Renard, Route de Villepeyron, Chatel 74390, Rhone Alpes, France
Renard 
Route de Villepeyron, Chatel 74390, Rhone Alpes, France
+33 4 50732620, +33 4 50813769
http://www.renardhotel.com
Route de Villepeyron, Chatel 74390, Rhone Alpes, France
+33 4 50732620, +33 4 50813769
http://www.renardhotel.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at Renard
lobby bar
restaurant
summer garden
summer terrace/patio
entertainment program
luggage storage
phone at the reception
garage places on site
quiet surroundings
credit/debit cards accepted
television set in room
tea and coffee making facilities
en-suite/private bathroom
Some excerpts from the website of Renard that might be useful
LAST MINUTE HUGE DISCOUNTS FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKS IN FEBRUARY. Free Wifi Access For more information, please contact us at: - Hotel Le Renard, 270 route de la Dranse, 74390 CHATEL, France Tel +0033 (0)450 732620, Fax +0033 (0)450 813769. e-mail. RENARD-HOTEL@wanadoo.fr Find us on the Web at. Useful information about accommodation in Chatel can be found at. Alternative accommodation booking. Whether you are passing through the region on your way to Italy or the South of France, or intending to spend some time discovering the Haute Savoie, Le Renard offers you the warmest welcome in the region. Its cosy accommodation and comfortable restaurant offers the ideal base for skiing in Chatel and mountain biking in Chatel and its superb countryside. Rob Brown, patron and chef, his team, including the ever popular his Golden Retriever, are on hand to help you enjoy the time you spend with them in the beautiful village of Chatel. Le Renard has 8 en-suite rooms all with balconies, stunning views of either the Abondance valley or the nature reserve of the Mont de Grange. The hotel has a comfortable residents lounge with T.V. surround sound D.V.D and video, an intimate bar area, and a spacious restaurant with a log fire. Le Renard provides ideal hotel accommodation in Chatel and well known for its excellent cuisine and friendly service. Le Renard provides ideal hotel accommodation in Chatel and accommodation in Portes du Soleil, Haute Savoie. During the summer, after a days mountain-biking or walking, you may choose to relax on the sun terrace sipping a cool glass of Sancerre, or take part in a game of boules. In the winter after skiing around the 650 k.m`s of pistes in the Portes du Soleil you could enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the bar and join in the local banter, swapping your ski story;s over a homemade vin chaud, or soak away your tired muscles in the bubbling Jacuzzi on the sun terrace next to the river. Then for the highlight of the day: DINNER. Rob's passion is food and wine ( the occasional pint of Guinness!). Le Renard's menu offers a wide selection of food from classic French dishes to the local Savoyard specialties (for cheese lovers only) including the 'Menu du Jour' - a 4 course meal for 21.50 to a full la carte menu. This is complimented by an extensive wine list including local wines, classic French wines and a selection from around the world. Personally pick wines are featured on the;wine of the month; menu where you can have a glass or a bottle. Whatever your choice you will be guaranteed an excellent stay in a relaxed, homely atmosphere, where the staff are dedicated to the highest levels of unobtrusive service. Le Renard hotel in Chatel is famous for its high levels of service throughout the region of Portes du soleil and the Haut Savoie. So for French style with British flair you couldn't choose anywhere better than Le Renard. Rooms are available from 62 - 92 euros per night for Winter, 42 - 57 euros for Summer. Full details under the link to '. Website produced by VanNess Solutions
Mountain biking: It's the same as in winter, apart from you will be travelling on two wheels. Charging down the same runs, using the same lift system (there is no need to ride up hill if you don't want to, just stick your bike on the back of the chair-lift). Mountain biking in this area is unsurpassable! We can confidently say that you will be overwhelmed at the stunning mountain landscape and scenery. Just look at these pictures taken last year! The extensive single track and fire-roads intermingle with the existing ski pistes offer an unbelievable experience. Just in the Chtel area alone, it has a wide range of assents and descents, its gentle rolling meadows, amazingly steep single tracks through the forests, a down-hill course of 450m which takes you into the middle of the town, trial