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Everything you need to know for a family ski holiday

Our best advice, and top tips, for a successful family ski holiday will cover: 1. Choosing the resort and how to get there 2. Choosing your accommodation and what to consider 3. What to pack – what to buy or borrow 4. Top tips for once you get to the resort If you’d like to […]

JANUARY 21, 2021
How can a ski holiday be more sustainable?

How bad for the environment is a ski holiday? How sustainable is the ski industry? Massive engines on gondolas, chair lifts, snow cannons, piste-bashers, shuttle buses, cars, taxis, heating hotels, swimming pools… the short answer is: not very! To be perfectly honest – the most environmentally-friendly thing to do is not go skiing at all… […]

DECEMBER 22, 2020
The Chalet Company Christmas gift guide

On publishing, you’ve got just over two weeks until Christmas 2020, that’s two sets of 3-5 working days at least! Regardless of if you’re actually getting a ski holiday in this season, we’re sure this list of Christmas gifts and ideas will bring plenty of festive cheer – at home or in the chalet. Scroll […]

DECEMBER 8, 2020
The Chalet Company sample menu

We’re often asked if we can share a sample menu from our chalets. Now, most companies and catered chalets in Méribel will claim they serve the best food – and we’re happy to jump on that bandwagon. Our staff don’t just serve up a conveyor belt of prescribed dishes – they meticulously plan a whole […]

OCTOBER 24, 2020
COVID Booking Conditions - 2020/ 21

There’s good news on the horizon and we are full steam ahead for another season running the best chalet service in Méribel … but we are, of course, also very aware that it remains an uncertain time to book a ski holiday. And so, to alleviate your concerns, we want to provide unrivalled flexibility in […]

NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Coronavirus in Méribel - preparing for the 2020/21 season

To help give us a clearer idea of how Coronavirus would affect Méribel, earlier this year The Chalet Company joined a Webinar organised by Atout France, that focused on the preparations being made to make sure people can safely visit French ski resorts next season. The speakers were representatives from Vinci Airport (which runs the […]

JULY 7, 2020
Driving to Méribel

People are choosing drive to Méribel (or any European ski resort) for many reasons, including: Fewer carbon emissions, per person, than flying Less contact with people, reducing Coronavirus risk Your only baggage allowance is how much you can cram in your car! Freedom to stock up on self-catering supplies or take home new purchases The […]

OCTOBER 22, 2020
Reacting to Coronavirus

June 29 – We would like to start off by thanking the staff and customers of The Chalet Company; sadly it was a rather sudden end to the 2019/ 20 season but, most importantly, everyone got home safely. Since then, Steve & Phil have been dealing with a fair amount of admin without, unfortunately, the […]

JUNE 29, 2020
Christmas in the Lap of Luxury!

My good lady wife, Louise, can be tempted away from home at Christmas but she has conditions; we have to stay in a catered chalet and it has to offer the very highest standard of accommodation because “why would we want to spend money staying somewhere that is not as nice as our own home?” […]

AUGUST 4, 2020
Ski chalet, hotel or self catered apartment?

When booking a ski holiday you’ll be faced with a bewildering array of accommodation options: catered ski chalets, hotels, self-catered apartments, self-catered chalets, chalet hotels, even luxury bubble tents. To help you make the right choice, we’ve looked at a three of the main offerings – and asked some people to give their view on why you’d choose […]

AUGUST 24, 2020
When's the best time to go on a ski holiday in Europe?

When you first see those peaks rise on the horizon, like a cluster of skyscrapers you get the sense, almost immediately, that the mountains are a magical place. Mesmerising scenery, fresh air and, my favourite: a silence that seems unachievable elsewhere. Summer is lovely, with its colours and its life and its sunshine, but winter […]

AUGUST 20, 2020
Best value ski lift passes

We looked at the world’s best ski areas and compared their prices for a six-day lift pass this season, to give you an insight into which pass is the best value for money! Scroll down to learn more: 1. The Three Valleys, France. EUR 0.53 per Skimile The Three Valleys is the world’s largest and […]

OCTOBER 19, 2019
Running catered chalets - the first seven days!

