What to expect this Christmas in Meribel
Christmas in Meribel is full of music, parades and alpine atmosphere. When you stay at Hotel Grangettes you are right beside the Chaudanne snow front, which means many of the celebrations take place only a few steps from the hotel. Just like the skiing, Christmas week in Meribel starts the moment you walk outside.
21 December
Christmas week begins with carols from Mademoiselle Faustine at Place Maurice Front in Meribel Centre. A short stroll from the hotel, her retro jazz set brings warmth and glamour to the opening night.
6.30pm to 7.15pm
Place Maurice Front Meribel Centre
22 December
Throughout the day the resort comes alive with music and festive parades across Mottaret and Meribel Centre.
Christmas Diamonds Parade
A lively Christmas classics performance first on the Mottaret snow front then back down in Meribel Centre at the end of the afternoon. This later show is right on the snow front close to the hotel, so guests can catch the music almost from the doorstep.
Mottaret snow front
1pm to 1.45pm
Meribel Centre
4.30pm to 5.15pm
Spicy Men parade
Upbeat New Orleans jazz fills the streets. Their Meribel Centre appearance takes place at the carrousel just a short walk from Hotel Grangettes, perfect for guests heading out for an early evening wander.
Mottaret shopping area
4pm to 4.45pm
Carrousel Meribel Centre
6.30pm to 7.15pm
Le Noël Magique
A family show at the auditorium featuring acrobatics, music and storytelling.
https://www.meribel.net/en/apidae/christmas-show/
Auditorium Meribel Centre
6pm to 7.30pm
23 December
Les Ptits Loups parade
A colourful retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set to brass band music. Their later performance takes place again in Meribel Centre on the snow front, right by the hotel.
Mottaret snow front
1pm to 1.45pm
Meribel Centre
4.30pm to 5.15pm
Ice show with Philippe and Olivia Candeloro
A modern Christmas fairy tale performed on ice at the Parc Olympique.
Ice rink Parc Olympique
6pm to 7.15pm
24 December
Father Christmas arrives
One of the big moments of the week. Father Christmas arrives at La Chaudanne by horse drawn carriage with his elves. This takes place directly on the main snow front right next to Hotel Grangettes, so guests can simply step outside to watch.
La Chaudanne Meribel Centre
5.30pm to 6.15pm
In Mottaret an illuminated parade of stilt walkers brings Christmas Eve magic to the snow front.
La Grenouillère Meribel Mottaret
5.30pm to 6.15pm
25 December
Christmas Day in Meribel
The farewell to Father Christmas also takes place on the Chaudanne snow front. Guests at Hotel Grangettes can walk out and be right at the heart of the torchlight descent and fireworks.
La Chaudanne
5.30pm to 7pm
Festive meal at Hotel Grangettes
After a day skiing the Christmas slopes, join us in the hotel for a festive meal. Good food, a relaxed atmosphere and a Christmas evening shared with fellow guests before stepping outside to watch the fireworks light up the valley.
Why spend Christmas at Hotel Grangettes
• Many Christmas events take place right on the snow front outside the hotel
• Skiing starts metres from the door
• Festive meal on Christmas Day
• Prime Meribel Centre location
• Warm chalet style and sociable bar
• Easy access to the Chaudanne lifts
• Perfect for families and groups
