Stone and timber chalet in the snow at Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

The chalet stands in stone and timber above Saint-Martin-de-Belleville.

Terrace with a panorama of snow-covered peaks at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

The terrace opens to a sweeping panorama of the Belleville peaks.

Double-height living room with a mezzanine and mountain glass at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

The double-height living room soars to a mezzanine under a wall of mountain glass.

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Fireside lounge with a library wall at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Dining room beneath double-height windows with mountain views at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Design kitchen with an island and breakfast stools at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Long indoor swimming pool with loungers at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Spa loungers beside the pool and a wine display at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Timber sauna at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Green mosaic hammam steam room at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Home gym with cardio equipment at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Games room with a pool table and bar at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Home cinema with a projector screen at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Outdoor barrel hot tub in a snowy stone courtyard at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Master bedroom opening to a terrace under a vaulted timber ceiling at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Double bedroom with a sculptural branch feature at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Family bedroom with a double and bunk beds at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Master bathroom with a freestanding bath at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Terrace dining with a barbecue and mountain panorama at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

Library mezzanine lounge with mountain views at Saint Martin de Belleville 12

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Saint Martin de Belleville 12

CHALET • SAINT-MARTIN-DE-BELLEVILLE, FRENCH ALPS, FRANCE

5 Bedrooms • 5 Bathrooms • Sleeps 14

Private PoolHot TubSaunaSteam RoomPrivate Chef

Saint Martin de Belleville 12 is a catered five-bedroom chalet set above the old stone village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, on the quieter southern flank of the Trois Vallees. The setting matters here. Saint-Martin keeps the feel of a working Savoyard village, its baroque church and stone lanes intact, yet a lift 300 metres from the door puts the largest linked ski area in the world within reach, some 600 kilometres of piste connecting Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens on a single pass. The chalet is built in the regional idiom of stone and weathered timber, but the interior is firmly contemporary. A double-height living room rises to a library mezzanine under a wall of mountain glass, warmed by an open fire, with a long dining table beneath the same windows and a sleek island kitchen alongside. Below sits a full wellness floor: an indoor pool that runs the length of the room, a sauna, a green-tiled hammam and a home gym, with spa loungers and a lit wine display. Off the mountain there is a home cinema and a games room with a pool table and bar, and outside a barrel hot tub in a snowy stone courtyard beside a terrace laid for dinner. Five en-suite bedrooms sleep fourteen, the master opening to its own terrace beneath a vaulted ceiling, with a family room of bunks for children. A chef and daily housekeeper are included, so days run from breakfast to a served dinner without a thought for logistics. The nearest commercial airport is Chambery Savoie Mont Blanc, about a 1 hour 45 minute drive; Geneva and Lyon are roughly two and a half hours.

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Best time to visit

winter

-8C to 3Cdec · jan · feb

peak crowdpremium value

The chalet's 300m lift access into the Trois Vallees and full spa make it a prime catered base through the December to April ski season.

peak crowdpremium value

Winter is the headline: December to April brings reliable high-altitude snow across the Trois Vallees, with the surrounding glaciers holding cover into spring. February half-term and Christmas are the busiest and priciest weeks; mid-January and mid-March give the same snow with lighter slopes. Summer is quieter and green, good for hiking and cycling from the village, and the chalet spa is a draw year round.

winter

Recommended

dec · jan · feb

Cold and snow-sure across the high Trois Vallees, with reliable cover and long ski days from the door.

-8C to 3C

peak crowdpremium value

Christmas, New Year and February half-term book far ahead at premium rates; mid-January and mid-March offer the same snow with lighter slopes.

spring

mar · apr · may

Longer, sunnier days with spring snow up high early on, softening to green valleys by May.

0C to 12C

moderate crowdgood value

March holds good high-altitude snow; by late April the lifts wind down and the chalet suits a quieter spa and walking break.

summer

jun · jul · aug

Warm, bright alpine days with cool nights; the valley is green and the Vanoise trails open.

10C to 24C

low crowdgood value

A relaxed, good-value season; the spa, pool and terraces come into their own and mountain trails run from the village.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

Crisp and quiet as the season turns, with first snow arriving on the peaks before the lifts reopen.

