Savoie · Les 3 Vallées · Ski transfer
OK VTC meets you at Nice Côte d'Azur airport and drives you to your chalet in Méribel, skis and luggage on board. A long mountain journey, planned in advance, with a break along the way.
Why Méribel
Méribel fills the Allues valley in Savoie, between the Courchevel and Belleville valleys, at the centre of Les 3 Vallées, one of the largest linked ski areas in the world. The resort was founded in the late 1930s by the Scotsman Peter Lindsay, who insisted on chalets of wood and stone, and it still looks that way today. Méribel hosted women's alpine skiing and ice hockey at the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, then the 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships with Courchevel.
To be clear about the distance: from Nice airport it is about 520 km and 6 h 15 on the road, depending on traffic and road conditions. Chambéry and Geneva airports are closer to the Tarentaise; flying into Nice makes sense when you are landing there anyway or combining a stay on the Riviera with a week of skiing. OK VTC then plans the route, the break and the luggage space, from the terminal door to the chalet door.
The resort
Tell us which part of the resort your chalet is in: the last stretch of road is different for each.
01 · THE HEART OF THE RESORT
The original resort climbs the slope above the snow front, with the wood and stone chalets Peter Lindsay wanted, its shops and its restaurants. Higher up, the altiport area, around a small mountain airfield, gathers hotels and chalets at the edge of the forest.
02 · HIGHER UP
Developed from the 1970s higher up the valley, Mottaret is built around its snow front, with many residences right by the pistes. It is the side of Méribel closest to the links towards Les Menuires and Val Thorens, and to the Tuéda nature reserve.
03 · QUIETER
A little apart from the centre, on the Courchevel side, this hamlet of chalets has a calmer feel. A lift connects it to the ski area, which makes it a popular choice with families.
04 · LES 3 VALLÉES
From the centre, the Saulire Express gondola climbs towards La Saulire, on the ridge between Méribel and Courchevel. Across the valley, the Mottaret lifts lead towards Les Menuires and Val Thorens: the whole of Les 3 Vallées starts at your chalet.
05 · DOWN THE VALLEY
At the foot of the valley, the spa town of Brides-les-Bains is linked to Méribel by the Olympe gondola, built for the 1992 Games. A lower-lying place to stay, which your driver serves on the way up to the resort.
Transfer day
An example day for a flight landing in late morning, adjusted to each request: the route and the time of the break depend on traffic, weather and road conditions.
10:30 · NICE AIRPORT
At Terminal 1 or 2, your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall, then loads skis, bags and suitcases into the vehicle chosen for the volume you gave us.
11:00 · A8 · A10
The motorway runs along the Côte d'Azur to Ventimiglia, then follows the Ligurian coast to Savona before climbing into Piedmont. Water on board and short stops whenever you like.
14:00 · PIEDMONT
Around halfway, near Turin, a break of about an hour for lunch and a stretch before the Alpine part of the journey.
16:15 · FRÉJUS TUNNEL
The Fréjus tunnel brings you back into Savoie at Modane. The motorway runs down the Maurienne valley, then on through Albertville and the Tarentaise to Moûtiers, gateway to Les 3 Vallées.
18:15 · MÉRIBEL
The Allues valley road climbs to your address, as close as access allows. If you ask, we coordinate the arrival with your concierge for the handover of the keys.
The route from Nice airport
Nice Côte d'Azur airport
Departure
Ventimiglia
A8 then A10, into Italy
Savona and Turin
A6 then the Turin ring road
Fréjus tunnel
A32, back into France at Modane
Moûtiers
A43, A430 and N90
Méribel
Allues valley
Practical information
From 1 November to 31 March, winter equipment (winter tyres, or chains or snow socks on board) is compulsory in designated mountain communes. The vehicle planned for your transfer takes these winter rules into account.
Snow, roadworks or an occasional closure of the Fréjus tunnel can change the route. On the day we choose between the route through Italy and the slightly longer one via Grenoble, and keep you informed.
When booking, tell us the number of passengers, suitcases, ski or snowboard bags and boot bags. That volume decides whether your transfer is in a saloon or a van.
The usual route crosses Italy before returning to France through the Fréjus tunnel. Every passenger needs a valid passport or national identity card with them.
Your pick-up time at the chalet is set from your flight time, allowing about 6 h 15 on the road plus a margin for winter conditions and check-in.
On a drive of more than six hours, a proper break is planned, on top of short stops on request. It usually takes place in Piedmont or in the Maurienne, depending on your flight time.
Our options
TRANSFER
From Nice Côte d'Azur airport to your chalet or hotel in Méribel, Mottaret, Méribel Village or Brides-les-Bains, with skis and luggage, by OK VTC.
Price per vehicle, on quotation
MOST REQUESTED
Arrival and departure booked together: the same care on the way up, and a return time set from your flight so you head back to Nice without stress.
Price per vehicle, on quotation
ON THE WAY
A lunch stop built into the journey, in Piedmont or the Maurienne, to break up six hours on the road at a comfortable pace.
Price per vehicle, on quotation
Frequently asked questions
Another question? Message us on WhatsApp with your flight and chalet address and we will reply with a quotation.
The simplest way is a door-to-door private transfer of about 520 km. OK VTC meets you at Terminal 1 or 2, loads your skis and luggage and drops you at your chalet, with a break on the way.
About 6 h 15 without a break, depending on traffic and road conditions. With a lunch stop, allow around seven hours, and more on winter Saturdays through Moûtiers.
Yes, usually: the fastest route runs via Ventimiglia, Turin and the Fréjus tunnel. Bring a valid ID for every passenger; a slightly longer route via Grenoble is possible depending on conditions.
Yes, as long as you tell us when booking. Their number, together with suitcases and passengers, decides whether the transfer is in a saloon or a van.
Yes, OK VTC drops you at the address you give, as close as road access allows: some chalets can only be reached on foot or by the piste. On request, we coordinate the arrival with your concierge.
The transfer is priced per vehicle, on quotation. Send us your flight number, chalet address and the number of passengers, skis or snowboards and suitcases, online or on WhatsApp.
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Your Méribel transfer
Tell us your date, flight number, chalet address and the number of passengers and pairs of skis. Book online or message us on WhatsApp: OK VTC replies with a quotation per vehicle.
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