Méribel, one of Europe’s most popular ski resorts. Known for its varied terrain, family-friendly atmosphere, après-ski, and access to the greater 3 Vallées ski area. Many people flood to this distinguished resort during the winter, tourists, and locals alike, but the choice of where to stay in Meribel is becoming increasingly competitive. A traditional luxury ski chalet in the Alps is a beloved choice for family and friends, often supported by private locations, dedicated chalet teams, and space designed for larger groups. However in Méribel, apartments are growing in popularity, especially in ski-in, ski-out locations. They combine a classic private luxury chalet experience with the added benefits of onsite services and facilities.
Offering exceptional value for luxury within large, integrated developments, discover what each unique mountain residence provides to guests as we break down our top ten luxury ski apartments in Méribel. Perhaps it will inspire your next winter adventure!
1. Antarès 10
Antarès 10 kickstarts our list. Located in the Antarès Méribel Residence, this listing represents a collection of several similar luxury apartments in Méribel suitable for sleeping up to 10 guests. Ranging from 157m²-227m² in size, each modern 3-4 bedroom apartment infuses a spacious, alpine chic charm across open-plan interiors. Beautiful slopeside and mountain views are captured from outdoor terraces, perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Antarès Méribel sits in a prestigious ski-in, ski-out position, within the highly desirable Bélvèdere area. It is just a short ski from Méribel centre, along the blue Doron piste, or a 5-minute drive by road. In addition, guests also benefit from a selection of exclusive shared facilities at Antarès. There is little left to be desired with its impressive 800m² wellness spa, hair salon, bar lounge, playrooms for kids and teens, conference space, ski shop and concierge reception! Evidently, Antarès 10 presents a fantastic and convenient option as easily one of the best luxury ski holiday residences in the Alps!
2. Apartment Serene
Apartment Serene is a gorgeous luxury property in the very centre of Méribel. Accommodating 8 adults and 4 children, this stunning home positions itself as a top family-friendly apartment in Méribel. Comprising 173m² in size, bold and modern influences are fused with classic alpine materials, creating a unique style amongst other properties in this list. The 5 bedrooms combine contemporary furniture, plush bedding and blond wood with timeless accents inspired by the seasons in the mountains.
Emphasising elegance and wellbeing, the apartment features a luscious sauna and Nordic bath surrounded by trees where guests can rejuvenate in ultimate privacy. A TV lounge complete with a cinema style projector makes family movies the perfect alternative for cosy white-out days. When skiing is the main focus, La Chaudanne, the central lift hub in Méribel is a short 7 minute walk; here guests will find the main ski school meeting points as well as gondolas and lifts leading to Méribel and deeper into the 3 Vallées ski area.
3. Aspen Lodge 12
Aspen Lodge 12 really takes the cake as one of our top family friendly apartments in Méribel. Nestled along the Rond Point des Pistes, this stunning apartment offers both convenience and luxury to its guests. Spreading over 190m², Aspen Lodge 12 can accommodate up to 8 adults and 4 children within three dedicated rooms. There is a fourth optional room, by converting the TV room into a double/twin room should there be a couple more to join the party. The Aspen Lodge Residence building allows for guests of Aspen Lodge 12 to indulge and make the most of the shared spa facilities, including a Hammam, sauna, and gym.
Privileged with an advantageous location, Aspen Lodge offers guests one of the best views alongside an incredibly vast terraced viewing platform. This ski in, ski out apartment starts and ends your day along the green, beginner-friendly, Forêt piste. Riding the Forêt slope down to the Rond-Point base, you will find the main ski school meeting point. With an unrivalled slopeside position and convenience for family-oriented activities, there’s next to no better accommodation for a family-friendly ski holiday to Méribel…
4. Apartment Village de L’Orée 405
Apartment Village de L’Orée 405 is a lavish, chalet style apartment. Positioned in a favourable location, in the Bélvèdere neighbourhood, it benefits from being within close proximity to the Adret lift for easy connections to the extensive 3 Vallées ski area. Overlooking the Doron piste, this apartment’s incredible floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Méribel valley and surrounding slopes for guests to admire from the inside. Covering 360m², Apartment Village de L’Orée 405 is a vast 6-bedroom apartment for 10 adults and 4 children. It’s an ideal size for including the extended family in your plans for a luxury ski holiday in the 3 Vallées.
