Where to rent a luxury chalet in the mountains?
If you are looking for a luxury chalet for your mountain holiday rental, then your selection criteria must be strict and your holiday location must meet your expectations… If you are a big fan of skiing, choose chalets located at the foot of the slopes; and if you want to compare offers, it is better to focus your search on ski resorts in the Alps where the range of luxury chalets for rent is abundant, such as Val d’Isère or Courchevel.
We have selected for you the best mountain destinations in 2026, classified by mountain massif in France: Alps, Pyrenees, Vosges, Jura, Vercors, Massif Central...
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The Alps
The highest mountain range in France and Western Europe remains the most sought after by holidaymakers looking for a luxury chalet rental. Most ski resorts are located in the Northern Alps where the snow conditions are much better than in the Southern Alps. The most popular Alpine resorts on this market are the following:
Val d’Isère (Savoie)
This famous winter sports resort is a top destination for lovers of high-end chalets, with a rich and varied range of luxury chalets. in the hamlet of Fornet, Ideally located at the foot of the slopes and others located in the heart of Val d’Isère. During your stay in this mountain village that becomes a small town in the winter season, you will benefit from the comfort and facilities of a modern ski resort world-renowned: medical clinics, physiotherapists, dentists, supermarkets, skating rink, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, etc…
You can rent the Oxalis chalet for a week, located just two kilometers from the center of Val d’Isère. Its location at the foot of the slopes and its large capacity, allowing it to accommodate up to 10 people, as well as its high-end equipment (sauna and jacuzzi), make it a very popular chalet for large groups, whether in a family, friendly, or professional setting. Also note that many original activities are available in Val d’Isère, both in summer and winter., like ice climbing for example.
Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
The historical region of Savoie (attached to France in 1860) was divided into two departments, the Savoie (73) and the Haute-Savoie. In this second department, Manigod is a very sought-after destination for holidaymakers looking for a high-end chalet to spend their winter holidays in the mountains. Probably because this rural commune offers all the bucolic charm of a relatively uncrowded ski resort, in contrast to Val d’Isère and its 25,000 tourist beds.
Megève (Haute-Savoie)
Megève is the benchmark when it comes to seeking luxury in the mountains. This small town in the high mountains (it has a little over 3,000 inhabitants per year) was made famous by the Rothschild family at the beginning of the twentieth century and has since been considered the favorite French winter sports resort of the European high society. Equivalent to Saint-Moritz in Switzerland, Megève offers all the necessary services to make your mountain holiday a success, especially thanks to its three starred restaurants: Flocons de Sel (3 stars in the Michelin Guide), La Table de l’Alpaga (2) and La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 (1). As for the rental offer, the website of the local agency Sotheby’s International Realty lists 74 luxury apartments and chalets for rent in Megève.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville – newly created commune Les Belleville (Savoie)
Another top alpine ski resort, the new Savoyard commune of Les Belleville (formerly Saint-Martin-de-Belleville) is located in the Vanoise massif and offers a great playground for fans of winter sports with its 3 ski resorts: Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Menuires and Val Thorens, which are themselves connected to the Trois Vallées domain, which encompasses 8 ski resorts in total: Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Courchevel, La Tania, Méribel, Orelle, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires and Val Thorens. As for lovers of fine cuisine, they can indulge their passion for haute cuisine at the triple-starred restaurant La Bouitte.
Avoriaz (Haute-Savoie)
This ski resort, located at an altitude of 1,800 meters and entirely pedestrianized, is located in the heart of the fourteen ski resorts of the Portes du Soleil ski area. Initiated by the famous skier Jean Vuarnet, this project of a sustainable winter sports resort has been repeatedly awarded for its environmental impact. Moreover, Avoriaz is the ideal alpine resort for holidaymakers seeking luxury, tranquility and indulgence in an urban setting that respects nature.
To discover the luxury apartments and chalets available for rent for the 2026 summer season, visit this dedicated website: https://reservation.avoriaz.com/location-appartement-ou-chalet-5-etoiles.html.
Courchevel (Savoie)
The first French resort to be built on a virgin site, Courchevel offers a wide range of sports facilities and activities, in addition to the ski slopes connected to the 3 Vallées domain. For example, the municipality has an aquatic center with swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), slides and spas. Note that Courchevel is internationally renowned as a high-end winter sports resort. Moreover, to satisfy the wealthy tourists who come to spend their winter holidays there, many luxury shops and gourmet restaurants are present in Courchevel. The resort is also the Savoyard commune with the most starred restaurants in the Michelin Guide: 7 in total!
Méribel-les-Allues (Savoie)
Part of the Trois Vallées area, this old Savoyard ski resort (created before the Second World War) and renowned for its «high-end» service is located in the Tarantaise valley. Although the commune of Allues is only inhabited by 2,000 people during the off-season, it becomes a real medium-sized town during the ski season with its 30,000 tourist residents. As proof of the station’s prestigious character, a hundred luxurious chalets are available for rent on the various specialized websites.
Combloux (Haute-Savoie)
Historical Alpine resort, Combloux, which Victor Hugo described as «the jewel of the Alps in its setting of glaciers», is a charming mountain tourism village that respects the environment and is renowned for the quality of its tourist services thanks to its «classified Alpine resort» label. But you won’t find any modern luxury chalets there.
La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
Known and internationally recognized for being one of the leading Alpine destinations, La Clusaz combines vast open spaces and modern chalets in a unique setting in France and Europe. As proof of the modernity of this alpine winter sports resort, 60 luxury chalets are available for rent in La Clusaz on the OVO Network’s website.
