Chalet Lorraine
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Overview
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Introducing Chalet Lorraine: Nestled within the captivating embrace of the mountains Chalet Lorraine is an exquisite haven that beckons with its snowy panoramas. Perched at an elevation of 1750m in the Mottaret area of Meribel, this chalet occupies a prestigious position within the resort, towering 300m above the town center. With its five bedrooms, Chalet Lorraine accommodates up to ten guests and stands as an enchanting hub for exploring the vast expanse of the Three Valleys. The Mottaret region presents an array of culinary delights, bars, and shops, while a complimentary bus service conveniently whisks you to the heart of the town. Divided into two sectors, Le Laitelet to the west and Le Chatelet to the east, Meribel Mottaret is not only a gateway to La Chaudanne but also boasts its own ski school meeting points and the renowned Piou-Piou kindergarden for the little ones. Within a mere five-minute stroll from Chalet Lorraine, you'll find access to the local slopes and lifts.
The imposing Mont Vallon, reaching a majestic 3000m, watches over Mottaret, a charming village enveloped by lush forests and the Tueda Nature Reserve, which gracefully merges with the boundaries of the Vanoise National Park. Beyond the exhilaration of downhill skiing and snowboarding, a myriad of activities await: from snow parks and fun zones to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, paragliding, horse-drawn carriage rides, snow scooters, and wellness retreats. As the seasons shift to summer, guests are welcomed to partake in mountain biking, via ferrata adventures, and invigorating hikes. Positioned right outside the chalet, the bus stop connecting to Meribel's center offers seamless transit. If you journey by car to your ski holiday, worry not, for Chalet Lorraine accommodates up to three vehicles, and additional parking is conveniently located just a brief stroll away.
Chalet Lorraine affords splendid vistas of Meribel's beauty. This Savoyard chalet exudes an allure of wood-laden interiors, boasting an indoor hot tub and sauna, as well as inviting living spaces crowned by a crackling log fire.
The lower ground floor is dedicated to the hot tub and sauna, alongside three generously appointed double bedrooms. Each bedroom exudes the quintessential alpine charm, featuring double beds and private ensuite shower rooms, complemented by an extra shower room.
On the ground floor, your living oasis unfolds, enhanced by a south-facing balcony that grants access to the breathtaking surroundings. The living room welcomes with modern, comfortable sofas and chairs, a contemporary fireplace that exudes warmth, and a television for those cozy movie nights. The dining room sets the stage for hearty breakfasts, afternoon teas, and delectable evening feasts. The well-equipped kitchen caters to those seeking self-catering ski breaks, while a practical ski and boot room await for your convenience.
Ascending to the first floor, two twin bedrooms await, one with a balcony that invites in the natural splendor. An additional shower room is conveniently accessible here for shared use.
Meribel unveils its picturesque allure, boasting 150km of pristine pistes. A proud member of the esteemed Three Valleys alongside Courchevel and Val Thorens, it bestows access to a staggering 600km of skiing trails. Rooted in a forested paradise, Meribel retains its rustic mountain village charisma. Beyond the captivating slopes, the town offers an array of superb amenities, including an Olympic sports complex, diverse shops, bars, ski rental establishments, and a rich tapestry of restaurants. Families are embraced by exceptional facilities, including kids' clubs, a swimming pool, climbing wall, ice rink, and spa. Snowy adventures such as tobogganing, igloo crafting, torch-lit descents, and the moon park abound. With swift access to the vast Three Valleys ski domain, Meribel stands tall as a beloved haven for British skiers. Guests revel in the quintessential experience, residing in idyllic, character-rich wooden chalets, relishing vistas of awe-inspiring mountain landscapes, and unwinding at the renowned après-ski establishments once the day's adventures draw to a close.
What you should know…
- If you would like to discuss the catering options in full, please feel free to speak to our Concierge Team. Please decide on your options in good time so that your chalet can be pre-stocked with lots of delicious goodies.
