Gay Open House: Fabulous chalets for rent

October 7, 2022 Queer Forty Staff 5 min read

I know we’ve only just said goodbye to the summer, but the slopes are already calling!

This month we take you on a skiing adventure in the French Alps with some of the finest winter rentals in three of France’s finest ski resorts – Courchevel, Meribel and Megeve. Get your snow boots and salopettes on and get booking as these won’t be around for long. After all, a ski holiday is not a true ski holiday without a warm, welcoming chalet at the end of a long day of drinking mulled wine, looking glamorous, and pretending to ski.

Our monthly real estate feature sees us team up again with Welshman Rhodri Ellis Owen and Canadian Jameson Farn at LGBTQ Real Estate to bring you some of the finest vacation rentals and real estate on the planet. Based in the south of France, but covering properties all over Europe, the guys at LGBTQ Real Estate pride themselves on their VIP level of personal service which is always delivered without prejudice. The business is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ sellers, buyers and their friends to find their perfect property match.

Courchevel, France

This is a new and distinctive apartment in Courchevel Village located at an altitude of 1550 metres, available to book now for your upcoming winter ski vacation. Courchevel is known as the world capital of ski and the most eastern resort in the Three Valleys. It boasts some of the most difficult black runs in the world.

With a panoramic view of the Tarentaise peaks, this unique property enables you to ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes.

The rental property of 140 m2 offers a balcony, fireplace, fully fitted kitchen, dining area, living room, four double bedrooms plus bathrooms, and most importantly a sauna.

Yours from 1,700 EUR to 10,900 EUR per week

Final pricing may be subject to length of stay and rental dates.

Meribel, France

Remarkable holiday chalet rental of 420 m2 located about 50 metres from the slopes in an intimate area of the Route des Chalets. In a peaceful and wooded location, it is both effortlessly chic yet traditional, making it one of the most comfortable chalets in the whole resort of Meribel. The town itself is located in the heart of the world’s largest ski area, the Three Valleys, and is renowned for its well-preserved Alpine architecture as well as its outstanding ski area.

It offers 5 bedrooms for up to 10 guests and also includes a living room, dining room, TV lounge room, open-plan kitchen, full fitness room, and outdoor jacuzzi.

Yours from 19,600 EUR to 22,400 EUR per week

Final pricing may vary depending on the length of stay and rental dates.

Megeve, France

Beautiful new holiday ski chalet rental in Megeve. The town was conceived as a French alternative to St Moritz by the Rothschilds and became the first purpose-built resort in the Alps. It remains one of the most famous and affluent ski resorts in the world.

Offering an area of 370 m2, it boasts 6 bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests.

Enjoy the stunning lounge areas, dining room, modern kitchen, indoor swimming pool, fitness room, and sauna.

Yours from 20,000 EUR to 60,000 EUR per week

Final pricing may vary subject to length of stay and rental dates.