For most of the year, Moriond is a quiet mountain village with a few local residents but each Winter, from mid December until the end of April, the whole area is transformed into a winter wonderland and chic alpine ski resort.
There are all the facilities you would expect in a top quality resort - numerous hotels, bars, restaurants, shops and 3 excellent supermarkets selling everything you will need for a self catered family holiday. There is a weekly street market where you can buy local cheeses, meats and wines and the Tourist Information Office (see links) in the centre of the village will provide you with all the information you need on local activities and events during your stay in the resort.
There are all the facilities you would expect in a top quality resort - numerous hotels, bars, restaurants, shops and 3 excellent supermarkets selling everything you will need for a self catered family holiday. There is a weekly street market where you can buy local cheeses, meats and wines and the Tourist Information Office (see links) in the centre of the village will provide you with all the information you need on local activities and events during your stay in the resort.
Courchevel Moriond (formerly Courchevel 1650)
In the centre of the village you will find several local ski schools, including Ecole Ski Francais (ESF) and the award winning New Generation ski school, which has established itself as the ski school of choice for most British visitors to the resort.
Courchevel Moriond is a more relaxed and less pretentious resort than its more illustrious big brother at 1850, a mere 5 minute free bus ride up the mountain. Equally close to Courchevel Village (1550) and only 10 minutes from Courchevel le Praz, Moriond is ideally located for anyone wishing to explore the other resorts either on skis or by navette (shuttle bus) which stops immediately outside our apartment complex and runs regularly throughout the day and into the late evening.
Courchevel Moriond is a more relaxed and less pretentious resort than its more illustrious big brother at 1850, a mere 5 minute free bus ride up the mountain. Equally close to Courchevel Village (1550) and only 10 minutes from Courchevel le Praz, Moriond is ideally located for anyone wishing to explore the other resorts either on skis or by navette (shuttle bus) which stops immediately outside our apartment complex and runs regularly throughout the day and into the late evening.
Between 1650 & 1550, the old swimming pool complex is being replaced by a brand new Aqua centre which will open in 2015 and include a luxury new pool complex, wave pool, surf pool, spa and wellness centre together with tennis courts, climbing wall, basketball court and restaurant.
In summary, Courchevel Moriond has everything. Excellent north facing ski slopes which retain the sun late into the afternoon and always seem to have the best snow conditions in the Three Valleys ... no wonder Courchevel Moriond is known locally as 'The Sunny Place' and has gained a well deserved reputation as THE PLACE to stay ...and play ....in Courchevel.
In summary, Courchevel Moriond has everything. Excellent north facing ski slopes which retain the sun late into the afternoon and always seem to have the best snow conditions in the Three Valleys ... no wonder Courchevel Moriond is known locally as 'The Sunny Place' and has gained a well deserved reputation as THE PLACE to stay ...and play ....in Courchevel.
The slopes of Courchevel above our apartment (Video)
Courchevel Piste Map:
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Courchevel Moriond 1650