Savoie Holiday Rentals & Ski Chalets – Discover the Best of the French Alps

Home to some of the world's most famous ski resorts, spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful Alpine lakes, Savoie is one of France's great year-round holiday destinations.

Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of the French Alps, Savoie attracts millions of visitors for skiing and snowboarding during winter, but the mountains are just as appealing once the snow disappears. Summer brings walking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, watersports and long days exploring traditional Alpine villages.

For visitors looking for Savoie holiday rentals, the choice is equally impressive. Luxury ski chalets, mountain apartments, traditional Alpine homes and larger properties for families and groups can be found throughout the department.

Why Choose Savoie for a Holiday?

Few destinations in France offer quite the same combination of dramatic scenery and outdoor activities.

Winter is naturally the busiest period in many of Savoie's mountain resorts. The department includes internationally renowned names such as Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens, Val d'Isère, Tignes, Les Arcs and La Plagne.

But Savoie should not be considered purely a winter destination.

During spring and summer, ski pistes become walking and mountain biking trails, Alpine meadows burst into colour and mountain villages take on a much quieter atmosphere. The warmer months are particularly attractive for families, cyclists, walkers and anyone looking for an active holiday surrounded by nature.

Courchevel

Courchevel is one of the best-known ski destinations in France and forms part of the enormous Three Valleys ski area.

Rather than being a single resort, Courchevel comprises several villages at different altitudes, each offering its own character and style.

Courchevel 1850 is particularly renowned for luxury chalets, prestigious hotels, fine dining and high-end shopping, while Courchevel Moriond, Courchevel Village, Le Praz and La Tania provide alternatives for families and visitors looking for a more traditional Alpine atmosphere.

The Three Valleys connects Courchevel with Méribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens, creating an extraordinary network of skiing across the mountains.

During summer, Courchevel changes character completely, with hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities replacing the winter ski season.


Chalet Jamais Bleu, with hot tub in La Tania, Courchevel Valley, Savoie

Méribel

Situated at the heart of the Three Valleys, Méribel has long been particularly popular with British holidaymakers.

Its traditional chalet-style architecture gives the resort a distinctive Alpine appearance, while its central position makes it an excellent base for exploring the wider ski area.

Visitors searching for Méribel ski chalets and apartments can find everything from comfortable family accommodation to luxurious properties suitable for larger groups.

Outside the ski season, Méribel attracts walkers, cyclists, golfers and mountain bikers. The surrounding valleys and mountain trails make it equally appealing for an active summer holiday.

Val Thorens

At around 2,300 metres, Val Thorens is Europe's highest major ski resort and one of the most snow-sure destinations in the Alps.

Its altitude contributes to an exceptionally long winter season, while its position within the Three Valleys provides access to approximately 600 kilometres of interconnected pistes.

Val Thorens is particularly popular with keen skiers and groups looking for convenient access to the slopes, with many apartments and residences situated close to the lifts.

Summer reveals a very different side of the resort, with hiking, mountain biking and high-altitude outdoor activities replacing skiing and snowboarding.

Val d'Isère

Val d'Isère combines world-class skiing with the atmosphere of a historic Alpine village.

Together with neighbouring Tignes, it forms one of the most celebrated high-altitude ski areas in France.

The resort caters for a wide range of visitors, from experienced skiers and snowboarders to families and groups looking for luxury Alpine accommodation.

Traditional chalets, stylish apartments, restaurants and a lively après-ski scene have helped make Val d'Isère holiday rentals particularly popular with international visitors.


Wonderful Chalet In the Old village of Val-d'Isère - Chalet Tapia

Tignes

Tignes is another excellent choice for visitors who place skiing and snow reliability high on their list of priorities.

The resort is spread across several villages and provides direct access to the extensive ski area shared with Val d'Isère.

Accommodation ranges from convenient ski apartments to larger chalets suitable for families and groups.

Tignes is also developing into a genuine year-round mountain destination. Hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor sports attract visitors during the warmer months, providing a completely different experience from winter.

Les Arcs

Les Arcs forms an important part of the Paradiski area and offers several resort villages at different altitudes.

The various villages provide plenty of choice when deciding where to stay, from practical ski apartments to larger Alpine properties.

Combined with neighbouring La Plagne through the Paradiski ski domain, visitors have access to an enormous variety of terrain.

During summer, the area becomes popular for walking, cycling and mountain biking, with spectacular views across the surrounding Alps.