circuits, Dual-cross there is something for everyone. If this alone is not enough, why not make the most of the use of the Portes du soleil lift system, with your bike strapped on the chairlift as well you can reach the whole of this magnificent area, totalling 650km;s For example, with just 2 chair lift rides with your bike, you can be in Morzine and try out their down-hill course or wander through the town for a bit of shopping or a cool drink in one of the bars. Specialized tours for groups or individuals, providing a personalized stay to accommodate all abilities. A fantastic opportunity for friends and family to enjoy an unbeatable mountain adventure. For groups a local guide can be provided if needed, or a selection of detailed daily changing route maps, tried and tested for all different abilities. If you don;t wish to bring your own bike, Vertical Horizons Ski shop changes into a specialised mountain bike shop for the summer. With qualified technicians and expert advice, your wants wont be neglected. Spare parts and accessories. Full suspension (disc brakes). Bring your own bike or hire one from. A summer experience you will never forget
In the summer Chatel turns itself into a lush green valley with activities for everyone. For the outgoing - White water rafting, water skiing on Lake Geneva and para-gilding. For leisure seekers a large heated swimming pool in the centre of Chatel, Tennis, Horse riding and obviously all those huge mountain walks that are on offer. Walk through the game reserves opposite the hotel, discover the local wild life of Deer, Stag, Mamottes and many others. A stay at Le Renard offers something for everyone. SPECIAL EVENTS DURING THE SUMMER Every year on Lake Geneva, at the town of Montreaux there is the Jazz festival. Two weeks of famous bands in 2 concert halls(July). Nearer Geneva a large music festival at Nyon, called the Paelo is also held outside at the end of July. In Chtel itself June: Classic Free Raid Mountain bike challenge. National Paragliding Competition Group A. July: The biggest day of the year for the French, Bastille Day, with fireworks and dancing all night long. August Village festival of St Laurent. The Belle Dimache festival (Beautiful Sunday) with the judging of the valleys prettiest cow! These are some of the main activities but every day there is something different happening in and around the area. EXTRA SUMMER ACTIVITIES. The summer activities will entice anyone! For the more active and extreme sports person, chose from this list: Mountain biking, Tennis, Horse riding, Mid-altitude mountain hikes, Rock climbing, Paragliding (with its own school), Downhill carting, Bobsleigh run (all year round), Summer glacial skiing. The FANTASTICABLE. The only one in the Alps, fly on two cables at 60mph for 2400m, there;s nothing faster like this unbelievable sensation. For the more relaxed person: Bowling, Fishing, Gentle walking through the forests, Swimming, Archery, Golf and of course, the traditional French game of Ptanque (French bowls). Just a little distance away you can White water raft or try Hydro speed, Canyoning and Canoeing. A little further, on Lake Geneva there is sailing, water-skiing. Or take a trip around the lake on one of the many paddle steamers to the other side into Switzerland.
Bobsleigh Run Open all year. For all the family, goes as fast or as slow as you like with 640 meters of bends and tunnels, real excitement. Floodlit Skating rink. Two digital sound Cinema's showing English films once a week. Horse drawn carriages. Have a look around - Chatel Village Ski Resort Pictures. For skiers Le Renard is ideally situated 600 meters from the bottom of one of the main ski areas, with new high speed chair lifts taking you up into the vast domain of the Portes du Soleil. With the latest snow making equipment, Piste Bashers and Security services no wonder Chatel is in the top 15 Ski stations in France. If you have never been here before you will wonder why on earth not. For the snow boarders we are just next to the Mecca of snowboarding, in France there are the huge snow parks of Avoriaz and in Switzerland, Les Crosets offers equally the same expanse. Here in Chatel however, for the ultimate experience at Super Chatel there are half-pipes, boarder-cross runs, jumping rails etc. Off piste areas open up even more wonderful skiing terraine, you can get qualified guides to take you even further a field whilst being completely safe. Heli skiing can be arranged, which is based in the close by Swiss and Italian mountain, mountain hiking for the really fit.
