Best Ski Runs in Meribel

Meribel is home to some of the best ski runs in the Three Valleys. It offers top skiing and incredible piste for all levels of skiers.

In the Meribel Valley ski area, you will find gentle wide runs for learning, fun blue pistes to play on, challenging reds to push your skiing further, and black runs to lose your skis on.

When you come to the Meribel, make sure you check out all of these runs. They are full of past and future memories, legendary moments and good times.

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Best Green Ski Runs in Meribel

Blanchot

Anyone who has learnt to ski in Meribel or watched a friend learn will have plenty of good memories from this slope.

The run is perfect for getting to grips with snowboarding or skiing. It is wide with a pitch that makes learning to ski easy.

For kids and families, there are loads of activities to mess about on when they get tired of skiing.

The Blanchot is located in the Altiport area of Meribel. You can access the run from the top of the Rhodos gondola or the Altiport lift, which also loops the run.

Little Himalaya

This green run crisscrosses the Meribel Yeti Park, which is a zone for families and beginner skiers.

The piste rolls down from the top of the Combes 1 chairlift that departs from the snow front of Meribel Motteret.

As you make your way down, there is the option to stop and have a go at loads of fun activities such as slalom, gong banging, and Igloo exploring.

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Best Blue Ski Runs in Meribel

Pic blue

This fun blue run starts at the link to La Tania above the Altiport section of Meribel.

Pic Blue starts by heading down the valley on a wide shelf carved into the mountain, as it turns to head down to Meribel, you will pass the Dragon de l’Altaï chalet and chill zone.

After that, the run reaches the tress and widens out. This is where you can really pick up some speed and safely enjoy yourself before arriving at the bottom of the Loze chairlift.

If you find that you are doing this run on repeat because you are having so much fun, look out for the dragons hidden along the trail.

Roc de Fer

Anyone can have fun on this piste. The run starts off gently enough as you traverse the ridge above the infamous black run, Face. It then suddenly drops down, sucking you towards the heart of Meribel.

There is plenty of space on the run for everyone and is often quiet due to it being near the edge of the ski area.

The run drops and rises all the way to the Chaudanne area. This undulation allows you to get in a natural rhythm with the mountain and find places for rest and speed.

At the end, you ski down the slalom stade and into the area where pro athletes arrive in glory at the end of a world cup run.

Find the start of the Roc de Fer at the top of the Olympic chairlift.

Roc de Fer - Best blue runs in Meribel
Arriving at the stade – Meribel Center

Best Red Ski Runs in Meribel

Combe de Vallon

The top of Combe de Vallon is breathtaking, the scenery mesmerising and the altitude dizzying.

At 2952m it is the heigset point in Meribel. It is accessed by the Mont Vallon cable car.

At the top, a pleasant track takes you to the top of the valley, where you drop into the run. From here you can speed down the arcs of the piste cutting big turns on the cruising sections all the way along the combe.

At the end, you can catch the Mures Rouges lift and do it all again, or you join the calmer Ours piste and link one of the longest skis of the resort all the way back to the centre of Meribel.

Combe de Vallon - Best red run in Meribel
Mont Vallon from Meribel center

Maudit

On the sunny side of the valley, at the top of the Saulire run, you can join the Maudit piste.

There is plenty of pace to keep you sliding as you move under the cliffs of the Saulire. Once you have passed under the gondola, you start to turn down the mountain.

This is the place for great turns and big smiles. The slope is varied, offering up different challenges and enjoyment along with the opportunity to stop at the Folie Douce.

The end of the run winds through the trees and you arrive once again at the Chaudanne area.

Best Black Ski Runs in Meribel

Face

If ticking off famous black runs is your thing to do, then Meribels Face is a must.

Don’t be fooled by the easy start, as once you are over the ridge, you are on one of the steepest runs in the 3 Valleys.

This run will get you warmed up and your blood pumping as you make your way down the endless slope of moguls and chop. There is no let-up as the piste dog legs further down the mountain.

As your legs start to burn, the base of the Olympic lift comes into sight, and the gradient eases off a little.

Face is the perfect challenge for anyone looking to test the limits of their skiing.

Bartavelle

Bartavelle is part of the Back to the wild zone, where all the snow is natural. The location of the slope ensures that it keeps its quality all the way through the season.

There is nothing better than carving your skis on natural snow, and you can do that all the way to the bottom of this run.

It isn’t as intimidating as other black runs and isn’t that long. There are some great hits and a few rollers for anyone looking for added spice.

Head up the Roc de Tougne to access this lift.

Bartavelle - Best black runs in meribel

Bartavellee piste

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