- The chalet offers a sauna and hot tub on the lower ground floor, perfect to disappear off to with a glass of fizz and a good book.
- You can reach the centre of Meribel easily from the chalet by the regular free shuttle bus which leaves from just outside the chalet.
Property Features
Lower Ground Floor
- Indoor hot tub and sauna
- Spacious double bedrooms with en-suite shower room and WC
- Spacious double bedrooms with en-suite shower room and WC
- Spacious double bedrooms with en-suite shower room and WC
Ground Floor
- Living room with roaring fire place and wide-screen television
- Dining room
- South-facing balcony
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- WC
- Ski and boot room
First Floor
- Two twin bedrooms, one with a balcony
- Shared shower room and WC
Facilities
- Wide-screen television
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dish washer
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Washing machine
Location
About the surrounding area of Chalet LorraineChalet Lorraine enjoys a fabulously scenic position in Mottaret, 300m above the centre of Meribel and a short bus ride away. Mottaret is brilliant for accessing the Three Valley pistes and in fact the Mont de la Challe sector has recently been remodelled to offer a children’s area, night skiing and tobogganing and the new Coombes chair helps to get you to the top of Courchevel quicker than you can from Courchevel itself. You can get to Val Thorens in just two lifts and short blue run and you can ski directly down a green run to get down to Meribel. Mottaret enjoys an altitude of 1750m so gives a very good chance of excellent snow. It offers a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops. There is a free Chalets gonola lift in the village which runs every day from 8.45 am until 7.30 pm. Mottaret was established in 1972 with many chalets right on the edge of the pistes. It is compact and you can walk everywhere.
You can take a bus just outside the chalet to La Chaudanne and the vibrant centre of Meribel which offers a cinema, swimming pool, spa, boutique shops, ski hire, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. La Chaudanne, in the lower part of the town offers the famous Olympic sports complex where major sporting events take place as well as festive entertainment. As well as the pool and spa, it boasts an ice rink, climbing wall and a bowling alley for entertainment. La Chaudanne is also where you will find the ski lifts, ski school meeting points, an excellent creche and another Piou-Piou children’s club. Meribel is very attractive, blending itself into its forest surroundings and using an authentic architecture style. The resort sits on the east side of the mountain with a good supply of sunshine throughout the day.
Meribel sits in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps within the western border of the Vanoise National Park. It is to the east of Chambery and south of Albertville.
The resort was actually founded by a Scotsman, Peter Lindsay, as the Austrian resorts were becoming very popular in the years before the war. Although the development of the resort was halted during the war years, it recommenced in 1946 and it quickly became a very popular ski destination. Meribel boasts an excellent, fast and modern ski lift system offering easy access to the resort’s 150 km of pistes and the Three Valleys’ 600 km of pistes. It is very easy to ski over to the delightful Courchevel and the mighty Val Thorens. You can either buy a single resort lift pass keeping to the beginner and intermediate ski terrain or purchase one for the whole area. At its highest skiing point Meribel reaches an altitude of 2952 metres and the descent into the town is incredibly scenic. Within Meribel, the Altiport area is best for beginners while Saulire and Tougnete are for mixed ability and the Mont du Vallon with its long, steep runs is great for advanced skiers. This is all against a gorgeous mountain backdrop. Meribel itself offers seventy three ski runs of which nine are green, thirty are blue, twenty six are red and eight are black. The resort also boasts plenty of off-piste entertainment and snow park activities such as snowboarding, jumps and freestyle skiing. There is a snowpark at Meribel Mottaret and a moon park. Other sports available at Meribel include ice skating, snowmobiles, hang gliding and ice climbing.
Meribel is renowned for its lively, vibrant nightlife. The apres-ski scene is great fun with many expat Brits owning bars. The Olympic centre offers a nightclub for those that want to stay up seriously late!
