Chalet Lorraine

About this property

Introducing Chalet Lorraine: Nestled within the captivating embrace of the mountains Chalet Lorraine is an exquisite haven that beckons with its snowy panoramas. Perched at an elevation of 1750m in the Mottaret area of Meribel, this chalet occupies a prestigious position within the resort, towering 300m above the town center. With its five bedrooms, Chalet Lorraine accommodates up to ten guests and stands as an enchanting hub for exploring the vast expanse of the Three Valleys. The Mottaret region presents an array of culinary delights, bars, and shops, while a complimentary bus service conveniently whisks you to the heart of the town. Divided into two sectors, Le Laitelet to the west and Le Chatelet to the east, Meribel Mottaret is not only a gateway to La Chaudanne but also boasts its own ski school meeting points and the renowned Piou-Piou kindergarden for the little ones. Within a mere five-minute stroll from Chalet Lorraine, you'll find access to the local slopes and lifts.

The imposing Mont Vallon, reaching a majestic 3000m, watches over Mottaret, a charming village enveloped by lush forests and the Tueda Nature Reserve, which gracefully merges with the boundaries of the Vanoise National Park. Beyond the exhilaration of downhill skiing and snowboarding, a myriad of activities await: from snow parks and fun zones to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, paragliding, horse-drawn carriage rides, snow scooters, and wellness retreats. As the seasons shift to summer, guests are welcomed to partake in mountain biking, via ferrata adventures, and invigorating hikes. Positioned right outside the chalet, the bus stop connecting to Meribel's center offers seamless transit. If you journey by car to your ski holiday, worry not, for Chalet Lorraine accommodates up to three vehicles, and additional parking is conveniently located just a brief stroll away.

Chalet Lorraine affords splendid vistas of Meribel's beauty. This Savoyard chalet exudes an allure of wood-laden interiors, boasting an indoor hot tub and sauna, as well as inviting living spaces crowned by a crackling log fire.

The lower ground floor is dedicated to the hot tub and sauna, alongside three generously appointed double bedrooms. Each bedroom exudes the quintessential alpine charm, featuring double beds and private ensuite shower rooms, complemented by an extra shower room.

On the ground floor, your living oasis unfolds, enhanced by a south-facing balcony that grants access to the breathtaking surroundings. The living room welcomes with modern, comfortable sofas and chairs, a contemporary fireplace that exudes warmth, and a television for those cozy movie nights. The dining room sets the stage for hearty breakfasts, afternoon teas, and delectable evening feasts. The well-equipped kitchen caters to those seeking self-catering ski breaks, while a practical ski and boot room await for your convenience.

Ascending to the first floor, two twin bedrooms await, one with a balcony that invites in the natural splendor. An additional shower room is conveniently accessible here for shared use.

Meribel unveils its picturesque allure, boasting 150km of pristine pistes. A proud member of the esteemed Three Valleys alongside Courchevel and Val Thorens, it bestows access to a staggering 600km of skiing trails. Rooted in a forested paradise, Meribel retains its rustic mountain village charisma. Beyond the captivating slopes, the town offers an array of superb amenities, including an Olympic sports complex, diverse shops, bars, ski rental establishments, and a rich tapestry of restaurants. Families are embraced by exceptional facilities, including kids' clubs, a swimming pool, climbing wall, ice rink, and spa. Snowy adventures such as tobogganing, igloo crafting, torch-lit descents, and the moon park abound. With swift access to the vast Three Valleys ski domain, Meribel stands tall as a beloved haven for British skiers. Guests revel in the quintessential experience, residing in idyllic, character-rich wooden chalets, relishing vistas of awe-inspiring mountain landscapes, and unwinding at the renowned après-ski establishments once the day's adventures draw to a close.

Chalet Lorraine enjoys a fabulously scenic position in Mottaret, 300m above the centre of Meribel and a short bus ride away. Mottaret is brilliant for accessing the Three Valley pistes and in fact the Mont de la Challe sector has recently been remodelled to offer a children’s area, night skiing and tobogganing and the new Coombes chair helps to get you to the top of Courchevel quicker than you can from Courchevel itself. You can get to Val Thorens in just two lifts and short blue run and you can ski directly down a green run to get down to Meribel. Mottaret enjoys an altitude of 1750m so gives a very good chance of excellent snow. It offers a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops. There is a free Chalets gonola lift in the village which runs every day from 8.45 am until 7.30 pm. Mottaret was established in 1972 with many chalets right on the edge of the pistes. It is compact and you can walk everywhere.

You can take a bus just outside the chalet to La Chaudanne and the vibrant centre of Meribel which offers a cinema, swimming pool, spa, boutique shops, ski hire, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. La Chaudanne, in the lower part of the town offers the famous Olympic sports complex where major sporting events take place as well as festive entertainment. As well as the pool and spa, it boasts an ice rink, climbing wall and a bowling alley for entertainment. La Chaudanne is also where you will find the ski lifts, ski school meeting points, an excellent creche and another Piou-Piou children’s club. Meribel is very attractive, blending itself into its forest surroundings and using an authentic architecture style. The resort sits on the east side of the mountain with a good supply of sunshine throughout the day.

Meribel sits in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps within the western border of the Vanoise National Park. It is to the east of Chambery and south of Albertville.

The resort was actually founded by a Scotsman, Peter Lindsay, as the Austrian resorts were becoming very popular in the years before the war. Although the development of the resort was halted during the war years, it recommenced in 1946 and it quickly became a very popular ski destination. Meribel boasts an excellent, fast and modern ski lift system offering easy access to the resort’s 150 km of pistes and the Three Valleys’ 600 km of pistes. It is very easy to ski over to the delightful Courchevel and the mighty Val Thorens. You can either buy a single resort lift pass keeping to the beginner and intermediate ski terrain or purchase one for the whole area. At its highest skiing point Meribel reaches an altitude of 2952 metres and the descent into the town is incredibly scenic. Within Meribel, the Altiport area is best for beginners while Saulire and Tougnete are for mixed ability and the Mont du Vallon with its long, steep runs is great for advanced skiers. This is all against a gorgeous mountain backdrop. Meribel itself offers seventy three ski runs of which nine are green, thirty are blue, twenty six are red and eight are black. The resort also boasts plenty of off-piste entertainment and snow park activities such as snowboarding, jumps and freestyle skiing. There is a snowpark at Meribel Mottaret and a moon park. Other sports available at Meribel include ice skating, snowmobiles, hang gliding and ice climbing.

Meribel is renowned for its lively, vibrant nightlife. The apres-ski scene is great fun with many expat Brits owning bars. The Olympic centre offers a nightclub for those that want to stay up seriously late!

Accommodation

Lower Ground Floor
- Indoor hot tub and sauna
- Spacious double bedrooms with  en-suite shower room and WC
- Spacious double bedrooms with  en-suite shower room and WC
- Spacious double bedrooms with  en-suite shower room and WC

Ground Floor
- Living room with roaring fire place and wide-screen television
- Dining room
- South-facing balcony
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- WC
- Ski and boot room

First Floor
- Two twin bedrooms, one with a balcony
- Shared shower room and WC

Facilities
- Wide-screen television
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dish washer
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Washing machine