Chalet L'Ancolie in Meribel, France Ski Holidays with SkiKings

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Resort

Experience the warmth and character of Chalet L’Ancolie, a traditional Savoyard-style chalet tucked away in a peaceful setting, just a short stroll from the heart of Méribel. The owner, a master carpenter, has meticulously crafted the interior wood panelling, adding delightful touches and ensuring exceptional attention to detail throughout. Chalet L’Ancolie is available for exclusive bookings or room-by-room reservations.

Spread over three floors, Chalet L’Ancolie exudes a warm and welcoming ambiance with traditional Savoyard décor and comfortable furnishings. The five bedrooms, each featuring beautiful wood paneling, en-suite facilities, and a private balcony or terrace, offer stunning views across the Méribel Valley.

After a day exploring the vast Three Valleys ski area, unwind by the fireplace with a coffee and cake, sinking into the comfortable seating in the inviting lounge. Revitalize your tired muscles in the ground floor sauna. The chalet also provides a heated ski and boot room for your convenience and a table football for some après-ski fun.

Enjoy the tranquility of a quiet location, set back from the main street, while still being within easy reach of Méribel’s vibrant centre. A pleasant ten-minute walk will take you to the resort’s shops, bars, and restaurants. Access to the slopes is effortless, with a free ski bus stop just a minute’s walk (50m) away, offering regular service throughout the day, with increased frequency during peak hours.

Throughout your stay, your dedicated chalet hosts will ensure a truly relaxing holiday. On six out of seven days, they will prepare delicious homemade meals, including a cooked breakfast, afternoon tea, and a delectable four-course dinner accompanied by wine, beer, and soft drinks. On the hosts’ day off, a continental breakfast will be provided, allowing you the flexibility to explore the resort’s dining options at your leisure.

Chalet L’Ancolie Location:

Free ski bus stop is 50 metres from the chalet making it easy to reach the slopes. The buses run throughout the day with additional services as the lifts open and when they close.
The ski school meeting place is at the Chaudanne, which is on the ski bus route
10 minutes walk to the resort centre
When booking ski equipment hire through us, these will be picked up from the chalet on Friday. So, no need to worry about returning your skis to the shop

Chalet L’Ancolie Rooms

No. of rooms: 5

Occupancy

10-11

No. of buildings: 1
No. of floors: 3

Room Facilities

Balcony or terrace
TV
Hairdryer
L’Occitane toiletries
Ensuite shower room

Ground Floor

Entrance via terrace
Sauna and shower
Heated ski and boot room
Table football
Drying room

Room 1 – Twin beds, a shower, WC and balcony

Room 2 – Twin beds, an additional single bed, shower, WC and balcony

First Floor

Kitchen and dining room
Balcony with mountain views
Lounge with fireplace
TV area

Second Floor

Room 3, 4 & 5 – Twin beds, shower, WC and balcony

Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: No

Dining:

Our catered chalets mean there is no need to worry about a shopping trip whilst on holiday, as you will be looked after by us from arrival right to departure.

Breakfast

A continental buffet breakfast is available on 7 mornings of your holiday. There’ll be a selection of cereals, bread and pastries from a local bakery, jams and spreads, local cheeses and charcuterie, yogurts and fresh fruits. We have Nespresso coffee machines in each chalet, along with teas, infusions, hot chocolates and fruit juices.

For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available, starting from 8am. Your hosts will take an order from you and get it prepared ahead of your big day on the slopes. Options include free range eggs, sausages, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Afternoon Tea

A fresh cake will be baked and ready for your return from the slopes, 6 days of the week. Perfect to pair with the selection of teas, hot chocolate and Nespresso coffee, that’re in your chalet for you whenever you fancy.

Evening Meal

A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. You’ll start your evening with an Aperitif and nibbles, where we have a choice of 2 Italian Proseccos from the Veneto region, one of which is a 0% alcohol option, beer and soft drinks.

The evening set menu has been designed to incorporate a variety of different cuisines, including classic French, Asian, Italian and British dishes. One evening the menu will be a delicious regional dish, from the area you are staying in.

After each homemade dessert there’s a selection of cheeses with fresh bread, crackers and chutney, along with coffee, tea or infusions.

There will be special celebration menus on Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve.

