La Renarde - Les Chalets

Chalet & Apartment Rentals in La Renarde - Les Chalets, Méribel

On the upper slopes of Méribel Centre, La Renarde and Les Chalets are among the most elegant and peaceful neighbourhoods in the resort. Private chalets, small immaculate residences and charming hotels share a privileged location just steps from the main piste running down to La Chaudanne. For a premium chalet or apartment rental in Méribel, it is hard to find a better-placed address: park the car on the first evening, then live the week between the pistes, the sunny terraces and the fireside evenings without ever driving again.

La Renarde - Les Chalets at a glance

Two small residential quarters on the resort's eastern hillside, between the centre and the Rond-Point des Pistes; a landscape of handsome Savoyard chalets and human-scale residences; wide-open views over the Les Allues valley and the peaks; and immediate proximity to the run home. The atmosphere is hushed, residential, smart without showiness: luxury here means space, silence and snow at the end of the garden.

Where are La Renarde and Les Chalets?

Both quarters sit above Méribel Centre's high street, on the road climbing towards the Rond-Point, the Belvédère and the Altiport. On foot, you stroll down to the centre's shops in a few minutes; on the way back, the free shuttle spares you the climb. On the snow side, the main piste borders the sector: depending on the exact address, you click in at the door or a few dozen metres away. La Chaudanne, the resort's beating heart, is five minutes' glide away.

Privileged access to the slopes

The area's greatest asset is its immediate proximity to the piste running down to La Chaudanne. Many properties offer true or near ski-in ski-out convenience - a rare luxury in Méribel, found in only a handful of neighbourhoods. In the morning you glide down to the Saulire Express or Tougnète gondolas; in the evening you carve your way back up to the chalet while others queue for shuttles. That daily comfort is what built the neighbourhood's reputation - and its loyal following.

Skiing from La Renarde

From La Chaudanne, minutes away on skis, the whole area opens up: the 150 km of the Méribel valley between La Saulire and Tougnète, and the 600 km of the 3 Valleys with Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Orelle. Intermediates link the red and blue boulevards, experts aim for Roc de Fer - the 2023 World Championship run - and Mont Vallon, while the contemplative ride up for lunch facing the Vanoise glaciers. Every evening, the piste brings you home to the neighbourhood.

The Rond-Point and après-ski

The neighbourhood adjoins the famous Rond-Point, a Méribel après-ski institution: sunset terraces, live music at the end of the day and a cosmopolitan crowd of seasonnaires and regulars. Families also love the nearby Plateau area, its ESF kindergarten and its hotel terraces for lunch facing the slopes. Rolling back down to the calm of La Renarde takes minutes: the party when you want it, silence when you prefer.

Families and ski schools

The Plateau and Rond-Point kindergartens are steps away, ESF group and private lessons meet at La Chaudanne or the Rond-Point, and the Altiport beginner zones are reached via the neighbouring Morel chairlift or a few minutes on the shuttle. For ski-free afternoons, the Olympic Park - pool, ice rink, spa, climbing, bowling - waits down in the centre. In the evening the children enjoy the snowy garden while dinner comes together: family holidays without friction.

Restaurants, shops and the resort centre

Méribel Centre's high street - boutiques, ski shops, cheese shops and restaurants from traditional Savoyard to fine dining - is an easy downhill walk. Coming home, the free shuttle serves the neighbourhood all day. Our concierge service completes the picture: groceries delivered before you arrive, tables booked, a private chef for a special evening in your chalet, massages and treatments on request.

Our chalets and apartments in La Renarde - Les Chalets

Our collection here focuses on exceptional properties: individual chalets with fireplaces, generous living rooms and south-facing terraces, and spacious apartments in small, quiet residences. All are selected, equipped and managed by our Méribel-based concierge team: hotel-quality bedding, linen provided, full kitchens, wifi, heated ski rooms and - depending on the property - sauna, jacuzzi or cinema room. You are welcomed in person; the keys never wait in a lockbox.

When to book your stay in La Renarde

Chalets in this sector are few and in high demand: for Christmas, New Year and February, serious bookings are made from spring onwards. January offers the winter's best value - cold snow, empty pistes, softer rates - and March adds big sunshine on the terraces. April, with spring skiing and gentle prices, is the regulars' secret. An early option costs nothing and guarantees choice: tell us your dates as soon as they take shape.

Winter highlights in Méribel

Torchlit descents and fireworks over the festive period, international races on the Roc de Fer stadium, school-holiday entertainment and sunny end-of-season celebrations: the calendar is packed from December to April. From La Renarde, everything is a short walk or shuttle ride away - and the neighbourhood returns to its hushed calm the moment you close the chalet door.

Summer in La Renarde - Les Chalets

In summer the neighbourhood enjoys the cool air of upper Méribel: hikes towards the Altiport, its pastures and the Col de la Loze, the 18-hole golf course minutes away, forest mountain-bike trails and long terrace dinners. With their gardens and their views, the chalets take on another dimension in the warm season - and summer rates put exceptional properties within reach for family reunions and weeks with friends.

