Méribel piste map
Located in the heart of the Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées), Méribel offers direct access to the largest interconnected ski area in the world. Positioned between Courchevel and Val Thorens, the resort acts as a central hub, allowing skiers to move seamlessly across the entire domain. The Méribel valley includes several villages (Méribel Centre, Méribel-Mottaret, Méribel Village, La Raffort and Les Allues), all connected by lifts and pistes. The ski terrain ranges from tree-lined slopes at lower altitude to high-alpine sectors above 2,900 m, offering a balanced mix of terrain for all levels. As well as its world-class skiing, Méribel is known for its traditional Alpine architecture and wide range of accommodation, including some of the best ski chalets in the Alps, making it a popular choice for both families and groups looking for a well-rounded ski holiday.
Below you can download the latest Méribel piste maps in PDF format, including the mini pass ski area plan. Further down the page, you’ll also find helpful information about the best pistes for each ability level and an overview of the ski lift system across the resort.
Méribel ski area piste map
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Méribel ski map explained
The main skiing begins from Méribel Centre (1,450 m), where several major lifts depart from La Chaudanne. This is the resort's principal lift hub, providing direct access to both sides of the mountain and allowing skiers to spread quickly across the Three Valleys without returning to the valley floor.
- To the west of Méribel Centre, the slopes rise towards the Saulire and Col de la Loze sectors, which form the gateway to Courchevel. This side of the mountain offers a varied mix of blue, red and black pistes, with wide cruising runs above the tree line gradually giving way to more sheltered descents through the forest. From the summit of Saulire (2,740 m), skiers can continue directly into Courchevel, making it one of the principal crossing points between the two resorts.
- Heading east from Méribel Centre, the lifts climb towards Méribel-Mottaret (1,750 m) and the higher slopes of Mont Vallon, Plan des Mains and the Pas du Lac sector. This is the highest part of the Méribel ski area, reaching almost 3,000 metres at Mont Vallon, and is known for its long red runs, varied terrain and more reliable snow conditions later in the season. From here, lift connections continue seamlessly into Val Thorens and Les Menuires, allowing confident skiers to explore the eastern side of the Three Valleys in a single day.
- South of Méribel Centre, the Tougnète sector provides another important link within the ski area. Broad blue and red pistes descend towards Méribel Village before the ridge continues into Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and the lower Belleville Valley. These quieter slopes reward intermediate skiers with long, flowing descents and often feel noticeably less busy than the central sectors.
- Closer to the valley floor, the Altiport, Morel and Rond-Point sectors offer gentle, tree-lined skiing together with several beginner-friendly pistes. These lower slopes are ideal for building confidence before progressing onto the wider Three Valleys network and remain enjoyable during poor visibility thanks to their sheltered woodland setting.
One of Méribel's greatest strengths is how naturally the mountain skis. Although it provides access to one of the largest ski areas in the world, the lift network makes it remarkably easy to move between sectors, allowing skiers to explore different parts of the Three Valleys before returning to Méribel without retracing their route. Dedicated beginner zones are located around Méribel Centre, Méribel-Mottaret and the Altiport area, offering gentle nursery slopes and learning lifts away from the busier main pistes. These separate learning areas allow beginners to build confidence before venturing onto the resort's extensive network of blue runs.
Méribel ski resort overview
- Resort height: 1,450 m
- Highest lift: 2,952 m (Méribel sector)
- Vertical drop: 1,550 m
- Kilometres of ski pistes: 150 km (Three Valleys 600 km)
- Number of ski pistes: 72
- Type of ski pistes: 25% green, 40% blue, 28% red, and 7% black slopes
- Longest run: 3,6 km
- Number of ski lifts: 43
- 2 Terrain parks
- 1 Half-pipe
- Heli-skiing