Argentière · Commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Property management in Argentière: two new lifts in two years, and we are looking for our first properties in the village
Argentière is a village within the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, at 1,253 m. The 10-seat Argentière – Lognan gondola opens in December 2026, and the 3S gondola up to the Grands Montets in December 2027. We manage more than 250 properties across the valley, over 70 of them in the commune of Chamonix — but none in Argentière. We would like that to change.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley
the Argentière – Lognan gondola opens
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Altitude of the village of Argentière
The new Argentière – Lognan gondola
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Quick estimate
What could your property earn in Argentière?
Do you own an apartment or a chalet in Argentière? Get a first range in a minute. We do not yet manage a property in the village: the tool draws on valley-wide data, and we are telling you so plainly.
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What is about to change in Argentière
Two new lifts in two years, on a sector whose cable cars are out of service
This is the defining fact about the sector, and it is a matter of public record. The historic Grands Montets cable cars are closed: access to the ski area is via Plan Joran. Two new lifts are scheduled — a 10-seat gondola between Argentière and Lognan in December 2026, then a 3S gondola between Lognan and the Grands Montets in December 2027, designed by Renzo Piano and built by Doppelmayr.
10-seat gondola, Argentière – Lognan
3S gondola, Lognan – Grands Montets
For an owner, what matters is not just comfort of access: it is the booking calendar. A resort that brings its main access back into service restarts its winter demand, and the best-placed properties book first. Properties that are ready, rated and well listed before the 2026-27 winter will start with a clear advantage.
The Grands Montets ski area — as things stand
| Access to the area | Plan Joran |
| Base altitude | 1,239 m |
| Top of Plan Joran | 1,923 m |
| Top of the skiing | 2,800 m |
| Historic cable cars | closed |
The announced timetable
| 10-seat gondola, Argentière – Lognan | Dec. 2026 |
| 3S gondola, Lognan – Grands Montets | Dec. 2027 |
| Architect | Renzo Piano |
| Manufacturer | Doppelmayr |
| Neighbouring area — Balme / Le Tour | 2,270 m |
Sources: the Chamonix valley lift replacement programme, and altitudes published by the ski area operator. Data verified on 3 September 2026. Opening dates are those announced publicly and may change.
What we will not tell you. We manage no property in Argentière today. We therefore cannot show you occupancy rates or average nightly rates for the village, as we do for Les Houches, Chamonix or Sallanches. Nor will we promise that the new lifts will automatically push rents up: nobody can guarantee that. What we do observe is that demand across the commune of Chamonix is solid, and that we manage more than 70 properties there.
A point of geography: Argentière is not a commune. It is a village within Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. No INSEE figures exist for Argentière on its own — no population, no housing stock, no price per square metre. We will not relabel Chamonix figures as if they were Argentière’s.
The regulations, however, are those of the Chamonix valley in full: registration number, change of use, and a limit of one holiday let per owner. The detail is further down this page.
What makes a property let here
The upper valley, the glacier and a ski area being rebuilt
Argentière is the last village in the commune of Chamonix before the Col des Montets. At 1,253 m it is also the highest — and the one that opens onto the most alpine ski area in the valley. Here is what, in practice, gets a property booked here.
The highest village in the commune
1,253 m, against roughly 1,035 m for the centre of Chamonix. An altitude that counts for snow cover at the start and end of the season, and an argument we put forward in listings from November onwards.
The Grands Montets, being rebuilt
The historic cable cars are closed; access is via Plan Joran, from 1,239 to 1,923 m, with the top of the skiing at 2,800 m. The new 10-seat gondola arrives in December 2026, the 3S in December 2027.
Balme and Le Tour next door
The neighbouring Balme / Le Tour area tops out at 2,270 m. For a guest staying in Argentière, that means two ski areas within immediate reach while the Grands Montets are rebuilt — a point we set out plainly in the listings.
The Argentière glacier
Around 1,300 hectares, between 1,500 and 3,400 m, scientifically monitored since 1973. It is a summer asset as much as a winter one: mountaineering, glacier walking, sightseeing. The season is not limited to skiing.
The Mont-Blanc Express and the Carte d’Hôte
Argentière is served by the Mont-Blanc Express and sits inside the zone where the Carte d’Hôte, issued on arrival, makes transport free between Servoz and Vallorcine. Your guests can arrive and get around without a car.
We already know the commune
We manage more than 70 properties in the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, under exactly the regulations that apply in Argentière. What we lack here is not market knowledge: it is the first owners in the village.
Argentière in numbers
Six public figures, and what they say about a rental market
Because Argentière is a village and not a commune, no INSEE statistics exist at its scale. The figures below therefore relate to the village, the ski area or the valley — each with its geography stated clearly. We never present a Chamonix figure as if it were an Argentière one.
the altitude of the village — the highest in the commune of Chamonix
Village of Argentière · 2026
Public altitude data
the top of the skiing at the Grands Montets, reached via Plan Joran
Grands Montets ski area · 2026
Ski area operator
the announced opening of the 10-seat Argentière – Lognan gondola
Argentière sector
Lift replacement programme
the announced entry into service of the 3S Lognan – Grands Montets gondola
Argentière sector
Lift replacement programme
of pistes — across the Chamonix valley as a whole, all areas combined
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley · 2026
Valley tourist office
holiday let permitted per owner — the valley regime applies here
Commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · 2026
Valley regulations
What these figures tell an owner. Argentière is a sector under construction, in a valley where demand is not weakening and where the regulations severely cap the number of holiday lets. In other words: rental supply cannot balloon, and the ski area is about to become more attractive. That is a rare combination, and it is precisely why we want to start here now rather than in 2028.
