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Le Coucou Méribel

Meribel  •  France
Le Coucou reinvents the classic ski chalet as a chic slope-side retreat. Geometric shapes echo the Alpine landscapes with pale wooden tones and wall-length windows letting the wraparound views shine. After all, there are snow-topped mountains and dramatic valleys in every direction. You’ll even find contemporary cuckoo clocks on the walls – a wry nod to an Alpine tradition and this hotel’s mischievous namesake.

Designed to be a part of the landscape, Le Coucou spans ten floors built into the mountainside. And this ski-in, ski-out lodge continually brings the outside in. Watch skiers on the Belvédère piste from your suite, hot chocolate in hand or breathe in the crisp air from your balcony that’s a feature of every Deluxe Room. Pierre Yovanovitch’s chic interiors run from the rooms to the restaurants. In Bianca Neve that serves Riccardo Giraudi’s Italian menus, and Beefbar that puts the finest cuts of meat centre stage – and has a terrace you can ski straight onto for lunch on the mountains.

Le Refuge de la Traye

Meribel  •  France
Hidden away in the Alps, Le Refuge de la Traye is the stuff of fairy tales. Taking inspiration from classic Savoie design, its eco-luxury chalets are dotted about a miniature hamlet complete with a chapel, shepherd’s hut and spa. And with spectacular views of the mountains and pine forests from every angle – plus enviable proximity to Les 3 Vallées ski region – you’ll be immersed in nature. The chalets’ rustic wooden and stone exteriors make them a seamless part of the landscape. Inside, it’s a fusion of cosy and chic, with exposed beams and soft furnishings. After a day on the slopes, hang up your boots and relax by the fireplace with a glass of fine Savoyard wine or a locally inspired cocktail.

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