Why e book
At 1,600 meters altitude within the Belvédère space, and on the foot of Rond-Point des Piste, Méribel’s Le Coucou reveals understated, luxurious allure in conventional alpine type. It overlooks the valley caters for the energetic piste explorer, the character lover and the wellness fanatic in equal half.
Set the scene
Pictures merely don’t seize the sensation of ascending through windy roads via the totally different phases of Méribel to our last vacation spot – the Les Allues mountainside. The resort consists of Méribel Centre, Méribel Village and Méribel-Mottaret, and every has a distinct vibe. Hôtel Le Coucou sits excessive on Méribel’s Rond-Point des Pistes – it truly is on the centre of every part this area has to supply. This ski resort feels much less ‘resort’, extra ‘large but cosy house’. Here, households and mates can collect and opulent residing feels intuitive. The spirit of the mountains and valleys is honoured and celebrated in the way in which all the very best ski lodging understand how. Designer Pierre Yovanovitch introduced Le Coucou to life embracing heat, refined humour and mild color palettes that echo the panorama and alpine rhythm. The gastronomy is exact but relaxed, and kids should not simply welcomed however warmly built-in into the expertise.
The rooms
I examine into the Prestige room with its excessive ceilings, full-length home windows and balcony view over the valley. There’s an inviting seating space outdoors, good for watching the sundown or taking a quiet second to hearken to the sound of the timber, mountain silence and a touch of refined Aprés ski music within the distance. It’s undeniably spacious however nonetheless has a homely feeling which mimics the resort’s theme: heat and opulent with a recent design ingredient showcased via customized furnishings, of which there are over 130 items in complete.
The food and drinks
A beneficiant breakfast buffet is served within the Biancaneve Restaurant in opposition to a backdrop of valley views. Each morning french pastries, breads, seasonal fruits, eggs and native charcuterie arrive in abundance (the breakfast saucisses on the buffet are notably tasty). During the day Biancaneve provides brasserie-style and seafood dishes in a energetic, elegant environment.
The Beefbar is open for lunch and dinner and is definitely accessible for skiers who sip champagne from the outside bar whereas meat grills on the BBQ. Restaurant Le Fumoir is an alpine affair, very best for relaxed, intimate evenings and it serves classics comparable to fondue and raclette.
Wellness
The wellness and spa space focuses on rejuvenation and rest and there are six remedy rooms in complete. Natural merchandise are used for facials, massages and a formidable array of physique therapies designed to assuage drained muscle groups after a day on the slopes. As nicely as having fun with the indoor heated pool, company can swim out into the resort’s snowy environment. The star of the present for me was the hammam and the jacuzzi, which had a window welcoming recent mountain air into the house.
For households
Children are exceptionally nicely catered for at Le Coucou Méribel whether or not it’s via the in-house child-friendly eating or the youngsters’ membership the place kids of all ages can play underneath supervision between the hours of 12.00 – 22.00. Treasure hunts, imaginatie play areas, video games and inventive workshops are widespread for company aged 4–9 and a separate Teens Lab entices these aged 10-15. Here you may discover a extra relaxed social hub with music and actions on supply all through the afternoon and night. Trips to the native ski faculty, Club Piou-Piou, will be organized through the ski concierge and nanny and baby-sitting companies are additionally obtainable. The youngsters’ membership is a cool, enjoyable space and meals will be included into the programme. In the afternoon a candy trolley will be loved in Le Bar des Pistes for the entire household with candy chocolate crěpes and truffles whereas lounging over a view on the piste or chilling in a cosy couch nook taking part in household video games with a café and scorching chocolate.
The service
Speedy service with a smile is the order of the day. Requests are answered promptly and company of all ages are made to really feel valued. It is welcoming and heat with a sure chalet je ne se quois.
Eco effort
Maison Pariente as a bunch has highlighted ecological commitments and the resort promotes itself as being respectful of the atmosphere.
Accessibility
Some of the rooms are designed to accommodate company with decreased mobility, nonetheless I might advocate contacting the resort upfront. All different flooring and facilities are simply accessible through lifts in addition to the doorway and the skin Restaurant Beefbar.
Anything left to say
Le Coucou is a coucou’s haven amidst the mountains, ski pistes as a part of the notorious three valleys. It is household consolation for all ages all day lengthy with its personal ski store, ski-in and ski-out facility, bars, eating places, outdoors eating and Aprés ski, youngsters membership and wellness space. It is inside strolling distance to a superb French grocery store.