Local Amenities | |||
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Nearest Restaurant |
Le Plein
(750m) |
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Nearest Airport |
Geneva Airport
(137km) |
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Nearest Village |
Les Allues
(2.7km) |
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Nearest Shop |
Arolles Sports
(700m) |
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Nearest Bar/Pub |
Le Rambler
(650,) |
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Nearest Supermarket |
Carrefour Montagne Meribel
(700m) |
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Nearest Piste |
Méribel
(1km) |
The Resort
Méribel is a village with a true alpine heart. You won’t find blocks of hotels and purpose-built facilities here. Instead, the compact and lively town centre is picture-postcard perfect, and its atmosphere is quaint and fairytale-like. It is without a doubt the most romantic resort in the area and if you’re planning a couples holiday in the snow you’ll definitely want to take a closer look at Méribel.
At the centre of the world famous Trois Vallées (Three Valleys), Méribel makes up part of the largest ski domain in the world. Across the valleys, it has six sister resorts. You can either get a single-resort lift pass and keep to the fantastic beginner and intermediate terrain there, but you also have the option of purchasing a pass that covers the whole area.
The advanced lift system at Méribel will let you maximise your time on the snow and make sure you’re not waiting around in queues. With 67 runs to try out just in the resort itself, there is no time to be wasted. Just beware of the afternoon sun cutting things short on the west-facing slopes and prepare to get up with the sun if you’re after untouched powder. At it’s highest skiing point Méribel reaches an altitude of 2952 metres and the descent from this point is known to be one of the most scenic runs around.
Aside from the world-class skiing, Méribel is also known to be one of the liveliest resorts in the Three Valleys. Many of its residents and bar-owners (as well as plenty of its visitors) are expat-Brits who certainly know how to party. The après-ski scene here is truly top-notch!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesChalet Lorraine is ideal for families. It enjoys five bedrooms, beautiful views and a hot tub which children love getting a chance to use.
Meribel is an excellent ski resort for families. You can buy family ski passes which can make the holiday a little cheaper. The Mottaret area enjoys some excellent areas for young children and a creche. In the centre of Meribel at La Chaudanne there is an outstanding complex, Parc Olympique which offers a swimming pool, gym, ice rink, spa, climbing wall, bowling alley and night club as well as an excellent medical centre. The ski lifts leave from La Chaudanne and it is a frequent meeting place and the place for many ski schools, especially for beginners. With plenty of green, blue and red runs, Meribel is great for families. The Altiport area is a lovely way to introduce children to the slopes. Its Moon Wild route is very gentle and very pretty through the forest. Children also love the themed areas and snowparks. The Inuit village in the Altiport area enjoys banked turns, a mini slalom course and themed games. The moon park boasts ten hectares of obstacles to practice on and take jumps for those that are looking for more of a thrilling ski. Le P’tit Moon is a designated area for young skiers aged between six and twelve years old. If they are tired after morning ski lessons, there are some delightful picnic areas at the start of the Saulire Express and below the Pas du Lac gondola in Mottaret. During the school holidays, the French ski school ESF operate a torch lit descent that children love.
Sledging is very popular. There are designated areas for it as well as a fully secure area dedicated to sledging for little kids. You can also sledge at the Rond Point area where there is a magic carpet to take you back to the top of the slope! There is even night sledging in Meribel Mottaret. You can sledge down the Himalaya green slope back down into the centre of Meribel Mottaret.
Children love popping into a wonderful ‘Kenothèque’ family centre with Méribel’s mascot, Kenotte. You will find fairytale readings, games, arts and crafts, Kapla wooden constructions, books, drawing contests, make up sessions, and many other surprises and highlights of the week on offer. Children also enjoy igloo building and cheese fondue nights which are available during school holidays for seven to twelve year olds. The sports complex offers bowling for children aged three and over. There is free entry to under-fives at the ice rink and swimming pool.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Skiing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Services Available
- Catered
- Maid Service Available
- Catered
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Maid Service Available
- Catered
- Welcome basket
- Mid stay cleaning with towel change
The included Contactless Catered service offers a hassle-free holiday experience. Enjoy breakfast, afternoon snacks, pre-dinner nibbles, and dinner for six evenings, all provided and prepared by expert chefs using local ingredients from Savoyard delicatessens. Your chalet's fridge and cupboards will be stocked behind the scenes when you are out skiing, giving you the freedom to enjoy meals in any order and at your preferred time.