Everyone will be entertained and relaxed amongst the private facilities. After a ski day, guests will love the wellness area complete with a sauna, and an indoor hot tub exposing an incredible view of the surrounding peaks – it’s the perfect pamper spot! On top of that, this luxury ski apartment features its own bar and billiards table which pose an unrivalled private apres ski experience in a home-away-from-home.
5. Apartment Champlain
Apartment Champlain is a prime example of a modern-luxe, ski-in, ski-out apartment. Nestled in the exclusive Le Rond Point area, guests reside along the green Forêt piste, meaning guests of all ski levels can depart and return to the apartment with ease. Measuring 142m², Apartment Champlain can accommodate up to 8 guests (6 adults and 2 children) in 3 double bedrooms, one with a connecting bunkbed den for the children. Moving through the property, the open-plan living area is decorated with contemporary furnishings in neutral tones. The large glass windows that frame the adjacent green Forêt slope open out onto a private terrace, offering guests an idyllic platform to watch skiers zoom past as you enjoy the stunning valley of Méribel with a morning coffee.
A short ride down the green Forêt piste and onto the blue Doron piste takes you to the main Méribel lift hub, where the main ski school meeting points are and access to the 3 Vallées ski area. Rewards await upon return, where guests can take advantage of shared facilities inclusive of a sauna, Hammam and state-of-the-art gym. Additionally, the concierge team is on hand to support booking restaurants for evenings out. Conveniently the iconic Lilie Restaurant offers an exquisite culinary experience and is a stone’s throw away from the apartment; an excellent close-by option for top quality dining with a flare of French homemade classics.
6. Apartment Portillo
Apartment Portillo takes a wonderfully warm, minimal approach in design, creating a refined homely atmosphere. The open-plan living room offers everything you need on a self-catered ski holiday. It’s complete with a fully-fitted kitchen, large dining area for 8 guests, and a sumptuous corner sofa arranged around a cosy feature fireplace for unwinding upon return from the slopes. The entire living space is designed for conviviality which seemelssly flows out onto the terrace area where guests can enjoy dining al fresco especially on a spring ski holiday. Situated in the prestigious Belvédère area of Méribel, guests benefit from being just 100m from the Rhodos gondola and can return to the apartment by skiing back from the green Rhodos piste. Ski schools and nursery slopes are found where the Rhodos piste meets the Rond point, meaning the little ones will always be within close proximity to the apartment for peace of mind.
The Belvédère and Rond-Point areas offer several noteworthy restaurants locally as well as some of the best après ski bars in the French Alps. Returning back to the apartment need not be a worry as guests can enjoy being chauffeured to and from restaurant reservations or hedonistic apres ski afternoons thanks to the apartments unique complimentary in-resort driver service. Apartment Portillo is located in the same building as Chalet Le Cygne and Apartment Little Bear. These properties can be taken together to accommodate 22-26 guests.
7. Les Belles Alpes 4
Les Belles Alpes 4 blends modern-luxe living with classical alpine charm. Situated in an unrivalled central location in Méribel Village, with a local proximity to both the slopes and amenities. The blue Lapin piste and Golf Chairlift is just a 3 minute walk whilst restaurants and bars such as La Terrasee du Village is just a 2 minutes stroll (or stumble!).
Flaunting chic furnishings and traditional wooden beams, this luxury apartment perfectly encapsulates a modern alpine style across 222m² and 2 floors. Before the large windows, the seating invites guests to relax by the warmth of the fire after a long day on the slopes. The space alone makes for this apartment to be an ideal alpine anchor for a group of friends exploring Méribel. Service passes and add ons are available to elevate your stay; from organising ski essentials, to booking private experiences, chefs and transport, the concierge team can meet needs and desires, however big or small.
