What's Included in Your Ski Basics Chalet Holiday
Three ways to enjoy a Ski Basics chalet holiday
Our chalets in Méribel are offered with one of three Ski Basics service styles: classic, plus+ or Self-catered. Each chalet has its own service, so when you choose your chalet you'll also see exactly what's included during your stay. From our relaxed classic catered experience and enhanced plus+ service to the complete freedom of our Self-catering service, there's a Ski Basics chalet to suit different groups, budgets and ways of enjoying a ski holiday.
Our chalet services
classic
Relaxed catered chalet holidays
Our classic chalets take care of the essentials, leaving you free to enjoy your time on the mountain.
Enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea and a three-course evening meal with wine on five days of your stay, with a continental breakfast provided on your chalet team's two days off.
Friendly, relaxed and great value — it's the Ski Basics catered experience our guests have enjoyed for years.
plus+
Our catered chalet experience with a little extra
Our plus+ chalets offer an enhanced catered experience, with a few extra touches throughout your stay.
Enjoy breakfast and afternoon tea, followed in the evening by apéritifs and nibbles, a four-course dinner and an upgraded selection of wines and drinks.
If those extra touches appeal to you, explore our plus+ chalets to find the right one for your group.
Self-catered
Your chalet. Your holiday. Your way
Our Self-catered chalets give you the freedom to enjoy your holiday entirely at your own pace.
Cook at home, head out for dinner or arrange food to be delivered. There are no fixed meal times or catering schedules — the week is yours to enjoy your way.
And although you're self-catering, you're not on your own. Our Méribel team is there when you need us, from ski hire and transfers to restaurant recommendations and local advice.
Compare what's included
Our classic, plus+ and Self-catered chalets each offer a different style of Ski Basics holiday.
Use the comparison below to see what's included with each.
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| 7 nights accommodation (incl all local taxes) |  |
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| Chalet manager/concierge | |
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| Pre ordered skis & lift passes delivered to your chalet | |
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| Cooked breakfast prepared by your host on 5 mornings | |
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| Additional continental breakfast available every day | |
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| Bread delivery on chalet staff days off | |
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| Afternoon tea, including homemade cakes, prepared by your host every day | |
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| Early evening drinks with canapes | |
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| Three course evening meal on 5 days | |
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| Four course evening meal on 5 days | |
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| Children’s dinner at 18:30 (if required) | |
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| Unlimited wine every day | |
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| Unlimited beer and soft drinks every day | |
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| Extra beds, cots, highchairs provided | |
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| Free Méribel Valley pass for every member weeks 5 and 6* | |
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| Driver service to and from the slopes** | |
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| Free Wi-fi, Freesat TV and Netflix | |
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* We offer a free six day Méribel Valley ski pass to every member of your group during weeks 5 and 6.
** Our driver service is available from 8.30am - 10.00am and 4.00pm - 6.30pm for chalets not in walking distance from the lifts.
Discover our chalets in Méribel
From cosy catered chalets for six to larger properties for groups of up to 14, explore our collection of classic, plus+ and Self-catered chalets across Méribel. Each chalet page clearly shows the service included, location, facilities and everything you need to know before booking.
More than just your chalet. We're here to make your holiday easy.
Whichever Ski Basics chalet you stay in, our Méribel team is here before and throughout your holiday to help with the practical details and share the local knowledge that comes from operating exclusively in Méribel for over 20 years.
We can help with:
Some services can be arranged through My Ski Basics, our client portal, while our team is always happy to help if you need advice.
What our guests say
Great service makes a great ski holiday. We're proud that so many of our guests return to Ski Basics year after year.
FAQs
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What's the difference between classic and plus+ chalets?
Both are Ski Basics catered chalet experiences. Our classic chalets include breakfast, afternoon tea and a three-course evening meal with wine on five days. Our plus+ chalets include additional touches such as apéritifs and nibbles, four-course evening meals and an enhanced selection of drinks. The service is linked to the chalet, so individual chalet pages will show whether the chalet offers our classic or plus+ experience.
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Can I choose classic or plus+ for any catered chalet?
No. Each catered chalet comes with its designated classic or plus+ service. When browsing our catered chalets, you'll see clearly which service is included with each property.
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What's included with a Self-catered chalet?
Our Self-catered chalets give you your own space and the freedom to organise meals and your week however you like, with the Ski Basics Méribel team available when you need us. For full details, visit our Self-catered chalets page.
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Is housekeeping included?
Yes. Our classic and plus+ chalets have daily housekeeping whereas Self-catered has end-of-stay cleaning only.
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Is the driver service included?
Our driver service is available from 8.30am - 10.00am and 4.00pm - 6.30pm for our classic and plus+ chalets not in walking distance from the lifts.
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Can Ski Basics arrange ski passes, ski hire and transfers?
Yes. We can help organise the practical parts of your holiday, including ski passes, ski hire and airport transfers. You'll also find information and booking options through the My Ski Basics client portal once you've secured your chalet.
