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The Skiing

The Three Valleys is without doubt the largest and finest linked ski area in the world. The area is naturally blessed with good snow falls and, along with 2,383 snow cannons, skiing is virtually assured from Christmas through to the beginning of May.

The ski area is truly inexhaustible and with 600+km of pistes in the Three Valleys (150km in Méribel and 150km in Courchevel), there is something for every standard of skier. The valleys are superbly linked, with Val Thorens under an hour away from Méribel and Courchevel even closer. So whether you are looking for beautifully groomed pistes, bumps, steeps, or out of the way off-piste runs you will find it in the Trois Vallées.

In Méribel, try the Ladies Olympic Downhill, or the exhilarating runs from the top of Saulire all the way down to Méribel, a vertical drop of 1,300 metres. Then there is Mont Vallon, with its two fabulous sweeping red runs and amazingly varied off-piste.

Courchevel has miles of wonderful cruising runs, beautiful pistes through the trees to Le Praz and La Tania, the gentle runs of 1600, as well as the Saulire Couloirs, Suisse and Chanrossa, which will challenge even the most expert skier.

The Vallée des Belleville offers some excitingly different terrain. On La Masse and in the Fourth Valley there are some great runs both on and off piste. Click here for piste maps of The Three Valleys.

Snowboarders – Boarding is very popular in the 3 Valleys and is very well catered for, with many board parks and huge amounts of off piste.

Ski lessons and guiding – Everybody can benefit from ski lessons, beginner and expert alike. A ski guide can really help you make the best of your time on the mountain, whether on piste or off! Méribel and Courchevel are blessed with a wide choice of superb schools – for more details see our ski lessons section.

Lift pass prices – For details of lift pass prices please visit the lift pass prices section.

Real time lift openings – For complete details of the pistes open today just click here for Méribel and here for Courchevel.


“Excellent - lots of gondolas, fast lifts, all seemed quite new. Considering half term, queues were minimal!”

Piste Maps

The Three Valleys

3 Valleys Piste Map

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Méribel

Meribel Piste Map

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Courchevel

Courchevel Piste Map

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Les Menuires/St. Martin

Les Menuires Piste Map

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Val Thorens

Val Thorens Piste Map

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Ski Lessons

We strongly recommend that you book your ski lessons / guides as soon as possible after booking your holiday to avoid disappointment.

Please note that Purple Ski is not itself a ski school.

This page gives a description of companies providing ski and snowboarding lessons, also private guides and links to pages which summarise the hours and prices for both group and private lessons.

We are fortunate that Méribel and Courchevel are blessed with several excellent ski and snowboarding schools; we have worked with all the schools listed here and always with excellent results, so have confidence in recommending them to you.

We would be happy to provide advice to all our clients regarding ski lessons and help with making advance bookings.

For a chart summarising the types and prices of lessons offered, click here.

Please note that by booking lessons via Purple Ski you agree to the Purple Ski ski lesson reservation terms and conditions, which can be found here

Please book your ski lessons at the earliest possible time to avoid your required lesson being unavailable. This is important for all weeks of the season but particularly at New Year and February half term. Morning sessions tend to be the most popular, so tend to be sold out first.

Please note that even if a lesson is listed here it does not mean it will be available at your particular week, level, discipline or location. All details are subject to change without notice.

NOTE: Helmets are required for all children's' lessons – and are recommended for adults too!

The Independents (PRIVATE ENGAGEMENTS ONLY)

There are many excellent, independent ski instructors operating in Méribel & Courchevel, most used to work for one of the bigger schools, but now prefer to manage their own client base. Here is a list of a few of our favourites, with contact details.

Lara Crisp
LaraSki - Lara Jones
Tel: +44 (0)7908153657 (UK)
Email: info@laraski.com for reservations.

Prices are €275 for 3 hours and €550 for a full day (€575 during UK half term). Lara also teaches private yoga sessions.

For Lara's website click here.


Eric Beauquenne
Ski Exclusif - Eric Beauquenne
Tel: +33 (0)6 62 14 16 67 (France)
Email: eric@skiexclusif.com

Prices are €300 for 4 hours and €400 for a full day

For Eric's website click here.


Stephen Down
Prime Snowsports - Stephen Down
Tel: +33 (0)6 44 38 47 13 (France) or +44 (0)7564 380 846 (UK)
Email: info@primesnowsports.com

Prices are £300 for 4 hours and £420 for a full day

For Stephen's website click here.


