Chalets under the snow in Courchevel, Savoie

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Courchevel chalets.

Your dedicated buyer’s agent and renovation studio for chalets in Courchevel, at the top of the Trois Vallées. We source the right chalet, from Le Praz to 1850, negotiate on your side so you never overpay, then our Ynspir architects shape it into a home that is entirely yours. Found, then shaped, and handled in English.

Rémy PampinOlivier ClurRomain IselRémy, Olivier and Romain, the three founders behind your project
  • Independent buyer’s agent, paid by you and never by the seller
  • Our own architects for the renovation
  • Handled in English, from the first email to the keys
  • Two French firms, one team on the ground

What we source

Chalets in Courchevel, sourced, renovated and managed for U.S. buyers.

Who you work with

Our Team for your real estate project in Courchevel.

One team, two French firms. Montclair advises and buys on your side of the table, Ynspir designs and runs the works. The same team follows your Courchevel project from the first call to the finished home, and they answer in English.

Rémy Pampin, French Real Estate Experts

Rémy Pampin

Investment & Patrimonial Strategy

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Olivier Clur, French Real Estate Experts

Olivier Clur

Marketing & Acquisition Lead

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Romain Isel, French Real Estate Experts

Romain Isel

Head of Transactions & Network

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The numbers behind the move

Why Americans move to Courchevel.

Four numbers chalet buyers check before they commit, safety, population, price per m² and healthcare, each with the French average beside it so Courchevel is judged on facts alone.

Safety

2.04home burglaries per 1,000 dwellings, against 5.63 nationally

  • Theft without violence175 cases76.42 per 1,000
  • Assault outside the home12 cases5.24 per 1,000
  • Vehicle theftUnder 5cases, not published
  • Dwellings (INSEE)7,832

Population

2,290residents in the commune of Courchevel, INSEE legal population

  • IntercommunalityVal Vanoise
  • Rank in France4874thcommune
  • DépartementSavoie73
  • ProfileInternationalultra-prime, seasonal

Price per m²

€12,540for an apartment, city-wide average of the two portals

  • Apartment, SeLoger€12,585
  • Apartment, Meilleurs Agents€12,491
  • House, the two sources€21,170 to €21,263
  • Apartment, 10 years+42.2%

Healthcare

5 / 10our rating, not an official statistic

  • University hospitalNoCHU Grenoble, about 2h
  • Specialist coveragePartialresort medical centres, trauma and sports medicine
  • English-speaking practiceCommoninternational clientele
  • Nearest hospitalAbout 40 minMoûtiers, Albertville-Moûtiers hospital

Read the four columns together, remembering that this is a commune of 2,290 residents with 7,832 dwellings, so the people on the slopes are overwhelmingly visitors. Burglary is rare, 16 cases recorded in 2025, well below the French average, and assault is rarer still at 12 cases. Theft without violence, 175 cases, is the classic resort offence: skis, bags and phones taken from terraces in high season. Price is the other half: chalets and houses are listed at around €21,200 per m², apartments at around €12,500, among the highest figures in France.

That combination, a tightly policed, discreet resort with the world’s largest linked ski area at its door, is why international buyers treat a chalet here as a long-term asset rather than a whim. What the numbers cannot tell you is which sector, which slope and whether the skis really reach the piste from the door, and that is the part we handle in person.

Sources: safety figures from the SSMSI, the statistics service of the French Ministry of the Interior (2025 data, published June 2026), identical to those in our Courchevel safety guide. Population: INSEE legal population. Prices: SeLoger (January 2026) and Meilleurs Agents (1 October 2026). Rents: ANIL 2025. The healthcare figure is our own editorial rating out of 10, based on the presence of a university teaching hospital, the breadth of specialist cover and how easily English-speaking care is found; it is not a published statistic.

Why moving to France

A 300 m² farmhouse near Annecy renovated by our Ynspir studio

Why Courchevel

Courchevel Chalets: Ski-in Ski-out Chalets from Le Praz to 1850

A chalet buyer in Courchevel is rarely a first-time buyer in the Alps. The typical client is an international family or a principal who has rented in the Jardin Alpin or along the Bellecôte piste for several winters, knows exactly which sector suits them, and now wants a chalet that is theirs: ski room, pool or spa, staff quarters, and a terrace facing the Grand Bec. The resort was planned after the war as a purpose-built ski station and has since become the most exclusive address in the Trois Vallées, with palace hotels, starred restaurants and an altiport. The permanent population is small, 2,290 residents, and most chalets are second homes, which means the market is driven by scarcity of buildable land and by the quality of the ski access rather than by the local economy.

The chalets differ by altitude and by era. In Courchevel 1850, the sectors of the Jardin Alpin, Bellecôte, Nogentil and Cospillot hold the great ski-in ski-out chalets, from 1950s and 1960s classics in larch and stone, often rebuilt to contemporary standards, to new builds with underground garages and wellness floors. Courchevel Moriond, at 1650, has a sunnier, more family-oriented stock, while Courchevel Village, at 1550, offers chalets with a quieter rhythm and a gondola to 1850. Lower down, Le Praz and Saint-Bon are the original villages, with farmhouses and traditional chalets around a church and a lake. Daily life is skiing in winter, hiking and the altiport in summer, La Croisette for shops and restaurants, and free shuttle buses and gondolas linking the sectors.

