Chalet L'Ancolie

  • Three Valleys Ski Area, France, Meribel

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The Chalet L'Ancolie is a traditional and characterful property set in a quiet location back from the main street. The owner is an expert carpenter and he has done most of the interior wood panelling himself, ensuring a high attention to detail with many delightful features. Chalet L'Ancolie is available to book exclusively as well as room by room.

Savoyard style

Set over three floors and decorated in a traditional Savoyard style with cosy, warm and welcoming furnishings you have all the comforts of home. The chalet has five bedrooms with wood panelling which really adds to the Alpine feel of the chalet, all bedrooms have en-suite facilities and a balcony or terrace with amazing views across the Meribel Valley. 

After a day of exploring the Three Valleys relax in front of the fireplace with a coffee and some cake, where the comfy seating provides a haven to unwind. There's also a sauna on the ground floor so you can revitalise after a day on the mountain. The chalet also has a heated ski and boot room and a table football.

Good location

As the chalet is set back from the main street, you benefit from being in a peaceful and quiet location. A walk to the resort centre takes around ten minutes, if you fancy a stroll before or after dinner, where you can find a variety of shops, bars and restaurants to keep you entertained. 

Access to the slopes is easy, the bus stop for the free ski bus is just one minute's walk away (50m) and the bus runs throughout the day with additional services at peak times.

Chalet catering

Throughout your holiday, your chalet hosts are on hand to help you with anything you might need. On six of the seven days of the week, the chalet hosts prepare delicious homemade food, including a cooked breakfast, afternoon tea snacks, and a four-course dinner with wine, beer and soft drinks. On staff day off the hosts will leave a continental breakfast out and you are free to spend the evening however you'd like in resort.

Why is this is an Inghams' Choice property?

Chalet hosts - Our chalet hosts are on hand to make your stay enjoyable, look forward to freshly prepared meals six days a week and relax knowing the tidying up is done for you - after all you are on holiday.

Ideal for groups - As the chalet sleeps up to ten to eleven people it is the perfect place for a group of friends or a family who want to spend time together.

Close to resort - Benefiting from being set back more the main street means the chalet is slightly more secluded, however it is only a short walk to the resort centre where you can find plenty of shops, restaurants and bars.

Our chalets are going greener, so our mountains don't

In all of our chalets we're giving you more choice, with both meat-free and meat options on offer throughout your stay. This is driven as part of our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint.

Book for exclusive use

Inghams' Choice catered chalets are the perfect base for your group ski holiday, with chalet hosts on hand to make you feel right at home.

Speak to our reservation team about booking a chalet for exclusive use.

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Added value

Free child places and family discounts available, please see the family facilities section below

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner

Afternoon tea included

Meribel

  • 600km of marked pistes
  • 53 green, 137 blue, 106 red and 32 black runs
  • Resort altitude of 1,450m

Set in the centre of the Three Valleys, Europe's largest linked ski area, skiing in Méribel offers endless opportunities with easy access to the resorts of Courchevel and Val Thorens in the neighbouring valleys. The beautiful wooden chalet buildings of Méribel make this one of one of France's most attractive ski resorts and one of the most popular.

Family skiing in Méribel

Meribel has been awarded the Family Plus label which makes this resort an excellent choice for families as many of the hotels, restaurants and ski areas have kept children in mind. 

Skiing and snowboarding in Méribel

With a central location in the Three Valleys Ski Area, Méribel has excellent access to the largest linked ski area. With 600km of marked pistes you wont be short of areas to explore, and if you do try make sure you book one of the accommodations with wellness facilities to rejuvenate.  There is of course some amazing skiing in the valley itself including the Women's Downhill run and up at the Mont du Vallon and the legendary 'Face' run used for the 1992 Winter Olympics. If speeding down competition worthy slopes isn't your thing there are also plenty of cruisy blue and red runs throughout the resort. The fun zones in Méribel have been upgraded with the new 'Bump'N'Jump' fun zone with three separate runs with various jumps, boxes and boardercross sections -  accessible via the Legends chairlift and Arpasson ski lift.

Food and drink in Méribel

Méribel centre is one of the area's liveliest resorts with a great selection of bars and restaurants. Whether you want classic French dishes, Savoyard specialties or international favourites, there is something for everyone at every budget. There isn't a shortage of great bars either in Méribels après ski scene so you can dance the afternoon away at the legendary La Folie Douce or enjoy live music at Jacks. 

Where to stay in Méribel

We offer a range of accommodation in Méribel including our wonderful Inghams Catered Chalets, premium apartments and traditional Savoyard hotels. We also have a piste side, inclusive hotel in the satellite village of Mottaret which is just above Méribel. Many of the hotels and apartments are located a snowball throw away from the slopes within making it extremely easy to get onto the renowned Three Valleys Ski Area. This really is an excellent all round resort that offers something for everyone.

For families wanting to make the most of the Family Plus Label, Hotel La Chaudanne is the perfect choice. This hotel features a range of family facilities including an indoor play area for children, children's menu available in the restaurant and board games and puzzles on request from reception - perfect for a cosy fun night in where the whole family can get involved. 

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Méribel

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, half board, chalet catering, full board or all inclusive. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

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Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
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Mountain facts
Ski area 600 km
Runs 53 136 113 35
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks

2 snowparks 

Lifts Drag lifts 0, Chairlifts 0, Cablecars 0
Slope direction N,S
Ski/resort bus False
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 5

Occupancy

10-11

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

Rooms

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

 

Chalet L'Ancolie Ground Floor Plan

 

First Floor

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

 

Chalet L'Ancolie First Floor Plan

 

Second Floor

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

Chalet L'Ancolie Second Floor Plan

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

Longitude: 6.556018
Latitude: 45.431938

  • 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
Facilities
  • Sun terrace
  • Mountain views
  • Bedrooms have en suite facilities including toiletries and hair dryers
  • Bedrooms have a balcony
  • Heated ski and boot room
  • Sauna
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • L'Occitane toiletries 
  • 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

Family Facilities

Children 11 years and under are welcome in the chalet on any date where one group books the entire chalet for their exclusive use. Otherwise children are allowed on peak dates only. Please see our chalet page for more information. For Winter 2024/25 these dates are:

  • 14, 21 and 28 Dec
  • 15 and 22 Feb
  • 29 March, 5 and 12 April

 

Family discount offers

Book your next family ski holiday for winter 2024/25 and enjoy discounts when booking this family friendly hotel:

For more information on family ski holidays, and these discounts, please click here.

 

Meals

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 

or 

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.

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£2498
per person from £1249
Includes £120pp discount
04/01/2025 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Gatwick
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Chalet L'Ancolie
Three Valleys Ski Area, Meribel
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