Stephane Prost
Méribel Connections - Stéphane Prost
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 08 58 07 (France) or +33 (0)6 09 26 18 59 (France - Mobile)
Email: info@meribelconnections.com

Prices are from €350 for 4 hours and €480/500 for a full day


Andy Parker
AP-Ski - Andy Parker
Tel: +33 (0)6 17 34 18 00 (France)
Email: andy@ap-ski.com

Prices are from €300 for 4 hours and from €450 for a full day

For Andy's website click here.


Michael Harrison
Ski Instructor Méribel - Michael Harrison
Tel: +33 (0)6 16 67 96 02 (France) or +44(0)7973 722 140 (UK)
Email: michael@skiinstructormeribel.com

Prices are €230/€210 for 3 hours (Mornings/Afternoons) and €420 for a full day

For Michael's website click here.


Jean-Philippe Labasse
Jean-Philippe Labasse
Tel: +33 (0)6 82 69 34 70 (France)
Email: jp.labasse@icloud.com

Prices are €350 for 4 hours (morning) and €500 for a full day


Edith Trémeaux
Edith Trémeaux
Tel: +33 (0)6 10 01 79 28 (France)
Email: edithtremeaux@yahoo.fr

Prices are €300 for 3 hours, €350 for 4 hours and €460 for a full day


Parallel Lines Snow Sports School (Méribel only)

Parallel Lines

Tel: +44 (0)844 811 2779 (UK) +33 (0)4 79 00 32 21 (France)

Email: info@parallel-lines.com
Website: Click here.

Parallel Lines is one of the larger, independent snow sports schools in Meribel. They have been operating in the Meribel Valley for over 20 years, and offer an extensive program of ski and snowboard lessons, on and off piste guiding, private lessons and instructor training.

Based in Meribel and run by people who know the area inside out, they have, over the past 20+ years, built a great team of fully qualified and mostly (c.80%) native English speaking instructors, selecting those with the experience, personality and passion for the mountain that guarantees consistently great lessons.

They are now offering online booking (see details below), ensuring you can check prices, availability and book lessons securely, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Their meeting point is at the left hand side of the entrance to the Rhodos bubble at the Chaudanne area.

For full details of lessons with Parallel Lines, including 2023-2024 prices, click here.


Oxygene

Oxygene

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 08 53 36 (France)
Email: meribel@oxygene.ski
Website: Click Here

The meeting point for lessons in Méribel is next to the bottom of the Rhodos lift.

Highly recommended, Oxygène Ski School offer a very personal service. They specialise in group ski lessons taught in English as well as private tuition for both adults and children. They are renowned for their superb children's lessons with innovative activities to help kids get the most out of their time on the slopes; Magic Fun factory also includes a full day of skiing with lunch on Friday.

Beginners are particularly well catered for in the "Magic Garden", a fun enclosed area with special equipment, exclusive to Oxygène. Groups are kept small for a more personal approach.

Oxygène instructors are also available for adult groups, private lessons and snowboarding.

For full details of lessons with Oxygène, including 2021-2022 prices, click here.


New Generation Ski & Snowboard School

Ski NewGen

Tel/Fax: + 33 (0)4 79 01 03 18 (France)
Tel: + 44 (0)1462 674000 (UK)
Email: info@skinewgen.com
Website: Click Here

New Generation is an independent ski school that's been running for over 20 years, that we have worked with very successfully for several seasons.

They have 11 instructors based in Méribel (another c.20 based in Courchevel); all are selected based on their excellent coaching skills, most are British – but all speak very good English (so can make analogies and explanations that you can more easily understand, encourage questions and discussion to help you progress faster and hopefully have more fun). Their focus is on “coaching” rather than “instruction”. Their instructors base lessons on the key principles of all learning – a combination of doing, watching, thinking, listening and feeling. All their instructors hold the BASI International Ski Teacher Diploma, membership of the International Ski Instructors Association and full entitlement to teach in France.

They run group and private lessons for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. They also offer clinics for higher level skiers and boarders who want to develop technique or get off a plateau.

Their meeting point is on the far side of the bottom of the Tougnète 1 bubble on the Chaudanne, to the right of the entrance to the lift pass office.

For full details of lessons with New Generation, including 2021-2022 prices, click here.

For ski tips by New Generation, go to this link.