2C to 16C

low crowdexcellent value

The quietest and best-value window; ideal for a spa-focused escape before the ski season begins.

Why we chose it

We chose Saint Martin de Belleville 12 for the balance it strikes. Ski-in convenience in the Trois Vallees usually means a purpose-built resort with little character; here you get a lift almost at the door and an authentic Savoyard village of stone and old chapels a short walk below. The wellness floor is genuinely complete, a pool, sauna, hammam and gym rather than a token spa corner, and the cinema and games room earn their keep on a weather day. What settles it is the catering: a chef and housekeeper included turns a large group holiday into a relaxed one, and fourteen beds across five en-suite rooms suit two or three families travelling together without anyone drawing the short straw.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

The chalet follows the building code of the Belleville valley, a base of local stone under upper storeys clad in aged timber, with deep eaves and a pitched roof built to carry Savoyard snow. It reads as part of the village rather than an import, which is increasingly rare on this side of the Trois Vallees. Inside, the vernacular shell…

02The Interior

The interior is calm and contemporary, letting the timber, stone and mountain light do the work. The living room is the centrepiece, a soaring double-height space with deep sofas gathered around an open fire and a library mezzanine reached above. A long dining table seats the full party beneath the tall windows, and the adjoining kitchen is a design piece…

03The Outdoor

Outdoor life at the chalet is arranged around the snow rather than in spite of it. A barrel hot tub sits in a stone courtyard, sunk into the drifts so guests can soak with the peaks above and the village lights below. Panoramic terraces wrap the living floors, one laid for alfresco dinners with a barbecue and an uninterrupted mountain…

04The Location

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville sits at around 1,450 metres in the Belleville valley, the third and quietest gateway into the Trois Vallees alongside Les Menuires and Val Thorens. It is a genuine village, its baroque church and stone houses still the centre of life, with a celebrated three-Michelin-star restaurant, La Bouitte, a short drive up the valley at Saint-Marcel. From the chalet a…

05Ideal For

Best suited to two or three families or a group of couples skiing the Trois Vallees together, who want an authentic village base rather than a resort and value being catered to. The bunk room and family-friendly staffing make it comfortable for children, while the spa, cinema and games room give non-skiers and teenagers plenty to do off the mountain.

Amenities

Private PoolHot TubSaunaGymAir ConditioningHeatingWiFiParkingMountain ViewBBQTerraceBalconyHome TheatreGames RoomSteam RoomPrivate ChefConciergeHousekeepingLaundry

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TheChosenStay's Guide

restaurant

La Bouitte

Three-Michelin-star Savoyard cooking at Saint-Marcel, a short drive up the valley; book well ahead.

skiing

Val Thorens

Europe's highest resort and the snow-sure end of the Trois Vallees, a quick hop across the linked area.

village

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville village

Walk down to the baroque church, the small museum and the village bakeries for the working-village side of the Trois Vallees.

nature

Vanoise National Park

Close by for summer walking and wildlife above the valley.

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Frequently Asked

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The chalet is above the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the Trois Vallees, French Alps. The nearest lift is 300 metres away, with the Biolley slope and ski school within easy reach, giving access to around 600 kilometres of linked piste across Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens.

It sleeps up to 14 across five en-suite bedrooms: four doubles (one with a private terrace) and a family room with two sets of bunks for younger guests.

Yes. A chef and a daily housekeeper are included. Food and drinks are charged separately so the menu can be tailored to guests, and a dedicated guest experience manager arranges transfers, lift passes and extras.

The nearest commercial airport is Chambery Savoie Mont Blanc (CMF), about 1 hour 45 minutes by road. Geneva (GVA), Lyon Saint-Exupery (LYS) and Grenoble are each around two to two and a half hours. For private aviation, Courchevel Altiport (CVF) is the closest alpine airfield, with Chambery and Geneva handling larger jets.

A full wellness floor with an indoor pool, sauna, hammam and gym, plus a home cinema, a games room with pool table and bar, and an outdoor hot tub. The bunk room and family-friendly setup suit children, and the authentic village below is a short walk for restaurants and bakeries.

December to April for skiing, with the most reliable snow and the liveliest village atmosphere; mid-January and mid-March avoid the peak-week crowds. Summer is quiet and green for hiking and cycling, with the spa a draw year round.

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