La Plagne

La Plagne is particularly popular with families and groups because of its extensive skiing and wide choice of accommodation.

The resort consists of numerous villages and purpose-built ski stations spread across different altitudes.

Visitors can choose from apartments close to the slopes, traditional chalets and larger holiday properties suitable for groups.

Together with Les Arcs, La Plagne forms the Paradiski area, making it an excellent base for anyone wanting to explore a large interconnected ski domain.

More Than Just the Famous Ski Resorts

Although Savoie's internationally known ski destinations receive much of the attention, there is considerably more to the department.

Smaller mountain villages provide quieter alternatives to the major resorts, while areas such as the Bauges Massif offer superb countryside for walking, cycling and exploring.

Chambéry, the historic capital of Savoie, is also well worth visiting. Its old streets, cafés, markets and historic buildings provide a very different experience from the high-altitude resorts.

Lac du Bourget

Savoie isn't only about mountains.

Lac du Bourget, close to Aix-les-Bains, is the largest natural lake entirely within France and provides a beautiful setting for summer holidays.

Visitors can enjoy swimming, sailing, paddleboarding and boat trips, while the surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and cycling.

Aix-les-Bains itself has a long history as a spa destination and provides an attractive base for visitors who want to combine lakes, mountains and traditional French town life.

Summer Holidays in Savoie

The transformation of Savoie during summer is remarkable.

Snow-covered ski runs become green Alpine meadows and mountain trails, creating an enormous outdoor playground.

Popular summer activities include:

• hiking and mountain walking
• road cycling
• mountain biking
• climbing
• paragliding
• canyoning
• lake swimming
• paddleboarding and sailing
• family adventure activities

Cyclists are particularly well catered for. Many famous Tour de France mountain climbs pass through Savoie, attracting riders from around the world who want to tackle some of professional cycling's legendary Alpine routes.

For families, summer can also provide a quieter and often more relaxed way to experience the mountains.

Food & Savoyard Culture

A holiday in Savoie would not be complete without experiencing traditional Savoyard food.

The region is renowned for mountain cheeses and hearty dishes originally developed to sustain people through long Alpine winters.

Local favourites include fondue Savoyarde, raclette and tartiflette, alongside cheeses such as Beaufort and Tomme de Savoie.

Savoie also produces its own wines, which remain relatively unknown to many international visitors despite being an important part of the region's culinary heritage.

Traditional restaurants and mountain refuges provide plenty of opportunities to sample local specialities throughout both the winter and summer seasons.

Savoie Holiday Rentals

The enormous variety of destinations within the department means there is accommodation for almost every type of Alpine holiday.

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Accommodation ranges from cosy mountain apartments for couples through to substantial luxury chalets capable of accommodating families and larger groups.

Properties with log fires, mountain views, hot tubs, ski storage and easy access to lifts are particularly popular during winter, while balconies, terraces and proximity to walking and cycling routes become increasingly important for summer visitors.

Family & Group Holidays in the French Alps

Savoie works particularly well for families and groups because of the enormous choice of activities available.

A large chalet can provide an excellent base for several families travelling together, while apartments offer convenient accommodation for couples and smaller groups.

The mountains are also increasingly popular for special occasions, wellness breaks, corporate retreats and celebrations where groups can stay together while enjoying the surrounding Alpine landscape.

Getting to Savoie

Savoie is easily accessible from the UK and elsewhere in Europe.

Geneva, Lyon and Grenoble airports provide useful gateways to the French Alps, with transfer services operating to many of the major resorts during the ski season.

Chambéry also has an airport serving seasonal routes.

Travelling by rail is another option, with high-speed services connecting Paris with Chambéry and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, while Moûtiers provides an important rail gateway for the Three Valleys.

Visitors driving from the UK can also reach Savoie via France's motorway network, which is particularly useful for longer stays or summer holidays where having a car provides greater freedom to explore.

Find Holiday Rentals in Savoie

Whether you're planning a week on the slopes, a luxury Alpine escape, a family summer holiday or a cycling adventure in the mountains, Savoie offers an exceptional variety of places to stay.

Through Rent-in-France.co.uk, visitors can discover holiday properties throughout France and contact property owners directly, without the additional booking commissions associated with many large holiday rental platforms.

From ski chalets in Méribel and Courchevel to mountain apartments in Tignes, Val d'Isère, Les Arcs and La Plagne, Savoie provides some of the finest Alpine holiday experiences in Europe.

Visit Rent-in-France.co.uk to discover holiday rentals and contact owners directly.