Buying a chalet in Chamonix

Browse through our wide selection of Chamonix chalets and apartments for sale. From town centre apartments to luxurious chalets with amazing views of the Mont Blanc Massif, buying a holiday home in this part of the French Alps has the major advantage of Chamonix being a year round resort where the summer months are busier than in winter.

Many of the luxury chalets in Chamonix are located near the golf course. Here you will discover 4+ bedroom ski chalets, large grounds and quite often, outdoor swimming pools, all with superb views of Mont Blanc and the glaciers. New build chalets and apartments are typically priced around €11,500 per square meter although prices do vary significantly depending on location.

Key reasons to buy a Chamonix chalet

• Proximity to Geneva (1 hour), Lyon (2 hours)
• Unlike many ski resorts, Chamonix is busy throughout the year
• Easy access to Switzerland and Italy via the Mont Blanc Tunnel
• Guaranteed snow and ice 365 days a year on Aiguille du Midi
• High yeilding rental market

In France, VAT (currently 20%) is added to the basic cost of off-plan properties. If you are looking to buy a new chalet or apartment and then rent it out furnished for a number of weeks a year, then you can reclaim the VAT upfront. To qualify, you must commit to renting out your holiday home for 20 years. If you decide to sell your new build chalet or apartment or take it off the rental market within the 20 year period, then you will need to pay back the VAT on a pro rata basis.