About Méribel
Méribel, in the heart of the Trois Vallées, is a popular resort in the French Alps. At an altitude of 1,450 meters, it combines Savoyard charm with modern infrastructure, attracting an international clientele. With over 600 km of pistes linked to Courchevel and Val Thorens, the ski area is suitable for all levels, from experts to beginners. After skiing, Méribel offers a host of activities, gourmet restaurants and spas. In summer, the resort becomes a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers, offering exceptional mountain views. Méribel is a must-see destination, winter and summer alike.
Surrounding towns and villages :
Méribel is surrounded by renowned resorts such as Courchevel and Val Thorens, among the most prestigious in the Three Valleys. Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville also offer charming alternatives for exploring the ski area.
Méribel altiport
The Méribel altiport, located at an altitude of 1,710 meters, is a mountain airfield designed to accommodate light aircraft and helicopters. With its 400-meter runway, it is specially adapted to high-mountain flying conditions, making it a demanding site for pilots trained in alpine flight. This altiport is a reference point for aviation in the French Alps, enabling safe air movements all year round, with infrastructures dedicated to mountain flying activities.
Information about Méribel altiport
Type: Altiport (mountain airfield)
Address: Méribel, Les Allues, Savoie, France
Altitude: 1,717 meters (5,633 feet)
IATA code: MFX
ICAO code: LFKX
Telephone: Unspecified
Coordinates: 45°24′28″ N, 6°34′40″ E
Opening: Unspecified, but used year-round for aviation and tourism activities.
Facilities: 406-meter asphalt runway facing south-north (15/33), uncontrolled, self-information communication.
Services offered on site: Private flights, recreational aviation, and helicopters.
Town: Méribel, commune of Les Allues, Savoie, France.
The advantages of a private flight
Helicopter vs. car travel time
Get to Méribel quickly with our helicopter flights from Lyon, Turin, Geneva or Nice. Avoid long hours on the road and traffic jams, and reach the resort in no time at all.
- Méribel - Annecy: 25 minutes by helicopter, approx. 1 hour 40 minutes by car.
- Méribel - Lyon: 35 minutes by helicopter, approx. 2 hours by car.
- Méribel - Geneva: 30 minutes by helicopter, compared with 2 hours 15 minutes by road.
- Méribel - Chambéry: 20 minutes by helicopter vs. approx. 1 hour 15 minutes by road.
Transfers to other airports: Our helicopters provide rapid access to the main airports around Méribel, including Chambéry, Grenoble, Lyon, Turin and Nice.
Access to other ski resorts: Our helicopters offer fast transfers to Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires, enabling you to reach these resorts in just a few minutes.
Spectacular views : On a flight to Méribel, admire the exceptional panoramas of the French Alps, flying over the Massif de la Vanoise and the Grande Casse glaciers. Enjoy incredible views of snow-capped mountains and the Three Valleys, with Courchevel and Val Thorens visible from the air.