During the summer, after a daysmountain-biking or walking, you may choose to relax on the sun terrace sipping a cool glass of Sancerre, or take part in a game of boules. In the winter after skiing around the 650 k.m`s of pistes in the Portes du Soleil you could enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the bar and join in the local banter, swapping your ski story;s over a homemade vin chaud, or soak away your tired muscles in the bubbling Jacuzzi on the sun terrace next to the river
Tel ( 0033 ) 04 50 73 38 91 Fax ( 0033 ) 04 50 81 36 42. For the latest in ski snowboarding equipment to rent or buy, just around the corner is Vertical Horizons, an English owned shop with years of experience. Vertical Horizons also offer Mountain Bike hire and have a range of the best equipment on offer. For advance booking for Ski Equipment see their page on the Alpine Club Chatel site: VERTICALCHATEL@aol.com
Even though Chatel is a small Savoyard village, if you need to leave the Cosy bar at Le Renard there are many bars to choose from. Le Tunnel bar offers live music and a D.J, and now recently opened Pub L'Avalanche with lively music, huge apres ski atmosphere and a Piste Basher breaking through the front wall with Internet access included. Two Discotheque are also available in Chatel and, with only a short 10 minute drive there is the famous club 'Le Saf' in nearby Switzerland.
Even though Chatel is a small Savoyard village, if you need to leave the Cosy bar at Le Renard there are many bars to choose from. Le Tunnel bar offers live music and a D.J, and now recently taken over Pub L'Avalanche with lively music, huge apres ski atmosphere and a Piste Basher breaking through the front wall with Internet access included. Two Clubs are also available in Chatel and, with only a short 10 minute drive there is the famous club ' MILK ' in nearby Switzerland.
Mountain biking: It's the same as in winter, apart from you will be travelling on two wheels. Charging down the same runs, using the same lift system (there is no need to ride up hill if you don't want to, just stick your bike on the back of the chair-lift). Mountain biking in this area is unsurpassable! We can confidently say that you will be overwhelmed at the stunning mountain landscape and scenery. Just look at these pictures taken last year! The extensive single track and fire-roads intermingle with the existing ski pistes offer an unbelievable experience. Just in the Chtel area alone, it has a wide range of assents and descents, its gentle rolling meadows, amazingly steep single tracks through the forests, a down-hill course of 450m which takes you into the middle of the town, trial circuits, Dual-cross there is something for everyone. If this alone is not enough, why not make the most of the use of the Portes du soleil lift system, with your bike strapped on the chairlift as well you can reach the whole of this magnificent area, totalling 650km;s For example, with just 2 chair lift rides with your bike, you can be in Morzine and try out their down-hill course or wander through the town for a bit of shopping or a cool drink in one of the bars. Specialized tours for groups or individuals, providing a personalized stay to accommodate all abilities. A fantastic opportunity for friends and family to enjoy an unbeatable mountain adventure. For groups a local guide can be provided if needed, or a selection of detailed daily changing route maps, tried and tested for all different abilities. If you don;t wish to bring your own bike, Vertical Horizons Ski shop changes into a specialised mountain bike shop for the summer. With qualified technicians and expert advice, your wants wont be neglected. Spare parts and accessories. Full suspension (disc brakes). Bring your own bike or hire one from. A summer experience you will never forget
In the summer Chatel turns itself into a lush green valley with activities for everyone. For the outgoing - White water rafting, water skiing on Lake Geneva and para-gilding. For leisure seekers a large heated swimming pool in the centre of Chatel, Tennis, Horse riding and obviously all those huge mountain walks that are on offer. Walk through the game reserves opposite the hotel, discover the local wild life of Deer, Stag, Mamottes and many others. A stay at Le Renard offers something for everyone. SPECIAL EVENTS DURING THE SUMMER Every year on Lake Geneva, at the town of Montreaux there is the Jazz festival. Two weeks of famous bands in 2 concert halls(July). Nearer Geneva a large music festival at Nyon, called the Paelo is also held outside at the end of July. In Chtel itself June: Classic Free Raid Mountain bike challenge. National Paragliding Competition Group A. July: The biggest day of the year for the French, Bastille Day, with fireworks and dancing all night long. August Village festival of St Laurent. The Belle Dimache festival (Beautiful Sunday) with the judging of the valleys prettiest cow! These are some of the main activities but every day there is something different happening in and around the area. EXTRA SUMMER ACTIVITIES. The summer activities will entice anyone! For the more active and extreme sports person, chose from this list: Mountain biking, Tennis, Horse riding, Mid-altitude mountain hikes, Rock climbing, Paragliding (with its own school), Downhill carting, Bobsleigh run (all year round), Summer glacial skiing. The FANTASTICABLE. The only one in the Alps, fly on two cables at 60mph for 2400m, there;s nothing faster like this unbelievable sensation. For the more relaxed person: Bowling, Fishing, Gentle walking through the forests, Swimming, Archery, Golf and of course, the traditional French game of Ptanque (French bowls). Just a little distance away you can White water raft or try Hydro speed, Canyoning and Canoeing. A little further, on Lake Geneva there is sailing, water-skiing. Or take a trip around the lake on one of the many paddle steamers to the other side into Switzerland.
