What Mountain Collection Immobilier does

Mountain Collection Immobilier SASU is the real estate agency network of Compagnie des Alpes, France's leading mountain resort operator. The company operates 31 physical real estate agencies across 14 Alpine ski resort destinations in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, including Val Thorens, Val d'Isère, Tignes, Les Arcs, Méribel, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Serre Chevalier, Flaine, La Plagne, and La Rosière. The company is headquartered in Chambéry, France, and is led by Director Grégory Chaffrais.

The business operates across three primary service lines: vacation rentals (vacation property bookings across 2,550+ accommodations ranging from studios to luxury chalets), real estate transactions (buying and selling mountain properties with local on-site agency staff), and recurring property management services including rental management (Gestion Locative), condominium management (Syndic de Copropriété), and concierge services. The company also distributes bundled ski vacation packages combining accommodation with ski lift passes and equipment rental, plus cancellation insurance through a NEAT partnership. The digital distribution layer (mountaincollection.com) is operated by Travelfactory SAS under brand license, integrating payment processing via Adyen, installment plans via Alma, and e-ANCV vacation vouchers.

The revenue model is predominantly transaction-fee based (booking commissions, property sale commissions) complemented by recurring management fees (Gestion Locative, syndic). The go-to-market combines physical on-site agency presence in each resort with digital booking channels, social media marketing (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), and email newsletters. Strategic distribution partnerships with ski lift operators in each resort (Tignes, Val d'Isère, Méribel Alpina, Les Arcs, Serre Chevalier, Grand Massif, La Plagne) enable cross-promotion within the broader Compagnie des Alpes ecosystem, which also includes sister brands MMV (residences) and Travelski (tour operator). The business serves two primary segments: individual vacationers seeking ski and mountain accommodations, and property owners/investors managing mountain real estate assets.

Name

Mountain Collection Immobilier

Legal name

Mountain Collection Immobilier SASU

Website

https://mountaincollection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mountain Collection Immobilier is a network of 31 real estate agencies across 14 French Alpine ski resorts, operating as a subsidiary of Compagnie des Alpes. It offers vacation rentals, property transactions, rental management, and condominium management services to vacationers and property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort Real Estate Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Chalets & Ski-In/Ski-Out Homes (THAMAEAD), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE), Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL)

Keywords

• Vacation rental services
• Ski resort real estate
• Property management services
• Mountain real estate agency
• Condominium management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambéry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Bookings: The company facilitates vacation property rentals through its network of 31 agencies and website. Revenue comes from booking fees and commissions on rental transactions. The platform allows customers to book accommodations alone or bundled with ski passes and equipment.
2. Property Transaction Services: Real estate agents at each location assist clients with buying and selling mountain properties. Services include property valuation, marketing, and transaction completion support for apartments, chalets, and houses in ski resorts.
3. Rental Property Management: Property owners can enlist Mountain Collection to manage their vacation rentals, including tenant placement, property maintenance coordination, and coproperty syndicate services.
4. Ancillary Services (Ski Passes, Equipment): Bundled offerings include ski lift passes and equipment rental, sold alongside accommodation bookings as part of complete ski vacation packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mountain Collection Immobilier operates a network of 31 physical real estate agencies across 14 French Alpine ski resort destinations, offering vacation rentals of 2,550+ apartments, chalets, and studios, alongside property transaction (buy/sell), rental management, and condominium management services. The company also distributes bundled ski vacation packages that combine accommodation with ski lift passes and equipment rental, and sells cancellation insurance through the NEAT partnership.

Product overview

Mountain Collection Immobilier operates as a network of 31 real estate agencies across 14 Alpine ski resort destinations in France, serving as the real estate network of the Compagnie des Alpes. The core offering combines a vacation rental platform (Location de Vacances) with bundled packages that include accommodation, ski passes, and equipment rental. Beyond rentals, the company provides comprehensive real estate services including property transactions (Transaction Immobilière), rental management (Gestion Locative), condominium management (Syndic de Copropriété), and concierge services. The platform enables guests to book stays while property owners can list properties for vacation rentals. The company also distributes cancellation insurance through NEAT partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Location de Vacances (Vacation Rentals) Vacation rental platform offering accommodations (apartments, chalets, studios, houses) across 14 French ski resort destinations with over 2,550 properties ranging from cozy studios to luxury chalets. Targeted at tourists and families seeking ski and mountain vacation stays.
• Ski Vacation Packages (Hébergement + Forfait + Matériel) Bundle packages combining accommodation with ski lift passes and equipment rental for complete ski vacation packages, sold through the Mountain Collection website and agencies.
• Transaction Immobilière (Property Sales) Real estate buying and selling services for mountain properties, including property valuation, marketing, and transaction completion across Alpine ski resorts. Targeted at property owners and investors.
• Gestion Locative (Rental Management) Rental management services for property owners, including renting, selling, or property management for vacation rental purposes. Provides owners with tenant placement and maintenance coordination.
• Syndic de Copropriété (Condominium Management) Condominium management services including maintenance and complete financial management of co-owned properties, provided by the local Mountain Collection agencies.
• Conciergerie (Concierge Services) Concierge services provided through local Mountain Collection agencies for guest assistance and property management support during stays.
• Assurance Annulation NEAT (Cancellation Insurance) Cancellation and interruption insurance distributed by Mountain Collection Immobilier underwritten by NEAT, offering coverage for trip cancellations on vacation rental bookings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,550+ verified vacation properties available

