Chalet L'Ancolie

France , Three Valleys Ski Area , Meribel

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Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Exterior
Chalet exterior
Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Lounge
Lounge area
Inghams Chalet Catering 4
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Lounge with fireplace
Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Dining Area 2
Dining area
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Lounge with fireplace
  • Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Exterior
    Chalet exterior
  • Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Lounge
    Lounge area
  • Inghams Chalet Catering 4
  • Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Lounge 3
    Lounge with fireplace
  • Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Dining Area 2
    Dining area
  • Inghams Chalet Catering 6
  • Chalet L'Ancolie Meribel Lounge Fireplace
    Lounge with fireplace
  • Inghams Chalet Catering 9
    Inghams Chalet Catering
  • Mussillon, 73550, Meribel
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Facilities

  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Meribel at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday to Meribel

  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner 6 days a week
  • Afternoon tea included 6 days a week
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Meribel
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights, or train travel, from the UK, transfers and accommodation on chalet catering
  • Limted time offer
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Free helmet hire
FREE helmet hire with pre-booked child skis and boots.
The Eurostar Snow Train is back for 2025/26​
With extra dates and resorts added for this upcoming season and Saturday to Saturday departures, there’s no better time to jump on board the Eurostar Snow train.​

About Chalet L'Ancolie

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.

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.

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. 

  • 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 2025/26 these dates are:

  • 13, 20 and 27 Dec
  • 14 Feb
  • 28 March, 4 and 11 April

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. 

  • The 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 at peak times.
  • 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

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. 

Staff night off is once a week when there is no afternoon tea or dinner, so on this day you can explore the local restaurants in Meribel. Breakfast on this day will be a continental breakfast. Our Destination Experts are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.  

  • For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available.
  • A tasty home baked cake will be served for afternoon tea with a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate.
  • A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. Start your evening with an aperitif with nibbles, followed by a starter, main, dessert and cheese board.
  • Wine is served with dinner, plus tea and coffee will be available after your meal.
  • On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, a special celebration menu is prepared.

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

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before 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. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Chalet Catering

  • Bedroom One
    Bedroom One
  • Bedroom Two
    Bedroom Two
  • Bedroom Three
    Bedroom Three
  • Bedroom Four
    Bedroom Four
  • Bedroom Five
    Bedroom Five

Occupancy

Sleeps 10-11 with 5 bedrooms

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

Room facilities

  • Balcony or terrace
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • L'Occitane toiletries 
  • Ensuite shower room

Additional information

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Access ramp: No

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. 

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 

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 reservations team about booking this chalet for exclusive use. 

02045388944

Travel to Meribel

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva or Chambery

Chambéry transfer time:  approx. 2 hours by coach

Geneva transfer time: approx. 3 hours by coach

Moutiers train station to resort transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Chambéry depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 04 April 2026.

Transfer time

  • Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours by coach
  • Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours by coach 

Travel by train

We also have the Eurostar Snow Train which is bookable for 7 nights to Meribel, from London St Pancras. Available between 20 December and 28 March 2026.

This is a train that departs and returns Saturdays with a much shorter transfer of 30 minutes from Moutiers railway station. If you are staying at the Hotel Le Mottaret it will be an additional 15 minutes.

Please see the drop down below for provisional timings.

Inghams Rating: 5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Meribel

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​Méribel is a charming resort in the heart of the Three Valleys, offering 600km of skiable terrain.

Runs

Blue: 336km
Red: 204km
Black: 60km
Ski area:
600km
Resort altitude:
1450m
Ski Altitude:
1300m - 3230m
Snow Cannons:
2400
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
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Discover Meribel

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.

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. 

With a central location in the Three Valleys, Méribel has excellent access to the largest linked ski area. With 600km of marked pistes you won't be short of areas to explore, and if you do try to make sure you book one of the accommodations with wellness facilities to rejuvenate. There is some amazing skiing in the valley, 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.

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Things to do in Meribel

There are four dedicated toboggan runs in Méribel. Children who want to learn to sledge can do so on the Kenottes run, which is reserved just for families.  Whilst the Mission Black Forest is best for those with a bit more confidence, whiz down the 3.4 km sledge run, descending 470m with 28 corners.

Experience the magic of the mountains by night on the free Chalets gondola lift, which is now open from 7:30am until 11:30pm. The lift runs between Méribel-Mottaret and Hameau du Mottaret, allowing you to enjoy an evening in one of the cosy restaurants or extend your après time on the snow front. 

The Olympic Park is a sport complex which includes a swimming pool, an ice rink, an indoor climbing wall, as well as a spa and a fitness area. Perfect for when it is just a bit to snowy to go on the mountain. Ice hockey matches in the Olympic Park take place every Tuesday night.

Known as “parapenting” in France, you can take to the skies and glide over the Méribel mountains where there are spectacular panoramic views of the Three Valleys. 

Explore Méribel by snowmobile and explore the snowy landscape. Snowmobiles are easy to drive on your own or sharing with a passenger. Be sure to book early as it is incredibly popular.

Méribel is a winter walker's paradise with 25km of walking trails around the resort, explore the mountain by foot or take the ski lifts to experience higher ground. You can even meet your friends and family for some apres skiing if you'd like as many of the lifts take you up to the most popular spots. 

Can you get a strike? Head to the local bowling alley to play a game or two. There is also pool tables, video games, table-football and ive screening of big sporting events to keep you occupied. 

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