{"id":5237,"date":"2026-06-23T06:31:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=5237"},"modified":"2026-06-23T06:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:31:06","slug":"whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Included in a Catered Ski Chalet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning a ski holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the biggest decisions you&#8217;ll make is where to stay. While hotels and self-catered apartments each have their appeal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/catered-chalets\/\">catered ski chalets<\/a> offer a unique combination of comfort, convenience and value that&#8217;s hard to match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what exactly is included in a catered ski chalet?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re comparing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/self-catered-chalets\/\">different accommodation options<\/a>, it&#8217;s important to understand what you&#8217;re paying for, what costs extra, and what you won&#8217;t need to worry about organising yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a full breakdown of what&#8217;s included in a Ski Basics <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/catered-chalets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">catered chalet holiday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/catered-chalets\/\"> in Meribel<\/a>.<\/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\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Whats_Included_at_a_Glance\" >What&#8217;s Included at a Glance?<\/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\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Accommodation_More_Than_Just_a_Place_to_Sleep\" >Accommodation: More Than Just a Place to Sleep<\/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\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Food_Drink_One_of_the_Biggest_Benefits_of_a_Catered_Chalet\" >Food &amp; Drink: One of the Biggest Benefits of a Catered Chalet<\/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\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Family-Friendly_Features\" >Family-Friendly Features<\/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\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Your_Chalet_Team\" >Your Chalet Team<\/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\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Getting_on_the_Mountain\" >Getting on the Mountain<\/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\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Whats_Not_Included_And_How_We_Help\" >What&#8217;s Not Included (And How We Help)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Catered_Chalet_vs_Hotel_vs_Self-Catered\" >Catered Chalet vs Hotel vs Self-Catered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Why_Guests_Return_Year_After_Year\" >Why Guests Return Year After Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/whats-included-in-a-catered-ski-chalet\/#Ready_to_See_What_a_Ski_Basics_Catered_Week_Looks_Like\" >Ready to See What a Ski Basics Catered Week Looks Like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Included_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s Included at a Glance?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private chalet accommodation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast (6 mornings)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoon tea every day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-course evening meals (Classic Catered, 5 nights)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-course evening meals (Plus+ Catered, 5 nights)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited house wine with dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer and soft drinks with Plus+ Catered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chalet host service<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housekeeping throughout your stay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski storage &amp; boot warmers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver service to the lifts for chalets located more than 5 minutes walk away from the slopes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spa facilities in many chalets, including hot tubs, saunas and wellness areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family-friendly features including children&#8217;s meals, cots, highchairs, book and games<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local resort support from the Ski Basics team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meribel Valley lift passes included on selected January weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Included<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport transfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski hire<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift passes (except selected January weeks)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain lunches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/travel\/insurance.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional food and drinks outside the catered offering<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_More_Than_Just_a_Place_to_Sleep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation: More Than Just a Place to Sleep<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chalet is much more than somewhere to spend the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Ski Basics chalets are carefully selected for their location, comfort and suitability for ski holidays in Meribel. Whether you&#8217;re travelling as a couple, family or larger group, you&#8217;ll enjoy private bedrooms alongside welcoming communal spaces where everyone can relax together after a day on the slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5053 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB0866-3.jpg\" alt=\"large ski chalet in Meribel Village\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB0866-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB0866-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB0866-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/SKB0866-3-768x512.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;\" \/>Many of our chalets also feature additional facilities such as hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms and wellness areas, helping you make the most of your time off the mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to a traditional hotel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> room, a chalet gives you far more space to spread out, socialise and enjoy your holiday together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Drink_One_of_the_Biggest_Benefits_of_a_Catered_Chalet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &amp; Drink: One of the Biggest Benefits of a Catered Chalet<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main reasons guests choose a catered chalet year after year is the convenience of having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/chalet-food.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals prepared for them throughout the week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of shopping, cooking or booking restaurants every evening, you can simply focus on enjoying your holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast (7 Mornings)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4789 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8949-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"chalet host preparing pot of tea for guests in catered ski chalet\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8949-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8949-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8949-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8949-768x512.