To give you an idea of the delightful provisions included on your ski break, here is a list of the stocked items awaiting you at your chalet upon arrival.
Breakfast
- Coffee & de-caffeinated coffee (filter and instant)
- Tea (English Breakfast, Earl Grey & herbal)
- Hot Chocolate
- Orange and apple juice
- Selection of cereals
- Choice of eggs, bacon and yoghurts and smoked salmon on one morning
- Selection of fresh fruit
- White, wholemeal and brioche bread
- Frozen croissants and pain au chocolat, ready to cook in the oven
- Selection of marmalade, jam, Nutella and honey
- Milk, sugar and butter
Afternoon tea: Selection of biscuits, cakes, pastries and fruit
Pre-dinner aperitif: Nuts, crisps, olives and crackers
Dinner
- 6 starters to heat up or simple dishes to put together
- 6 main dishes (there will be a raclette evening, where everyone cooks their own cheese)
- 6 desserts with a mix of fruit tarts and cakes
- Cheese platter
- After dinner chocolates
Drinks
- Champagne for the first evening
- Beer
- Choice of red and white wine
Kindly take note that the breakfast provisions for eggs, bacon, and yoghurts are limited to a choice of yoghurt or 1-2 eggs and 1-2 rashers of bacon per person each day. Smoked salmon is available for one breakfast only. Additionally, the beer supply is not unlimited but will sufficiently quench your thirst after a day on the slopes. Dishwasher tablets and washing-up liquid are provided, and we kindly request that you wash the dishes and maintain the kitchen's cleanliness. Please be aware that there will be an extra charge if dishes are not washed and put away, as this service is not included in the mid-week and end-of-stay cleaning.
You will be informed of the designated night you have off from the Contactless Catered service by your chalet host, who will also provide recommendations for various restaurants. Please keep in mind that you are welcome to utilise the kitchen and prepare your own meals in the evening if you prefer.
Security deposit | €2000 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
Arrival time | 4PM |
Departure time | 10AM |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
Security deposit | €2000 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
Arrival time | 4PM |
Departure time | 10AM |
End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
Minimum stay | 7 nights |
Tax | French Visitors Tax is included in the rental price. |
Changeover day | Sunday |
Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & vaping are not permitted. |
Pets welcome? | On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of £10 per day or £50 per week will apply (paid locally). |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 10 people:
Rental period | Weekly |
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Dec 23rd 2024 - Dec 29th 2024 | £8,107 |
Dec 29th 2024 - Jan 5th 2025 | £17,513 |
Jan 5th 2025 - Jan 12th 2025 | £9,186 |
Jan 12th 2025 - Jan 19th 2025 | £8,215 |
Jan 19th 2025 - Jan 26th 2025 | £10,207 |
Jan 26th 2025 - Feb 2nd 2025 | £10,965 |
Feb 2nd 2025 - Feb 9th 2025 | £11,073 |
Feb 9th 2025 - Feb 16th 2025 | £12,062 |
Feb 16th 2025 - Feb 23rd 2025 | £17,027 |
Feb 23rd 2025 - Mar 2nd 2025 | £12,912 |
Mar 2nd 2025 - Mar 9th 2025 | £11,073 |
Mar 9th 2025 - Mar 16th 2025 | £10,748 |
Mar 16th 2025 - Mar 23rd 2025 | £9,991 |
Mar 23rd 2025 - Mar 30th 2025 | £9,182 |
Mar 30th 2025 - Apr 6th 2025 | £9,666 |
Apr 6th 2025 - Apr 13th 2025 | £7,655 |
Apr 13th 2025 - Jun 26th 2026 | £8,699 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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