{"id":5230,"date":"2026-06-23T06:31:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=5230"},"modified":"2026-06-23T06:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:31:32","slug":"what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect on Your Catered Ski Holiday: A Week in a Ski Basics Chalet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve never stayed in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/catered-chalets\/\">catered ski chalet<\/a> before, it can be difficult to picture what the experience is actually like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know there&#8217;ll be skiing. You know there&#8217;ll be food. You know there&#8217;ll be somewhere comfortable to sleep. But what does a typical week actually feel like?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much time do you spend with the chalet staff? What happens on their days off? When do you eat? What do you do for lunch? And how does it compare to staying in a hotel or self-catered apartment?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a look at a typical week in a Ski Basics chalet, from the moment you arrive in Meribel to the day you head home.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/#Sunday_Arrival_Day\" >Sunday: Arrival Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/#Monday_Finding_Your_Rhythm\" >Monday: Finding Your Rhythm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/#Tuesday_The_Chalet_Teams_Day_Off\" >Tuesday: The Chalet Team&#8217;s Day Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/#Wednesday_and_Thursday_Settling_Into_Chalet_Life\" >Wednesday and Thursday: Settling Into Chalet Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/#Friday_and_Saturday_Making_the_Most_of_Every_Last_Run\" >Friday and Saturday: Making the Most of Every Last Run<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/#Sunday_Time_to_Head_Home\" >Sunday: Time to Head Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/what-to-expect-on-a-catered-chalet-holiday\/#Ready_to_book_your_catered_ski_chalet\" >Ready to book your catered ski chalet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday_Arrival_Day\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday: Arrival Day<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a day of travelling, arriving at your chalet should feel like a chance to finally switch off and start your holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5127 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1.png\" alt=\"catered ski chalet in meribel - 8 bed chalet brenettes \" width=\"836\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1.png 836w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1-768x459.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 836px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 836\/500;\" \/>Check-in opens from 4pm and, if you&#8217;ve chosen one of our catered chalets, you&#8217;ll be welcomed by your chalet host. The chalet will be warm, inviting and ready for your arrival, with afternoon tea waiting, pillows plumped and everything prepared for the week ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve pre-booked your ski hire through one of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/ski-hire.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommended ski hire suppliers <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and selected chalet delivery, your skis and boots will already be waiting for you. Alternatively, your chalet manager can arrange for you to visit the shop to collect or organise your equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests who have pre-ordered lift passes through the Ski Basics portal can also enjoy the convenience of having them delivered directly to the chalet. Your chalet manager will stop by to introduce themselves, explain how they can help throughout the week and answer any questions you might have. Whether you need restaurant recommendations, help arranging activities or simply some local advice, they&#8217;re there to make your stay as smooth as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As evening arrives, it&#8217;s time for your first chalet meal. As evening arrives, it&#8217;s time for your first chalet meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests staying on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our Classic Catered service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can look forward to a freshly prepared three-course dinner on five nights of the week, served with unlimited house wine. Those staying on our Plus Catered service will enjoy an enhanced four-course dining experience, along with unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks throughout their stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever service you&#8217;ve chosen, dinner is one of the highlights of chalet life. It&#8217;s a chance to gather around the table, share stories from the journey and start settling into the rhythm of the week ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once dinner is finished and everything gets cleared away and the space is yours. There&#8217;s no lobby full of strangers and no pressure to leave the dining room. Instead, you can put your feet up by the fire, enjoy a drink with friends or family, play a board game with the children or simply relax and soak up the alpine atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monday_Finding_Your_Rhythm\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday: Finding Your Rhythm<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first full day on the mountain starts with breakfast from 8am.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4175 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB1990-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"catered ski holiday in meribel - starting the morning with a freshly brewed coffee\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB1990-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB1990-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB1990-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB1990-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB1990-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB1990-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/>On hosted mornings, you&#8217;ll wake up to the smell of freshly prepared breakfast, with hearty cooked options alongside continental favourites to set you up for a day of skiing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After breakfast, it&#8217;s time to collect your equipment from the ski room, pull on your boots and head for the slopes. For chalets located more than a 5-minute walk from the lifts, our driver service is on hand to take you straight to La Chaudanne.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then it&#8217;s time to ski.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some guests spend the day <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/piste-maps.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exploring as much of the Three Valleys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as possible. Others take things at a more relaxed pace, stopping for a long mountain lunch and soaking up the views from a sunny terrace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the joys of a ski holiday is that there&#8217;s no right way to do it and if you need any recommendations, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chalet host and chalet manager are always happy to suggest their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/best-ski-runs-in-meribel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favourite runs and local hidden gems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/a-guide-to-meribel-beginners-slopes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best areas for beginners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/best-restaurants-in-meribel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best mountain restaurants in Meribe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l, from sunny terraces to hidden local favourites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the afternoon, our drivers are available to bring guests back from La Chaudanne between 4pm and 6:30pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back at the chalet, afternoon tea is waiting. Fresh cake, tea, coffee and a chance to swap stories from the day before heading off to shower, relax in the hot tub or enjoy some downtime before dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chalet host returns around 6pm to begin preparing the evening meal. Children&#8217;s meals can be served earlier, typically from 6:30pm, while adults usually dine around 8pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menu changes every day, drawing on ski chalet favourites and Alpine-inspired dishes, but the rhythm of the evening remains much the same. