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Méribel Resort Guide
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 7
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Méribel is a renowned ski resort located in the heart of the French Alps within the vast Three Valleys ski area. The resort features a traditional alpine village atmosphere, extensive ski terrain suitable for all levels, and direct access to over 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes. Signature experiences include scenic pistes, modern lift infrastructure, and a variety of après-ski options, making it a favored destination for both families and avid skiers. Key amenities include ski schools, wellness centers, and a vibrant village center with shops and restaurants.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Méribel
Lifts
42
Longest run
4.434 km / 2.755 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola62
- Pulse gondola1
- Funitel4
- Aerial tram6
- High-speed 639
- High-speed quad10
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair2
- Surface lift92
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce Méribel-Courchevel – Renowned for its high-energy après-ski scene, this iconic slope-side venue features live music, DJ performances, and open-air dancing, creating an unforgettable party atmosphere with panoramic mountain views.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:01 PM UTC
22cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-16%
vs 5-Year Avg
26cm avg by now
+4%
vs 30-Year Avg
21cm avg by now
26cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 21.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~21.8 cm. That's 16% below the 5-year average (26 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 4% above the 30-year average (21 cm).
Méribel Season Snowfall
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Méribel Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 537cm with an average of 78 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 16% above this average (622cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 73cm | 11 days | 37cm | 71cm | 18cm |
| December | 99cm | 12 days | 94cm | 127cm | 20cm |
| January | 95cm | 12 days | 136cm | 167cm | 20cm |
| February | 77cm | 11 days | 164cm | 190cm | 18cm |
| March | 76cm | 11 days | 177cm | 199cm | 17cm |
| April | 51cm | 9 days | 165cm | 194cm | 12cm |
| May | 29cm | 5 days | 106cm | 154cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
54 days scored, from 22 Feb
54
Best Day
27 Mar
3
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb
- 4123 Feb
- 3324 Feb
March 2026
- 5427 Mar2cm
- 5015 Mar17cm
- 5028 Mar
April 2026
- 431 Apr1cm
- 392 Apr
- 3714 Apr3cm
March scored highest for Méribel in 2025-26. Based on 54 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 7, 2026
Through Apr 17, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Méribel
- Where is Méribel?
- Méribel is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Méribel?
- Méribel runs from a base elevation of 1,400 m (4,593 ft) to a summit of 2,952 m (9,685 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,552 m (5,092 ft).
- How big is Méribel?
- Méribel has 71 marked runs and 42 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Méribel?
- Méribel is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Méribel?
- Méribel typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Méribel get in a typical season?
- Méribel averages 151 inches / 384 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
