The chalet is an 8-10 minute chauffeured drive from the nearest Olympie telecabine at Les Allues and a 15-20 minute drive to the centre of Méribel.
Set in its own secluded orchards, with breath-taking views from full height windows across 13 pretty villages and settlements stretching towards the Vanoise National Park and the magnificent Grand Bec mountain rising 3400 metres to the east and with the silence broken only by bird song, it's not surprising that some guests in Iona put skiing in second place within days of arriving, just to enjoy the peace and comfort of the chalet.
The property comprises 3 buildings; the main chalet, completely rebuilt 2017, sleeps 12 in its two master bedrooms and 4 twin or double guest rooms. The entrance opens into a large, high ceilinged living area with a stunning, modern open plan kitchen, inviting seating areas around the dramatic, suspended fireplace and a huge, hand-made oak dining table close to the large east-facing panoramic windows.
Stairs lead down to an elegant sitting room with wood burning stove, cinema area, reading corners with board games, this area opens onto the large jacuzzi terrace, the first master bedroom is also on this floor.
On the lowest level are the remaining 5 bedrooms, each with its own style, be it art deco or Biedermeier furniture, or reflecting the seasons or the passions of the owner's family and each with its own bath or shower room.
Next door and with the same lovely views is the picture-postcard Chalet India, perfect for a couple or 3 intimate friends.
Chalet William, just across the road from Chalets Iona and India, is also available for larger groups and can sleep up to 4 adult guests.
THE HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
Comprehensive pre-arrival concierge service to help you plan your perfect ski trip
Exclusive use of the chalet and its facilities for your chosen dates
Dedicated service in resort from the professional chalet staff
Daily housekeeping
Freshly prepared breakfast, afternoon tea every day
Pre-dinner canapés followed by magnificent dinners prepared by your chef (5 nights)
Relaxed, family-style or traditional Savoyard dinner (1 night)
Early children's supper every day if required
Baby-sitting until 11pm on the chef's night off if required
Unlimited Veuve Clicquot or Taittinger champagne
Complimentary bar of beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks
Carefully selected wines as described on the website
Gourmet tea selection and Nespresso coffee
Private chauffeured minibus service within the resort as described on the website
High quality linen, towels and dressing gowns. Mid-week towel change
Fresh fruit and flowers
L’Occitane toiletries
Unlimited Wi-Fi internet access
See which Meribel & Mottaret ski lifts are nearest to Chalet Iona.
Navigating in Meribel & Mottaret can vary, as distances from Chalet Iona to ski lifts are in a straight line.
SKI ROOM WITH HEATED BOOT WARMERS
OUTDOOR HOT TUB
SAUNA
EXTENSIVE TERRACE AND GARDENS WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS
CAR PARKING
BEDROOM 1 (22M²)
Emperor sized bedroom with en suite bathroom with separate shower.
BEDROOM 2 (26M²)
Emperor sized bedroom with en suite shower room and direct access to jacuzzi terrace.
BEDROOM 3 (12M²)
Twin or super-king bedded room with en suite bathroom with shower over.
BEDROOM 4 (12M²)
King sized bedroom with en suite shower room.
BEDROOM 5 (16M²)
Twin or super-king bedded room with private bathroom with shower over. Balcony (shared).
BEDROOM 6 (16M²)
Twin or super-king bedded room with en suite shower room. Balcony (shared).
INFANT COTS
Four of the bedrooms are suitable for cots
CHALET INDIA (80M²)
MEZZANINE BEDROOM - Bedroom area with king sized bed plus single bed, open to bath and washbasin. Separate loo.
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM - With double sofa bed, armchairs, fireplace, dining and kitchen areas plus separate shower room with loo.
TERRACE
CHALET WILLIAM
BEDROOM 1 - Twin or super king bedded room with private bathroom
BEDROOM 2 - Twin or super king bedded room with private bathroom
KITCHEN & DINING AREA
Eating has always been a memorable experience, akin to eating in a top quality restaurant.
We truly aim to deliver the best food in the Alps and succeed in this - we were the overall winners of The Times Chalet Chef 2010 award and so our food has been independently rated as the best in the Alps, but our standards have improved hugely even since then and our reputation in the ski chalet industry is unparalleled. As a result, we are able to attract extraordinary chefs, passionate about food and about delighting you!
Beautiful food deserves only the finest wine, which is why our wine list is composed by the acclaimed Master of Wine and owner of Savage Selection wines, Mark Savage. Mark brings interesting, small production wines to the table, all deeply characteristic of their origin and beautifully paired with our food. What better way to end a fantastic day on the slopes? You can read more about our wines and champagnes here.
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•3 Valleys ski area •Excellent ski schools •Lively après ski
Meribel has a special place in many Brit's hearts – not simply because it’s right in the middle of the biggest ski area on Earth. A resort for long ski days, ski-boot-stomping après and cosy chalets, there’s a great deal to do and ski here, which is why many of us have been coming back for decades.
Great for •Families •Groups •Non skiers
Snow Report: Top 209cm, Bottom N/Acm
Snow Forecast: 0cm expected this week
Snow History: December average depth 61.5cm
Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:
Chambéry (CMF) | 95km 2h |
Grenoble (GNB) | 120km, 2h 30m |
Geneva (GVA) | 135km, 3h |
Region: | France, Alps. |
First opened: | 1938 |
Meribel & Mottaret lift pass price last reported as €321 (adult 6 day 3 Valleys ski pass). Ask for a quote when booking Chalet Iona.
Night skiing:
Meribel & Mottaret has SE, E, NW facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing December - April.
Town altitude: | 1500m |
Top of slopes: | 2952m |
Bottom of piste: | 1450m |
Vertical drop: | 2509m |
Total length of trails: | 150km |
Longest piste: | 3.6km |
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