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Courchevel vs Méribel for food and nightlife
For food, Courchevel is the stronger choice: the Michelin Guide lists seven starred restaurants in Courchevel in 2026 against one in Méribel. Méribel, founded in 1938 and sitting lower at about 1,450 m, is a wooden-chalet village at the centre of the Three Valleys. Both are linked on skis.
Winter 2026-2027 · Updated 26 October 2026
| Courchevel | Méribel | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 | 1938, by Colonel Peter Lindsay |
| Village altitude | 1,300 m to 1,850 m | About 1,450 m (Mottaret about 1,750 m) |
| Michelin-starred restaurants (2026) | 7, including one three-star | 1 |
| Link between the two | On skis, via La Saulire and La Loze | On skis, via La Saulire and La Loze |
| Covered by this guide | Yes | No |
Our advice by profile
- Food lovers
- Courchevel, for the number of starred and chef-owned tables.
- Skiers who want the whole Three Valleys
- Méribel's central position is its strength; Courchevel is one lift away.
- Lunch between the two
- La Soucoupe at the top of La Loze, or Le Bouc Blanc above La Tania.