Secret spots : Off the beaten track in the 3 Valleys
Our favorite secret spots in Méribel
Méribel Roc de Tougne, back to the wild
A wild environment, snow of consistently high quality thanks to its northerly exposure, two of the Vallée de Méribel's most legendary slopes, often little known to the public...
This sector of Roc de Tougne has become more accessible since the installation of a new chairlift, but it will remain mainly frequented by connoisseurs. This is the THE right option if you want to switch quickly to the Vallée des Menuires from Méribel. And what can we say about the Alpine panorama at the summit: we promise you, this sector will blow your mind!
We love the Bartavelle trail: dive into a steep slope and admire the Swiss stone pines perched on the rocks in the small plateau of the valley, reminiscent of the Dolomites. After this short break, swing back into a very hilly slope and let your racing instincts take over!
Mottaret sector, reds go wild
Are you a red slope skier who loves big curves and enjoys skiing away from the crowds? Head for the top of the Méribel-Mottaret ski area, to the Bouquetin chairlift or the Côte Brune gondola.
From the Bouquetin (also known as the Mont de la Challe - 2573m), take the Alouette trail, whose canyon passage allows you to relaunch before the last wall. Alternatively, opt for the Mouflon trail: rarely used, this trail is a delight, even more so when it has just been groomed.
Did you know? The slopes groomed at night are identified on Les 3 Vallées app! Download it if you want to get all the best deals in the ski area.
From the summit of Côte Brune (also known as Mont de la Chambre), expect great skiing on the Venturon piste. A favorite with the locals, who don't miss a beat, especially in the mornings. Curves, slope breaks, length: the ideal mix for good, real, quality skiing.
Méribel Roc de fer, wide open spaces
A magnificent area, bathed in morning sunshine and rarely visited. A whole range of mountain landscapes, with rocky outcrops, alpine meadows and forests, awaits your novice spatulas. Up there, it's like being cut off from the world, far from everyone.
For skiing, there are two sublime options:
Back to Méribel via the Daguet and Raffort slopes for a quiet descent through the forest, away from it all. You will then arrive at the village of Le Raffort to take the Olympe gondola, linking Brides-les-Bains to Méribel.
Swing through Les 3 Vallées, down the wild blue Verdet piste to Saint Martin de Belleville. Little-known and little-used, this trail is a delight, even for good skiers. And the journey to the pretty, authentic village of Saint Martin is well worth it.
Les 3 Vallées via Col de la Loze
It's the ideal alternative route to avoid the crowds.
When everyone else is heading up to the upper slopes of the Courchevel and Méribel ski area, especially at the start of the week or mid-morning, opt for the Col de La Loze to cross over to the other valley. It's the secret passage favoured by locals!
Our favorites :
About Courchevel: the descent to La Tania via the Arolles and Folyères blue runs. Two magical trails that wind their way through the forest...
In Méribel: the easy slopes up to the Altiport, a truly extraordinary place where you can feel totally safe.