8. Falcon Lodge F21
Falcon Lodge F21 is an absolutely stunning, purpose-built, residential apartment in the Falcon Lodge Residence, a collection of beautiful luxury apartments in Méribel. Totalling 206m², Falcon Lodge F21 can sleep up to 12 guests across 5 bedrooms and hosts private facilities such as an outdoor hot tub, sauna and fitness room, as well as granting privileged access to the shared facilities within the building. A wellness area & spa, indoor swimming pool, indoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, massage treatments as well as a ski equipment rental shop are all available on the premises. Such convenience!
With ample space and facilities, this residence is an ideal base for large groups looking to explore the Méribel ski area, and in turn, the immense 3 Vallées ski area. The interiors showcase elegance bonded with classic Alpine features and high, vaulted ceilings, maximising space. The open-plan design allows for an incredibly social environment. The spacious dining table is the destination for sharing good food amongst good company, whilst the precise sofa arrangement in the living room allows for guests to chart a course on the blue Raffort and red Daguet slopes through the large south-facing windows. Just 200m away from the residence sits the Morel chairlift, which offers access to the Altiport area for beginner slopes or green Forêt slope. What’s more, guests can be transported directly to the slopes via the in-resort shuttle service if they so wish.
Falcon Lodge F21 can be combined with Falcon Lodge F12 to form Falcon Lodge F, which can sleep up to 20 guests. This makes it perfect for large group ski holidays in Méribel.
9. Apartment Petit Chamois
Apartment Petit Chamois is an ideal luxury retreat for ski enthusiasts. Situated along the green Forêt slope, this apartment offers guests an unbeatable ski in, ski out experience. Positioned directly above the Rond Point des Pistes, quick access down the Doron piste takes you into La Chaudanne, Méribel’s main lift hub. Across a floor area of 290m², Apartment Petit Chamois can host up to 12 guests across its 5 bedrooms, configured as 2 double bedrooms, 2 double/twin rooms, and a children’s bunkroom (sleeps 4). The living area as well as most of the bedrooms offer a south-facing aspect with incredible mountain views from almost every room in the residence.
High quality materials line the apartment’s interior, giving a luxurious alpine feel to this chic apartment. The convivial open plan living space invites seamless evenings transitioning between wholesome mealtimes and relaxation by the feature fireplace. For guests looking to escape the social scene for a while, the TV lounge is a sanctuary to catch up on a favourite show or enjoy a video game on the games console.
10. Apartment Nanuq
Last but most definitely not least. Apartment Nanuq, allocated in the highly convenient Rond Point area, is a sophisticated ski in, ski out self-catered apartment overlooking the Côtes chairlift and the breathtaking Méribel valley. Sitting along the green Forêt slope, it’s an easy ski down via the blue Doron piste to La Chaudanne, opening access to the 3 Vallées ski area. At the other end of your day on the slopes, a Hammam awaits for guests to rejuvenate, or head up to the top floor and watch day turn into night in the apartment’s private bar area.
Spanning an impressive 450m², this luxury Méribel apartment can accommodate up to 14 guests within its 7 bedrooms. Taking its name from the Inuktitut word for the typically solitary polar bear, Apartment Nanuq has plenty of space for enjoying some quiet time recharging in the reading nook, in the Hammam or in one of the bedroom lounges. Polar Bears however aren’t completely antisocial, so with an open plan living space, TV lounge and bar area, there are plenty of opportunities to come together, reminiscing of the day gone by whilst indulging in good home cooked food. To dine out, in just two minutes guests can stroll into the notorious après-ski scene at Le Rond Point known for hosting parties after the piste at one of the best apres ski bars in the Three Valleys.
When it comes to ski apartments, there are many reasons to rent a mountain residence.
We hope our breakdown of the varied top 10 apartments in Méribel has helped inspire travel ideas! Does a luxury ski apartment holiday in Méribel sound appealing to you?
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