Airbnb returns in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (74400)
A well-run 3-bed house here can bring in about €96,798 of rent a year: a 10.8% gross yield before costs.
Premier alpine destination generating some of France's highest nightly rates, subject to strict municipal secondary-residence quotas.
Sources: notarized sale prices (DVF), energy ratings (ADEME), French short-let law (Loi Le Meur, 2024).
Median price
7,800 €/m²
Notarized sales 2024
Gross yield (estimate)
10.8%
Airbopti estimate
Per night (3-bed)
€340
Rental platforms
Nights booked
78%
INSEE tourism data
Prices and returns by neighborhood
Explore DVF real estate values and short-term rental yields by neighborhood in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Town Center & Historic Core
8,970 €/m²Town Center & Historic Core · +15% vs median (7800 €/sqm) · 27 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 488 €/night (10.4%)
Western Residential & Parks
8,034 €/m²Western Residential & Parks · +3% vs median (7800 €/sqm) · 13 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 497 €/night (11.2%)
Northern Heights & Hillsides
7,410 €/m²Northern Heights & Hillsides · -5% vs median (7800 €/sqm) · 15 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 451 €/night (10.9%)
Southern Gateway & Suburbs
6,864 €/m²Southern Gateway & Suburbs · -12% vs median (7800 €/sqm) · 9 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 414 €/night (11%)
Price per night by house size
3-Bedroom House (6 guests)
€340 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€96,798 / yr
4-Bedroom House (8 guests)
€460 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€130,962 / yr
5-Bedroom House (10+ guests)
€620 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€176,514 / yr
Nightly rates and occupancy data sources
Based on listed prices for similar houses in town and INSEE tourism figures. Yearly revenue assumes the booking rate of a well-run listing.
Which upgrades pay for themselves fastest in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
Outdoor Spa / Nordic Bath (+7.5K €)
Cost: €7,500
Heated Swimming Pool (+28K €)
Cost: €28,000
Extra Bedroom / Kids Dorm (+9K €)
Cost: €9,000
EV Fast Charger (+1.8K €)
Cost: €1,800
Reversible AC & Soundproofing (+3.5K €)
Cost: €3,500
Designer Furniture & Hotel Bedding Pack (+4.5K €)
Cost: €4,500
Smart Lock & Fiber Workspace (+1.2K €)
Cost: €1,200
DPE Energy Retrofit to Class D (+18K €)
Cost: €18,000
How we calculate these figures
Data synchronized on 2026-10-29 15:46:22We combine free public French data. No sponsored listings, no agency data.
House sale prices (DVF, French tax office)
Official deeds of house sales: actual median price per m² recorded on recent notarized transactions.
7,800 €/m² · 64 sales
Energy ratings (DPE, A to G, ADEME)
Certified energy audits per commune: average kWh/m²/year and rate of F/G thermal strainers subject to Loi Le Meur bans.
26.2% rated F or G (1,420 energy ratings)
Population and area (INSEE)
Official government geographic and demographic boundaries: INSEE code, census population, and cadastral area.
8,642 residents · 117 km²
Tourism demand
INSEE seasonal footfall, classified short-term rental occupancy surveys, and predictive local demand analytics.
Nights booked: 65% on average, 78% for well-run listings
How we get to 10.8%
Typical house: 115 m² × 7,800 €/m² = 897,000 €
Yearly rent: 365 nights × 78% booked × 340 € (3-bed) = 96,798 €
Gross yield: 96,798 € ÷ 897,000 € = 10.8%
Can you rent short-term in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
Strict municipal quota zone (post-Loi Le Meur municipal decree). Drastic cap on temporary STR authorizations (max 1 property per tax household) and freeze on new tourist rentals in saturated sectors.
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