Marmalade

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Tel: +33 (0)7 71 85 62 79 (France)
Email:info@skimarmalade.com
Website: Click Here

Marmalade has a team of 10 great young (ish!), fully qualified, ski instructors and off piste guides. 7 are from the UK, 1 from France and 2 from Italy, but have been teaching in Meribel for 5+ years so speak English well. All have been working in Meribel for many years. Probably the “coolest” of the ski schools, they have – in our view – a more relaxed approach to teaching and definitely know how to enjoy themselves on the mountain. Read the biographies of the instructors on their website and you'll get an idea of what we mean! Guest feedback about them has been great.

Offering mainly private lessons and off-piste guiding please click here for prices. For group lessons please contact them directly.


École du Ski Français

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Tel: +33 (0)4 79 08 60 31 (Méribel) or +33 (0)4 79 00 49 49 (Mottaret)
Fax: +33 (0)4 79 08 60 80 (Méribel) or +33 (0)4 79 08 54 45 (Mottaret)
Website: Click Here

The ESF is the biggest ski lesson operator in Méribel, offering group and private ski, snowboarding and cross country lessons, among others. They have some 400 alpine and 10 cross country ski instructors.

Our past experience of group lessons offered by the ESF in both Méribel and Mottaret has not been great (issues mainly with language and/or excessively large group sizes – especially at peak periods). However they have some excellent private instructors and guides and we would recommend them for private lessons. If you wish to book group lessons with the ESF please book direct (click here); we are happy to help book private instructors.

The ESF also operates a creche for children aged 18 months to 3 years (Les Saturnins – Méribel only) and a kindergarten (Club Piou Piou) for children aged 3 years to 5 years. Here, the children can play and try skiing for the first time in the large, enclosed snow field with inflatable figures, snowmen and a ski tow, or play and rest indoors in the air-conditioned “chalet” complete with toys, books, videos and a rest area. Proof of age required for both.

For full details of lessons and 2021-2022 prices for private lessons with the ESF, click here.


Cab9 Snowboarding School (Méribel only)

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Tel: +33 (0)7 68 46 39 11 (France)
Email: info@cab9snowboarding.com
Website: Click Here

Cab9 Snowboarding is a team of snowboard instructors which has been operating since 2006.

As the only officially recognised, dedicated snowboard school in the 3 Valleys, Cab9 has built a great reputation over the last 15 years as the people to come to for snowboard lessons. Their team are all highly experienced snowboarders, who live and breathe the sport. In contrast to much of the snowboard instruction available in France, the instructors are dedicated snowboarders, rather than ski instructors who teach snowboarding. They offer lessons for all abilities, from complete beginners to expert riders. They are able to teach to a very high standard – they are qualified to guide clients off-piste, and are also trained to teach freestyle in the park and pipe.

They offer 5 day group lessons, expert sessions. private lessons and freestyle group sessions.

All lessons meet at the bottom of the RHODOS lift in Méribel.

For full details of lessons with Cab9, including 2021-2022 prices, click here.


Sweet Snowsports

Sweet Snowsports

Tel: +44 (0)1316 080857 (UK)
Email: info@sweetsnowsports.com
Website: Click Here

Sweet Snowsports was founded in 2009 with the aim of providing a fun, friendly and flexible approach to snowsports instruction.

Their team of 6 instructors are all native-English speaking, fully qualified and hold the prestigious "French Equivalence". They promise to listen to what you want, using the benefit of their combined 115+ years experience to provide top class service throughout the whole experience.

Mainly specialising in private coaching to individuals or small groups (please click here for prices), during school holidays (or when there is demand) they also offer children's group lessons with an industry-leading ratio of 6 children per group.

Sweet Snowsports operate across Meribel, La Tania and Courchevel, their instructors know the ski area/infrastructure very well and will be able to identify terrain suitable for your ability and guide you around the vast, world renowned ski area with this in mind.

We have started working with Sweet Snowsports relatively recently (though we know some of the instructors personally) and so do not have much feedback from our clients about them, however there is lots of amazing feedback from past clients at Feefo.com


BASS

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Tel: +44 (0)7092 206 321 (UK)or +33 (0)6 19 77 85 57 (France - December to April)
Email: 3valleys@britishskischool.com
Website: Click Here

Craig Conkie has been in Méribel since 2000, and part of an association called BASS, the British Alpine Ski School since 2008. Craig heads a small all British team of inspirational ski coaches who will be available throughout the season, with other British instructors joining them for busy periods.

All BASS instructors have the BASI Level 4 ISTD and also have completed their Eurotest (with French equivalence), making them among the highest qualified British instructors available anywhere.

