Freeride – Meribel

24 - 28 March 2025
Meribel, France
Ski Level 7

Max Group Size: 5
5 x Full Days
Avi Kit Included

Course Details

Do you enjoy skiing off piste? Are pistes just a junction to the next cool section of terrain? Do you love a challenge? Maybe a short hike, some couloirs, drops, searching out the best terrain on the best aspects and understanding how to ski them safely whilst still ripping? This is the course for you!

Based in the huge snow sure resort of The 3-Valleys you are guaranteed some of the best off piste, steep and freeride skiing available.

Snoworks coaches spend their free time sourcing, skiing, filming and enjoying this kind of terrain. You are in safe hands with the experience, qualifications and knowledge our team brings to this new course for our expert skiers.

Minimum requirements for this course:

Expert skiers – level 7
Skiers aged between 18 – 50

Unsure of your ski level? Check your ski level here.

Meeting Point

At the bottom of the Meribel La Saulire express lift

Monday 09:15

Price Includes

5 full days Monday – Friday

5 full days Monday - Friday
Small group sizes – A maximum of 5 skiers per Snoworks coach
Steep terrain, couloirs and backcountry skiing (conditions and safety dependent)
Off piste mountain craft skills – terrain assessment skills, slope angle, risk assessment and all you need to take this knowledge to plan your future freeriding
Avalanche awareness training
Preparing for a day out. Route choice up and down. How to travel amongst relevant terrain as a group. Including face Inspection - visuals, photos, aspect relevant information.
Kit - from what to take in your bag, to kit preparation
Technique - A large part of this course is technique driven, working largely in freeride specific terrain. To include ski touring techniques, boot packing, self arrest and more
Speed -This course is designed to run at a higher pace to cover more ground where possible in a safe manner

Avalanche Kit

Included in the course fee we provide:

Rucksack
Triple antenna transceiver
Metal shovel
Probe

Resort Information

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

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FAQ's

What's the difference between the Freeride and Backcountry courses?

On snow the Freeride courses are designed for those that can ski at a faster speed for a longer duration, with a high level of stamina and psychological confidence. Pitched at an age range of 18 – 50 (but please contact the office, as we are fully aware this age limit should not be non-negotiable based on your fitness)

Our Freeride courses have been specifically structured to include content such as; route planning, route recon prior to skiing more serious off piste or steeper terrain, the use of FatMaps and other ski apps to educate and understand the planning and reasoning to ski, or not ski certain terrain.

The planned content of the Freeride course is what differentiates it from our Backcountry courses, please see the ‘Whats included’ section of these courses for more details.

Will I be skiing with people of a similar skiing standard?

Yes, this course is only for expert skiers so you will be skiing with others of the same standard.

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