Groupe Terrésens

What Groupe Terrésens does

Groupe Terrésens is a French premium serviced-residence operator specializing in multi-unit vacation rentals across French Alpine ski resorts. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lyon, the company trades under the commercial brand TERRÉSENS – Hôtels & Résidences via its legal entity Terrésens Vacances (share capital €2,250,000) and employs approximately 76 people. The portfolio spans nine Alpine destinations — Combloux, Megève, Serre-Chevalier, Les Deux Alpes, La Rosière, Vaujany, Champagny-en-Vanoise, Saint-Gervais, and Peisey-Vallandry — with at least 12 named residence properties and exposure to major ski domains including Paradiski, Évasion Mont-Blanc, Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Serre Chevalier, Les Deux Alpes, and Espace San Bernardo.

The core product is a portfolio of serviced residences ranging from standard apartments to premium chalets and penthouses, differentiated by two sub-brand tiers: Daddy Pool, a lifestyle concept built around indoor pools and family-oriented amenities, and Gamme Exclusive, a premium tier offering higher-specification properties. Two additional residences — Les Sources de Canopée in Saint-Gervais and L'Étoile de la Vanoise in Champagny-en-Vanoise — are scheduled to open for Winter 2026, expanding capacity within the Évasion Mont-Blanc and Paradiski domains.

Revenue is generated primarily through nightly and weekly accommodation bookings (observed weekly rates of €472–€1,120), with go-to-market executed through a hybrid channel mix: direct bookings via the company's website, phone, and email, complemented by a distribution partnership with MMV, a French tour operator. Ancillary services are delivered via partnerships with Skiset (ski equipment rental), Massage-Me (wellness), Groupama (financial guarantees for customer prepayments), and Allianz / Xplorassur-Mutuaide (travel insurance). The technology stack is a standard booking website hosted on AWS with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. The company is privately held with no public funding disclosures, serving individual leisure travelers and families seeking premium Alpine vacations, predominantly during the winter ski season.

Name

Groupe Terrésens

Legal name

Terrésens Vacances

Website

https://terresens-hr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Groupe Terrésens is a French premium serviced-residence operator offering multi-unit vacation rentals across nine French Alpine ski destinations, serving leisure travelers and families via direct bookings and MMV tour-operator distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Vacation Rentals

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Chalets & Ski-In/Ski-Out Homes (THAMAEAD), Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL), Mountain & Ski Luxury Resorts (THAGACAB)

Keywords

• Vacation rental services
• Mountain accommodations
• Alpine hospitality
• Ski resort residences
• Premium holiday rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Accommodation Rental: Core revenue from renting apartments, chalets, and rooms in mountain residences across French Alps destinations. Pricing varies by season, accommodation type, and duration. Weekly rentals (Saturday to Saturday) are standard, with some properties available for short stays.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams include ski lift passes, equipment rental (ski and snowboard), wellness/massage services, and optional insurance (VAC'ASSUR). These are bundled with accommodation or sold separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe Terrésens operates premium vacation rental accommodations (studios, apartments, demi-chalets, and chalets) in major French Alpine ski resorts under the 'Terrésens Hôtels & Résidences' brand. The company manages a portfolio of 4-star residences across nine destinations including Combloux, Megève, Serre-Chevalier, Les Deux Alpes, La Rosière, Vaujany, Champagny-en-Vanoise, Saint-Gervais, and Peisey-Vallandry, featuring ski-in/ski-out access, wellness facilities (pools, spas, saunas, hammams), and sub-brand concepts Daddy Pool and Gamme Exclusive. Ancillary offerings include ski lift passes, ski equipment rental through partner networks, optional VAC'ASSUR travel insurance, and in-residence massage and spa treatments.

Product overview

Terrésens Hôtels & Résidences operates a portfolio of premium vacation rental properties across major French Alpine ski resorts since 2016. The portfolio includes diverse accommodation types (studios, apartments, demi-chalets, chalets) ranging from 2-person studios to 11-person chalets. Core offerings span: residence properties in destinations including Combloux (Les Fermes du Mont-Blanc), Peisey-Vallandry (Le Quartz, Gamme Exclusive), Serre Chevalier (Le Cristal Lodge), Saint-Gervais (Les Sources de Canopée), Champagny-en-Vanoise (L'Étoile de la Vanoise), La Rosière (Le Hameau de Barthélémy), Les Deux Alpes (Neige et Soleil), and Vaujany (Le Saphir, Les Améthystes, Les Edelweiss, L'Etendard). The company also operates the Daddy Pool sub-brand (lifestyle/vintage concept) at select properties. Ancillary services include spa/wellness amenities, ski equipment rental, lift pass packages, and Bed & Breakfast. Properties feature premium amenities including swimming pools, saunas, hammams, jacuzzis, covered parking, ski lockers, and playrooms. The company distributes through MMV and is headquartered in Lyon with a registered capital of €2,250,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daddy Pool: A lifestyle label featuring communal living spaces within select Terrésens residences, with vintage-meets-modern décor, bar à manger (eating bar), playroom, and wellness facilities. Also offers modular apartments for nightly stays and short breaks.
• Gamme Exclusive

