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Advice on travelling and renting in the Mont-Blanc valley
Practical guides for owners letting seasonally, and inspiration for discovering the valley, from Chamonix to Megève.
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Featured · Regulations & tax
8.5M overnight stays, 69.2% second homes, EUR 9,932/m2: the real tourism and property figures for Chamonix, every source linked.
01/09/2026
Choosing a Property Manager
Fifteen property managers compared on what they actually publish: commission, calculation basis, cleaning, linen. Three show a rate, twelve do not.
26/08/2026
Activities & stays
Chamonix train station no longer has lockers. Here are the 5 real luggage storage options in town, with prices, sizes, and exact location on the map.
26/08/2026
Activities & stays
Lively après-ski, quiet cocktails, or a proper pub: our honest guide to the best bars in Chamonix, with real reviews and which addresses to avoid.
26/08/2026
Activities & stays
From Michelin-starred fine dining to spots under €15: our ranked guide to the best restaurants in Chamonix, most expensive to most affordable.
26/08/2026
Choosing a Property Manager
Hidden fees, locked-in contracts, ghost managers, fake reviews: the 6 warning signs to spot before handing your property to an Airbnb property manager.
25/08/2026
Choosing a Property Manager
Commission vs real time spent, being on call, coordinating suppliers: an honest comparison for owners in the Chamonix valley.
25/08/2026
Regulations & tax
Authorisation, declaration, quotas, energy ratings: what changes between Chamonix, Les Houches, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, Megève and Sallanches.
25/08/2026
Regulations & tax
Eligibility, reclaimable expenses, the CA3 filing and the 20-year adjustment period: the complete guide to reclaiming VAT in Haute-Savoie.
25/08/2026
Regulations & tax
The €23,000 threshold, majority-of-income test, social contributions and the actual-expense regime: the real differences for rental owners.
25/08/2026
Choosing a Property Manager
Professional licence, financial guarantee, real commission cost and properties per manager: six things to check in the Mont-Blanc valley.
25/08/2026
Regulations & tax
Status, VAT, obligations and worked examples: what an owner needs to know before moving a rental into para-hôtellerie.
07/08/2026
Regulations & tax
Registration, change of use and quotas: the rules that apply to short-term rentals in Chamonix, explained in plain terms.
05/08/2026
Activities & stays
Activities, outings and places to know for exploring Chamonix with children, summer and winter, by age group.
28/05/2026
Pricing & returns
Commission models, what is genuinely included, and how to work out what a management company actually earns you.
04/03/2026
Discover the valley
The village, the massifs and the essentials at the foot of Mont Blanc — everything you need to plan a first visit.
10/02/2026
Discover the valley
A pedestrian village, a way of life and the ski areas around it: what gives Megève its character, in every season.
10/02/2026
Discover the valley
A quiet, well-placed base for exploring the whole valley, with the Mont Blanc massif as a backdrop.
10/02/2026
Discover the valley
Thermal baths, the Tramway du Mont-Blanc and a quiet village feel: a gentler side of the Mont Blanc valley.
09/02/2026
Activities & stays
A comparison of the ski areas around Mont Blanc based on your level, your budget and how you like to ski.
04/02/2026
Pricing & returns
What local management fees cover, the costs owners often overlook, and what to check before signing anything.
30/01/2026
Regulations & tax
The process, the criteria and the tax effects of star classification, so you can judge whether it is worth doing.
28/01/2026
Activities & stays
A week-long itinerary through the Chamonix valley, stage by stage, for discovering the Mont Blanc massif on foot.
08/12/2025
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