Apartment Ibex I
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Overview
The French Alps conjure images of pure majesty. Whether you fondly remember James Bond skiing the snowy slopes or picture quaint cabins with warming cups of cocoa and toasted marshmallows American summer camp style, a sense of romance, adrenaline and exhilaration permeates the landscape.
Located in the Rond-point des Pistes area of Méribel, the Ibex Apartment and Park residence and wellness area is one of the finest locations in the resort. A mere 50 meters from the ski room, you can also easily and effortlessly access the shops and services, including ski pass offices, ESF and the Pioupiou Club.
The apartment is grand and magnificent in stature from a distance whilst retaining an authentic French charm. The wooden structure, so often snow-capped, dares to stand out against the daunting and ethereal beauty of the French Alps.
Apartment Ibex I is a vast 129m2 apartment located on the third floor. Inside, you’ll find all the chic alpine style you could want in an immediately warm and welcoming atmosphere. Complete with a kitchen, dining area and living room, there’s plenty of sharable space to enjoy downloading after your ski sessions. The piece de resistance is the stunning fireplace – something every apartment isn’t complete without. The large windows and big terrace invite stunning panoramas. You’ll enjoy looking out at the stars and snowy peaks beyond.
The apartment is ideal for four adults and four children complete with two double rooms with an en suite and one room containing two sets of bunk beds.
The residence contains a spa where you can enjoy a revitalising sauna or authentic hammam experience. If you want to build stealth and stamina for the slopes, you can make use of the gym.
You’ll be granted two parking spaces and two ski lockers to store your valuables. It’s the little things and tiny touches that make a big difference. Decorated with exquisite artwork, tall ceilings with lights positioned like stars, a plush sofa, and wooden panelling, you’ll immediately feel at home in this enchanting environment.
You can also enjoy your own boots heater, an array of board games for those calming nights in and a balcony with stellar views.
Whether travelling with family or friends, be prepared for all the skiing you could wish for, as well as cosy cabin nights. Enjoy dinners and a glass of wine at the long table with the fire crackling in the background, and get ready to explore the bountiful beauty of the area.
The Méribel logo is a stamp of renown and prestige which carries across international waters. You can rest assured that you’ll experience world-class skiing, sublime and authentic architecture and all the pampering you desire.
What you should know…
- As many of the ski slopes are at altitude, you’ll want to build your exposure gradually to prevent altitude sickness. You can also ask your GP for a prescription to hopefully prevent or minimise the impact of altitude sickness. Not everyone suffers with it, but it’s impossible to know until you’re at altitude. Fortunately, it only takes a few days to adjust.
- Look out for the flags, especially if you’re beginning. Green and blue mark beginners pistes. Those marked red should only be attempted by very experienced skiers.
- It goes without saying but make sure you pack accordingly. You’ll need to keep warm but you can also build up quite a sweat out on the slopes. Make sure you use your boot rack overnight so you’ve got toasty toes for the morning.
- Don’t underestimate the impact of the sun. it’s advisable to wear sunscreen especially on your face.
Property Features
The Apartment:
Interiors
- Dining area
- Open and fully-fitted kitchen
- TV lounge
- Lobby
- Two double bedrooms
- Children’s bedroom
- Laundry room
- Separate WC
- Independent bathroom
Outside Grounds
- Terrace
Additional Facilities
- TV
- Wifi
- Bathroom products
- Board games
- Boots heater
- Elevator
- Outdoor furniture
- Parking space
- Ski locker
- Coffee machine
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Raclette appliances
- Vaccum
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Blender
- Kitchen exhaust hood
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Induction hobs
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Oven
- Baby cot (on request)
- Highchair (on request)
- Access to leisure areas (sauna, hammam, fitness room)
Location
About the surrounding area of Apartment Ibex IThe French Alps are the portions of France's vast Alps mountain range. They dominate the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur regions of the country. You've probably seen them immortalised in films – a place known for majesty, magic, glamour and adrenaline, where visitors seek cosiness and adventure in equal measure.
Méribel is known as the world's largest ski area at 600 km and contains over 300 marked runs, 28 fun runs, 160 ski lifts and 62,000 metres of cumulative vertical drops.
It's very much known as a skier's playground, making it ideal for hardcore veterans and newbies alike and everything in between, making it a great place to test your metal or get started.
Located in the Rond-point des Pistes area of Méribel, the residence is renowned as one the most luxurious in the resort. Its location is mere steps from shops and services, such as the ski pass offices, ESF and Pioupiou Club, and 50 meters from the ski room.
The Méribel resort signals sophistication, grandeur and charm and is internationally acclaimed for its amazing services, phenomenal skiing opportunities and blissful architecture. The resort is located at the very epicentre of Les Trois Vallées.
The area spans three interlinked valleys but with over half of the pistes coloured green or blue, the majority of the skiing opportunities are ideal for beginnings wanting to cut their teeth (metaphorically of course) on the slopes.
Around 85% of the skiing area is situated at over 1,800 metres in altitude with a northerly exposure. This ensures snow throughout the entire ski season. You're essentially visiting a ski safari on the three valleys, and you'll be able to make your way between the valleys eleven resorts on skis alone if you wish to include Courchevel, Bride-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Val Thorens and Orelle.
Wonderfully the area has a lively, warm family atmosphere, so it's ideal if travelling with your loved ones. You can enjoy Front de Neige in La Chaudanne, the festive location of Rond-point des Pistes with its range of terraces. Make sure you pay a visit to the renowned Folie Douce. You can also take a trip to the Olympic Park, complete with a swimming pool, ice rink, spa and gym.
