Resort comparison · 2026/27
Courchevel vs Méribel: which suits your ski trip?
A side-by-side comparison on the things that change a ski week: altitude, how much terrain and of what difficulty, what the lift pass costs and how far each is from the airport.
| Courchevel | Méribel | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski area | Courchevel | Méribel |
| Top / base altitude | 2,702 m / 1,110 m | 2,920 m / 1,132 m |
| Vertical drop | 1,591 m | 1,787 m |
| Mapped pistes | 151 km | 142 km |
| Lifts | 59 | 46 |
| Green & blue runs | 57% | 56% |
| Black & harder | 12% | 12% |
| Six-day adult pass | €421 (≈ €70/day) | €421 (≈ €70/day) |
| Nearest airport transfer | Chambéry, 111 km (1 h 35 min), from €381 | Annecy, 88 km (1 h 30 min), from €395 |
Ski-area figures are OpenSkiMap mapped data (OpenStreetMap contributors, 1 October 2026) for the whole linked area each village belongs to. Pass prices from official 2026/27 tariffs; transfers from partner route pages.
France
Choose Courchevel for…
No clear edge on our measures: choose it for the village and accommodation that suit you.
France
Choose Méribel for…
- higher skiing (top 2,920 m) for snow-sure early and late season
- a shorter transfer (88 km from Annecy)
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Courchevel or Méribel?
Courchevel: about 151 km of mapped pistes and 59 lifts in Courchevel, against 142 km and 46 lifts in Méribel.
Which is higher, Courchevel or Méribel?
Méribel reaches 2,920 m (base 1,132 m); Courchevel reaches 2,702 m (base 1,110 m). Higher resorts usually hold snow better early and late in the season.
Which is cheaper to ski, Courchevel or Méribel?
On six-day adult passes, Courchevel: €421 (about €70 a day) against €421 for Méribel.
Which is easier to get to?
Courchevel: Chambéry, 111 km (1 h 35 min), from €381. Méribel: Annecy, 88 km (1 h 30 min), from €395.
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