They run mainly private lessons in Méribel, but during busy periods offer kids ski groups.

They are flexible in the way they set up lessons, meaning that they can often tailor lessons to suit certain parties. If a group has something particular in mind with regards to their ski lessons, they would try to accommodate their wishes if possible.

For details of private lessons with BASS, including 2021-2022 prices, click here or call them directly.

Ski Lesson Prices and Details

Please find below ski lesson prices for non-peak weeks for the 2023-2024 season.
For peak week prices (such as New Year, Half Term and Easter) or for assistance booking lessons please email Hannah at skilessons@purpleski.com.

Please note that Purple Ski is not itself a ski school.

Adult Group Ski Lessons

Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Mon-Fri 10 2-8 From €300
Sun-Fri 12 2-8 From €360
Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Sun-Fri 9.00-12.00 18 2-8 €375
Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Mon-Fri 3 hours 15 2-8 €370
Sun-Fri 3 hours 18 2-8 €430

Prices in table are non-peak week prices. For peak week prices (such as New Year, Half Term and Easter) or to book lessons please contact us at skilessons@purpleski.com.


Children's Group Ski Lessons

Note: some childrens lessons are only available during school holidays.
Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Age 4-5:
Mon-Fri / Sun-Fri
10 / 12
2-6 From €300
Age 6-17 (all levels):
Mon-Fri / Sun-Fri
20 / 24
2-8 From €475
Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Age 4-5:
Mon-Fri 9.00-12.00
15 2-6 From €430
Age 6-12 (all levels):
Sun-Thu 9.00-12.00 + Fri 9.00-16.00
(Friday lunch included)
22 2-8 From €470
Kids safaris (6-17) Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Low season:  Mon-Fri 15 max 8 €349
Low season:  Mon-Fri 18 max 8 €399
Mid season:  Mon-Fri 15 max 8 €370
Mid season:  Sun-Fri 18 max 8 €430
High season:  Mon-Fri 20 max 8 €515 (High Season)
€545 (Feb Half Term)
High season:  Sun-Fri 24 max 8 €600 (High Season)
€630 (Feb Half Term)

Prices in table are non-peak week prices. For peak week prices (such as New Year, Half Term and Easter) or to book lessons please contact us at skilessons@purpleski.com.

NOTE: Helmets are REQUIRED for all childrens' lessons, and don't forget sun cream, sunglasses and warm clothes too

Group Snowboarding Lessons

Note: some childrens lessons are only available during school holidays.
Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Mon-Fri: (2 hrs/day)10 2-8 €250
Sun-Fri: (2 hrs/day) 12 2-8 €300
Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
All levels (age 8+):
Mon-Fri: (3hr/day)
15 2-6 From €380
Total Hours Group Size Price (pp)
Mon-Fri 9.15-12.15 15 2-8 €319

Prices in table are non-peak week prices. For peak week prices (such as New Year, Half Term and Easter) or to book lessons please contact us at skilessons@purpleski.com.

NOTE: Helmets are REQUIRED for all childrens' lessons, and don't forget sun cream, sunglasses and warm clothes too

Private Lessons

Below is a summary of private ski and snowboarding lessons / guiding offered by the best ski schools in the valley.