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;\" \/>Breakfast is available every morning of your stay, helping you fuel up before heading out onto the slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On five mornings each week, your chalet host will prepare a hearty cooked breakfast alongside continental options including fresh bread, pastries, cereals, fruit, yoghurts, tea, coffee and fruit juice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the chalet staff&#8217;s days off, everything is laid out for you to help yourself, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed start to the day before heading skiing. Once you&#8217;ve headed out for the day, a member of the team will stop by to clear away and tidy up, so you can return to a clean and welcoming chalet later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re grabbing a quick breakfast before first lifts or taking things a little slower, it&#8217;s one less thing to think about during your holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoon Tea (Every Day)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a full day on the slopes, there&#8217;s nothing quite like returning to your chalet to find afternoon tea waiting for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshly baked cake, tea and coffee are laid out ready for your return, offering the perfect opportunity to warm up, refuel and catch up on the day&#8217;s adventures before heading off to relax, enjoy the spa facilities or prepare for dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evening Meals: Classic Catered vs <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus+<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Catered<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski Basics offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two catered services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing you to choose the experience that best suits your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic Catered<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic Catered includes five evenings of freshly prepared three-course meals, served by your chalet host.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus+ Catered<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus+ Catered takes things a step further with enhanced four-course evening dining across five evenings, creating a slightly more elevated dining experience throughout your stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever option you choose, meals are designed to be hearty, satisfying and perfect after a full day on the slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine, Beer &amp; Soft Drinks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many hotels where drinks can quickly become one of the biggest additional expenses, drinks are included as part of your catered service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4785 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8751-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ski Basics Chalet host opening a bottle of wine for guest in catered ski chalet in Meribel Village\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8751-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8751-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8751-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMC8751-768x512.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;\" \/>Guests can enjoy unlimited house wine that flows freely throughout your stay, while Plus+ Catered guests also enjoy beer and soft drinks being included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s another way a catered chalet can often represent excellent value when compared with other accommodation options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-Friendly_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family-Friendly Features<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/children.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelling with children<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often requires a little more flexibility, and Ski Basics works hard to make family ski holidays as straightforward as possible from the moment you book to the moment you leave us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier children&#8217;s mealtimes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child-friendly menu options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cots and highchairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family-focused service throughout your stay<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parents, this means less stress and more time to enjoy the holiday together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Chalet_Team\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Chalet Team<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest differences between a catered chalet and self-catered accommodation is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/service\/chalet-staff.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the people looking after you <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throughout your stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chalet Hosts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chalet host is responsible for preparing meals, housekeeping and ensuring the chalet remains welcoming and comfortable throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4877 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8048.jpg\" alt=\"catered ski chalet host \" width=\"1170\" height=\"763\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8048.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8048-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8048-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8048-768x501.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1170px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1170\/763;\" \/>They&#8217;re also a valuable source of local knowledge, able to recommend everything from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/best-ski-runs-in-meribel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best runs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your ability level and where to find the freshest snow, to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/where-to-eat-in-meribel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favourite mountain restaurants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/apres-ski-meribel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apres spots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/things-to-do-meribel.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">activities around Meribel.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the things guests often appreciate most is that chalet hosts strike a careful balance between being available when you need them and giving you the space to enjoy your holiday. They&#8217;re there to answer questions, offer recommendations and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, but never in a way that feels intrusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s this combination of thoughtful service, local expertise and a warm welcome that helps make a catered chalet feel so different from both a hotel and a self-catered holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I could not recommend Ski Basics more&#8230; George\u2019s food has been nothing short of sublime and James\u2019 knowledge of the slopes and friendliness has really made our week, it felt like having two extra mates with us<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; &#8211; Rebecca Meekcom, January 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort Support Team<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside your chalet host, you&#8217;ll also have access to Ski Basics&#8217; experienced resort team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having been based in Meribel for more than 20 years, the team can help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurant recommendations and reservations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local advice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resort information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistance throughout your stay<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s the sort of local support that can make a real difference when you&#8217;re visiting a resort for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_on_the_Mountain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting on the Mountain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great ski holiday is about more than just accommodation, which is why Ski Basics helps make the practical side of your trip as simple as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver Service<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For selected chalets located more than a 5-minute walk from the slopes, a driver service is included to help get you to and from skiing each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski Storage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All chalets provide somewhere to store your skis and boots safely and conveniently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift Passes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meribel Valley lift passes are included for each guest staying with us during the first two weeks of January.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4645 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/52569204409_58ef4af5ae_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Family on ski lift in Meribel\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/52569204409_58ef4af5ae_o-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/52569204409_58ef4af5ae_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/52569204409_58ef4af5ae_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/52569204409_58ef4af5ae_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/52569204409_58ef4af5ae_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/52569204409_58ef4af5ae_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;\" \/>For all other weeks, guests can pre-order <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/ski-pass.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lift passes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via your chalet manager or easily through the Ski Basics portal before travelling. Not only does this save valuable holiday time in resort, but discounted rates are often available too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many guests choose to have their passes delivered directly to the chalet, ready for their first day on the mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski Hire<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski hire is not included, but Ski Basics works closely with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/ski-hire.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trusted local suppliers <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who offer discounts of up to 35% to our guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the supplier chosen, equipment can often be fitted and delivered directly to your chalet, making arrival day even easier. Alternatively, if you\u2019d prefer, one of the drivers will be on hand to take you to the shop once you\u2019ve arrived and settled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Not_Included_And_How_We_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s Not Included (And How We Help)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the few things you&#8217;ll need to arrange separately with the help of the Ski Basics team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flights, airport transfers, ski hire, lift passes (outside selected January weeks), mountain lunches and travel insurance are not included within your chalet holiday price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, that doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re left to organise everything yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ski Basics team can help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounted ski hire<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift pass ordering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/travel\/transfers.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer recommendations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurant bookings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local advice and recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our manager was extremely helpful as well, booking restaurants for us, getting our ski passes and offering great tips.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; &#8211; Sam Hedlund, March 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal is to make planning your holiday as straightforward as possible from the moment you book until you head home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catered_Chalet_vs_Hotel_vs_Self-Catered\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catered Chalet vs Hotel vs Self-Catered<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re still weighing up your options, it helps to think about what matters most to your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels offer convenience but often come with less space and additional costs for food and drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional self-catered accommodation offers flexibility, but you&#8217;ll often be responsible for shopping, cooking and organising everything yourself. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/self-catered-chalets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski Basics&#8217; self-catered holidays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are designed to offer that same flexibility while still maintaining the relaxed, looked-after feel that many guests value during a ski holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A catered chalet sits somewhere in the middle, combining the comfort and privacy of your own mountain home with many of the conveniences of a hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many guests, it&#8217;s the best of both worlds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Guests_Return_Year_After_Year\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Guests Return Year After Year<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason so many guests return to Ski Basics isn&#8217;t simply because of the accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s the ease of arriving to a welcoming chalet, knowing breakfast is ready before skiing, coming back to afternoon tea after a day on the mountain, enjoying great food, good company and local support throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it&#8217;s being able to relax knowing much of the planning and organisation has already been taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_See_What_a_Ski_Basics_Catered_Week_Looks_Like\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to See What a Ski Basics Catered Week Looks Like?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/catered-chalets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our catered chalets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch with the Ski Basics team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We&#8217;ll help you find the right chalet, explain the different catering options and answer any questions as you plan your next ski holiday in Meribel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning a ski holiday, one of the biggest decisions you&#8217;ll make is where to stay. While hotels and self-catered apartments each have their appeal, catered ski chalets offer a unique combination of comfort, convenience and value that&#8217;s hard to match. But what exactly is included in a catered ski chalet? 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