How it works

How we run your Courchevel real estate project.

One English-speaking team takes your Courchevel project from the first search to the keys, and keeps running it long after. Montclair handles the advisory and the buying, Ynspir handles the renovation.

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Find

We leverage our local network to provide U.S. buyers with privileged access to on and off-market Courchevel chalets, from ski-in ski-out properties in the Jardin Alpin to traditional farmhouses in Le Praz, ensuring you see chalets that align with your specific criteria.

02

Buy

As your trusted representative, we navigate the complexities of the French purchasing process on your behalf. From the ‘compromis de vente’ to the final ‘acte authentique,’ we manage all legal and administrative steps with precision and clarity.

03

Renovate

Our Montclair x Ynspir partnership brings together architectural vision and project management expertise. We oversee renovations of any scale, coordinating trusted local artisans and architects to create spaces of exceptional quality, delivered on time and on budget.

04

Manage

For investors or part-time residents, we offer a complete property management service. This includes tenant sourcing, rent collection, and ongoing maintenance, providing you with a seamless, passive ownership experience from abroad.

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Buyer’s agent

How our buyer’s agents find your next chalet in Courchevel?

A buyer’s agent, chasseur immobilier in French, represents the buyer and only the buyer. In Courchevel, where the finest chalets change hands through private introductions long before any brochure exists, and where asking prices are set for a clientele expected not to haggle, that independence is not a nicety; it is the difference between paying fair value and paying the seller’s optimism.

It begins with a search mandate. Rather than a form, we start with a long conversation: how many weeks a year the chalet will be used and by whom, whether it must be ski-in ski-out or simply close to a lift, the sun exposure and the view, the walk to La Croisette or to the Le Praz village square, the drive from Moûtiers station or from Geneva and Lyon airports, the altiport if you fly in, and the real budget once notaire fees, works and running costs are honestly accounted for. From that we write a precise brief and agree the perimeter, 1850 and its sectors, Moriond, Courchevel Village, Le Praz and La Tania, before a single chalet reaches your inbox.

Then the network goes to work. Our Montclair side activates its relationships across the Tarentaise: agents who tip trusted buyers first, notaires who quietly hold inventory, private sellers, and the managers who know which chalets are about to come to market. Every candidate is cross-checked against the national DVF database of notarised sales, so we know the real value for the sector and the altitude, not the brochure price. You receive short, curated selections with our honest verdict, floor plans and video walk-throughs filmed on site. We view on your behalf and flag the deal-breakers, damp, a roof under snow load, a punishing DPE, a copropriété in difficulty, a piste easement or an avalanche zone, before you book a flight.

Because our Ynspir architects sit at the same table, a chalet that needs work is assessed for renovation before you offer, with a realistic budget on paper and the mountain planning rules on roofs, height and materials already factored in. When you decide, we build the offer file, negotiate on results and coordinate the compromis de vente and the notaire in English. Found by Montclair, shaped by Ynspir, one mandate, your interest alone, from the first search to the finished home in Courchevel.

What it costs to work with us

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Search mandate

Our buyer’s agent fee, calculated on the purchase price and paid on success only, when the deed is signed.

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Renovation project management

Ynspir runs the works end to end. The fee is calculated on the works budget and covers design, quotes, artisans and site supervision.

Starting rates. Your exact fee depends on the brief and on the scope of the works, and is agreed in writing before anything begins. No fee is due if we do not find your property.

Your point of contact

We handled everything for your Real Estate Project in Courchevel

Buying in France from abroad is less about listings than about who stands on your side of the table. We are your independent buyer’s agent, paid on results and never by the seller, so every recommendation serves you alone. One English-speaking team runs the whole project on your time zone: Montclair finds and negotiates, Ynspir renovates, and we stay involved long after the keys. That single, accountable relationship, backed by real market data on every decision, is why American buyers trust us with their Courchevel project rather than going it alone.

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The same room after renovation by our Ynspir studio
The room before renovation
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Drag the handle. A recent apartment renovation run end to end by our Ynspir architects.

Latest rent data · ANIL

What renters actually pay, by the square metre.

Courchevel falls under the national DVF registry, which publishes every notarised sale, so the medians below reflect real transactions rather than asking prices. Advertised rents, thin in a resort of second homes, remain the clearest open indicator of value and of what a winter season can yield.

€14,5/m²/mo

Average apartment rent

Advertised rent, charges included (ANIL 2025)

2,290

Population

INSEE legal population

€11,811

Median apartment sale, 2025

Notarised sales, DVF

130

Verified sales

Apartments + houses, 2025 (DVF)

Areas

An Architect’s Guide: Courchevel’s Key Chalet Sectors

Courchevel is not one resort but a chain of villages at different altitudes, each with its own architectural character and relationship to the snow. From the ski-in ski-out chalets of 1850 to the farmhouses of Le Praz and Saint-Bon, the right sector depends entirely on how you intend to ski, live and let. We provide slope-level insight to match you with the right chalet, not just the right resort.