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What if we have dietary requirements or allergies?
We can cater for a range of dietary requirements in our catered chalets. Please give us full details before your holiday, particularly where allergies are involved, so your chalet team has the information they need before you arrive.
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Do I need insurance?
Skiing and snowboarding are extreme sports that carry potential risks so we feel good winter sport travel insurance is essential. Please check out our ski insurance page for more information.
Not sure which chalet is right for you?
Tell us who's coming, what you're looking for and your preferred dates, and we'll help you find the right chalet. Our team knows every Ski Basics chalet and can recommend the best options for your group, location, facilities and budget.
Our classic catered chalets in Méribel
Our classic service is where Ski Basics began. It's the relaxed, friendly catered chalet experience that has kept guests returning to Méribel with us for over 20 years. Our classic chalets combine comfortable alpine accommodation with great home-cooked food and welcoming hosts who make you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Start your morning with a freshly prepared breakfast before heading out onto the slopes. When you return, homemade cakes and afternoon tea will be waiting — the perfect excuse to put your feet up and relax. On five evenings, your chalet host will prepare a delicious three-course dinner, accompanied by carefully selected house wines. With everything taken care of, you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying your holiday.
It's everything you need for a fantastic catered ski holiday in Méribel, without any unnecessary fuss.
Our classic catered service features
Breakfast
A hot cooked breakfast on 5 days and on two days a continental buffet to help yourselves to.
Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea, including homemade cakes and cookies (every day).
Three-course evening meal
A three-course evening meal will be prepared by your cook on 5 evenings.
Unlimited wine
Free flowing tea, coffee, hot chocolate, house wines and vin chaud (every night)
All of our classic chalets are equipped with Nespresso machines. You can pre-order your Nespresso pods from our online shop so they are ready and waiting in your chalet before you arrive.
Our plus+ catered chalets in Méribel
For guests who enjoy a few extra comforts, our plus+ chalets offer an enhanced catered experience, combining beautiful alpine surroundings with delicious food and thoughtful touches throughout your stay. From the moment you arrive, our friendly chalet team will make sure you feel welcome and relaxed. Enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast before skiing, followed by homemade afternoon tea when you return.
Evenings begin with apéritifs and nibbles before sitting down to a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by your chalet cook on five evenings. An upgraded selection of wines, beers and soft drinks adds to the experience.
Our plus+ chalets are carefully selected for their character, comfort and facilities, making them ideal for guests who appreciate a little extra indulgence after a day exploring the Three Valleys. All the warmth and friendliness of Ski Basics, with a few extra touches to make your holiday special.
Our plus+ catered service features
Breakfast
A hot cooked breakfast on 5 days and on two days a continental buffet to help yourselves to.
Afternoon tea
Delicious cakes, tray bakes or cookies to welcome you back from your day out, complemented by a choice of hot drinks (every day).
Four-course evening meal
Fireside apéritifs and nibbles will be served before your four-course evening meal (provided by your cook on 5 evenings).
Unlimited fine wine
Free-flowing hot drinks, vin chaud, beer, fizz, a choice of house and fine wines, and soft drinks (every night).
All our plus+ chalets are equipped with Nespresso machines. You can pre-order your Nespresso pods at our online shop so they are ready and waiting in your chalet before you arrive.
Our Self-catered chalets in Meribel
Enjoy the freedom of your own chalet in Méribel, with the flexibility to spend your holiday exactly how you choose. Our Self-catered chalets offer comfortable alpine accommodation, excellent facilities and fantastic locations, giving you the perfect base for exploring Méribel and the Three Valleys.
Whether you prefer relaxed evenings cooking together, discovering Méribel's restaurants or ordering food to your chalet, you're free to plan each day around your group. And although you're looking after your own meals, you'll still enjoy the support of the Ski Basics team. From arranging ski passes and equipment to helping with airport transfers and sharing our favourite local recommendations, we're here to make your holiday run smoothly.
With bed linen, towels and end-of-stay cleaning included, you can settle in and enjoy your time in the mountains. Your chalet. Your schedule. Your Méribel holiday, your way.
Our Self-catered service includes
Chalet manager/concierge
You will have your own Chalet Manager to help and advise during your stay.
Bed linen and towels
All our Self-catered chalets come provided with bed linen and towels.
Bathroom products
Free shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body moisturiser.
UK Freesat TV & Netflix
As well as free Wi-Fi, your chalet comes with UK Freesat TV and Netflix.
Your holiday, made easy with My Ski Basics
From the moment you book your chalet, we want organising your ski holiday to be as straightforward as possible.
Every Ski Basics booking comes with access to My Ski Basics, your personal online booking area, designed to keep everything you need for your holiday in one convenient place. You and your group can view your booking details, manage payments, update guest information, access invoices and organise holiday extras, including airport transfers, lift passes and ski hire.
It's all part of making your Ski Basics holiday as easy and enjoyable as possible, from booking your chalet to arriving in Méribel.