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/chalet-food.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, flowing conversation and a relaxed atmosphere that feels far more personal than a hotel restaurant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday_The_Chalet_Teams_Day_Off\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday: The Chalet Team&#8217;s Day Off<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the questions we&#8217;re asked most often is what happens on the chalet staff&#8217;s days off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is simple: the holiday continues much as normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning, your chalet manager will stop by with fresh bread and everything needed for a continental style buffet breakfast. Once you&#8217;ve headed out skiing, they&#8217;ll return to clear away and tidy up so you can come back to a welcoming chalet later in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers continue operating as normal, helping guests get to and from the slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoon tea will still be waiting for you when you return.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference comes in the evening, when you have complete flexibility to spend the night however you choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some guests head into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meribel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enjoy one of the many local restaurants, with recommendations and reservations arranged through their chalet manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4160 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50517113417_d490b39f99_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"best restaurants in meribel\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50517113417_d490b39f99_o-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50517113417_d490b39f99_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50517113417_d490b39f99_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50517113417_d490b39f99_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50517113417_d490b39f99_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50517113417_d490b39f99_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/>Others enjoy a relaxed raclette evening in the chalet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some choose to arrange additional experiences, such as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themountainmixologist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private mountain mixologist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a chance to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/things-to-do-meribel.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experience a different side of Meribel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while still enjoying all the support of the Ski Basics team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wednesday_and_Thursday_Settling_Into_Chalet_Life\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday and Thursday: Settling Into Chalet Life<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the middle of the week, most guests have fallen into a comfortable routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast. Skiing. Mountain lunches. Afternoon tea. Dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a simple formula, but one that makes for a seamless, unforgettable holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One day you might spend the afternoon chasing fresh snow in Courchevel. The next, you could find yourself enjoying a long lunch in Meribel Mottaret before cruising home through the trees as the lifts begin to quieten down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4152 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50516840851_61d5a3f666_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"best restaurants in meribel - L&#039;Adray Telebar\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50516840851_61d5a3f666_o-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50516840851_61d5a3f666_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50516840851_61d5a3f666_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50516840851_61d5a3f666_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50516840851_61d5a3f666_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/50516840851_61d5a3f666_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/>Back at the chalet, the atmosphere shifts with the week. What felt new on Sunday now feels familiar. Favourite seats in the lounge have been claimed. The best stories from the day are shared over tea and cake. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/children.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children settle into their routines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and adults relax more with each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday brings the second chalet staff evening off, offering another opportunity to explore the resort, try a local restaurant or simply enjoy a quieter evening together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friday_and_Saturday_Making_the_Most_of_Every_Last_Run\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday and Saturday: Making the Most of Every Last Run<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the final few days, guests are usually skiing with more confidence, exploring further and making the most of every moment on the mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The familiar chalet routine continues, with hearty breakfasts, freshly prepared meals and afternoon tea waiting at the end of each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4875 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8897-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ski basic catered ski chalet service \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8897-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8897-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8897-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8897-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/>For many guests, these final evenings become some of the most memorable. The week has settled into an easy rhythm and there&#8217;s a shared feeling of wanting to make the most of the time that&#8217;s left.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday evening often feels a little bittersweet. The final chalet dinner is enjoyed, plans for future ski trips are discussed and nobody is quite ready for the week to end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday_Time_to_Head_Home\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday: Time to Head Home<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before long, departure day arrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One final breakfast is served from 8am, giving everyone a chance to fuel up before the journey home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check-out is by 10am, although luggage can usually be stored if you&#8217;re travelling later in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then it&#8217;s time to head home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many guests, the lasting memories aren&#8217;t just the skiing. They&#8217;re the small moments in between like returning to afternoon tea after a snowy day on the mountain, sharing stories over dinner and relaxing by the fire with friends and family. Feeling looked after without ever feeling restricted. That&#8217;s what staying in a chalet is really about.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_book_your_catered_ski_chalet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to book your catered ski chalet?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this sounds like the kind of ski holiday you&#8217;re looking for, take a look at our carefully handpicked <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/catered-chalets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">catered chalets in Meribel.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the Ski Basics team and we&#8217;ll help you find the chalet that&#8217;s right for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve never stayed in a catered ski chalet before, it can be difficult to picture what the experience is actually like. You know there&#8217;ll be skiing. You know there&#8217;ll be food. You know there&#8217;ll be somewhere comfortable to sleep. But what does a typical week actually feel like? 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