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Where to buy a chalet in France? The best opportunities in Savoie and Haute-Savoie

Mahaut Fauquet
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2/28/2025
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Summary

Finding chalets in Rhône-Alpes

What better way to enjoy winter sports than from a superb chalet nestled in the heart of the mountains? Between Chamonix, Morzine, La Clusaz and Méribel, the best family ski resorts offer an ideal setting for a purchase that combines pleasure and investment. With accessible slopes and ski lifts nearby, these chalets are perfect for a second home or a rental project. Each ski area offers properties with a variety of features: a solid wood chalet with a balcony and charming terrace, a spacious house with great comfort, or a functional studio for a first investment. The surface area, the land and the location play a key role in choosing a property that meets everyone's requirements.

Chalets in Savoie

Savoie is an iconic destination for buying a chalet, offering an exceptional mountain setting and some of the most popular ski resorts in the world. Here, the chalets are characterised by their wood and stone architecture, with spacious terraces, warm interiors and sometimes even spas and private swimming pools.

The top resorts for a chalet in Savoie:

  • Courchevel, famous for its ultra-luxurious chalets and exclusive atmosphere.
  • Méribel, an authentic village with wooden chalets and direct access to the 3 Vallées.
  • Val d'Isère, a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, with high-end chalets and a resort that is lively all year round.
  • Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe, ideal for a chalet with a panoramic view of the Alps.
  • Les Menuires, a more accessible option in the 3 Valleys, perfect for a rental investment.
  • Crest-Voland - Les Saisies, more family-friendly resorts, with large Savoyard chalets offering tranquillity and proximity to nature.

An exceptional natural setting

Between green valleys and snow-capped peaks, Savoie offers breathtaking panoramas. In winter, it is a skiing paradise with the 3 Vallées and Espace Killy ski areas, while in summer you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking and alpine lakes.

Average price per square metre and accessibility

The average price of a chalet in Savoie varies between €8,000 and €20,000 per square metre, with peaks at €30,000 per square metre for the most prestigious properties in Courchevel or Val d'Isère. The department has a population of around 430,000 and is easily accessible via the A43 and A41 motorways. The main TGV stations are in Chambéry, Albertville and Moûtiers, while Chambéry airport and those in Lyon and Geneva provide fast international access.

Flagship activities

The Savoyard chalets offer a unique lifestyle, with winter sports, panoramic hikes, mountain gastronomy and exclusive events such as the Ski World Cup.

Chalets in Haute-Savoie

Haute-Savoie is one of the best destinations for acquiring a prestigious chalet, thanks to its high-end resorts and its exceptional natural setting between Mont-Blanc and Lake Annecy. Here, the chalets are characterised by their traditional solid wood and stone architecture, often with large bay windows to enjoy the alpine panoramas.

The top resorts for a chalet in Haute-Savoie:

  • Megève, an elegant resort popular with the jet set, with luxurious chalets and an authentic atmosphere.
  • Chamonix, a mythical place with chalets facing Mont Blanc, ideal for lovers of the high mountains.
  • Morzine and Les Gets, perfect for families and ski enthusiasts with spacious chalets at more affordable prices.
  • Combloux, known as the ‘pearl of the Alps’, offers chalets with spectacular views of Mont Blanc.
  • Samoëns, a charming resort with carved wooden chalets, perfect for a peaceful, natural setting.
  • Châtel, a dynamic resort close to Switzerland, ideal for a profitable rental investment.

A natural setting between peaks and lake

Haute-Savoie offers contrasting landscapes between majestic mountains and crystal-clear waters, with Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva as a backdrop. In winter, the region is home to first-rate ski resorts, while in summer it is transformed into the ideal playground for hiking, paragliding and water sports enthusiasts.

Average price per m² and accessibility

Prices in Haute-Savoie range from €7,000 to €18,000 per square metre, with peaks of €25,000 per square metre in Megève and Chamonix. The department has 860,000 inhabitants and is easily accessible via the A40 and A41 motorways. The TGV stations in Annecy, Cluses and Saint-Gervais provide fast connections, while the nearby Geneva international airport facilitates travel.

Top activities

With its elite skiing, alpine hiking, golf and sailing on Lake Annecy, Haute-Savoie appeals to those looking for an exclusive setting and an authentic way of life.

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Beautiful luxury chalets available for sale

Investing in a luxury chalet means choosing an exceptional living environment with a large balcony, bright rooms and optimised living space. The most popular resorts in the Alps offer a gateway to nature and a sought-after exclusivity. Whether it is an isolated estate or a chalet in the centre of a resort, each property stands out for the quality of its construction and attention to detail. Information on these exceptional properties is available from Green Acres, specialising in Alpine real estate. A thorough search will enable you to find that rare gem that matches your tastes, with privileged access to ski lift passes and resort services. All that remains is to find the ideal chalet to fully enjoy the seasons in the mountains.

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