We may make running catered chalets look simple but it involves months of preparation and hard work through the Summer and Autumn by the teams of The Chalet Company in the UK office in Bristol and in Méribel. We asked TCC’s Client Services Manager, Anneliese, for an insight into how it all unfolds…! “When one […]

DECEMBER 16, 2019
How to become a (great) chalet host

For the right person, working for a winter season as a chalet host is going to be a dream job. If you relish the prospect of cooking and baking each morning, skiing all afternoon (and on days off) and then heading back into the kitchen in the evening then you are going to love hosting a […]

AUGUST 23, 2020
Luxury pet-friendly ski apartments!

Statistically, one in four people reading this ‘dog-friendly accommodation’ blog will probably own a dog (in the UK). The stats are similar, if a little lighter, for our European friends (and, yes, you are our friends – if you’ll still have us!). The chances are that 100% of you also love skiing, but no doubt […]

AUGUST 29, 2020
The best family ski resorts in Europe

When it comes to skiing, Europe is renowned for having the best ski resorts in the world. It’s also host to some of the finest family ski resorts too. As there’s so much choice, we’ve tried to narrow it down for you. From friendly resort atmosphere to non-ski facilities and piste difficulty, there are a […]

AUGUST 1, 2020
Would you like to become a ski instructor?

If one week of skiing per year is just not enough and you dread the last run of your annual holiday, what about spending a season to train as a ski instructor? And if you’re going to do that, you may as well push on and get a job to work as a ski instructor […]

NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Our Ski Chalets with Hot Tubs & Jacuzzis

It was back at the beginning of the 20th century that modern skiing really took off. Those early pioneers were hardy folk with only a woolly jumper and thick beard for warmth as they slid down the mountain with nine metre lengths of wood attached to their feet by old bits of twine. Today’s skier, […]

JULY 5, 2019
What to pack for your chalet ski holiday?

Life is easier with a list, right? There is comfort in knowing you’ve thought it through and ticked it off as you pack for your holiday in a catered ski chalet. It reduces the risk of turning up and finding out you left the helmets on the spare bed!! Take a deep breath, pull the suitcase […]

DECEMBER 16, 2019
The Chalet Company's Photo Competition

Take part in our social media photo competition by sharing the best photos of your ski holiday on Facebook and Instagram. Here’s how to do it. How to share a competition photo entry on Facebook: Upload your best photo to your Facebook Wall (or you can upload a few at once if you want!). Add […]

JANUARY 8, 2019
What do I need to pack for a ski holiday?

In reading this guide, it is worth bearing in mind that I travel light; I don’t like paying for extra luggage on the plane and I hate carrying piles of suitcases while schlepping through the airport sweating (because I am wearing my week’s clothing) while my kids try and climb on every static object.

OCTOBER 10, 2018
What's new in Méribel for 2018/19?

Méribel is, in our opinion, the best ski resort in the world, and each year it only gets better. This year, ahead of the grand opening on 8th December 2018, the experts have been hard at work making sure the Three Valleys retains its position as one of the ultimate skiing destinations. There have been changes on and off the […]

AUGUST 20, 2018
The Ski Chalet Dream: Demystified

For the uninitiated, the idea of a ski-in-ski-out chalet conjures up images of a luxury log cabin built on the side of a mountain that can only be accessed by snowmobile, or helicopter. The snow is all around but the roaring fire and chinchilla-fur rugs keep the occupants warm and cozy while the discreet serving […]

MARCH 30, 2018
Meribel 2016/17... In numbers (infographic)

The 2016/17 season was the best yet for The Chalet Company. We did our best to keep our guests wined and dined but, most importantly, the feedback has shown that those who stayed with us left delighted. That’s why so many are coming back next year. Here’s the story of the season, while we plan […]

JULY 21, 2017
Introducing Fresh Tracks Cookery School

Recruitment is already well underway at The Chalet Company for the 2017/18 season. We work really hard searching for the very best teams who are going to cook our guests scrumptious food, while also delivering personable and friendly customer service. Competition for roles is always tight but a referral from a good chalet cookery school can […]

JUNE 14, 2017

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