to change depending on Rep and external factors, such as weather. Meet your Rep at the social hour below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Day | Meeting time | Club Itinerary | Meeting place |
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Sunday | 10am | Explore Méribel | Bottom of La Saulire Express, Méribel Centre |
Monday | 9:30am | Here, There and Everywhere | Bottom of La Saulire Express, Méribel Centre |
Tuesday | 9:30am | More of a Challenge | Bottom of La Saulire Express, Méribel Centre |
Wednesday | 9:30am | Cruise the Views | Bottom of La Saulire Express, Méribel Centre |
Thursday | 9:30am | Expert Adventure | Bottom of La Saulire Express, Méribel Centre |
Friday | 9:30am | Last Day Requests | Bottom of La Saulire Express, Méribel Centre |
Saturday | Day Off | Day Off | Day Off |
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your hearts content.
Check out the weekly programme for details on where and how to find your Ski Club Rep, reach out to them using the contact numbers of via the Ski Club App, and register to let them know you’ll be in town using the form below.
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The Ski Club runs a varied programme of Experiences in both Méribel and Courchevel this winter:
Pre Half-Term (05 Jan – 9 Feb 2024) |
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Courchevel & Meribel |
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Monday | 6 Hours | Intermediate Piste Performance |
Tuesday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Essentials |
Wednesday | 6 Hours | Advanced Piste Performance |
Thursday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Technique |
Friday | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Performance – Foundations |
Post Half-Term (26 Feb to 18 Mar 2024) |
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Courchevel & Meribel |
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Monday | 6 Hours | Intermediate Piste Performance |
Tuesday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Essentials |
Wednesday | 4 Hours | Learn to Ski Tour |
Thursday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Technique Booster |
Friday | 6 Hours | Touring and Backcountry Sessions |
*Should you wish to travel between Méribel and Courchevel, as well as up from La Tania, to attend sessions, it is possible to do so via the Three Valleys lift system; skiers staying in Courchevel 1650 should use public transport to reach Courchevel 1850 before taking the lift over.