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. 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, this has been their stomping ground for over a decade. You’re in safe hands and you can look forward to a fantastic week of the very best this huge area has to offer. If you think you already know the 3-Valleys we will show you so much more!
Minimum requirements for this course:
• Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above. See levels
• 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. Check your ski level here.
At the bottom of the Meribel Saulire express lift
Monday 09:15
5 x full days Monday to Friday
Included in the course fee we provide:
The biggest ski area in the world. And some would say the best!
Meribel is situated in the heart of Les 3 Vallées 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.
For over 20 years now Les 3 Vallées has been able to guarantee opening from the beginning of December to the end of April, with the runs located between altitudes of 1,100m and 3,230m. The area also has the benefit of regular top-ups with over 2,700 snowmakers covering the ski area.
Our team here at Snoworks will show you the amazing and vast playground of this fantastic ski area, both on and off piste. Join us and let our instructors help you discover new routes and the best snow conditions.
Accommodation options:
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
Travel Suggestions:
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
Another great week with Snoworks in Meribel. Great fusion of guiding and coaching. Local knowledge always maximises the experience. Always a sociable group – so no issues if you are a solo skier. Second time with Lee and Dave for me and first for my son who is now hooked on the all mountain approach to skiing and is looking to return next year with a friend for the freeride course. Highly recommended if you want to push the envelope in a safe and supported way.
We had a fantastic time. David found us great snow and we learnt a lot all week. He was an enthusiastic and empathetic instructor.
Our instructor Sam was excellent. He really pushed me and I feel I have really developed with skiing off piste. You can see that all the instructors just love skiing so much and their enthusiasm is unwavering. I’m really looking forward to booking again soon and would also love to bring my son along at some point in the future.