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Raffort is the authentic French ski resort of Meribel

When people talk about the ski resort of Meribel, everyone immediately thinks of the main resort centre perhaps knowing very little about some of the beautiful surrounding connected villages and all that they have to offer. Meribel Raffort is one of those often-overlooked places.

This small traditional French village is located just 2km from Meribel Centre. For those looking for an authentic French ski holiday experience this village certainly delivers, oozing all the charm of a typical mountain village with quirky houses and narrow streets, amongst which you can discover some truly fabulous chalets.

The village benefits from 2 excellent restaurants easily reached by a short walk from any of the chalets. Restaurant Le Martagon specialises in steaks and local Savoyard food, a perfect place to settle in for a cosy night by a roaring open fire and enjoy a delicious fondue shared with all of the family.

The 2019 winter season saw the opening of L’Atelier du Raffort, a small 24 cover restaurant run by a husband and wife team. Modern in décor and serving traditional local dishes along with meat cooked on the indoor BBQ, it’s certainly fun to watch Stephanie cooking your meal on the open grill and adds to the ambience of the restaurant.

Whilst the village is just on the outskirts of the main ski resort you can still connect quickly and efficiently to the resort centre without needing to drive. The village benefits from the Olympic gondola station which takes you direct to the Chaudanne (main ski lift point) in 5 minutes. The gondola runs all day and provides quick and easy access to the resort centre. Alternatively, there is also a regular free ski bus service and some of the chalets on offer include a minibus shuttle service.

Returning to your chalet at the end of your ski day couldn’t be easier with a groomed red and blue piste descending to the village (snow permitting) taking you straight back and providing some of the chalets with that enviable ‘ski in’ (or almost) location. Should you find your legs are too tired at the end of an exhausting ski day then the Olympic Gondola runs until 5.30pm to get you back to the village. If you’ve taken full advantage of Meribel’s renowned après ski and need to get home after the infamous ‘Rond Pont’ closes then the free ski bus runs into the evening.

Along with being a quiet and traditional French location the village also offers great value for money when choosing a ski chalet, giving you more ‘bang for your buck’ than the same property in the centre of resort would offer.

A selection of some of the luxury ski chalets we offer in Meribel Raffort:

Chalet Les Voutes

This hidden gem located in the heart of Meribel Raffort is a sophisticated yet quirky and fun chalet just 150m from the Olympic Gondola and 180m from the bottom of the piste. The chalet is modern and spacious with 5 luxurious en-suite bedrooms.

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Chalet Les Voutes

We particularly love the master suite with free-standing bath, separate shower and lounging area.

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Chalet Les Voutes

The unique lower ground level showcases the original feature stone cellar of this property and provides a bar with pool table and TV snug. It’s a great spot to host your own family après party before enjoying a soothing hot tub.

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Chalet St Jacques

New to our portfolio in 2019 Chalet St Jacques offers 206m2 of living space with an elevator accessing all floors. On the top floor the open plan dining and living rooms feature an open fireplace for those cosy family nights dining together and recounting the ski stories of the day.

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Chalet St Jacques

To ease those aching muscles, take advantage of your private steam room and sauna and if you’re not all exhausted and in bed by 9 then finish your evening with a family movie in the dedicated cinema room.

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Chalet Ecume des Neiges

Wow, Chalet Ecume des Neiges is certainly packed with features and facilities sure to leave you in awe of this wonderful chalet. It’s difficult to know where to start when summing up this property; the open plan lounge has the most fabulous feature fireplace providing a cosy and convivial area for the whole family to gather.

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Chalet Ecume des Neiges

The home cinema room is a great addition for those who want to slope off and watch a movie and the private spa is one of the best in Meribel Raffort boasting a swimming spa with built in hot tub, a sensory shower, steam room and sauna. There’s even a dedicated massage room.

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Chalet Ecume des Neiges

The chalet is 300m to the Olympic Gondola but if you’d prefer there is a daily return transfer to the lifts and ski slopes in Meribel Centre.

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Chalet Ecume des Neiges

What we love are the fabulous views from the large terraces and the master suites unique reclaimed polished copper bath once housed in a local ‘fromagerie’.

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Chalet Lagopede

If you’re looking for a cosy traditional chalet where great food and excellent service are the main feature, then look no further than the wonderful Chalet Lagopede. This 4-bedroom chalet can sleep up to 10 and offers a true home from home escape in the mountains.

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Chalet Lagopede

The Olympic gondola is only 200m from the chalet and it’s also possible to ski back to the chalet (snow permitting). The chalet offers all the desirable features we like on our ski holidays including a roaring open fire, en-suite bedrooms, Wi-Fi, UK Freeview TV and ski boot dryers.

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Chalet Lagopede

What we love about Chalet Lagopede: The views from the hot tub are magnificent and an ideal place to enjoy a glass of bubbles. Though above all the food and service is certainly worth highlighting, and your personal chef will thoroughly spoil you with his culinary repertoire and your hostess will keep the drinks flowing. What more could you want…. a chauffeur service perhaps?

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Chalet Lagopede

For added ease to your ski day the chalet includes a driver service in the mornings and afternoons, so you really don’t have to walk anywhere if you don’t want to. The ultimate in a luxury ski holiday.

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My Top Tip: If taking a self-catered chalet and self-driving, stop off in Moutier before you ascend the mountain and stock up on your groceries. There’s a very well-located Super U that you drive past so no need to make any detours. Then it’s just a bread and pastry delivery to organise for that traditional French breakfast!

Looking to try an authentic stay in Meribel?

To enquire about any of the chalets for your next ski holiday please enquire below or call on +44 207 117 2085.