A chalet renovated by our Ynspir studio

Courchevel 1850

The summit of the resort and of its prices. The Jardin Alpin, Bellecôte, Nogentil and Cospillot sectors hold the great ski-in ski-out chalets, with pools, spas and staff quarters, steps from the palace hotels and La Croisette. Buyers are international principals who want the best access and the most discreet address.

Courchevel Moriond

The 1650 village, east-facing and sunnier, with a more relaxed, family atmosphere and its own ski area linked to the rest of the domain. Chalets range from 1970s builds ripe for renovation to new ski-in ski-out developments. It suits families who ski hard and want value relative to 1850.

Courchevel Village

At 1550, a quieter village of traditional chalets and small residences on a wooded slope, with a gondola rising to 1850 in minutes and a wide piste back down. Owners here prize the calm, the trees and a more local feel, with the resort’s full offering one lift ride away.

Le Praz & Saint-Bon

The original villages at the foot of the resort, around the Olympic ski jumps, a lake and a church. Farmhouses and classic chalets with real village life, restaurants open year-round and a gondola to the slopes. Buyers wanting authenticity, summer use and a longer season of local life choose them.

Why buyers choose Courchevel

Why Courchevel for a Real Estate Project?

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Trois Vallées at the Door

A chalet here opens onto the largest linked ski area in the world, with the Courchevel sectors famous for their groomed, north-facing pistes. That access is why demand for ski-in ski-out properties stays strong regardless of the wider market.


02

Scarce Land, Lasting Value

Buildable plots are almost gone and mountain planning rules limit new construction, so the stock of chalets is nearly fixed. Well-located chalets have historically held their value through cycles that hurt other resorts.


03

Seasonal Rental Logic

A chalet in 1850 or Moriond can be let by the week in the Christmas, February and Easter peaks to cover running costs, through local managers who handle staff and guests. We help you weigh that income against the regulations and the wear on the property.


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A Market Worth Reading Closely

Chalets and houses are listed at around €21,200 per m² on the portals, while 107 notarised apartment sales in 2025 settled at a median of €11,811 per m². That gap between asking and settled prices is where an independent buyer’s agent earns their fee.

On the ground

Getting to Courchevel, and getting around.

Courchevel sits in the Savoie, in the Tarentaise valley of the French Alps, within the Trois Vallées ski area. The nearest station is Moûtiers, about 40 minutes below the resort, with TGV services from Paris in winter and seasonal trains from London. Geneva (GVA) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) airports are each roughly two hours away by road, and the Courchevel altiport (CVF) receives private aircraft. From the A43 motorway, the road climbs via Albertville. In the resort, free shuttles and gondolas link the villages.

See also: Courchevel real estate · Savoie real estate · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region guide

Good to know

Courchevel chalets, the questions buyers ask.

Can Americans buy a chalet in Courchevel, France?

Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, buying property in France, and that applies fully to chalets in Courchevel. Our service is designed to manage the entire process for American buyers, from the search to the signature at the notaire, so the purchase is smooth and secure.

How can I know the real sale price of a chalet in Courchevel?

The Savoie is covered by the national DVF database, which publishes every notarised sale with its price and surface. In a market where few chalets are comparable, we combine those records with our notarial contacts and our own knowledge of each sector so your offer reflects what the slope actually trades at.

What are the property taxes on a chalet in Courchevel?

Owners pay the annual taxe foncière. The taxe d’habitation no longer applies to main residences but remains due on second homes, which most chalets are, and resort communes may add a surcharge. We provide a full breakdown of these taxes and of any copropriété charges before you make an offer.

Is financing available for U.S. buyers in Courchevel?

A mortgage from a French bank is possible for non-residents but demands careful preparation, and private banks are often the right partner at this level. We work with financial partners who specialise in lending to international clients and guide you through the file and the timing.

Can I let my chalet during the ski season?

Yes, and many owners do. A furnished tourist rental must be declared to the town hall, and a managed chalet with staff is usually run through a local agency. We help you weigh the income against the regulations, the tax treatment and the wear on the property, and we introduce you to managers we trust.

What are the running costs of a chalet in Courchevel?

Expect heating at altitude, snow clearing of the access and roof, maintenance of a pool or spa, insurance, caretaking between stays and, in some sectors, contributions to a private road or an association of owners. We put a realistic annual budget on paper before you offer, not after.

Can I extend or rebuild a chalet in Courchevel?

Only within strict limits. The mountain planning rules and the local PLU govern height, roof pitch, exterior materials and the footprint, and some plots sit in avalanche or landslide zones that restrict building. Our Ynspir architects establish what is feasible before you commit to a purchase that depends on works.

Start your Courchevel chalet search with us.

Begin your journey with French Real Estate Experts. Let us navigate the nuances of the Courchevel chalet market to find and craft your ideal home in the Trois Vallées. Contact our team today for a private consultation.