Mottaret's full name is Meribel-Mottaret and is sometimes considered to be part of Meribel. However it is an independent resort and is three kilometres further (higher) up the Meribel valley from Meribel centre.

It is linked to Meribel by a free bus service but is in a more advantageous position for skiing in the Three Valleys.

At 1700m Mottaret is one of the higher resorts in the Alps. With direct access to Courchevel and Val Thorens, Mottaret is a good location for convenient snow sure skiing. The season in Mottaret generally runs from the first week in December until the last week of April.

Mottaret's major asset is its central location in the vast ski area of the Three Valleys and is best suited for intermediates and experts looking to make full use of the expanse of the Three Valleys. In Mottaret there are 21 lifts serving approximately 80km of piste. In Meribel there are a further 26 lifts serving another 80km of piste, with about 600km of pistes in the Three Valleys as a whole.

Resort Statistics (Three Valleys)

Height - 1350m to 3200m
Pistes - 600kms
Ski de Fond - 132kms
Runs - 328
Lifts - 200
Snow canons - 1500

Mottaret Bars & Pubs
You have a choice of 8 Bars in Mottaret. The liveliest without doubt is Le Rastro, especially on the infamous Tuesday night rock party.

Most bars close approx.01.00-01.30. Discos 04.00-05.00