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Luxury Chalets in Upper Savoy
Chalets from Megève and the Portes du Soleil to the Aravis and Mont Blanc, with Lake Annecy for the summer
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Mont Blanc, reblochon and a lake the colour of glass
Upper Savoy, or Haute-Savoie as the French have it, is the corner of the Alps nearest to Geneva and, for a British skier, perhaps the easiest to love. It holds Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe, along with the old-money village of Megève, the farmhouse resorts of the Portes du Soleil and the Aravis valleys, where reblochon is still made on the farms. It also holds Lake Annecy, which turns a winter destination into a summer one.
Our Upper Savoy collection runs to 170+ properties. You will find ski chalets in Morzine and Les Gets with hot tubs and saunas, apartments in Megève close to the lifts, family chalets around Le Grand-Bornand and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, and large chalets of up to 8 bedrooms with pools and spas.
Below is a guide to the valleys, how they differ and when each is at its best.
Upper Savoy at a glance
- Chalets
- 170+ across Upper Savoy, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,000 to £6,400 a week, from around £2,400
- Best areas
- Megève, Morzine and Les Gets, Chamonix, the Aravis and Annecy
- Best time
- December to April for skiing; June to September for the lakes and mountain walking
- Getting there
- Geneva airport, from around 45 minutes to Annecy to around 75 minutes to Morzine
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Chalet Fohn Megeve: Luxury 6-Bedroom Ski Chalet with Gym & Hot Tub – Megeve6 bedrooms
Chalet Montagne Megeve: Luxury 6-Bedroom Chalet with Pool & Hot Tub – Megeve6 bedrooms
Chalet Biollay Manigod: Spacious 4-Bedroom Ski Chalet Rental with Mountain Views – Upper Savoy4 bedrooms
Chalet Aravis Savoy: Luxury 8-Bedroom Ski Chalet with Stunning Aravis Views – Upper Savoy8 bedroomsWhere to stay in Upper Savoy
Megève for elegance and long lunches, Morzine and Les Gets for the vast Portes du Soleil, Chamonix for serious mountains, the Aravis for farmhouse villages and Annecy for the lake.
Old money, horse-drawn sleighs and a good wine list
Megève was turned into a ski resort in the 1920s by the Rothschild family, who wanted a French answer to St Moritz, and it has kept its polish ever since. The medieval centre is car-free, horse-drawn sleighs wait by the church, and the wooded slopes of Mont d'Arbois and Rochebrune give gentle, scenic skiing with long lunches on the way down.
Our chalets here range from apartments near the Rochebrune lifts to large chalets above the village with pools and spas. It is the place to choose if the evenings matter as much as the pistes.
Two real villages in a very large ski area
Morzine is a proper market town with a slate-roofed church and old farmhouses, and it sits in the Portes du Soleil, a ski area of around 600 kilometres of pistes that stretches over the border into Switzerland. Les Gets, a short hop away, is quieter and especially good for families, and it has a museum of mechanical music that children tend to remember.
Both are among the closest major resorts to Geneva, which makes them easy for a long weekend. They are just as lively in summer, when the lifts carry mountain bikers and walkers instead of skiers.
Cheese country and a lake for summer
The Aravis villages of Le Grand-Bornand and La Clusaz, with Saint-Jean-de-Sixt between them, are where Savoyard farm life carries on alongside the skiing. Reblochon is made in these valleys, and a farm visit followed by a tartiflette is a very good way to spend an afternoon.
Half an hour or so down the road, Annecy has canals running through its old town and a lake that is said to be among the cleanest in Europe. In summer people swim, sail and cycle the shore, and the town makes a calm base in any season.
Fondue in January, swimming in July
Savoyard cooking is mountain food: tartiflette, fondue, raclette, diots sausages cooked in white wine and the cheeses of the alpine pastures. Annecy's International Animation Film Festival brings the town to life in June, and in autumn the herds come down from the summer pastures to celebrations in the villages.
The ski season runs from December to April, and January is usually the quietest month on the slopes. From June to September the lakes, the walking and the cooler mountain air make a very good case for summer. Our concierge can arrange transfers, mountain guides, restaurant tables and a chef for the evenings.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in Upper Savoy
Villa Safran Balme La Clusaz France: Elegant 7-Bedroom Chalet with Sauna – Upper Savoy7 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £13,167 a week
Chalet Montmin Manigod: Ski Chalet Rental with 5 Bedrooms & Hot Tub – Upper Savoy5 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £12,929 a week
Villa Aurore Vallon Morzine: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Stunning Mountain Views – Morzine5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £12,859 a week
Villa Aurore La Cote Megeve: Luxury 6-Bedroom Chalet with Stunning Mountain Views – Megeve6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £12,782 a week
Villa Aurore L’Epine Les Gets: Luxury 5-Bedroom Penthouse with Stunning Mountain Views – Les Gets5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £12,565 a week
Villa Fohn Vallorcine Saint-Gervais: Elegant 5-Bedroom Ski Chalet Rental with Hot Tub & Sauna – Upper Savoy5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £12,467 a week
Chalet Montagnette Manigod: 4-Bedroom Ski Chalet with Mountain Views – Upper Savoy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £11,361 a week
Chalet Alpage Chamonix: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Sauna & Pool – Upper Savoy8 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £11,277 a weekWhy book your chalet in Upper Savoy with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Upper Savoy's chalets are spread across very different valleys, from Megève to the Portes du Soleil and the Aravis, and we know which suit families, keen skiers and those who want to walk to dinner. With 170+ properties in Upper Savoy, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private transfers from Geneva, mountain guides, restaurant reservations, private chefs, farm visits in the Aravis and boat hire on Lake Annecy. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Upper Savoy?
Megève suits those who want elegant skiing and good restaurants, Morzine and Les Gets suit families and keen skiers in the Portes du Soleil, and Chamonix is for serious mountains. The Aravis villages offer a more traditional feel, and Annecy is the choice for a lake holiday in summer.
How do I get to Upper Savoy?
Geneva airport is the usual gateway. Annecy is around 45 minutes away by road, Megève and Chamonix around an hour, and Morzine around an hour and a quarter. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Is Upper Savoy the same as Haute-Savoie?
Yes. Upper Savoy is the English name for Haute-Savoie, the French département between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Its capital is Annecy.
Can you arrange a private chef at a chalet in Upper Savoy?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Upper Savoy cost?
Across our 170+ properties in Upper Savoy, weekly rates typically range from £3,000 to £6,400, with the most affordable from around £2,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit Upper Savoy?
December to April for skiing, with January often the quietest month on the slopes. June to September is ideal for Lake Annecy, mountain walking and cycling.
Are there chalets in Upper Savoy for large groups?
Yes. Our Upper Savoy collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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