Sources and method. Data verified on 3 September 2026. Altitudes of the village, Plan Joran and the summits: figures published by the ski area operator and public altitude sources. Lift timetable: the publicly announced replacement programme; dates may change. Piste kilometres: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley tourist office, a figure covering the valley as a whole. Regulations: the Chamonix valley scheme currently in force.
Our work on the ground
The same teams that cover the rest of the commune of Chamonix
We do not have an office in Argentière, and we will not pretend otherwise. Our head office is at 275 avenue des Alpages in Les Houches, with the linen stock and the cleaning teams. These are the same teams that work on the properties we manage within the commune of Chamonix.
Compliance
Online declaration, registration number, change-of-use application, energy certificate. The valley regime is demanding: we put the file together with you.
Listing and pricing
Professional photography, distribution on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Abritel and our own direct site. Prices adjusted daily — and adapted to the reality of a ski area under construction, which means telling guests the truth.
Guests, 7 days a week
Guest communication, self check-in by key box, 24/7 emergency contact during stays.
Cleaning and hotel linen
Inspection after every departure, linen and towels supplied. The stock is in Les Houches, in the same valley. In detail →
Technical maintenance
A network of trades across the valley, fast call-outs. Billed at cost, with no mark-up.
Tourist tax and accounts
Collection, declaration and payment to the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Detailed monthly statement on your owner portal.
We also work in: Chamonix · Les Houches · Saint-Gervais-les-Bains · Les Contamines-Montjoie · Megève · Combloux · Sallanches
Worth knowing before you let
Argentière applies the Chamonix valley regulations, with no exceptions
Because Argentière belongs to the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the full valley regime applies here: registration number, change-of-use authorisation, and one holiday let per owner. It is the strictest framework in the area, and it has applied to all owners since 1 May 2026. It needs to be understood before you buy, not after.
| 1holiday let permitted per owner | 13characters — the compulsory registration number | €5,000fine for a listing without a number | 1 May 2026the deadline that applies to every owner |
1 · The registration number
Online declaration is compulsory at valleedechamonix.declaloc.fr, the valley’s official portal. You receive a 13-character number that must appear on every listing: Airbnb, Booking, Abritel and any advertising material. A fine of up to €5,000 applies where no number is shown.
2 · Change-of-use authorisation
Compulsory for any second home, and for a main home let more than 120 days a year. It is granted for three years and limited to one property per owner across the whole valley. Letting without it exposes you to a fine of up to €50,000.
3 · The tourist tax
Collected from the guest, declared and paid over to the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. We handle it on your behalf, and the detail appears each month on your owner portal.
4 · Star rating
Optional: no local rule makes it a condition of letting. It is, however, a tax decision — since the Le Meur law, the micro-BIC threshold differs depending on whether the property is rated.
What the one-property limit means in practice. If you own two properties in the Chamonix valley — say one in Argentière and one in central Chamonix — only one of them can be let as a holiday let. The limit applies per owner and across all the communes concerned. It is also what protects the rental value of those who comply: supply cannot multiply.
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What our owners and guests say
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Frequently asked
Letting in Argentière: what owners ask us
You manage no properties in Argentière — why entrust mine to you?
Because Argentière is a village within the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, where we already manage more than 70 properties under exactly the same regulations, with the same teams and the same linen stock. What we lack here is not market knowledge or logistics: it is the first owners in the village. We would rather tell you that than display figures we do not have.
Do the Grands Montets works hurt lettings?
In the short term they make the pitch harder: the historic cable cars are closed and access to the ski area is via Plan Joran. Our position is to say so clearly in the listing rather than let the guest discover it on arrival — that is what avoids bad reviews. In the medium term, two new lifts arrive, in December 2026 and December 2027. We are not promising higher revenue: we are pointing to a timetable.
Can I let two properties in Argentière?
No. Argentière falls under the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and applies the valley regime: one change-of-use authorisation per owner, valid three years, across all the communes concerned. If you own several properties in the valley, only one can be let as a holiday let. This rule has applied to every owner since 1 May 2026.
How much does a property earn in Argentière?
We cannot tell you honestly today, because we manage no property here. What we can do is give you an estimate grounded in our real data at the scale of the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, and tell you precisely what it depends on: altitude, distance to Plan Joran, capacity and amenities. That is what the detailed estimate is for, and it is free.
Is Argentière Chamonix or not?
Administratively, yes: Argentière is a village within the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. That is why no INSEE statistics exist for Argentière alone — no population, no housing stock, no price per square metre. Commercially it is another matter: Argentière has its own guests, more alpine and more loyal, and sits higher than the centre of Chamonix. Both things are true at once.
What should I do now if I want to let for the 2026-27 winter?
Three things, in this order. First compliance: registration number and change-of-use authorisation, which take time and condition everything else. Then photography and the listing, which need to be live before winter bookings open. Finally pricing, to be adjusted against the real lift timetable. We handle all three.
Owners in Argentière
We are looking for our first properties here
A free estimate of your income, and a clear view of where you stand under the valley regime. Answer within 24 working hours, no obligation.
Meet us
Les Houches head office
Our head office and logistics base for the valley. Open 7 days a week, 9am – 5pm. An appointment is advisable, and we are happy to come to Argentière.
A second property, or no tourist-rental authorisation? Long-term rental management falls outside the authorisation regime: a year-round lease, 7 % commission incl. VAT.
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