  Hours Price No. of participants Cost per extra person
Parallel Lines 1.5 (from 12:30 or 14:30) €169* (low & mid season only) 1-3 n/a
1.5 (from 15:30 or 16:00) €149* (low & mid season only) 1-3 n/a
2 (from 09:15) €229 1-3 n/a
2 (from 12:30) €219 1-3 n/a
2 (from 14:00) €199 1-3 n/a
2 (from 09:15) €259 4-6 n/a
2 (from 12:30) €249 4-6 n/a
2 (from 14:00) €229 4-6 n/a
3 (from 09:15) €319 1-3 n/a
3 (from 12:30 or 13:00) €299*** / €279** / €279* 1-3 n/a
3 (from 09:15) €349 4-6 n/a
3 (from 12:30 or 13:00) €329*** / €309** / €309* 4-6 n/a
4 (from 09:15) €425 1-3 n/a
4 (form 12:30 or 13:00) €399*** / €309** / €309* 1-3 n/a
4 (from 09:15) €455 4-6 n/a
4 (from 12:30 or 13:00) €429*** / €390** / €390* 4-6 n/a
Full day €599* (low & mid season only) 1-3 n/a
Full day €639* (low & mid season only) 4-6 n/a
Oxygène 3 hours (morning) €360*** / €330** / €310* 1-2 €15
4 hours (am) €480*** / €440** / €410* 1-2 €15
2 hours (afternoon) €225*** / €195** / €185* 1-2 €15
3 hours (pm) €315*** / €300** / €270* 1-2 €15
4 hours (pm) €420*** / €400** / €360* 1-2 €15
Full day (7 hours) 09:00-16:00 €595*** / €565** 1-5 €10
Full day (8 hours) 09:00-17:00 €705*** / €680** 1-5 €15
3 (pm) - Courchevel €260* / €270** / €290** 1-3 €15
4 (am) - Courchevel €390* / €410** / €430** 1-3 €20
4 (pm) - Courchevel €340* / €350** / €360** 1-3 €20
7 (from 09.00) - Courchevel €500* / €525** / €570** 1-6 €35
New Generation 2 €250*** / €230** / €210* 1-2 €20
3 (from 09:00) €350*** / €320** / €300* 1-2 €30
3 (from 11:30) €350* / €320** / €280* 1-2 €30
3 (from 13:00/14:00) €300*** / €300** / €250* 1-2 €30
4 €470*** / €425** / €380* 1-2 €40
6 €570** / €530* 1-2 n/a
Full day (7hrs) €745*** / €640** / €600* 1-2 n/a
Marmalade Ski School 3 (am) €290* / €315** 1-3 €20
3 (pm) €250* / €315** 1-3 €20
4 (am) €375* / €395** 1-3 €20
Full Day (6 hours) €525* 1-3 €20
Full day (7 hours) €595* / €640** 1-3 €20
Sweet Snowsports 2 (from 14:00 or 14:30) €185* 1-3 n/a
3 (from 13:30 or 14:00) €250* 1-4 n/a
3 (from 09:00, 09:15, 09:30 or 09:45) €285* 1-4 n/a
4 (from 9:00, 9:15 or 9:30) €375* 1-4 n/a
Full day (6 hours) €525* 1-4 n/a
Full day (7 hours) €595* 1-4 n/a
ESF 2.5 (am - 10/12/22 - 04/02/23 only) €240*** 1-6 n/a
2.75 (am - 05/02/23 - 04/03/23 only) €297** 1-6 n/a
3 (am - from 05/03/23 - 28/04/23 only) €280* 1-6 n/a
2.5 (pm - 10/12/22 - 04/02/23 only) €228*** 1-6 n/a
2.75 (pm - 05/02/23 - 04/03/23 only) €250** 1-6 n/a
3 (pm - 05/03/23 - 28/04/23 only) €207* 1-6 n/a
Full Day €470* / €470** / €495*** 1-6 n/a
BASS 2+ hours €86 per hour 1-6 €10
Cab9 3 €280* / €305** 1-8 n/a
4 €360* / €385** 1-8 n/a
Full day €520* / €585** 1-8 n/a

* : low season

** : high season

*** : mid season

High season dates are: Christmas and New Year, UK and French half term and Easter.

Most schools take a deposit of 100% of the total lesson cost from your credit card to confirm the booking. In general, 50% is refundable should you need to cancel more than 2 weeks in advance.

To reserve lessons please email us on skilessons@purpleski.com. Please note that in booking lessons via Purple Ski you must agree to the Purple Ski ski lesson reservation terms and conditions, which can be found here.

NOTE: Helmets are REQUIRED for all childrens' lessons, and don't forget sun cream, sunglasses and warm clothes too

Please note the above prices are taken from the latest information that we have and are subject to change without notice.

If you are unable to view the private lessons table, unfortunately your screen is too small. Please visit our site on a Tablet or Computer to view.


Ecole du Ski Français Nurseries

ESF Ski lessons

Tel: +33 (0)4 79 08 60 31 (Méribel) or +33 (0)4 79 00 49 49 (Mottaret)
Fax: +33 (0)4 79 08 60 80 (Méribel) or +33 (0)4 79 08 54 45 (Mottaret)
Email: contact@esf-meribel.com
Website: Click Here

To book in to either nursery, please email Hannah on skilessons@purpleski.com

Les Saturnins Nursery – Méribel only

(in the Ice Rink building at La Chaudanne)

A crèche for children aged 18 months to 3 years, run by the ESF offering indoor and outdoor activities (e.g., reading, handicrafts, singing, sledging, walks, games on the snow).

Proof of age (e.g., passport) is required. You also need to provide nappies, slippers, teddy bear or comforter, a snack, change of clothing, sunglasses and gloves.

