Groupe Chalet Des Neiges

Name

Groupe Chalet Des Neiges

Legal name

GROUPE CHALET DES NEIGES

Website

https://chaletdesneiges.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine 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), Mountain & Ski Luxury Resorts (THAGACAB), Large Group & Event-Friendly Homes (THAMAAAM), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Ski resort accommodations
• Alpine holiday apartments
• Luxury mountain residences
• Mountain hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tours-en-savoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Apartment Rentals: Core revenue from renting fully-equipped apartments across five 4 and 5-star residences in French Alps ski resorts. Accommodations range from studios to 8-room apartments accommodating 2-14 people, with bookings available for winter ski season (Saturday to Saturday) and summer mountain holidays (minimum 4 nights July-August). Revenue is generated through nightly/weekly rental fees.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams including ski equipment rental through on-site ski shops, covered parking (€95-€125/week), pet accommodation fees (€95/stay), end-of-stay cleaning services (€65-€150), and bread/pastry delivery service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe Chalet Des Neiges rents furnished luxury apartments in five 4- and 5-star tourist residences across the French Alps (Val Thorens, Arc 2000, Oz 3300), with ski-in/ski-out access to major ski areas. Offerings range from studios to 8-room apartments accommodating 2–14 guests, complemented by on-site wellness facilities (pools, saunas, hammams, jacuzzis), ski equipment rental through partner shops, ESF ski lessons, lift pass booking, and ancillary services such as bread delivery, covered parking, and end-of-stay cleaning.

Product overview

The Chalet des Neiges Group operates a portfolio of five high-end tourist residences in the French Alps: Résidence Hermine (4-star, Val Thorens, 19 apartments), Résidence Plein Sud (4-star, Val Thorens, 12 apartments), La Cime des Arcs (4-star, Arc 2000, 52 apartments), La Source des Arcs (5-star, Arc 2000, 43 apartments), and Résidence Chalet des Neiges (4-star, Oz 3300, 21 apartments). The group offers 150 high-end apartments total, providing luxury vacation rentals with ski-in/ski-out access to major ski areas (Les 3 Vallées, Les Arcs Paradiski, Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski). Supporting services include on-site ski shops, wellness/spa facilities, ski lessons via ESF partnerships, lift pass booking, and a customer portal for reservations and payments. Founded in 1998, the group has 25 years of expertise and employs 15 collaborators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Résidence Hermine 4-star wellness tourist residence at 2,300 meters altitude in Val Thorens, 300 meters from the slopes, featuring 19 apartments accommodating 4–12 people with a heated pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, gym, and on-site Sport 2000 ski shop. Designed for families and groups seeking ski-in/ski-out access to Les 3 Vallées.
• Résidence Plein Sud 4-star holiday residence in Val Thorens with ski-in/ski-out access to Les 3 Vallées, offering 12 apartments ranging from 48–160 m² for 4–14 guests. Includes fitness room, sauna, and access to spa facilities at neighboring Résidence Hermine.
• La Cime des Arcs 4-star tourist residence on the central square of Arc 2000 at the foot of the slopes, featuring 52 apartments accommodating 2–12 people with a wellness area including a 4m x 7m pool, two saunas, hammam, and fitness room. Provides direct access to Les Arcs Paradiski ski area (425 km of slopes).
• La Source des Arcs 5-star luxury residence built in 2015 in Arc 2000, offering 43 modern apartments accommodating 2–10 people with an 80 m³ heated pool, sauna, hammam, fitness room, billiards, ski-in/ski-out access to Les Arcs Paradiski, and some apartments adapted for reduced mobility.
• Résidence Chalet des Neiges 4-star tourist residence in the pedestrian resort of Oz 3300, 50 meters from the slopes, featuring 21 apartments accommodating 2–14 people with a heated pool, sauna, hammam, and fitness room. Provides access to Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski (250 km of slopes) and summer hiking/cycling activities.
• Ski Shop Services On-site ski equipment rental and sale services operated through partner ski shops (Sport 2000 at Résidence Hermine and Plein Sud; Skimium at La Cime des Arcs; Skishop du Taj-I-Mah near La Source des Arcs). Provides equipment rental, sales, professional adjustment, and heated ski lockers with online booking and preferential rates.
• Ski Lessons and Lift Passes Booking service for ESF (French Ski School) group and individual ski and snowboard lessons for adults and children from age 3 at Val Thorens, Arc 2000, and Oz 3300. Includes preferential rates on ski lift passes for Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski, and Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski with advance booking through the reservation service.
• Wellness and Spa Services Wellness facilities included for guests across all five residences, featuring heated swimming pools, saunas, hammams, jacuzzis, and fitness rooms. Some residences offer private saunas in select apartments, with access to wellness areas included in the stay.
• Bread and Pastry Delivery Daily bread and pastry delivery service to apartments during the winter season, with orders placed at the reception the day before (before 7 p.m. or 11 a.m. depending on residence).

