After the best snow in Meribel for 50 years we are looking forward to the 2014 winter to see if it can be beaten. Whatever happened to "Global Warming"? We certainly got none of this in Meribel this year. It was snowing right up to the end of April. The season started wonderful too with heavy snow in early December. At the end of the season we still had over 2m of snow on the summits. Incredible.
So how to plan for next year. Meribel Catered Chalets are very popular. These provide an all in fully catered ski holiday. The chalets serve a hearty breakfast, afternoon tea and cakes and 3-5 course dinner with wine included. It is a unique British creation and Meribel was at the start of this popular style of holiday.
If you wish to try one of the many Meribel catered chalets for a change then be sure to check out Meribel Unplugged, which has hundreds to choose from. Prices range from around 400 GBP per person to over 2000 GBP per person depending on location and level of luxury. Packages can be arranged to include flights and airport transfers.
With restaurant meals in Meribel costing an average of 50 euros per person, a great saving can be made on eating out, and most chalet food is usually delicious.
In Meribel the catered chalets usually employ 1 or 2 chalet hosts. 1 for cooking and 1 for cleaning and driving. These are usually students who have completed a chalet cooking course at a recognised school in the UK. Many chalets have their own private minibus shuttle service to and from the slopes.
Once each week the chalet staff have a night off. You will on this day still get breakfast but no evening meal. This day off is usually Wednesday or Thursday. It is essential to pre-book your restaurant as they are all 100% full usually on both nights. (But especially Wednesday).
Note that most Meribel catered chalets get booked very early for New Year and February school holidays so for these particular weeks try to book well in advance.
Chalet Chouan is the oldest chalet in Meribel. It is situated at Meribel 1600 on Route Renard just before Hotel Marie Blanch. This Meribel Chalet can be catered , self catered or just bed and breakfast.
The position is superb. It is literally 3 minutes walk to the Doron Piste. With 7 bedrooms for a total of 14 adults and 2 children Prices are very reasonable.
You can book direct through Meribel Unplugged.
So how to plan for next year. Meribel Catered Chalets are very popular. These provide an all in fully catered ski holiday. The chalets serve a hearty breakfast, afternoon tea and cakes and 3-5 course dinner with wine included. It is a unique British creation and Meribel was at the start of this popular style of holiday.
If you wish to try one of the many Meribel catered chalets for a change then be sure to check out Meribel Unplugged, which has hundreds to choose from. Prices range from around 400 GBP per person to over 2000 GBP per person depending on location and level of luxury. Packages can be arranged to include flights and airport transfers.
With restaurant meals in Meribel costing an average of 50 euros per person, a great saving can be made on eating out, and most chalet food is usually delicious.
In Meribel the catered chalets usually employ 1 or 2 chalet hosts. 1 for cooking and 1 for cleaning and driving. These are usually students who have completed a chalet cooking course at a recognised school in the UK. Many chalets have their own private minibus shuttle service to and from the slopes.
Once each week the chalet staff have a night off. You will on this day still get breakfast but no evening meal. This day off is usually Wednesday or Thursday. It is essential to pre-book your restaurant as they are all 100% full usually on both nights. (But especially Wednesday).
Note that most Meribel catered chalets get booked very early for New Year and February school holidays so for these particular weeks try to book well in advance.
Chalet Chouan is the oldest chalet in Meribel. It is situated at Meribel 1600 on Route Renard just before Hotel Marie Blanch. This Meribel Chalet can be catered , self catered or just bed and breakfast.
The position is superb. It is literally 3 minutes walk to the Doron Piste. With 7 bedrooms for a total of 14 adults and 2 children Prices are very reasonable.
You can book direct through Meribel Unplugged.
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