Chalet Maison Perce Neige

Chalet Maison Perce Neige, perched in the prestigious Méribel valley, finds itself in the heart of the world-renowned Three Valleys – a sprawling ski area shared with Courchevel and Belleville, including Val Thorens, Les Menuires, and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. This vast winter wonderland boasts the title of the largest ski area globally, with elevations ranging from 1100m to an exhilarating 3200m. State-of-the-art ski lifts traverse the landscape, providing seamless access to unparalleled skiing experiences and catering to the desires of free riders who revel in exceptional snow quality on and off the slopes.

As winter fades into the embrace of summer, Méribel transforms into an expansive playground. Whether on land, with hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, or golf; in the air, through paragliding or scenic flights from the Altiport; or in the water, with activities at the Méribel Olympic Park or white-water adventures in nearby rivers – the options are as diverse as the landscape itself. Families gather around La Chaudanne's expansive Front de Neige, while revellers gravitate towards the festive Rond-Point des Pistes and high-altitude terraces, including the famed Folie Douce.

Exceptional infrastructure, such as the Olympic Park with its ice rink, swimming pool, gym, spa, and game library, alongside cutting-edge ski lifts, solidify Méribel's status as one of the world's premier ski destinations. Méribel Center, the primary village, sprawled on the eastern flank, serves as the nexus of accommodations, shops, and activities. The bustling Route de la Chaudanne, from the Place de la Maison du Tourisme to La Chaudanne, is the heartbeat of this vibrant village, pulsating with shops, pubs, restaurants like La Cantine d'Alvar, hotels, and night bars such as Les Saints Pères.

The nerve centre of the ski area lies in Méribel Center and La Chaudanne, where five major state-of-the-art ski lifts converge, linking skiers to Courchevel and the Belleville Valley. Méribel village, an authentic hamlet at 1400m altitude, offers direct access to the Three Valleys through the Golf chairlift. Here, traditional wooden and stone chalets, a small chapel, and a historic bread oven add to the charm. Free shuttles effortlessly connect to Méribel's centre and La Chaudanne, ensuring seamless access to amenities, ski lessons, medical facilities, and more.

The village square, adorned with free parking and a ski pass reception, exudes a sense of community. Two restaurants, a dynamic bar with evening concerts, a sports store, a mini-market and a bakery cater to daily needs. No car is needed, as free shuttles run every 15 minutes from 7:40 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., facilitating easy exploration of Méribel, its cross-country ski trails, and the surrounding scenic walks. With the chalet located just 600 metres from the centre, 1700 metres from the nearest lift, and 300 metres from the enchanting Doron track, it beckons as a haven of peace for an unforgettable holiday in this idyllic mountain retreat.

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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!