A typical day in La Renarde

8.45am: breakfast facing the peaks, skis on at the end of the garden, first turns down to La Chaudanne before the crowds. Morning on La Saulire, lunch on the mountain, afternoon over in Courchevel or Val Thorens depending on the weather. 4.30pm: last schuss home to the neighbourhood, mulled wine at the Rond-Point as the sun sets, then the chalet sauna while dinner arrives - delivered, or cooked by a private chef. 9pm: firelight, silence, stars. Repeat six times.

Which lift pass should you choose?

Leisure skiers and families: the Méribel Valley pass (150 km) easily fills a week between La Saulire, Tougnète and the Altiport. Big-mileage skiers: the 3 Valleys pass (600 km) opens Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires as ski-to day trips. We prepare passes, lessons and equipment with your booking - everything is waiting at the chalet on day one.

Non-ski days: wellness and discoveries

An in-chalet massage by the fire, the Olympic Park's pool and spa, a snowshoe walk towards the Altiport, a scenic flight from the altiport over the 3 Valleys, or simply a slow morning facing the peaks: ski-free days have their own charm in La Renarde. Les Allues and its baroque heritage, a few minutes away, round things off for the curious.

Getting to La Renarde - Les Chalets

By train: TGV and winter Eurostar services to Moûtiers (25 minutes), then a private transfer arranged by our team. By air: Chambéry 1h30, Geneva and Lyon around 2h15. By car: the A430 to Moûtiers, up through Les Allues and Méribel Centre towards the Rond-Point des Pistes. Winter equipment is mandatory from November to March; our chalets have private parking.

Why choose La Renarde - Les Chalets?

To combine style, tranquillity and direct access to the slopes. It is the ideal choice for a family holiday or a trip with friends in a Méribel chalet, with the comfort of a smart residential neighbourhood: snow at the end of the garden, après-ski five minutes away, the centre ten, and the silence of the upper resort every evening. An address you leave reluctantly - and return to.

Frequently asked questions about La Renarde - Les Chalets

Can you really ski from the chalet? Many properties in the sector are ski-in ski-out or a few dozen metres from the piste; tell us your requirements and we will suggest the exact addresses.

Is the neighbourhood noisy in the evening? No: the Rond-Point's energy is concentrated in the late afternoon, and the sector falls completely quiet at night.

Do you need a car? No: pistes at the door, free shuttles all day and the centre within walking distance; the car only matters on arrival and departure days.

Is it suitable for beginners? Yes: kindergartens at the Plateau and Rond-Point, ESF lessons at La Chaudanne and the Altiport learning zones close by.

What level of service should you expect? Hotel-level, at home: personal welcome, linen and cleaning included, concierge available every day of your stay.

What about summer stays? Increasingly popular: cool nights, golf and hiking from the door, and summer rates that make the largest chalets surprisingly accessible.

Exceptional neighbours: the Belvédère and the Altiport

Just above La Renarde, the Belvédère - a quarter built for the 1992 Olympic Games - lines up some of the resort's finest chalets, many directly on the piste. Higher still, the Altiport plateau unrolls its gentle runs through a protected forest, with its legendary hotel and summer golf course. Staying in La Renarde - Les Chalets means enjoying that prestigious neighbourhood: the same pistes, the same views, the same terraces - often at rates a notch gentler than next door.

Choosing the right chalet in the sector

Three questions make the difference. First, the exact distance to the piste: between true ski-in ski-out and a 200-metre walk, daily life changes - tell us what matters to you. Second, the layout: en-suite bedrooms for multi-generation groups, a bunk room for children, a cathedral living room for long dinners. Third, the extras: sauna or jacuzzi after skiing, a fireplace for the evenings, a garage for the car. Our team visits and manages every property in the sector - we will point you to the address that truly fits your stay.

The neighbourhood through the season

December dresses the chalets in lights and lays the first turns on the piste; over Christmas and New Year the chimneys smoke and the quarter lives its loveliest fortnight. January restores the silence of deep winter, February brings holiday energy, March sunny terrace lunches. By early April, spring skiing stretches to closing day and the last runs of the evening glow in a golden light the neighbourhood's regulars know well. Then comes summer, its gardens and its trails - another life, just as sweet.

How far is the Rond-Point exactly? A few minutes on foot or one short shuttle stop - close enough for a nightcap, far enough that you will never hear it from the chalet.

Can groceries be delivered before arrival? Yes: send us your list and the fridge will be full when you open the door, with bread and croissants arranged for the first morning if you wish.

Can you host an event in one of the chalets? Birthdays, family reunions, mountain retreats: several of our chalets lend themselves perfectly, with chef, service and activities arranged by the concierge - tell us about your plans.

Are short stays possible? Outside school holidays, weekends and short breaks can often be arranged; in peak season, Saturday-to-Saturday weeks remain the rule.

Which airport is most convenient? Chambéry is the closest at around 1h30; Geneva and Lyon offer the widest choice of flights at roughly 2h15, and we arrange private transfers from all three, timed to your arrival.

Is the sector suitable for non-skiers? Very much so: snowshoe trails, the Olympic Park's spa and pool, sunny terraces and scenic walks mean non-skiing companions will fill their days effortlessly.

Book your stay in La Renarde direct

Our chalets and apartments in La Renarde - Les Chalets are carefully selected and managed by our local team based in Méribel. Book direct for the best guaranteed rate with no platform commission, and a full concierge service: personal welcome, housekeeping, groceries, lift passes, private chef and tailored advice. Write to us - we reply within the hour.