At day you can take in the thick, churning snow and watch the area light up like a Christmas snow globe at night. Both have their charm and the atmosphere is truly unbeatable.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Geneva Airport
(184 km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Lyon Airport
(182 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Méribel
(3.5 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Lilie
(200 m) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
La Taverne Bar & Restaurant
(3.5 km) |
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| Nearest Piste |
Fôret
(50 m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
SPAR Supermarché
(3.4 km) |
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| Nearest Ski Lift |
Adret
(400 m) |
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| Nearest Ski Hire |
Olympic Sports Meribel
(180 m) |
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The Resort
Méribel is a village with a true alpine heart. You won’t find blocks of hotels and purpose-built facilities here. Instead, the compact and lively town centre is picture-postcard perfect, and its atmosphere is quaint and fairytale-like. It is without a doubt the most romantic resort in the area and if you’re planning a couples holiday in the snow you’ll definitely want to take a closer look at Méribel.
At the centre of the world famous Trois Vallées (Three Valleys), Méribel makes up part of the largest ski domain in the world. Across the valleys, it has six sister resorts. You can either get a single-resort lift pass and keep to the fantastic beginner and intermediate terrain there, but you also have the option of purchasing a pass that covers the whole area.
The advanced lift system at Méribel will let you maximise your time on the snow and make sure you’re not waiting around in queues. With 67 runs to try out just in the resort itself, there is no time to be wasted. Just beware of the afternoon sun cutting things short on the west-facing slopes and prepare to get up with the sun if you’re after untouched powder. At it’s highest skiing point Méribel reaches an altitude of 2952 metres and the descent from this point is known to be one of the most scenic runs around.
Aside from the world-class skiing, Méribel is also known to be one of the liveliest resorts in the Three Valleys. Many of its residents and bar-owners (as well as plenty of its visitors) are expat-Brits who certainly know how to party. The après-ski scene here is truly top-notch!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThe area is famous for being family-friendly, which is why families flock here so often. There’s so much to enjoy about spending time here together as a family, including the perpetual Christmas-like atmosphere.
Cosy in your cabin, sleeping in bunk beds, enjoying dinner close to the lulling flames of the fire, spending evenings with boards games, cups of hot cocoa and marshmallows or staring out at the spar-spangled night sky, this truly is a winter wonderland that enchants children and adults alike.
With a vast number of pistes ideal for beginners, this is the perfect place for children to learn to get to grips with the slopes under the watchful eye of a first-class instructor. There are also many ski lifts to help you explore the eleven resorts that dot the three interlinking valleys, each with something slightly different to offer.
You can also make use of relaxing experiences and treatments, such as the sauna, hammam and gym.
In Méribel centre, the main village of Méribel, you’ll find the main hub for accommodation, activities and shopping excursions. It can feel very much like wandering through an enchanting Christmas film – here it’s eternally festive.
There are also a range of pubs to enjoy, including L’Abreuvoir, La Taverne, Le Savoy and Le Barometer. You can also enjoy terraced restaurants such as La Cantine d’Alvar with striking views of the surrounding French Alps and Les Saints Peres, a grand bar experience.
In Le Rond Point Des Pistes, you can also enjoy sun drenched terraces and infrastructure specifically built for children known as Piou-Piou. Here you can take in majestic mountain views.
You might also want to take a trip to the more residential areas which have a charm of their own. These include Mussillon, La Renarde and the Route des Chalets. The appeal of these locations is that you can see the unspoilt lifestyle of those living in the Allues Valley. The architecture remains preserved to the urban planning code, and you can enjoy basking in the peace and serenity of nature.
Another great option to explore with the kids is Méribel village – a beautiful and charming hamlet combining wood and stone chalets. You can also find a small chapel here and, rather quaintly, a bread oven. You’ll find a large car park here and a reception where you can buy ski passes. Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of its two restaurants, or head to the dynamic bar for an evening of entertainment. You can also enjoy the local bakery and pick up some treats at the mini market.
The darling Raffort is a hamlet located in the Méribel Valley. Its unique selling point is that it consists almost wholly of refurbished bands and chalets. Here you’ll find authentic serenity that doesn’t scrimp on grandeur.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Restaurant
- Skiing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Onsite Facilities
- Lift
- Indoor Games
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Welcome basket with champagne (Winter only)
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | Secure link sent to the client’s email to fill in the details of the client’s bank card online 2 weeks before the arrival for the amount of €1500. Funds won’t be taken or blocked on the credit card in this case. |
| Arrival time | Check-in 5.00 PM |
| Departure time | Check-out 10.00 AM |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | Secure link sent to the client’s email to fill in the details of the client’s bank card online 2 weeks before the arrival for the amount of €1500. Funds won’t be taken or blocked on the credit card in this case. |
| Arrival time | Check-in 5.00 PM |
| Departure time | Check-out 10.00 AM |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes (except kitchen). However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights |
| Changeover day | Saturday |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax payable alongside balance (typically costs €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required) |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| May 3rd 2024 - Dec 14th 2024 | £4,981 |
| Dec 14th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £5,896 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Dec 28th 2024 | £7,522 |
| Dec 28th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £9,555 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Jan 11th 2025 | £6,303 |
| Jan 11th 2025 - Feb 1st 2025 | £5,896 |
| Feb 1st 2025 - Feb 8th 2025 | £6,303 |
| Feb 8th 2025 - Feb 15th 2025 | £7,522 |
| Feb 15th 2025 - Mar 1st 2025 | £8,945 |
| Mar 1st 2025 - Mar 8th 2025 | £7,319 |
| Mar 8th 2025 - Mar 15th 2025 | £6,303 |
| Mar 15th 2025 - Mar 29th 2025 | £5,896 |
| Mar 29th 2025 - Nov 4th 2025 | £4,981 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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