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Compagnie des AlpesflagshipOthersParent company and owner of the Mountain Collection brand. Compagnie des Alpes is the leading mountain resort operator in France, managing multiple ski domains and leisure destinations including Futuroscope and Parcs Astérix.
• Travelfactory SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates the mountaincollection.com website under brand license from Mountain Collection Immobilier. Handles online bookings, payment processing, and customer service for vacation rentals. Registered in Saint-Ouen, France.
• MMVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Compagnie des Alpes group. MMV operates mountain residences and is a sister brand for vacation accommodations.
• TravelskiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Compagnie des Alpes group. Travelski is a travel operator for ski vacation packages.
• Tignes Domaine SkiablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki lift operator for Tignes resort. Strategic partnership for distribution and cross-promotion of services in Tignes.
• Val d'Isère TéléphériquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki lift operator for Val d'Isère resort. Strategic partnership for distribution and cross-promotion of services in Val d'Isère.
• Domaine Skiable des Menuires - Saint MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki lift operator for Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville resorts. Strategic partnership for distribution and cross-promotion.
• Méribel AlpinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki lift operator for Méribel resort. Strategic partnership for distribution and cross-promotion of services in Méribel.
• Serre Chevalier ValléecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki lift operator for Serre Chevalier resort. Strategic partnership for distribution and cross-promotion of services in Serre Chevalier.
• Domaine Grand MassifcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki lift operator for Grand Massif domain including Flaine, Morillon, Samoëns, and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Strategic partnership for Flaine distribution.
• Domaine de La PlagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResort developer and operator for La Plagne. Strategic partnership for distribution and cross-promotion.
• ADS Domaine de Montagne Les ArcscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki lift operator for Les Arcs resort within Paradiski domain. Strategic partnership for distribution and cross-promotion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Global vacation rental marketplace listing French ski properties. While not a local specialist, Airbnb competes directly with Mountain Collection on short-term rental demand and pricing across every destination in its network.
• Booking.com: Global OTA with significant French ski resort hotel and apartment inventory. Competes with Mountain Collection on rental discovery and conversion for travelers searching French ski destinations.
• Pierre & Vacances / Center Parcs: France's largest vacation residence operator, with significant French Alpine (and broader European) resort inventory marketed directly to consumers. Overlaps with Mountain Collection on vacation rental distribution in French ski resorts, though at much greater scale and broader geographic scope including non-mountain destinations.

Direct peers

• Interhome: Large European vacation rental specialist with deep French Alpine inventory (including operated local agencies). Closely comparable business model of agency-based managed rentals in ski resorts, though with broader pan-European reach.
• Cimalpes: Independent French Alpine real estate specialist operating in Chamonix, Megève, Saint-Gervais and other premium French mountain resorts. Cimalpes directly competes with Mountain Collection in mountain property sales, vacation rentals, and rental management services across an overlapping French Alpine customer base.
• Travelski: Sister brand within the Compagnie des Alpes group, operating as a tour operator focused on packaged ski holidays (accommodation + lift pass + equipment). Comparable to Mountain Collection's bundled vacation packages in the same French Alpine resort footprint.
• Odalys Vacances: Major French vacation rental operator with deep presence in French Alpine ski resorts. Competes directly with Mountain Collection on managed residence rentals, family ski packages, and bundled ski holiday offerings in the same destinations.
• MGM Constructeur: French developer and operator of luxury mountain residences in resorts like Les Arcs, La Plagne, Tignes, and Flaine. Directly comparable as both a property transaction counterparty and a vacation rental competitor in the same French ski markets.
• MMV (Maison Montagne Vacances): Sister brand within the Compagnie des Alpes group, operating managed mountain residences with club services. Overlaps directly with Mountain Collection on managed rental inventory and guest-facing concierge in French Alpine resorts.

Emerging players

• Belvilla: European vacation rental aggregator with growing French Alpine presence. A secondary but rising competitor on managed mountain rental inventory and ski holiday packages in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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