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 high-end residences across 3 major French Alps ski areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESF Val ThorenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ecole du Ski Français (ESF) for ski lessons at Val Thorens. The residence offers to book group ski lessons for adults and children from 3 years old, half-days morning or afternoon, with preferential rates when booked at least 10 days before arrival.
• ESF Arc 2000coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ecole du Ski Français (ESF) for ski lessons at Arc 2000. Group ski lessons available for half-days in morning or afternoon for adults and children from 3 years old, subject to ESF availability and 10-day advance booking.
• ESF Oz 3300coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ESF Oz 3300 for ski and snowboard lessons. Group and individual lessons offered for children and adults to discover mountain activities.
• Sport 2000 (Ski Shop)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSki equipment rental shop located at Résidence Hermine and Résidence Plein Sud. Offers equipment for sale or rent including snowboards, freeride skis, alpine skis, boots, helmets, poles, backpacks. Preferential rates available through online reservation. Heated ski lockers provided for guests.
• Skishop du Taj-I-MahminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSki shop located 3 minutes from La Source des Arcs. Equipment rental and sales including snowboards, free ride skis, alpine skis, boots, helmets, poles, backpacks. Professional equipment adjustment services. Heated secure ski lockers available. Open daily 8:30am-7pm during season.
• Skimium (Gentianes Sports)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSki shop located 2 minutes from La Cime des Arcs. Equipment rental and sales including snowboards, freeride skis, alpine skis, boots, helmets, poles, backpacks. Heated and secure ski lockers at residence. Online reservation available.
• Atout FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial French tourism development agency that awards star ratings to French accommodations. All five Chalet des Neiges residences hold official Atout France star ratings (4 or 5 stars).
• Les 3 Vallées Ski AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest connected ski area in the world with 600km of slopes. Val Thorens residences provide ski-in/ski-out access to this premier ski domain. Preferential ski pass rates available through reservation service.
• Les Arcs Paradiski Ski AreacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner425km ski area across five resorts including Arc 2000. La Cime des Arcs and La Source des Arcs provide ski-in/ski-out access. Preferential rates on ski passes available with advance booking.
• Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine SkicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner250km ski area including Oz 3300 resort. Résidence Chalet des Neiges is located 50m from slopes with ski-in/ski-out access. Summer activities include hiking and road cycling.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vacancéole: French vacation rental group operating residences in ski, mountain and seaside resorts; comparable furnished apartment rental model with direct booking and similar mid-to-upper tier positioning.
• Lagrange Vacances: Established French vacation rental group with strong presence in alpine ski resorts; directly comparable furnished apartment rental model serving similar family and group ski segments.
• Goélia: French vacation rental operator with a significant presence in French Alps ski resorts; comparable furnished apartment rental model serving similar family and group ski customers.
• Belambra Clubs: French family-oriented vacation club and residence operator with multiple mountain and ski properties; comparable premium self-catering mountain accommodation offering with concierge services.
• CGH Résidences & Spas: French operator of 4- and 5-star residences in major ski resorts with on-site spas and wellness amenities; same premium ski-in/ski-out positioning and family/group customer base.
• MMV (Monts & Vallées Vacances): French club/residence operator focused on alpine ski resorts with wellness facilities and family-friendly services; comparable mountain vacation rental product with full-service amenities.
• Madame Vacances: Independent French operator specializing in upscale ski and mountain residences; comparable portfolio of premium apartments in French Alps ski areas with on-site wellness facilities.
• Odalys Vacances: Major French vacation rental operator with a large footprint of furnished apartments in ski resorts and summer destinations; same direct-to-consumer booking model and similar target customers (families and groups seeking ski-in/ski-out access).
• Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs: France's largest operator of self-catering vacation residences and resorts in mountain, seaside and countryside destinations; directly comparable multi-residence mountain vacation rental model targeting similar French family and ski clientele.

Emerging players

• Néméa Appart'Études / Résidences: French operator of furnished tourist residences with growing mountain and ski presence; partial overlap with similar furnished apartment rental concept in French resort destinations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 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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