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What shall we pack for our ski holiday in Méribel?

24th January 2023 5 minute read Here’s a quick top to bottom list of what you need to pack for your ski holiday to truly be mountain ready: ski helmet (ideally with MIPS safety system) snood / balaclava ski goggles / shades base layers (all important for proper body warmth! leggings and longsleeve top) ski […]

JANUARY 24, 2023
Driving to Méribel from the UK

Travel Series #3 Automobile 6 minute read Covid-19 travel restrictions … are a thing of the past 😃 Your pre-travel admin tasks are Check you have up to date and valid passports Check you have all your travel documents filed digitally and/or on paper as required Check your travel company’s website for the latest entry information […]

JANUARY 16, 2023
Take the train to Méribel

5th January 2023 Travel Series #2 Trains 3 minute read Travel Rules? As we confirmed in our last travel post – we are celebrating the lifting of covid-19 restrictions and regulations As of August 1st 2022 the only pre-travel admin you need to do is check passport/s is/are valid travel documents travel company website for […]

JANUARY 4, 2023
Fly-Drive to Méribel

13th December 2022 Travel Series #1 Planes 5 minute read Latest Travel Rules Well the good news is we can wave goodbye to all covid-19 restrictions which have all been lifted since August 1st 2022 – Hooray! Here are the government’s latest regulations for travelling from and back to the UK. The main headline is […]

DECEMBER 13, 2022
Kids' food in a Chalet Company chalet

At the Chalet Company, we love hosting families in our chalets in Méribel. There’s a real magic to a snowy ski holiday with kids around. One very important thing, to ensure our smaller guests have the best ski holiday everrr, is the food. Grown-up food sometimes just won’t cut it. We make sure that kids […]

FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Who are you on the group ski trip??!

Who doesn’t love a group ski trip with family and/or friends?? There’s nothing like a catered chalet holiday, in a big group, where no one has to worry about washing up, cleaning or shopping and cooking food. We can’t help noticing, in our chalets in Méribel, people on group ski holidays tend to fulfil a […]

DECEMBER 6, 2021
An honest guide! How to choose ski gear and what pack for a sk ...

Knowing what to pack for a ski holiday, without over-packing, can be a bit overwhelming. And, before you’ve even got to the packing point, knowing how to choose ski-wear and clothing for a ski trip can be confusing. We’re here to help, with our honest guide on how to choose ski gear. Firstly, think about […]

NOVEMBER 16, 2021
CAKE NEWS! Issue 15

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 15 THE SKI-GOD DIET Ever wondered how to get the body of an Adonis ski instructor? The Régime Montagnard is a diet and ‘lifestyle […]

NOVEMBER 22, 2021
A Christmas day in a chalet in Méribel

What is it like spending Christmas in Méribel, in a catered chalet? Waking up in a cosy chalet, for Christmas in Méribel, you realise Father Christmas knew you were here all along – how does he do it?? Additionally, he knew that all you wanted in your stocking this year was a saucisson, a ripe […]

DECEMBER 9, 2021
Pre-departure information: guidelines while in France

This article was last updated 18/03/22 PLEASE NOTE: This is our interpretation of the guidelines in place. Please satisfy yourself that you are aware of the latest rules before you travel. COVID Guidelines for your time in France As of the 14th March, the Pass Vaccinal (displaying your NHS COVID Pass QR code) is no longer required in public spaces. […]

DECEMBER 14, 2021
Pre-departure information: travelling between the UK and Franc ...

This article was last updated 18/03/22 PLEASE NOTE: This is our interpretation of the guidelines in place. Please satisfy yourself that you are aware of the latest rules before you travel. Advice from the UK government for travel to France can be found here: FCDO Advice – France. We also recommend that you visit the website […]

DECEMBER 14, 2021
Travel to a chalet in Méribel from the UK

If you have booked your week to stay in a catered chalet in Méribel with The Chalet Company, you may now be wondering about everything from 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 […]

OCTOBER 8, 2021
The best ski resorts in the world to live in

Where are the best places in the world to live, if you love skiing??! As so many of us rethink how we work, live and socialise, in the aftermath of the pandemic, homes in the mountains are more popular than ever. Jana Korpova-Harris of The Luxury Property Collections suggest some exciting options as the best […]

NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Meet the team! Who might you meet in the chalet?

When it comes to running the best chalet holidays in Méribel, you could have luxury chalets and perfect snow, but we think it’s the staff that take a ski holiday from great to unforgettable. We spend months selecting interesting, talented and caring people to work for The Chalet Company in Méribel. There are many elements […]

OCTOBER 27, 2021
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
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