Meribel Lift System & Passes

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.

In winter there are various different passes on offer, and the choice can be bewildering. All passes are now hands-free and don't require photos - they stay in your pocket and you no longer need to show your pass to the lift attendants.  You can buy or recharge your pass online here. ... see "Meribel Lift Pass Options - Winter" for more

There are a number of different lift passes available so that you can tailor your purchase to the ability and preferences of your group. The cost of your lift pass depends not only on which one you choose, but also on your age. Lift passes are available from lift pass offices at La Chaudanne, Le Rond Point, Altiport, Méribel Village, Mottaret centre, Mottaret le Hameau, and Brides-les-Bains. They can also be bought in advance and delivered by post or collected in the resort; you can buy or recharge your pass online here. ... see "Meribel & the 3 Valleys Lift Pass Prices - Winter" for more

The Three Valleys lift system is scheduled to open from July 3rd to August 28th 2009, giving access to Belleville, Meribel and Courchevel valleys. Not all lifts are open every day of the week, please see the Summer Lift Schedule for more details on opening and closing times.

In the summertime, Meribel offers a range of pedestrian and activity based lift pass options that are available for consecutive or non-consecutive day durations. With such a variety of choices you are sure find one to suit your plans perfectly. You can find out more details on what each pass covers in this section >> ... see "Meribel Lift Pass Options & Prices - Summer" for more

Meribel forms part of the Three Valleys lift system, which is considered to be the most efficient overall lift system in France (200 ski lifts transport 260,000 skiers hourly!). Méribel itself offers 15 high capacity gondola lifts, and 19 chair-lifts (including one 8-seater and six 6-seater), 14 drag-lifts, 8 telebabies and 1 moving walkway. 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 lift map. The lifts open every day of the week, even on Christmas and New Year's day. A selection of the lifts are also open in summer.