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CAKE NEWS! Issue 14

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 14 LES TROIS GRANNÉES In the light of the nation’s state pensions rising his year, the Three Valleys resort is keen to attract an […]

OCTOBER 20, 2021
Travel Rules: UK > France and in your chalet in Méribel

If you have booked your week to stay in a catered chalet in Méribel with The Chalet Company, you may now be wondering about the regulations surrounding travel to Méribel from the UK; your time in Méribel; and returning to the UK at the end of your stay in one of our lovely ski chalets. […]

OCTOBER 8, 2021
How to recover after skiing or snowboarding

For most of us, skiing isn’t something we get to do every week of the year. In fact, it’s often a bit of a shock to our bodies when we suddenly clamp them into ski boots and fling ourselves down a mountain. Wild weather, long days, increased alcohol and food consumption also put our bodies […]

OCTOBER 5, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 13

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 13 MÉRIBEL’S NEW COVID TACTICS BRING NET GAIN The initiative, known locally as NOvid, has been designed to ensure that no Covid-19 virus particles […]

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
How does spending time in the mountains affect our mental heal ...

When it comes to a ski holiday – the jury’s out on if you come back physically healthier (clean air, daily exercise, etc) or, less so (indulgent chalet food, copious amounts of après)… However, nearly everyone reports feeling mentally refreshed and uplifted after a stint in the mountains. This goes beyond those enjoying a catered […]

MAY 12, 2021
Chalets with hot tubs – a match made in heaven!

Bubbling, hot water has been used for its health and relaxation benefits for a long time. Formerly, in natural hot springs or using heated stones; nowadays, we even enjoy hot tubs and Jacuzzis in our own homes (or chalets). The history of hot tubs Ancient Egyptians, Greek Philosophers and the Romans loved a steamy tub […]

AUGUST 20, 2021
Eat, ski, cook, repeat — master the chalet kitchen

After the year we’ve all had, we’re sure many of you are counting down the days until you can hit the slopes again. And if you’re going to be working at one of Meribel’s catered chalets, this dreamy picture could become your reality for a whole season. (As long as you’re up for the challenge!) […]

AUGUST 20, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 12

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 12 NO PACE CAN MATCH SEASONNAIRES ON A POWDER DAY As the Olympics in Tokyo comes to a close, the gaze of the five […]

AUGUST 10, 2021
A day in the life of a chalet host in Méribel

If you’ve stayed in a catered chalet in Méribel, have you ever thought about how seamless your best chalet holiday was? If you didn’t think about it at all – that’s probably because it was so seamless, right?! We like to think of the best chalet teams as like ducks – calm and composed on […]

JULY 26, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 11

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 11 ALL THE GEAR, BUT NO IDEA… IS IT TRUE? A study has strongly suggested that having all the gear, really does suggest you […]

JULY 13, 2021
Our new chalets in Méribel this season

It’s been a weird year for chalets in Méribel, the ski industry, and travel in general. For this reason, catered chalet companies has seen a lot of coming-and-going from chalets on their books. We’ve dropped a few, hung on to our most popular (*cheers for Evergreen and Impala*) and, excitingly, we’ve adopted four new chalets […]

JUNE 30, 2021
Do I have to book the whole chalet?

Larger catered chalets in France are sometimes available to part-rent for the week, sharing with other groups or individuals. This has its perks for a more communal, and often great value, experience. That said, all of our catered chalets (unless stated) are on sold on an exclusive basis. There are many reasons for this (we’ve […]

JUNE 22, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 10

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 10 CANCEL CULTURE’S LATEST VICTIM: SKIING Skiing is a wonderful sport, but is it too difficult, or too dangerous? Concerned Guardian reader, Mumsnet Moderator […]

JUNE 16, 2021
Where to ski in summer

You can ski in summer! Summer skiing is available in the northern hemisphere thanks to very high altitudes and/or glaciers helping to preserve the snow. Of course, if you’re wanting to ski between the months of June and September, you can also ski in the southern hemisphere’s winter: in Australia or New Zealand. Below, we’ve […]

JUNE 11, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 9

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 9 HERE COMES THE SKIER… NUMBER 11! Britain’s largest national bingo game operator, Mecca Bingo, is in talks to establish a Bingo Hall in […]

MAY 26, 2021
Can you provide kids’ and baby equipment in the chalet?

Ski holiday with kids and babies can be really special, but b****y heck they’ve come with a lot of, literal, baggage! We’re often asked if we can provide baby equipment in the chalets, and/or what sort of stuff we can provide to entertain kids in the chalets. We know that this makes packing and travelling […]

MAY 17, 2021
What meals are included in a chalet company catered chalet hol ...

When it comes to catered ski chalets, the catering is important! Below, we clarify what meals are included in a Chalet Company catered ski holiday. You’ll also find links to our sample menu, vegan menu, vegetarian menu, catering for kids and much more. To summarise, for a week’s stay in one of our catered chalets […]

APRIL 28, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 8

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 8 TURNS OUT, SKI BOOTS ARE MEANT TO BE COMFY A new documentary, on 60s Alpine design, has been unearthed and with it has […]

APRIL 23, 2021
The Chalet Company's FAQs

Here is a list of all our most frequently asked questions, from guests thinking about booking their Méribel catered chalet holiday. Find your question below and click on the link for the answer! Food and drink in a Chalet Company catered chalet What meals are included? Is there a limit on how much alcohol we […]

MARCH 24, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 7

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 7 A MEAT MOGUL IS GETTING GREEDY FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST SKI AREA US Billionaire, Hank Bosewick Jnr III [pictured], has launched an audacious […]

APRIL 14, 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
CAKE NEWS! Issue 6

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 6 NORTHERN SKI RESORTS WANT A SECOND SHOT AT WINTER A Battle Royale is threatening to break out between conservationists and a consortium of […]

APRIL 7, 2021
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
CAKE NEWS! Issue 5

Welcome to cake news – a lighter take on Fake News! Your weekly antidote to the real-life-news… and a delve into what is going on up in the Alps?! >>> Issue 5 DID BRITISH SEASONNAIRE WORK WHILST HUNGOVER? Swiss mega-resort Verbier is buzzing with the baffling news that Hugo Tindsley, of Ashurstwood W. Sussex, prepared […]

MARCH 26, 2021
Food and drink in a Chalet Company catered chalet

Aside from the skiing, what is the next most important part of a catered chalet holiday..? The food, obviously! In preparation for your Méribel catered chalet experience, you may have some all-important food and drink related questions. Have a look below at the our answers to our most frequently questions, to learn more about our […]

MARCH 25, 2021