Products and services

• Terrésens Hôtels & Résidences (Terrésens H&R)
• Résidence Les Fermes du Mont-Blanc (Combloux)
• Résidence Le Quartz (Peisey-Vallandry)
• Résidence Le Cristal Lodge (Serre Chevalier)
• Résidence Les Sources de Canopée (Saint-Gervais)
• Résidence L'Étoile de la Vanoise (Champagny-en-Vanoise)
• Résidence Le Hameau de Barthélémy (La Rosière)
• Résidence Neige et Soleil (Les Deux Alpes)
• Résidence Les Edelweiss (Vaujany)
• Résidence Le Saphir (Vaujany)
• Résidence Les Améthystes (Vaujany)
• Résidence L'Etendard (Vaujany)
• Daddy Pool (lifestyle sub-brand)
• Gamme Exclusive (premium tier)
• Spa & Well-being Services
• Partner Ski Equipment & Lift Pass Services
• VAC'ASSUR Travel Insurance

Quantifiable outcome

• Reception open 7 days a week during high season with smiling, available team
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MMVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMMV is the primary distributor of Terrésens accommodations. MMV SAS (capital €6,053,859.80) is headquartered at 51 avenue France d'Outremer, BP39, 06701 Saint-Laurent du Var, RCS Antibes 411926892, registered with Atout France under IM006110006.
• SkisetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSki equipment rental partner offering preferential rates to Terrésens guests. Visible in partner logos section of website.
• AllianzminorOthersProfessional liability insurance (RC Professionnelle) underwritten by Allianz - Omnes at 26 Rue Traverse, 29200 Brest, Policy RC GESTION N°49156794.
• Xplorassur (Mutuaide Assistance)minorOthersProvides optional multi-risk VAC'ASSUR insurance (Policy N°5187) covering trip cancellation, repatriation assistance, delay interruption, individual accident. Premium varies by booking amount. Contact: [email protected].
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)minorOthersWebsite hosting provider. Servers located in Europe (Amazon CS Ireland Ltd, Unit 27 - 6400 Cork Airport Business Park, Kinsale Road, Ireland). Part of Amazon Web Services group headquartered at Seattle, WA, USA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Lagrange Vacances: National vacation rental operator with substantial French Alps presence offering apartments and chalets. Comparable to Terrésens in product type and customer, broader in geography.
• MMV: Mountain club and residence operator that is simultaneously Terrésens' main tour-operator distributor and a direct competitor operating its own alpine residences in French ski resorts.
• Pierre & Vacances (Center Parcs): Largest French vacation rental group operating alpine, seaside and leisure residences under Pierre & Vacances and Maeva brands. Competes with Terrésens in French Alps but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Belambra Clubs: French club-resort operator with mountain and coastal locations. Competes with Terrésens for French family ski vacationers but at typically lower price points and with all-inclusive club format.
• Odalys: Large French vacation rental operator with extensive alpine, coastal and city residences. Overlaps directly with Terrésens in French Alps product but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic mix.
• Airbnb: Global short-term rental marketplace that competes with Terrésens for direct bookings in French Alps. Asset-light alternative contrasting with Terrésens' operator model.

Direct peers

• CGH Résidences & Spas: Premium operator of alpine residence rentals in French ski resorts with on-site spa and concierge services. Directly comparable to Terrésens in target customer, product (whole-home apartments/chalets), pricing tier and resort footprint.

Emerging players

• Goélia Résidences: Mid-sized French vacation rental operator with mountain and coastal residences. Smaller scale than Terrésens' premium tier but competes in adjacent family alpine segment.
• Néméa: French vacation rental operator with growing alpine footprint, focused on mid-premium mountain residences. Comparable to a segment of Terrésens' portfolio.
• Atypio / Madame Vacances: Independent French alpine and ski residence operator with similar mid-premium positioning to Terrésens; directly competitive on destinations and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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