Bobsleigh Run Open all year. For all the family, goes as fast or as slow as you like with 640 meters of bends and tunnels, real excitement. Floodlit Skating rink. Two digital sound Cinema's showing English films once a week. Horse drawn carriages. Have a look around - Chatel Village Ski Resort Pictures. For skiers Le Renard is ideally situated 600 meters from the bottom of one of the main ski areas, with new high speed chair lifts taking you up into the vast domain of the Portes du Soleil. With the latest snow making equipment, Piste Bashers and Security services no wonder Chatel is in the top 15 Ski stations in France. If you have never been here before you will wonder why on earth not. For the snow boarders we are just next to the Mecca of snowboarding, in France there are the huge snow parks of Avoriaz and in Switzerland, Les Crosets offers equally the same expanse. Here in Chatel however, for the ultimate experience at Super Chatel there are half-pipes, boarder-cross runs, jumping rails etc. Off piste areas open up even more wonderful skiing terraine, you can get qualified guides to take you even further a field whilst being completely safe. Heli skiing can be arranged, which is based in the close by Swiss and Italian mountain, mountain hiking for the really fit.
During the summer, after a daysmountain-biking or walking, you may choose to relax on the sun terrace sipping a cool glass of Sancerre, or take part in a game of boules. In the winter after skiing around the 650 k.m`s of pistes in the Portes du Soleil you could enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the bar and join in the local banter, swapping your ski story;s over a homemade vin chaud, or soak away your tired muscles in the bubbling Jacuzzi on the sun terrace next to the river
Tel ( 0033 ) 04 50 73 38 91 Fax ( 0033 ) 04 50 81 36 42. For the latest in ski snowboarding equipment to rent or buy, just around the corner is Vertical Horizons, an English owned shop with years of experience. Vertical Horizons also offer Mountain Bike hire and have a range of the best equipment on offer. For advance booking for Ski Equipment see their page on the Alpine Club Chatel site: VERTICALCHATEL@aol.com
Even though Chatel is a small Savoyard village, if you need to leave the Cosy bar at Le Renard there are many bars to choose from. Le Tunnel bar offers live music and a D.J, and now recently opened Pub L'Avalanche with lively music, huge apres ski atmosphere and a Piste Basher breaking through the front wall with Internet access included. Two Discotheque are also available in Chatel and, with only a short 10 minute drive there is the famous club 'Le Saf' in nearby Switzerland.
Even though Chatel is a small Savoyard village, if you need to leave the Cosy bar at Le Renard there are many bars to choose from. Le Tunnel bar offers live music and a D.J, and now recently taken over Pub L'Avalanche with lively music, huge apres ski atmosphere and a Piste Basher breaking through the front wall with Internet access included. Two Clubs are also available in Chatel and, with only a short 10 minute drive there is the famous club ' MILK ' in nearby Switzerland.
