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Luxury Ski Chalet Rentals in Les Allues
Chalets and apartments in the Méribel valley, from an old Savoyard village to the high slopes of Mottaret
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The valley where Méribel began
Most people say Méribel when they mean Les Allues. The commune covers the whole valley, from the old village at around 1,100 metres up through Méribel Village and Méribel Centre to Mottaret at around 1,750 metres. It was the village of Les Allues, with its communal bread oven, old barns and narrow lanes, that caught the eye of a Scotsman, Peter Lindsay, in 1938 when he went looking for somewhere new to ski.
Our collection in the valley runs to 110+ properties, most of them apartments, from compact ski-in bases in Mottaret to roomy flats near the centre. There are also wooden chalets for families and friends, the largest with 8 bedrooms.
Here is how the valley fits together, how it skis and when to come.
Les Allues at a glance
- Properties
- 110+ apartments and chalets across the Allues valley, sleeping up to 16 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £15,500 a week, from around £1,000
- Ski area
- The Three Valleys, with around 600 km of linked pistes
- Villages
- Les Allues and Le Raffort, Méribel Village, Méribel Centre and Mottaret
- Getting there
- Chambéry around 90 minutes away by road; Geneva and Lyon around two and a half hours; trains to Moûtiers
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Chalet Tranquility | 7-Bedroom Chalet in Meribel Les Allues7 bedrooms
Chalet Pedrix Noire | 7-Bedroom Chalet with Hot Tub in SAVOIE Meribel7 bedrooms
Chalet La Foret | 7-Bedroom Chalet with Hot Tub in Meribel7 bedrooms
Chalet Gelinotte France5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Les Allues
Méribel Centre for restaurants and après-ski, Mottaret for altitude and the quickest access to the slopes, and the old village of Les Allues for quiet, tradition and a gondola straight up to the action.
One commune, several moods
Climb the valley and the character changes with the altitude. At the bottom, Les Allues and the neighbouring hamlets of Le Raffort and Cruet are working Savoyard villages with a bakery, a couple of bars and a few long-established restaurants. Prices tend to be gentler down here, and so are the evenings.
Méribel Centre, at around 1,450 metres, is the social heart, built in wood and stone under a strict building code that has kept the town pleasing to look at. Higher still, Mottaret puts you on the snow, and it is where the season often lasts longest.
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The middle of the largest linked ski area
The Allues valley sits at the centre of the Three Valleys, with Courchevel over one ridge and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Menuires and Val Thorens over the other. From Mottaret you can be on the lifts towards Mont Vallon and the Saulire within minutes.
From Les Allues, the Olympe gondola, built for the 1992 Albertville Games and renovated in 2021, climbs to the Chaudanne in Méribel. A gentle blue run brings you back to the village, though at its lower altitude it usually shuts before the end of the season. Méribel's Olympic history goes on: it shared the 2023 Alpine World Championships with Courchevel.
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Beaufort, bread ovens and a long winter
The ski season usually runs from early December to late April. January offers the quietest slopes, and March brings long days and plenty of sun. Food in the valley is Savoyard and generous: tartiflette made with reblochon, fondue made with local Beaufort, and crozets, the small square pasta of the region.
In summer the valley changes completely. There is a golf course near the altiport, walking around the Lac de Tueda nature reserve above Mottaret, and lifts that stay open for mountain bikers. Our concierge can book transfers, tables and mountain guides, and can help you choose the right part of the valley.
Ask our conciergeFeatured chalets in Les Allues
Chalet Rebecca France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £19,350 a week
Rent Apartment Stade France6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £19,306 a week
Chalet Trois Monts France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £18,461 a week
Chalet Mauve France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £18,461 a week
Chalet Boulevard Loze France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £17,293 a week
Rent Chalet Annouk France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £16,940 a week
Chalet Puy De Sancy France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £16,624 a week
Chalet Beliez France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £16,295 a weekWhy book your Les Allues chalet with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right chalet in the right spot
The Allues valley rises some 650 metres from the old village to Mottaret, and we know which properties put you on the snow, which are a short walk from dinner and which are best for a quiet week. With 110+ chalets in Les Allues, we can match the chalet to the group: on the piste for keen skiers, close to ski school for young families, catered or self-catered, and sized correctly down to the number of bunk rooms.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees, and questions about lift access, boot rooms, catering or parking go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the mountain
Airport transfers, ski hire fitted in the chalet, private instructors and guides, lift passes, mountain restaurant tables and childcare: our concierge team arranges it all before you arrive in Les Allues.
Chalets for families and large groups
Our collection includes chalets sleeping up to 16 guests, many with a chef, a spa or pool and a driver, so a group ski holiday runs smoothly from the first morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Les Allues the same as Méribel?
Les Allues is the commune that covers the whole Méribel valley, including Méribel Centre, Méribel Village and Mottaret. It is also the name of the original village, at around 1,100 metres, which is linked to Méribel by the Olympe gondola.
Where is the best place to stay in the Allues valley?
Mottaret is best for skiing close to the lifts, especially late in the season. Méribel Centre suits anyone who wants restaurants and après-ski on the doorstep. The old village of Les Allues is quieter and more traditional, and the gondola takes you up to the ski area.
Are there chalets in Les Allues for large groups?
Yes. Our Les Allues collection includes chalets sleeping up to 16 guests. Tell us the size of your group and the dates, and we will send a shortlist of chalets that suit it.
How much does a luxury chalet in Les Allues cost?
Across our 110+ chalets in Les Allues, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £15,500, with the most affordable from around £1,000 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with Christmas, New Year and February half term the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Les Allues?
Chambéry airport is around 90 minutes away by road, and Geneva and Lyon around two and a half hours. The nearest railway station is Moûtiers, at the foot of the valley. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Can you arrange ski hire, lessons and lift passes in Les Allues?
Yes. Our concierge can have skis and boots fitted in the chalet, book private instructors or mountain guides, arrange lift passes and reserve tables at mountain restaurants.
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