Luxury Chaletsin Rochebrune, Megève

Rochebrune is the south-western side of Megève, a more residential quarter where the village thins into chalets and pastures. It takes its name from the Rochebrune cable car, built in 1933 and among the first in France, which still carries skiers up from the edge of town onto one of the resort's three interconnected ski areas.

Here the appeal is calm and convenience in equal measure: mornings begin on the slopes rather than in traffic, and evenings are spent by the fire or in the spa rather than in the bustle of the centre. The cobbled streets, boutiques and tables of the village remain close at hand, for when you choose them.

In figures

• 4 properties
• 3–5 bedrooms
• Up to 14 guests
• From €2,800 per week
• 4 with a pool
• 4 with a spa, hammam or sauna

• The area: The south-western, more residential side of Megève, quieter than the village centre.
• On the slopes: Direct access to the Rochebrune ski area, linked with Mont d'Arbois and Le Jaillet across 445km of terrain.
• Landmark: The Rochebrune cable car, built in 1933, was one of the first in France.
• Getting there: Geneva Airport is about 1h15 by road, and the TGV station at Sallanches is 20 minutes away.
• The season: The Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area usually opens in part in early December and in full in mid-December, running until early April.

Our concierge's advice

Christmas, New Year and the February school holidays in Rochebrune are often booked by early autumn, so it is worth settling your dates early. For those weeks, let your concierge secure ski instructors and restaurant tables before you arrive, along with your ski passes and transfer.

Our properties

• Chalet Leclerc: A warm, modern chalet in Rochebrune, Megève, with a counter-current pool and sauna
• Chalet La Fonte: A Rochebrune penthouse with sweeping valley views and a year-round indoor pool
• Appartement Ledru Rollin: A 228 m² penthouse duplex in Rochebrune, Megève, with Mont Blanc views and a private sauna
• Appartement La Roche: A private garden off the living room and a year-round pool in Megève’s Rochebrune

The slopes

Rochebrune is one of Megève's three ski areas, connected with Mont d'Arbois and Le Jaillet to form 445km of varied terrain. The skiing here is known for its well-groomed runs and tree-lined descents, often with Mont Blanc in view. Many properties in the area have a ski room and a ski shuttle, and several have boot heaters, so the first lift of the day is a short, unhurried affair.

A residential calm

Away from the pedestrian heart of the village, Rochebrune keeps a quieter, lived-in character. Evenings tend to be spent in, and our properties are made for it: many have an indoor pool and a sauna, and several add a hammam, a spa and an open fireplace. Daily housekeeping keeps everything in order, and pets are welcome in many of them.

Arriving and around

Geneva Airport lies about 1h15 away by road, and private transfers in luxury vehicles can be arranged. The TGV reaches Sallanches, 20 minutes from Megève, from Paris in around five hours, while the Megève Altiport receives private planes and helicopters. Once settled, the village centre, with its market, boutiques and restaurants, is close by, and your concierge can arrange whatever the stay requires.

Frequently asked questions

How does Rochebrune compare with the Village Centre or Mont d'Arbois?

Rochebrune is quieter and more residential than the Village Centre, where life revolves around the pedestrian streets and restaurants. Compared with Mont d'Arbois on the opposite side of the village, it offers its own ski area and a calmer, less formal setting.

Can we ski directly from Rochebrune?

The area is known for its excellent direct access to the pistes, anchored by the historic Rochebrune cable car. The Rochebrune ski area connects with Mont d'Arbois and Le Jaillet, and many properties also offer a ski shuttle.

How do we get to Rochebrune?

Geneva Airport is the nearest major hub, about 1h15 by road, with private transfers available. The TGV to Sallanches stops 20 minutes from Megève, and the Megève Altiport welcomes private planes and helicopters.

Is Rochebrune suited to families and those seeking quiet?

Its residential character makes it a natural choice for families and for travellers who prefer calm to the animation of the centre. Many properties have an indoor pool and sauna, daily housekeeping and a concierge, and pets are welcome in several of them.

When is the best time to come to Rochebrune?

The Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area, shared by Megève and Saint-Gervais, usually opens in part in early December and in full in mid-December, running until early April. Christmas, New Year and the February school holidays are the most sought-after weeks and are often booked by early autumn, so they are best planned well ahead.

What are your properties in Rochebrune like, and what does the concierge arrange?

Our selection in Rochebrune comprises luxury apartments and a chalet, generously sized for families and friends travelling together. Most have a pool and a spa, hammam or sauna. Your concierge arranges ski passes, ski instructors, a private chef, a driver and transfers.

Megève

• Megève
• La Princesse: Megève's quieter northern slopes, where the Princesse gondola leads into Le Jaillet and Mont Blanc fills the view.
• Saint-Gervais: A historic spa town below Mont Blanc, with chalets a few minutes' drive from the lifts of Le Bettex, linked to Megève's Mont d'Arbois slopes.