L'Ours

Located at the base of the magnificent Courchevel Moriond ski resort, L'Ours has an enviable and much-sought-after location among snow lovers. Also known as Courchevel 1650, Courchevel Moriond is a pleasant resort with well-tended slopes perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers.

To get to Courchevel Moriond, most visitors choose to fly into Geneva, followed by a car or coach transfer to the Courchevel Moriond resort. From Geneva, expect the journey to take around two and a half hours.

The Courchevel ski zone is made up of three sister zones based at different elevation points - Courchevel 1650, where L'Ours is located, gentle Courchevel 1550 and Courcheval 1850. From L'Ours, you can get to either zone with ease, either via the slopes themselves or by driving. If you haven’t rented a car, don’t worry as a regular bus service runs between the three zones.

Of the three zones, Courchevel 1850 is known for its more advanced runs, so if wish to visit but you’re not a confident skier it may be best to drive between resorts. Within Courchevel Moriond, the majority of ski paths are flagged as either ‘easy’ or ‘very easy’, with a handful of ‘difficult’ runs for more advanced skiers.

While at L'Ours, your location is ideally beside one of the resort’s main ski lifts, providing easy access to the slopes for all. With its proximity to the lifts and slopes, L'Ours is the perfect ski-in ski-out lodge.

Outside of winter sports, Courchevel Moriond is a great little resort to visit. The small village has everything you should need to enjoy your time at Courchevel Moriond - shops, cafes, restaurants and a well-stocked supermarket.

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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.