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Ski facts
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Linked ski area
Three Valleys
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Resort Height
Meribel: 1,450m (4,757ft); Mottaret: 1,730m (5,577ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
600kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 33 -
Number of Lifts
183 (Three Valleys) (3 cable cars, 37 gondolas, 69 chairlifts, 74 drag lifts)
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Snow Making
20%
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Off-Piste (Ski Facts)
Technique Clinic
Snow Systems Ski school offer a variety of advanced ski courses in Meribel. If you want to improve your ski technique and work on developing your carving and how to handle the moguls and the off piste, then pre-book a Ski Technique lesson. The two afternoons intensive technical tuition will give you the chance to improve your all-round skiing and with groups of 3-6 people you will get all the attention you need. Pre-book to reserve your place.
There are two different levels
Intermediate: I can ski blue runs with confidence and red with caution.
High intermediate: I am happy on red runs but need to improve my technique to tackle blacks, moguls and off piste.
Mon and Wed 2.00-4.00pm
Off Piste
The off-piste course is designed for those who already have experience of skiing off piste. Snow system's off piste tuition is not only about improving and refining your off-piste technique, but also about helping you find the most challenging terrain and optimal snow conditions. For your safety you will have an avalanche transceiver and your instructor will be equipped with a backpack containing rescue equipment.So with the advanced ski opportunities available through Snow Systems you will be able to conquer some of the domain's most challenging skiing. Book the off-piste course with your Crystal rep in resort.
Superior SkisHalf day 9.00am-1.00pm All day 9.00am-finish (6 1/2hrs)
To maximise your potential as an advanced skier, you can pre-book a superior ski package. With the superior package the skis are quicker in the turn, more stable in a straight line and on the whole more responsive. -
Longest Run
5kms (Combe de Vallon)
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Mountain Restaurants
43
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Cross-country
120kms (Three Valleys); 25kms (Meribel)
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Snowboard Parks
1
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Season Dates
Bundles: Very Low Season 7/1 - 27/1 & 25/3 - 7/4
Bundles: Low Season 31/12 - 6/1, 28/1 - 10/2 & 18/3 - 24/3
Bundles: High Season 17/12 - 23/12, 11/2 - 17/2, 11/3 - 17/3 & 8/4 - 21/4
Bundles: Very High Season 24/12 - 30/12 & 18/2 - 10/3
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Saver bundles
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
For complete beginners only and includes 6 day local lift pass, 6 days equipment hire (including helmet for children) and tuition for 6 mornings.Adult Child (5-12) First Time Ski (very low) £344 £344 First Time Ski (low) £374 £364 First Time Ski (high) £384 £384 First Time Ski (very high) £389 £389 First Time Board (very low) £369 - First Time Board (low) £399 - First Time Board (high) £414 - First Time Board (very high) £419 -
The first time board bundle is only available for adults (13+).Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
Includes 6 day area lift pass, 6 days equipment hire (including helmet for children) and tuition for 6 mornings.Adult Child (5-12) Improver Ski (very low) £464 £424 Improver Ski (low) £464 £424 Improver Ski (high) £464 £434 Improver Ski (very high) £464 £434 Improver Board £484 -
The improver board bundle is only available for adults (13+).Lift Pass Bundles
Please note: lift pass bundles do not include boots.6 days Adult Child (6-11) Lift pass + Standard skis £225 - Lift pass + Snowboard £244 - Area pass + Intermediate skis £283 - Area pass + Superior snowboard £297 - Lift pass + Ski carriage £201 - Area pass + Ski carriage £240 - Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
6 days Adult Child (5-12) Senior (64-74) Local Meribel £182 £129 £155 Area Three Valley £223 £169 £190
*5-17 incl. for family passes - all members of the family should have the same surname or provide proof they live together as a family.6 days Family pass Local 2 Adults 2 Children £570 Area 2 Adults 2 Children £725 Local 2 Adults 3 Children £694 Area 2 Adults 3 Children £893 Local 2 Adults 4 Children £818 Area 2 Adults 4 Children £1061
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass includes Meribel & Mottaret only. Area lift pass includes the entire 3 Valley ski area.
Photo required for lift pass? Free passes only (-5yrs and +74yrs)Ski/Board Tuition
*Adult intermediate ski school is 5 days only (Mon-Fri).Days Adult* Child (6-12yrs) Mini (4-5yrs) Ski tuition (6/5* x 2hrs) 5 or 6 £168/£195 £195 £254 Board tuition, 10yrs + (6 x 2hrs) 6 £195 - - Speciality Clinic (2 x 2.5hrs) 2 £122 - -
Child helmets compulsory for all child tuition.
Usual hours of instruction: Meribel Ski & Board; Sun-Fri 09.15-11.15. All lessons start in Meribel (Meribel can be reached from Mottaret via a green run or on the ski bus if you have never skied before). If you are staying in Mottaret then you can book lessons with ESF locally to start in Mottaret if you prefer.Ski/board equipment hire
Ski/Board Equipment
6 days Adult Child (6-11) Mini (3-5) Standard skis £55 £30 £20 Intermediate skis £75 £40 - Advanced skis £90 - - Ski/board boots £40 £23 - Snowboard £75 £40 - Superior snowboard £90 - - Skis, boots & Helmet - - £38 Helmet - £15 - Ski Away Days
Covered on the 3 Valleys area lift pass is a FREE day skiing in the Espace Killy, La Plagne and Les Arcs.
Join the Reps for a Ski Away Day to one of these areas during your stay with us. This will give you a chance to sample some of the fantastic ski terrain that the alps have to offer (transport not included). For further details please see your Rep.Lift pass, rentals and ski school prices are subject to change and alteration, please see the most up to date prices upon booking your Thomson ski holiday