Serre Chevalier (Hautes-Alpes)
«Serre Che or Serre Chevalier is the largest ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes department and indeed in all of the Southern Alps. Its proximity to the Écrins National Park makes this commune a sought-after destination for lovers of modernity and nature. And the offer is in line with demand, with luxury chalets featuring numerous listings available online.
Val Thorens (Savoie)
Located in the commune of Belleville, Val Thorens is the highest winter sports resort in Europe thanks to its village located at 2,300 meters. Connected to the Trois Vallées domain, it enjoys a great reputation both nationally and internationally, thanks in particular to the numerous activities offered in summer and winter. In terms of luxury chalet rental services, Val Thorens is unfortunately not up to the mark, as very few prestigious chalets are available for rent…
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)
The commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, often called Chamonix or Cham’, consists of 16 villages and hamlets such as Tour, Montroc, Planet, Argentière, Chosalets, Joux, Lavancher, Tines, Bois, Praz de Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Pècles, Mouilles, Barrats, Pélerins, Gaillands, as well as Bossons. Renowned worldwide thanks to its proximity to Mont-Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe (the highest in Europe is Mount Elbrus in Russia), Chamonix boasts being very well equipped with luxurious chalets.
Les Gets (Haute-Savoie)
Les Gets is a renowned resort, connected to the ski domain of the Portes du Soleil, which is considered one of the best in the world (more than 650 kilometers of slopes). The commune has received numerous awards:
- Tourist town
- Family Plus Montagne
- Stations in charming villages
- Stations in large domains
- Village of charm
- Sweet mountain
- Top of the French Alps
Vacationers seeking luxury accommodations will not be left wanting as Les Gets is a very well-equipped winter sports resort in this area with several dozen chalets for rent, not to mention the hotels.
Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Grand-Bornand is a high-Savoie resort known to most ski, snowboard and other downhill enthusiasts. Like its neighbor, the Gets, the commune has earned the famous «commune of tourism» thanks to its numerous facilities that allow it to welcome tourists from all over the world in the best conditions, hiking its 84 kilometers of alpine skiing and 70 kilometers of cross-country skiing. Also, the prestigious chalets available for rent are not lacking in Grand-Bornand, including L’Envers des Etoiles, a luxury chalet at the foot of the slopes of Grand-Bornand.
The Pyrenees
This mountain range, which runs between France and Spain and passes through Andorra, is a very sought-after destination for demanding holidaymakers. The charm of the picturesque villages that line the Pyrenees has to be part of the appeal… Note that this mountain range, which stretches from east to west over 430 kilometers, crosses 6 French departments: the Pyrénées-Orientales, the Aude, the Ariège, the Haute-Garonne, the Hautes-Pyrénées and the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. If you are a fan of these highly sought-after mountains by hikers, discover our selection of the top Pyrenean destinations for a comfortable mountain holiday:
Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This small rural commune located at an altitude of 1,200 meters owes part of its charm to the numerous streams that run through it. Another strong point of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via is that the commune is located in the middle of a regional natural park and that it also has a Natura 2000 site. The ecological dimension of this Pyrenean village is one of the reasons for its success among lovers of luxury chalets.
Saint-Lary-Soulan: (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This spa resort, particularly renowned for its ski resort, is also an authentic village in the Pyrenees. Like Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Saint-Lary-Soulan in the Pyrénées National Park is a winter sports resort renowned for its ecological dimension, thanks to its two Natura sites, its Neouvielle national nature reserve and its numerous natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest. However, the luxury real estate rental market is very marginal there, with only one luxury chalet available for rent, La Maison de Gaston.
Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales is located on a high plateau and is crossed by seven rivers or streams, including the Têt, the Aude, the Lladura, the Rec de Puig Peric and the Rec de Vallsera, and by two other streams. Its winter sports resort has the reputation of being one of the greenest in France thanks to its Natura 2000 site, a protected natural area, and its 9 so-called «natural zones of ecological, faunal and floristic interest». The rather limited area of this small village of just 500 inhabitants restricts its rental offer.
The Vosges
This French department (88), whose capital is Epinal, takes its name from the Vosges massif. These mid-mountain ranges are a less tourist destination than the mountain ranges that are the Alps and the Pyrenees. The calm and tranquility brought by the Vosges are significant attractions for those seeking high-end accommodation. Below you can find the main destinations in this particular area:
Gérardmer (department of the Vosges)
Famous among film fans thanks to its international festival of fantastic films, Gérardmer is also known for its mountain leisure activities, its lake and its ski resort. And while Victor Hugo considered Combloux the gem of the Alps, his brother Abel called Gérardmer the «Pearl of the Vosges,» a nickname that has remained with him to this day. As for the rental offer, it remains moderate with only a few luxury chalets, notably Le Chalet du Pont des Fées.
Jura Massif
This massif of medium-sized, crescent-shaped mountains, which gave its name to the Jura department, is located between France and Switzerland, south of the Vosges. Its highest point is the summit of the Neige crag, which reaches 1,720 meters in height, and its area is 14,000 square kilometers.
Its particular relief, consisting of high plateaus, chains, curved structures and valleys, makes it a very popular destination for hiking and cross-country skiing enthusiasts. The Jura is also internationally known for its cross-country skiing races and its National Centre for Nordic and Low-Mountain Skiing (CNSNMM).
As for the offer of luxury chalet rentals, it remains limited to a few scattered chalets around the Jura region. Therefore, if you wish to rent a high-end mountain chalet for your winter holidays, you should rather look towards the Alps.