Skiing in Méribel – Your Cerf Rouge Guide

Staying at Cerf Rouge puts you right in the heart of the world-class Three Valleys ski area — 600 km of perfectly groomed pistes, breathtaking Alpine scenery, and skiing for every level, from gentle greens to challenging couloirs. Here’s how to make the most of your time on the slopes.

Ski Hire – Delivered to Your Door

We recommend pre-booking your ski or snowboard equipment with Slide Candy for a truly hassle-free start to your holiday. Their friendly team will deliver and fit your gear in the comfort of Cerf Rouge, and collect it at the end of your stay.

Guest perk: Use code CERFTEN when booking online to receive 10% off their already discounted rates.

Lift Passes – Save Time & Skip the Queues

Lift pass prices vary by season, so check the latest rates on the Three Valleys website.

  • Buying online? Select to collect from Meribel Village lift office for the most convenient pick-up — saves driving to Meribel Centre.
  • Buying in resort? Head to the lift office at the bottom of the Golf Chairlift; there’s rarely a wait.

Extra saving: Purchase a family pass or two or three passes together and you’ll receive a small multi-pass discount.

Lift Maps

Plan your ski days with the official Méribel & Three Valleys piste maps:

  • Interactive map with live lift and piste status – View here
  • Downloadable PDF piste maps – View here

These maps show all runs, lift types, difficulty levels, and mountain restaurants — perfect for plotting your route before you set off.

Weather Information

Check the latest Méribel weather forecast before heading out to match your plans to the conditions:

  • Official resort forecast & webcams – View here
  • Snow-Forecast.com detailed ski weather – View here

Méribel Radio – R’Méribel 98.9 FM

Tune in to R’Méribel (98.9 FM in Méribel, 97.9 FM in Moûtiers) for live mountain weather updates, lift openings, events, and music in both French and English. You can also listen online via R’Méribel’s website.

Ski Lessons – For Every Age & Level

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, Méribel has excellent English-speaking ski schools:

  • ESF Méribel – The largest ski school in the resort, offering group and private lessons for all abilities.
  • Club Piou Piou – A magical, safe learning environment for little ones, with fun characters and gentle slopes.
  • New Generation Ski School – Small group sizes, a friendly approach, and specialist coaching for both skiing and snowboarding.

Why Ski with Cerf Rouge?

From your chalet, you’re just moments from the lifts, with central access to the entire Three Valleys network. Spend your days exploring Méribel’s tree-lined runs, cruising over to Courchevel for lunch, or tackling the high-altitude slopes of Val Thorens. Then return to Cerf Rouge for a glass of wine by the fire, a soak in the hot tub, and mountain views that will stay with you long after you’ve left.