Type Times Total Hours Price (pp)
1 day 09.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00 6 €58*/€62**
5 days 09.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00 30 €249*/€271**
6 days 09.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00 36 €292*/€317**
1 morning/afternoon 09.00-12.00 or 14.00-17.00 3 €37 - €39
5 mornings/afternoons 09.00-12.00 or 14.00-17.00 15 €151 - €168
6 mornings/afternoons 09.00-12.00 or 14.00-17.00 18 €179 - €199

* - Low Season

** - High Season

Les Piou Piou Kindergarten – Méribel & Mottaret

A kindergarten for children aged 3 years to 5 years, run by the ESF. Here, the children can play and try skiing for the first time in the large, enclosed snow field with inflatable figures, snowmen and a ski tow, or play and rest indoors in the air-conditioned “chalet” complete with toys, books, videos and a rest area. Male and female instructors supervise, encourage and instruct the little ones in skiing and other games on the snow. At the end of their stay children will win their own special “Piou-Piou” Club medal!

Proof of age required.

Not generally recommended for non-French speaking children!

Type Times Total Hours Price (pp)
5 days 09.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00 27.5 €388*/€414**
6 days 09.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00 33 €421*/€450**
5 mornings/afternoons 09.00-12.00 or 14.00-17.00 12.5 €304 - €343
6 mornings/afternoons 09.00-12.00 or 14.00-17.00 12.5 €337 - €400

* - Low Season

** - High Season

On booking, the ESF usually charges your credit card with the cost of the first day's lesson (per instructor), with the balance charged to your card just before your arrival in Méribel.

However they will refund the full amount charged in the event of cancellation provided they receive 24 hours notice of the cancellation. They will not refund in the event of a “no show”.

 

Mountain Guides

Bureau des Guides

Bureau des Guides

Web Site
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 00 30 38 or +33 (0)6 23 92 46 12

The Bureau des Guides are the true specialists in off-piste skiing, ski touring and heli-skiing. The guides offer their experience and knowledge of all the best places and hidden spots of the Three Valleys - they know the area better than anyone else - where to find good snow and safe meeting points and are the only ones allowed to take groups or individuals skiing on the glaciers. The guides are in regular radio contact with each other and share information across the ski area every day.

Please note that these high mountain guides are guides, not instructors. They do not teach

You can either join one of their courses (max 6 people per group) - they offer introductory courses for those new to off piste skiing (your standard is assessed and your guide will take you to places within your capability to practise and improve your technique in a fun and safe environment) or take more advanced skiers on longer expeditions to discover untouched snow and unforgettable descents (safety equipment is supplied by the guides). They also do heli-skiing (there are around thirty drop points on the Swiss and Italian borders), ice climbing (in Courchevel), ski touring (starting with an off-piste descent from a ski lift and then fit skins to your skis, which enable you to access a glacier or valley well away from the main resort) and more....

For more information, or to make a booking, please visit their website guides-meribel.com/en/.

The Bureau des Guides offers the following:

Off Piste

If you want to use the ski lifts to reach the untouched areas of the Three Valleys and ride down the finest off-piste routes, if you love linking perfect curves in untouched snowfields, then your high mountain guide is the expert companion who can bring together safety, discovery and your enjoyment.

Ski Touring and Splitboard

From the ski lifts of the Three Valleys you can reach the vastness of the snow covered alpine pastures and glaciers in the Vanoise National Park amidst breath-taking surroundings. By using "touring skis" or a "splitboard", with moderate and ergonomic effort in the footsteps of your high mountain guide, you will be completely free to enjoy limitess skiing where the snow is at its best.

Heli-skiing

Heli-skiing offers a wonderful way to enjoy the fresh snow. From the Altiport, take a short (c. 15 minutes) flight and enjoy stunning views to the Italian border and ski back down on virgin slopes with your mountain guide. An unforgettable day.

Discovery Day

Learn about the history and formation of the Three Valleys - you will go on and off piste with your guide and see things that you have never seen before...

Lift Passes

The Three Valley Lift pass system is “hands free”. You simply leave the lift pass in a left hand pocket of your ski suit and the gates automatically open for you. You don't need to show your lift pass and no photograph is required (except for <5 and >75 years).

To pre-book your lift passes either send us an Email with your requirements or else click here and complete the form. We will have your passes ready and waiting for you on your arrival so that you can get straight out onto the slopes without any delay.

