Meribel Lift System - Winter

Below is our speedy overview of what the current lift status is in the valley. The list summary is probably most useful if you already know the valley and the lift names. If you don't, you may also find the piste & lift map handy if you are less familiar with the area.

Subject to snow conditions, for Winter 2009/2010 the lifts will be operating during the following dates:

• Meribel- Mottaret - Saturday 5th December 2009 to Sunday 25th April 2010 inc.
• Courchevel 1850 - Saturday 5th December 2009 to Sunday 25th April 2010 inc.
• Courchevel 1650, 1550, 1300 (Le Praz) & La Tania - Saturday 12th December 2009 to Sunday 25th April 2010 inc.
• Val Thorens - Skiing on the Peclet glacier from Saturday 21st November 2009 until Sunday 9th May 2010

As is normal during early/late season, a reduced ski area will be in operation between 5th - 18th December 2009 and 17th - 25th April 2010 depending on snow cover. Lift pass prices usually reflect this reduction in the skiable area.

The lifts open at 9.00am, and start to close around 4.20 (the time varies for each lift). From February onwards the lifts stay open for a further half hour. You can find the exact closing times for each main lift on the reverse of the ski area map, which you can collect from lift pass stations and the Tourist Office. The lifts open every day of the week, even on Christmas and New Year's day.

The Meribel piste map gives good detail of the local area, whereas the 3 valleys piste map gives you a broad picture of how everything is connected. We've added in piste maps for Courchevel and Val Thorens so you can get a better idea of actually how much there is to ski in the whole 3 Valleys area! For a more detailed map when you get on the mountain, pick up a paper copy of the piste maps from the lift company when you buy your pass.