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Driving to Méribel from the UK

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
Coronavirus in Méribel - preparing for the 2020/21 season

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 airports of Chambery, Grenoble & Lyon), Compagnie des Alpes (which manages ski lifts […]

JULY 7, 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
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
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
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
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?” […]

NOVEMBER 4, 2019
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
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
The Best Family Ski Resorts in Europe

When it comes to skiing, Europe is renowned for the best ski resorts in the world – and it’s also host to some of the finest places to ski with your family. But that said, there’s a lot of choice and it’s not so easy to know which spots are the best fit for a […]

MAY 1, 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
Luxury Pet-Friendly Ski Apartments!

One out of every four people reading this blog in the UK owns a dog and 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 a very […]

NOVEMBER 29, 2018
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 […]

NOVEMBER 20, 2018
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
Ski Chalet or 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 […]

JULY 24, 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
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 […]

FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Black Friday 2017 Ski Chalet Offers

Alright. We admit it, we’ve still got a few weeks still to sell so we’re jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon with a last-ditch price-drop to get all remaining December, New Year, and early-January beds sold. This means there are some outrageously low prices on our remaining weeks. What is more, we were also contacted by Apple […]

OCTOBER 23, 2017
What's new in Meribel for 2017/2018?

Hot off the Press – Meribel has announced some exciting improvements for the 17/18 season to make your time on the slopes ever better. Here’s more about what’s new: 1. Faster and more reliable access to the 3 Valleys A new, modern, fast-loading 6 seater chairlift will be replacing the elderly Roc de Tougne twin-draglifts […]

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Ski Chalets in Méribel for Christmas 2017

For October 2017, The Chalet Company is offering a discount of 15% on all chalet bookings made for the Christmas week 2017. This gives you unbeatable value – with a chalet like Chalet Phoenix (below) dropping from £550 to £460 per person. Update: Now only Meribel-Les-Allues Chalets Remaining! Chalet Phoenix: Sleeps 10 Chalet Campanules: Sleeps 7 Chalet la […]

AUGUST 4, 2017
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
Black Friday 2016 - Ski Chalet Mega Deals

It’s a deal, it’s a steal… Since 1932, Black Friday has signalled the beginning of the Christmas shopping season and it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Such is the rapture around Black Friday that there are reports of violence each year, as bargain hunters scramble and fight to get the most exquisite deals. And so The […]

NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Special Méribel Ski Chalet Offers for Xmas 2017

We’ve switched our Christmas 2017 special offers on… With a 15% discount for all August and September bookings! And at these prices, there is no better way to spend Xmas than in a Chalet Company chalet – with delicious home-cooked food, friendly service, a roaring fireplace, and free-flowing wine and beer from when you get back from […]

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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