Note that family passes represent a significant discount compared with individual passes, see below. Every member of the family pays the child price. To qualify, you must be a family of 2 adults and 2 or more children aged 5 to 17 inclusive, and buy a pass of 6 days or greater duration.

Reduced prices apply for the period up to 23rd December and from 12th April; the prices below are for the main part of the season.

Please contact us for the prices of passes not shown below.

3 Valleys Lift Pass Prices

Ticket Type Adult
13 - 64 years
Child
5 - 12 years
Veteran
65 - 74 years
*Family
(2 Adults, 2+ Children)
4 Hours € 67.00 € 53.60 € 60.30 n/a
1 Day € 75.00 € 60.00 € 67.50 n/a
2 Days € 150.00 € 120.00 € 135.00 n/a
3 Days € 225.00 € 180.00 € 202.50 n/a
4 Days € 300.00 € 240.00 € 270.00 n/a
5 Days € 355.00 € 284.00 € 319.50 n/a
6 Days € 375.00 € 300.00 € 337.50 € 300.00
7 Days € 433.00 € 346.40 € 389.70 € 346.40
8 Days € 491.00 € 392.80 € 441.90 € 392.80
9 Days € 549.00 € 439.20 € 494.10 € 439.20
10 Days € 607.00 € 485.60 € 546.30 € 485.60
11 Days € 665.00 € 532.00 € 598.50 € 532.00
12 Days € 723.00 € 578.40 € 650.70 € 578.40
13 Days € 781.00 € 624.80 € 702.90 € 624.80
14 Days € 839.00 € 671.20 € 755.10 € 671.20
Season € 1085.00 n/a € 1395.00 n/a
*Price is per person. To qualify for the family pass, your family must comprise 2 adults and at least 2 children aged between 5 and 17 years inclusive. Note: Minimum 6 days and passports/photocopy of passports (preferred) required.

Please note:

  • ID required for proof of age.
  • Under 5's & over 75's go free.
  • Discounted rates for early and end of season skiing.
  • The 4 Hours pass can start at any point in the day.

Meribel Valley Lift Pass Prices

Ticket Type Adult
13 - 64 years
Child
5 - 12 years
Veteran
65 - 74 years
*Family
(2 Adults, 2+ Children)
4 Hours € 54.50 € 43.60 € 49.00 n/a
Afternoon n/a n/a n/a n/a
1 Day € 63.50 € 50.80 € 57.10 n/a
2 Days € 127.00 € 101.60 € 114.30 n/a
3 Days € 190.50 n/a € 171.40 n/a
4 Days € 254.00 € 203.20 € 228.60 n/a
5 Days € 284.50 € 227.60 € 256.00 n/a
6 Days € 317.50 € 254.00 € 285.70 € 254.00
7 Days € 358.00 € 286.40 € 322.20 € 286.40
8 Days € 408.00 € 326.40 € 367.20 € 326.40
9 Days € 458.00 € 366.40 € 412.20 € 366.40
10 Days € 508.00 € 406.40 € 457.20 € 406.40
11 Days n/a n/a n/a n/a
12 Days n/a n/a n/a n/a
13 Days n/a n/a n/a n/a
14 Days n/a n/a n/a n/a
3V Ext** n/a n/a n/a n/a
Season € 925.40 n/a € 1189.00 n/a
*Price is per person. To qualify for the family pass, your family must comprise 2 adults and at least 2 children aged between 5 and 17 years inclusive. Note: Minimum 6 days and passports/photocopy of passports (preferred) required.

** To extend a Méribel pass to cover the Three Valleys for one day

NOTE: You must have a pass valid for 2 or more days for this; the extension applies to one of the days already paid.

Please note:

  • ID required for proof of age.
  • Under 5's & over 75's go free.
  • Discounted rates for early and end of season skiing
  • The 3 Hours pass can start at any point in the day.

