The top ski experiences in Méribel, heart of the 3 Valleys

The Roc de Fer piste

Located at the top of the Olympic chairlift, at an altitude of 2,294 metres, the Roc de Fer piste offers a 360° view of Méribel, the Belleville valley and the Écrins massif.  In December 2024, the skiers’ tunnel beneath the slope will be decorated with a street art fresco by the pioneer of poetic muralism, Franck Blériot.

Created for the 1992 Olympic Games, this piste has hosted numerous international alpine skiing competitions, putting many many champions into the history books. Among them are the 2013 World Cup women skiers and, more recently, competitors at the 2023 World Championships.

Although it gets off to a gentle start with a gently rolling first section, this piste is notorious for its changes of pace, cambered slopes and a particularly intense final part.

Features:

   🗺️ Almost 2.5 km downhill run

   ⛰️ Vertical drop: 475m

   🌶️ Difficulty level: BLUE

   🚡Access via Olympic chairlift.

La Face black run

Imagine it’s 1992 during the Albertville Olympic Games. The excitement is palpable: you’re standing at the foot of the legendary black run ‘La Face.’ Before you, dozens of women skiers are preparing to launch themselves into a fierce race against the clock on this steep and impressive slope.

Over 30 years ago, Méribel had the honour of hosting several Winter Olympic events.

The La Face piste was the venue for the women’s downhill skiing competition. Put yourself in the place of these champions by taking the Olympic chairlift to the top of Roc de Fer.

Features:

🗺️ 1.8km downhill run

⛰️ Vertical drop: 844m

🌶️ Difficulty level: BLACK

🚡 Access via Olympic chairlift.

From the summit of Mont Vallon stretches a breath-taking panorama, including the Gébroulaz glacier below.

Plunge into the legendary Combe du Vallon – skiing this run without stopping is a real test of your stamina! Along the way, marvel at the beauty of the scenery, with the Tueda valley and the nature reserve as a backdrop.

Continue on to the Ours piste, and ski through majestic Arolla pines, some of which are centuries old.

The descent ends gently among the fir trees, on the charming Trout piste, bringing you to your final destination: Méribel Chaudanne.

Features :

🌶️ Difficulty level: RED

    ⛰️ 10km – 1,502m descent (from 2,952m to 1,450m)

🚡 Access via Mont Vallon gondola lift.

From the pass linking Val Thorens to Méribel Mottaret, the descent gently begins on a blue run before widening onto a broad piste nestled in a valley surrounded by majestic peaks and ridges.

You then continue on the red Mûres piste, where the atmosphere becomes more intimate with the start of an ancient Arolla pine forest. In April, keep an eye out for marmots which may appear as you round a bend.

Next comes the Ours piste, an opportunity to discover the Tuéda Nature Reserve. Here, the slope is gentle, but it’s the beauty of the scenery makes this an unforgettable descent.

Finally, you join the classic Truite piste, winding through towering fir trees with breath-taking views of the legendary Saulire, before reaching your final destination.

Features : 

   🌶️Difficulty level: BLUE

   🗺️ 11.1 km – Vertical drop 1,400m (from 2,850m to 1,450m)

   🚡From Méribel Mottaret: Plattières gondola then Côte Brune chairlift