Wine and Drinks

During your evening meal guests can indulge in our carefully selected complimentary local wines, which consists of a choice of 3 red, 3 white and 1 rosé. All of the wines have been carefully chosen so that there is a great variety and offer something to cater for all tastes and that pairs well with the menu.

For those guests that don’t drink wine, there is a selection of beer (both with and without alcohol), sparkling mineral water and soft drinks.

Sample Menu

Aperitif

Prosecco, beer or soft drinks

Starter

Sweet potato and coconut soup

Choice of Main Course

Chicken chasseur

Baked aubergine and mushroom chasseur

Sides

Chive mash potato and green beans

Dessert

Lemon posset with shortbreads

Selection of French cheeses with fresh bread and chutney

Please note

Breakfast hot option, afternoon tea & dinner is 6 days per week due to chalet staff’s day off. Our representatives are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.

Chalet staff day off is usually a Wednesday, but for Christmas and New Year week this will be a Thursday.

Board basis options available

Chalet Catering

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Diabetics – Insulin can be stored
Gluten Free
Vegans
Vegetarians

Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Chalet L’Ancolie Ski Holiday Prices

Price from. Prices are based on 2 sharing or maximum occupancy in apartments. Supplements may apply

Meribel has a fantastic location right in the heart of the 3 valleys. Ski chalets, apartments and hotels are all available to book for those perfect Meribel ski holidays. It is without doubt one of the finest and largest linked areas to ski in the world. The area has plenty of snow cannons, a good snow record and a virtual guarantee of skiing from Christmas through to Easter. The main village is built on a west facing hillside and is mainly made up of wooden chalet style buildings so a pretty village compared to some of the newer French purpose built resorts. As Meribel was founded in 1938 by a Scotsman called Colonel Peter Lindsay, there is still a strong British influence to be found. The satellite resort of Mottaret located a couple of miles up the valley is centrally placed offering easy access to Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires.

The best place to start the après ski in Meribel is, of course, the Rond Point. There are live bands on the terrace and always plenty of fun before the final ski and board down to the village. Jack’s Bar and the Meri bar near the main lifts are popular as well. There are a few bars around the main square at the tourist office that are good for a drink before dinner such as the Taverne and Le Pub just across the road. It also has a pool table and sometimes has live music. If you still have the energy to head out of your chalet after dinner then Dick’s Tea Bar will keep you dancing and full of amazing cocktails till the early hours.

Apart from all the partying there is still plenty to do as there is an ice rink, swimming pool, climbing wall and a spa. There is also a good few marked walks throughout the altiport area and down to Les Allues. The market comes once a week giving you the chance to sample delicious cheeses and sausages. There are also plenty of shops, boutiques and patisseries to explore.

Meribel suits all standards of skiers and has a highly efficient lift system on offer. Most of the slopes are above the tree line and there are still some tree runs available for those white out days. With 150km of piste on offer in Meribel and 600km throughout the 3 valleys you really can rack up the miles if you want.

There is something for everyone with cruisy blues, bumps, steep blacks and fantastic off piste to keep all varieties of skiers and boarders occupied.

Beginners will be happy learning at the Altiport where there are wide green runs to play on through the trees.

Intermediates will just love the mileage available that will keep any piste basher happy and more advanced skiers will love the Ladies Olympic downhill.

Off piste adventurers should hire a guide and try some of the couloirs on offer or the likes of the powder on Saulire.

Why not trek out for some fresh tracks? Snowboarders return year after year to Meribel for the varied terrain. Most lifts are chairs or gondolas which saves the hassle of the drag lifts! There is also a snowboard park for some fun.

Season Start / End: 3/11 – 2/5
Opening Times: 08:30 – 16:30
Total Slope Length: 600 km
Easy Runs: 172
Intermediate Runs: 125
Difficult Runs: 33

MOUNTAIN STATION ALTITUDE: 3230m
VALLEY STATION ALTITUDE: 1300m
TOTAL SKI LIFTS: 171
FUNICULARS: 3
CABLE CARS: 5
GONDOLAS: 35
CHAIR LIFTS: 64
DRAG LIFTS: 44
MAGIC CARPETS: 20

Chalet L’Ancolie Ski Holiday Packages

from £1349 7 nights