Chalet Méribel
architect & project manager.
Atelier NovAlp designs and builds your chalet in Méribel, in the commune of Les Allues, in the 3 Vallées: new build, renovation, extension, in keeping with the local plan (PLU) and the timber chalet style. Architecture, project management and general contracting under a single contract, from Aix-les-Bains.
Méribel, the chalet spirit at the heart of Les 3 Vallées
Méribel occupies the central valley of Les 3 Vallées and cultivates a chic, "nature"-inspired positioning: mostly timber chalets, low density, a large British clientele and high-end second homes. Administratively, Méribel is the resort of the commune of Les Allues (main village at around 1,100 m), rising in tiers from Méribel Centre (1,450 m) to Méribel-Mottaret (1,750 m).
This character — timber, restraint, integration into the site — is reflected in the local plan (PLU), which imposes the Savoyard style and regulates density. Projects range from chalet construction to the renovation of an existing property, with a consistently high standard of quality.
We carry out these projects as project manager or turnkey general contractor, with our in-house teams and a site manager on hand throughout, from our office in Aix-les-Bains.
Our work in Méribel
Chalet construction and renovation in the central valley of Les 3 Vallées, from Méribel Centre to Mottaret.
Chalet construction
Bespoke new chalet in Méribel, in timber and stone or with contemporary architecture, in keeping with the local plan (PLU) and the Savoyard style, from building permit to handover of the keys.
Chalet renovation
Major renovation, upgrading or modernisation of a chalet or resort apartment, managing access and seasonal constraints.
Extension & adding a storey
Extending an existing chalet, converting the loft, adding a level, in keeping with the existing building and the municipality's appearance rules.
Delegated project management
You hand over coordination from A to Z: design, permit, tendering, scheduling and site supervision through to handover.
Turnkey general contracting
A single contract, with committed price and timescale. Ideal when you are managing a resort project remotely, between stays.
RGE energy-efficiency renovation
Enhanced insulation, windows and doors, heating suited to altitude. Our RGE CertiRénov certification gives access to MaPrimeRénov', CEE and the éco-PTZ.
Building in Méribel: timber, restraint and site protection
The Méribel chalet is designed in line with a local plan (PLU) that favours timber, low density and landscape integration. Our in-house design office works within this framework from the very first sketch to secure the permit.
The area includes protected sites — the membership area of the Vanoise National Park and, near Mottaret, the Plan de Tuéda nature reserve. Depending on the sector, stricter rules apply: we check the exact zoning of the plot before any commitment.
Altitude brings its usual constraints — snow loads, enhanced insulation, a shorter building season. For renovation work, our RGE CertiRénov certification gives access to financial aid (MaPrimeRénov', CEE, éco-PTZ).
Areas served around Méribel
Based in Aix-les-Bains, we work in Méribel and throughout the surrounding area.
Frequently asked questions · Méribel
Let's talk
in the heart of the 3 Vallées.
Free, no-obligation first meeting: whether you are building or renovating a chalet in Méribel, we will assess your project.