Le Renard

Nestled in the heart of Courchevel Moriond, Le Renard is a fantastic place to base yourselves for a holiday full of laid-back snow action. With the fun of the pistes right on your doorstep and easy access to Courchevel Moriond’s sister resorts, Le Renard deserves every bit of praise it has received.

Getting to Le Renard is relatively straightforward; you can drive directly to Courchevel Moriond and park up at Portetta or you can fly into Geneva Airport and transfer over to the property from there. Bear in mind, however, that Le Renard is approximately a two and a half hour drive from Geneva if you’re planning to transfer from Geneva.

Once settled in at Le Renard, you can set about exploring the area. Although Courchevel Moriond has its own extensive list of slopes to choose from, the village is actually part of a wider resort known as the Three Valleys. Comprised of three separate, but connected, ski villages at different elevations across the valley. Courchevel Moriond sits at the centre of the three, with Courchevel 1550 and Courchevel 1850 just a short drive away. If you don’t have access to your own car, a regular bus service runs between the three sites each day.

Your village, Courchevel Moriond, is a lovely self-contained spot with all of your immediate amenities taken care of. Around the area, you’ll be able to find delicious restaurants, trendy apres-ski bars, shops and supermarkets for your grocery needs.

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Courchevel is made up of six satellite villages, each with their own distinct style and atmosphere, and picturesque forest roads to lead you in-between. Most well known is the illustrious Courchevel 1850 with its reputation for exclusivity and an A-List clientele. 1850 is certainly the place to go for five-star hotels, swanky bars and extravagant nightlife. The other Courchevel villages (such as Courchevel Moriond) have a much more laid back vibe and are certainly the more affordable choice.  

The skiing in Courchevel is split into four levels and you can take an excellent free ski bus in between. At the resort itself you have 150 kilometres of pistes at your feet and while you can get a Courchevel lift-pass you can also ski the whole of the Three Valleys with an area-pass. Since the slopes here face north, the snow at Courchevel is more reliable than elsewhere in the Three Valleys. Courchevel pistes are absolutely unrivaled, meticulously maintained and perfectly positioned to align with the landscape.

With its highest lift at 2740m altitude, Courchevel is exceptionally good for high altitude skiing with incredible alpine views, and the most impressive runs are best suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. But for the little ones just finding their snow legs, the resort has a fantastic children’s village where they can learn in a stress-free environment. Ski season here lasts until late April and even if you prefer not to ski at all, you’ll be well entertained with everything from scenic walks to classical music concerts. 

In the evenings, the Courchevel night skies are lit up by spectacular firework displays that could get anyone in the mood for a night on the town. The bars here are a good mix of casual and upmarket, so there’s plenty for all tastes to enjoy when it comes to après-ski. Courchevel also has a well-earned reputation for being the best ski resort when it comes to gastronomy.