Courchevel Valley Lift Pass Prices

Ticket Type Adult
13 - 64 years
Child
5 - 12 years
Veteran
65 - 74 years
*Family
(2 Adults, 2+ Children)
4 Hours € 58.00 € 46.40 € 52.20 n/a
Afternoon n/a n/a n/a n/a
1 Day € 68.00 € 54.40 € 61.20 n/a
2 Days € 136.00 € 108.80 € 122.40 n/a
3 Days € 204.00 € 163.20 € 183.60 n/a
4 Days € 272.00 € 217.60 € 244.80 n/a
5 Days € 322.00 € 257.60 € 289.80 n/a
6 Days € 340.00 € 272.00 € 306.00 € 272.00
7 Days € 393.00 € 314.40 € 353.70 € 314.00
8 Days € 445.50 € 356.40 € 401.00 € 356.40
9 Days € 498.00 € 398.40 € 448.30 € 398.40
10 Days € 550.50 € 440.40 € 495.60 € 440.40
11 Days € 603.00 € 482.40 € 542.90 € 482.40
12 Days € 655.50 € 524.40 € 590.20 € 524.40
13 Days € 708.00 € 566.40 € 637.50 € 566.40
14 Days € 760.50 € 608.40 € 684.80 € 608.40
3V Ext** € 46.00 € 36.80 € 41.40 n/a
Season n/a n/a n/a n/a
*Price is per person. To qualify for the family pass, your family must comprise 2 adults and at least 2 children aged between 5 and 17 years inclusive. Note: Minimum 6 days and passports/photocopy of passports (preferred) required.

** To extend a Courchevel pass to cover the Three Valleys for one day

NOTE: You must have a pass valid for 2 or more days for this; the extension applies to one of the days already paid.

Please note:

  • ID required for proof of age.
  • Under 5's & over 75's go free.
  • Discounted rates for early and end of season skiing
  • The 3 Hours pass can start at any point in the day.

Free Skiing

Skiing is free in the 3 Valleys for those under 5 and over 75 years of age. Proof of age is required. Additionally there are some free beginner lifts in Mottaret and at the Altiport in Méribel, and in each of the main villages of the Courchevel valley.

 

Pedestrian Passes

Pass Price
Saulire Express 1 (Folie Douce) €12
1 day €28
6 days €85

Click Here for a map of all the lifts you can use with a Pedestrian Pass.

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“Very efficient service which made our holiday seem seamless. Everything was organised prior and waiting for us at the chalet - wonderful.”

Ski Rental


Having the right equipment, properly fitted can make all the difference to your skiing - which is why we work with White Storm for all of our 3 Valleys chalets.

EXCLUSIVE SKI CHALET DELIVERY SERVICE

White Storm have been providing quality ski rental in Méribel, Courchevel and Val d'Isère for over 20 years, through their shops and delivery service. They offer superior equipment, along with exceptional customer service and competitive pricing.

Upon your arrival you'll find your pre-booked equipment already delivered. Once you have settled in, your chalet manager will liaise with White Storm directly and an experienced English-speaking technician will arrive to expertly fit your boots and check that everything is perfect with your skis or board.

The delivery service is supported by their shops in the centre of Méribel and Courchevel 1850 as well as a call-out service to the chalet.

Quality Equipment

This season all the skis and boots provided by White Storm will be 2021/22 models. They stock many brands but their favourites this year are Black Crows, Kästle, Scott, Rossignol and Dynastar. They also rent avalanche equipment and touring skis.

Exceptional Customer service

When you have pre booked direct through Purple Ski or White Storm your equipment will be waiting for you labelled in the Ski Boot Room. Once you have arrived your chalet manager will arrange for a ski technician to visit to check and adjust all of your equipment. Most importantly the technician will check that everybody is completely happy. At the end of your visit White Storm will pick up your equipment from the chalet.


Pre-book your equipment by clicking the button below and ensure you select 'mobile delivery'. You will receive a 20% discount for pre-booking online - please contact us for the discount code.

Please email Simon directly if you have any further questions: simon@whitestorm.ski

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Prices

Description Season 2023 to 2024
Adult Infinity Skis € 255
Adult Diamond Skis € 190
Adult Black Skis/Snowboard € 155
Adult Red Skis € 135
Adult Performance Boots/Board Boots € 65
Adult Touring Skis/Boots/Skins €275
Children's Junior Pack (skis/boots/poles) 7-12yrs € 113
Children's Enfant Pack (skis/boots/poles) 3-6yrs € 87
Helmet € 30
Optional (but RECOMMENDED) insurance - Junior / Baby Skis € 9
Optional (but RECOMMENDED) insurance - Red / Black € 15
Optional (but RECOMMENDED) insurance - Diamond / Infinity € 18

Boot Fitting

If you are looking to purchase new boots during your stay, then we recommend the The Boot Lab in Meribel Centre and Courchevel 1650. They are without doubt the best fitters in the Three Valleys if not the Alps and offer a comfort guarantee.

They can be contacted on +33 (0)6 96 19 95 21 or info@thebootlab.co.uk and fitting appointments can be booked online at TheBootLab.co.uk.


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