Backcountry – Meribel

MeribelFrance

Backcountry – Meribel

All day off piste ski courses with skills development and unforgettable off piste experiences. Get away from the crowds and explore further.

Operated bySnoworksResort School

Our Backcountry courses are the most popular on the programme. Full days of off piste skiing combined with the local knowledge and passion of our team of hand picked and trained instructors.

DestinationMeribelMeribel · France · Europe
DatesFeb 8 – Feb 12, 20272026/27
Duration5 days4 nights
PackageCoaching OnlyCoaching Camp
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert
Suits Advanced to Expert riders

These courses will offer you the opportunity to explore, learn and take your skiing and skiing experiences to the next level. Our Meribel course is a balance of guiding and instruction from our team that live there. They know the 3-Valleys better than anyone.

Minimum requirements for this course: Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above. Skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch. Ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.

Meribel is situated in the heart of Les 3 Vallees with direct access to 600 km of pistes. The 3 linked resorts of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens offer you vast amounts of on and off piste skiing, with the runs located between altitudes of 1,100m and 3,230m.

Sport
Ski
Max group size
7 guests
Guiding
a balance of guiding and instruction from our team that live there
Coaching
a balance of guiding and instruction from our team that live there
LodgingNot included
Lift passNot confirmed
MealsNot confirmed
LessonIncluded
TransfersNot confirmed

Included

  • 5 x full days Monday to Friday
  • Avalanche kit included in the course fee: Rucksack
  • Triple antenna transceiver
  • Metal shovel
  • Probe

Not Included

  • Accommodation – booked by the guest; Snoworks lists hotels and a discount code only
  • Lift passes – not mentioned on this course page
  • Airport transfers – the page lists third-party transfer operators to book yourself

Accommodation

Accommodation options: HOTEL GRANGETTES – Meribel. Book your Meribel course with Snoworks and combine it with one of the best placed hotels in town. Right next door to Jack's Bar and a snowball's throw from the main ski lifts and our course meeting point. Use code SNWK10 when booking to receive a 10% discount.

We suggest accommodation in Meribel – Ski Hame, Hotel L'Eterlou, Chalet L'Ancolie. Motteret – Hotel Tarentaise, Les Arolles. Or Brides les Bains – Hotel Golf, Hotel le centre.

Getting There

  • Meeting Point: At the bottom of the Meribel Saulire express. Monday 09:15.
  • By Air – Fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery. By Rail – The closest station is Moutiers, transfer up to Meribel by local bus or taxi.
  • Transfer operators: Pleisure, 3VT, Le Praz Transfers.
DatesSeasonDurationFromAvailabilityBooking
Feb 8 – Feb 12, 2027Published on https://www.snoworks.co.uk/tour/backcountry-meribel-8-feb/ as "Off Piste Backcountry Ski Course - Meribel". Header info row: "8 - 12 February 2027", "Ski Levels 5 - 6", "Max Group Size: 7", "5 x Full Days". The price ribbon reads "Price" with a live "BOOK COURSE NOW" button and no sold-out marker.2026/275 days705 GBPFrom £705 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full day course: 5 x full days Monday to Friday, tuition and guiding only.AvailableBook on company website

Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 2, 2026.

Minimum requirements for this course: Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above; skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch; ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.

Unsure of your ski level? If you feel you may be below level 5 then we advise booking a half day Off Piste course first.