Luxury Chaletsin Le Raffort

Le Raffort sits in the trees on the valley floor below Méribel, a small hamlet where the evenings are still and the chalets keep their distance from one another. It has the calm of a village rather than a resort, and it shares Méribel's rule of wood and stone, so the chalets sit naturally in the landscape.

The centre of Méribel and the Chaudanne lift hub are a few minutes' drive up the road, and from there the whole of the 3 Vallées opens out. Several of our chalets here are close to the slopes, others are reached by a short shuttle, and our concierge arranges the days around whichever you choose.

In figures

• 11 properties
• 3–7 bedrooms
• Up to 15 guests
• From €2,100 per week
• 5 ski-in, ski-out
• 2 with a pool
• 9 with a spa, hammam or sauna
• 1 with staff or a chef

• The hamlet: A small, quiet hamlet among the trees in the valley below the resort of Méribel.
• On the slopes: Méribel's Chaudanne lift hub, the gateway to the 3 Vallées, is a few minutes' drive away.
• The chalets: Most have a fireplace, a ski room and a sauna, and several offer a hammam, a jacuzzi and daily housekeeping.
• Getting there: Chambéry Airport is about 1h30 by road, Geneva and Lyon about 2h30, with private transfers and helicopter options available.
• The season: The lifts of Méribel usually run from early December to mid-April.

Our concierge's advice

Christmas, New Year and the February school holidays in Le Raffort are booked first, often by early autumn, and in those weeks restaurant tables and ski instructors are best reserved before you arrive. Our concierge can settle ski passes, instructors, a private chef, a driver and your transfers ahead of time, so the first morning begins on the slopes.

Our properties

• Chalet Lenoir: In the Méribel valley, with a cinema, billiards and a private shuttle into the village
• Chalet Grand: A true spa chalet in the Three Valleys, with pool, hammam, sauna and a sun-drenched terrace
• Chalet Éclat Montagnard: Timber and stone in the hamlet of Le Raffort, with a south-facing terrace and a private spa
• Chalet Naturellement: Wood, stone and terracotta in the hamlet of Le Raffort, with hot tub, sauna and ski access
• Chalet Les Arches: A contemporary chalet in a Méribel hamlet, with a terrace hot tub facing the Dent de Burgin
• Les Morilles: A renovated Savoyard chalet in the hamlet of Le Raffort, its sunny terrace facing the peaks
• Chalet Alpine Horizon: A renovated chalet of wood and stone in the hamlet of Le Raffort, facing Mont Vallon
• Chalet Alpinia: A traditional Label Méribel chalet in Le Raffort, gathered around a great stone fireplace
• Chalet Blanc Mont: Wood, stone and copper in Le Raffort, Méribel, with a counter-current pool and a sunny terrace
• Chalet AlpinRefuge: A wood-clad chalet in Le Raffort, Méribel, with a hot tub in the veranda and an outdoor sauna
• Chalet Serenity Haven: A renovated farmhouse in Le Raffort, Méribel, made for hygge, where you ski home through the pines

Skiing the valleys

From Le Raffort, the day begins with a short drive or shuttle up to Méribel, where the Chaudanne hub connects to the 600 kilometres of the 3 Vallées. Some of our chalets are within walking distance of the slopes, and several are described as ski-in and ski-out. Ski rooms and boot heaters are the norm, so mornings start without fuss and evenings end in the sauna rather than the queue.

A quieter rhythm

The hamlet's appeal is its calm: trees around the chalets, little through traffic, and nights that are genuinely dark and quiet. It suits those who want Méribel's skiing and its restaurants within easy reach, but prefer to return to somewhere removed from the bustle of the resort. Fireplaces, hammams and jacuzzis make staying in an evening as pleasant as going out.

Arriving and moving

Chambéry offers the shortest transfer, around an hour and a half, while Geneva and Lyon are both about two and a half hours by road. Private transfers and helicopter options can be arranged. Once here, the Méribel shuttle links the villages, several chalets have their own ski shuttle, and our concierge can organise drivers for dinners further afield.

Frequently asked questions

How does Le Raffort compare with Méribel Centre or Mottaret?

Le Raffort is a quiet hamlet below the resort, among the trees, rather than a lively centre. Méribel Centre and Mottaret put you directly in the activity, while Le Raffort offers more privacy and calm, with the lifts a few minutes away by car or shuttle.

How easily can we reach the slopes?

The Chaudanne lift hub in Méribel is a few minutes' drive up the road. Several of our chalets are within walking distance of the slopes or listed as ski-in and ski-out, and others include a private ski shuttle.

Which airport is best for Le Raffort?

Chambéry has the shortest transfer, about an hour and a half by road. Geneva, the most popular gateway, and Lyon are both around two and a half hours, and helicopter transfers can also be arranged.

Is Le Raffort suited to families?

Its quiet, wooded setting and roomy chalets with ski rooms, saunas and fireplaces suit families well. Daily housekeeping is available in several properties, and our concierge can arrange ski lessons, childcare and transport to the resort.

When is the best time to come to Le Raffort?

The lifts of Méribel usually run from early December to mid-April, so the whole winter is open to you. Christmas, New Year and the February school holidays are booked first, often by early autumn, and restaurant tables and ski instructors in those weeks are best reserved before arrival.

What are your chalets in Le Raffort like, and what does the concierge arrange?

Our properties in Le Raffort are all chalets, from comfortable family sizes to generous ones for larger groups. Most have a spa, hammam or sauna, several are ski-in and ski-out, and a few have a pool. Our concierge arranges ski passes, ski instructors, a private chef, a driver and transfers.

Méribel

• Méribel
• Méribel Centre: The heart of Méribel, where the Chaudanne lifts, the shops and the evening life sit within an easy walk.
• Méribel Village: A quiet hamlet in larch and stone above Méribel, with its own lift into the 3 Vallées and the pace of a real village.
• Rond-Point des Pistes: Above Méribel's centre, where the pistes converge: a quarter where skis go on at the door and come off there too.