In summary
In the hamlet of Méribel Village, at the gateway to the Three Valleys ski area, Chalet Fontbel enjoys a rare position: the village centre lies some twenty metres away, the lifts around sixty metres, and the nearest piste begins less than fifty metres from the front door.
Rebuilt to match the original building, respecting its footprint and the spirit of its old wood and stone façades, this 280 m² family chalet brings together Savoyard authenticity and contemporary comfort. It sleeps up to twelve across six bedrooms and five bathrooms, with a dedicated children's space designed as a world of its own.
A sauna, an outdoor jacuzzi and open views towards the surrounding peaks complete a home designed with family holidays in mind.
Bedrooms
Room 1
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 2 single bed 90 cm. , with shower, 1 washbasin. This bedroom includes also hair dryer, towel dryer, closet, WC.
Room 2
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 1 bunk beds 80 cm.
Room 3
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 2 single bed 120 cm. This bedroom includes also TV, closet.
Room 4
Room. This bedroom has 2 single bed 90 cm configurable as a double bed. , with shower, 1 washbasin. This bedroom includes also balcony, hair dryer, towel dryer, closet, WC.
Room 5
Room. This bedroom has 1 double bed 160 cm. , with bathtub. This bedroom includes also balcony, hair dryer, towel dryer, closet, WC.
Room 6
Room. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. , with 2 washbasins, bathtub, shower. This bedroom includes also balcony, hair dryer, towel dryer, closet, WC.
Indoors
The chalet carries a genuine sense of history: demolished and rebuilt to match the original, with the same footprint and the same exterior lines, it takes on a contemporary dimension while staying true to its past. The old wood and stone façades sit naturally within the hamlet's landscape, while the interior brings together local materials and British influences, reflecting the involvement of the chalet's English owners in its restoration.
Some of the furniture was custom-designed and crafted from the same wood used throughout the chalet's structure. The textiles were entrusted to a Savoyard workshop, which worked mountain wool into the curtains and headboards to bring warmth to the bedrooms.
The top floor gathers the shared living spaces: a sitting room divided into two settings — a television corner with fur-covered seating, and a larger area arranged around wide sofas set in a square — warmed by a substantial stone fireplace. The open-plan kitchen, adjoining this sitting room, is built around a long family table, well suited to shared meals after a day on the slopes.
Six bedrooms are spread across the chalet's different levels, offering twelve beds in total and five bathrooms.
Three spacious, restful double bedrooms provide six guests with a calm retreat after a day on the slopes. An additional bedroom, fitted with bunk beds, suits young adults or older children. A more pared-back parental suite sits apart from the general activity.
The chalet also sets aside an entire level for children, in the form of a "Multi Room" beneath the terrace: a large bedroom fitted with two suspended beds and two double beds, alongside an adjoining, cosy television room. On the same level, a dedicated bathroom houses a sauna and a spa bath.
Outdoors
The chalet's terrace, beneath which the children's space is tucked away, opens onto clear views stretching towards the surrounding peaks. An outdoor jacuzzi extends the indoor relaxation area, offering a moment outside even in winter, facing the mountain landscape.
Staff & Services
Included services:
- Personalised welcome at the chalet*
- Firewood for the fireplace*
- Bathroom products*
- Household and bath linen
- Beds made up on arrival*
- Daily housekeeping (3 hours)*
- End-of-stay cleaning
*Included in winter only
Location
The chalet is set in Méribel Village, one of the resort's most authentic hamlets, away from the bustle of the centre yet within easy reach of it. The lifts begin around sixty metres away, and the Lapin piste less than fifty metres from the door. The ski schools can be reached within a few minutes.
This setting opens direct access to the Three Valleys, the largest ski area in the world, linking Méribel to Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. Méribel itself has built a reputation that extends beyond the Alps, shaped by considered architecture and a recognised standard of service, while the hamlet of Méribel Village retains a more intimate, village-like atmosphere.
