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 map in PDF format and further down the page, you’ll also find a clear overview of how the ski area is laid out, helping you understand how the different sectors connect across the mountain.
Méribel piste map: plan of ski slopes and lifts
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Understanding the Méribel piste map
The Méribel piste map covers the central section of the Three Valleys, placing the resort at the heart of the world's largest interconnected ski area. Unlike resorts located at the edge of the ski domain, Méribel provides direct lift and piste links towards Courchevel to the west and Les Menuires and Val Thorens to the east, allowing skiers to explore all three valleys without leaving the lift network.
- At the centre of the map sits Méribel Centre (1,450 m), with additional access points at Méribel Village, Le Raffort and Méribel-Mottaret, all connected by an extensive network of lifts.
- To the west of the resort, the Saulire sector (2,740 m) forms Méribel's main gateway towards Courchevel. Served by the Saulire Express gondolas, this area offers a mixture of long blue and red pistes together with more challenging black runs descending towards Méribel. From the summit of Saulire, skiers can continue directly into Courchevel or return to Méribel via several scenic descents, making this one of the busiest and most important parts of the ski area.
- Above Méribel Centre, the Tougnète sector (2,437 m) provides some of the resort's best intermediate skiing. The piste map shows a wide concentration of blue and red runs spreading across open mountainsides before descending through wooded terrain towards Méribel Centre and Méribel Village. Tougnète also acts as the principal connection towards Saint Martin de Belleville and Les Menuires, making it an important route for skiers exploring the eastern side of the Three Valleys.
- Further north, the Mont Vallon sector (2,952 m) represents the highest lift-served area within Méribel. Reached from Méribel-Mottaret via the Plattières and Mont Vallon lifts, this high-altitude sector offers long red and black pistes, quieter slopes and excellent snow preservation throughout the season. Its predominantly open terrain appeals to confident intermediate and advanced skiers looking for longer descents away from the busier lower mountain.
- Immediately surrounding Méribel-Mottaret (1,750 m), the Plattières, Pas du Lac and Plan des Mains sectors form the heart of the upper ski area. A dense network of lifts and pistes links these areas together, providing quick access towards Mont Vallon, Saulire and the Col de la Chambre. This part of the resort offers one of the greatest concentrations of varied terrain, making it an excellent base for exploring both Méribel itself and the wider Three Valleys.
- To the east, the Col de la Chambre (2,850 m) marks the boundary between Méribel and Les Menuires. Clearly shown on the piste map, this high mountain pass provides a direct lift and piste connection into the Belleville Valley, allowing experienced skiers to continue onwards towards Val Thorens without returning to the resort. Thanks to Méribel's central location, these links make it possible to ski across all three valleys in a single day.
- Closer to the resort, lower slopes around Altiport, Morel and Fontany provide gentle green and blue pistes together with dedicated beginner zones and ski school areas. These sheltered slopes offer an ideal environment for first-time skiers while remaining fully connected to the rest of the mountain, allowing easy progression onto longer runs as confidence grows.
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