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Luxury chalet rentals in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Catered luxury chalets in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville — the 3 Vallées' authentic village, home to three-Michelin-star La Bouitte. 19 chalets, 4 to 7 bedrooms.
Curated by Aurelian · Updated October 2026
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is the 3 Vallées kept secret: a real Savoyard farming village at 1,450 m with direct lift access to the world's largest ski area, none of the resort machinery, and the valley's greatest table. Guests choose it for slow mornings in the village, big ski days on the same lift pass as Courchevel and Méribel, and evenings that end by the fire rather than in a nightclub.
In brief
- Best for: Guests who want the 3 Vallées without the resort scene — authenticity, gastronomy and staffed chalet privacy
- Ski domain: Les 3 Vallées — 600 km of pistes on one pass; the village gondola links over the Tougnète ridge towards Méribel, with Courchevel and Val Thorens beyond
- Village: A centuries-old Savoyard farming village at 1,450 m in the Belleville valley — baroque church, old stone farms, and the Notre-Dame-de-la-Vie sanctuary just below
- Season 2026/27: With the 3 Vallées season — early December 2026 to mid-April 2027
- Getting there: Moûtiers (TGV and London ski trains) ~30 min; Chambéry ~1h30, Geneva ~2h30; helicopter via the Courchevel altiport
- The Aurelian collection: 19 chalets of 4 to 7 bedrooms, from village addresses to the hamlets — dates and 2026/27 rates confirmed within 24 hours
- The table: La Bouitte in Saint-Marcel — René and Maxime Meilleur's three-Michelin-star maison, one of the highest-rated restaurants in the Alps
Good to know
The authentic 3 Vallées
Old stone farms, a baroque church, streets that existed centuries before the ski lifts — with the full 600 km domain one gondola away.
Privacy without isolation
No palace hotels, no logo shopping, no scene. The village attracts guests who have nothing to prove — and Courchevel remains reachable on skis for lunch.
Gastronomy as the anchor
Three Michelin stars at La Bouitte in the hamlet of Saint-Marcel — father and son Meilleur cooking the valley itself. The chef in your chalet completes the week.
Where to stay
Saint-Martin village
The historic heart around the church and the main street — book here for the full village life: morning bakery runs, the Wednesday feel of a real place, and the gondola a few minutes' walk away.
Saint-Marcel
The gastronomic hamlet below the village, home of La Bouitte. Choose it for total quiet, old-stone authenticity and dinners you walk home from.
Les Grangeraies
The ski-side quarter closest to the slopes and lifts — the practical base for committed ski weeks, with the newest generation of large chalets.
Villarabout
A quiet hamlet on the balcony above the valley — long views, farming heritage and complete discretion a few minutes' drive from the village.
Signature chalets in the collection
19 bookable chalets in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville — 4 to 7 bedrooms, from the village to the hamlets. Each chalet links to its full profile, rates and availability.
Orkids2
7 bedrooms · sleeps 14 · 400 m².
Imladris
6 bedrooms · sleeps 14 · 360 m².
Zanskar
5 bedrooms · sleeps 12 · 270 m².
source 1
4 bedrooms · sleeps 10 · 160 m².
Where to eat
La Bouitte — Saint-Marcel hamlet
René and Maxime Meilleur's three-Michelin-star maison — self-taught father and son cooking the Belleville valley itself: lake fish, alpine herbs, milk and hay. Worth planning the week around; rooms upstairs turn dinner into a stay.
Simple & Meilleur — Saint-Martin village
The Meilleur family's relaxed second table — Savoyard classics done with three-star precision, without the ceremony. The right first-night dinner.
Chez Pépé Nicolas — Alpage between Saint-Martin and Val Thorens
A working mountain farm turned cult lunch spot — cheese made metres from the table, herds in the meadow, the 3 Vallées' most honest terrace.
How it compares
Three ways into the same 600 km of skiing. Saint-Martin trades resort infrastructure for authenticity and value — the choice is about atmosphere, not terrain.
| Saint-Martin | Méribel | Courchevel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character | A real farming village that skis — heritage first | All-chalet Savoyard elegance at the heart of the domain | Palaces, boutiques and the Alps' most complete luxury register |
| Skiing | 3 Vallées via the village gondola towards Méribel | 3 Vallées from the central valley | 3 Vallées from the eastern edge |
| Evenings | Firelight, La Bouitte, village restaurants — no clubs | Family-led, a handful of bars, one starred table | Michelin constellation, palace bars, nightlife |
| Crowds & scene | The quietest of the three — discretion by default | Busy in peak weeks, village-warm | The most visible — international peak-week scene |
| Value | The best price-to-privacy ratio in the 3 Vallées | Below Courchevel 1850 at comparable quality | The reference — and the ceiling — of Alpine pricing |
| Best for | Connoisseurs, gourmets, second-week returners | Families and mixed-level ski weeks | Full-service luxury and gastronomy |
In images
The Belleville valley from the chalet's great room
Lunch set against the snowfields
Old-wood cathedral ceilings in a Saint-Martin chalet
On-site services
- Fully catered chalet weeks — private chef, host and daily housekeeping
- Ski instructors and off-piste guides
- Drivers across the Belleville valley and the 3 Vallées
- Childcare and family support
- In-chalet spa, massage and recovery
Explore next
Browse the Saint-Martin chalet collection
See every bookable chalet in the village, filterable by bedrooms and budget.
Méribel luxury chalets
The neighbouring valley — same 3 Vallées, more resort infrastructure.
Courchevel luxury chalets
The Alps' most complete luxury register, on the same lift pass.
Val d'Isère luxury chalets
Higher, sportier and snow-sure — the serious-skiing alternative.
Guide researched and maintained by the Aurelian Curated team, led by founder Pierre-Axel Gadait — villa-by-villa selection with addresses verified on the ground. Last updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Saint-Martin-de-Belleville over the bigger resorts?
Because it offers the same 600 km of skiing as Courchevel and Méribel — same lift pass, linked pistes — from a real village rather than a purpose-built resort. Guests trade nightlife and logo boutiques for old stone, three-star gastronomy, and chalets where the week actually rests.
Is the skiing really as good as from Méribel or Courchevel?
Same domain, same pass. The village gondola and chairlift climb to the Tougnète ridge, where Méribel's sector opens up — Courchevel and Val Thorens follow on linked pistes. The local slopes back to the village are long, scenic and quieter than the central valleys; the honest caveat is that returning from the far ends of the domain asks for one more lift than a Méribel base.
What does a fully catered Saint-Martin chalet include?
A private chef, a chalet host, daily housekeeping and concierge planning, with drivers, instructors and childcare added around the group. Menus and cellar are set before arrival; food and beverage costs are typically billed separately from the rental. Here the chef's week is planned around the valley's tables — above all a dinner at La Bouitte.
How much does a luxury chalet in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville cost in 2026/27?
As a guide, self-catered luxury chalets typically run from about €6,000–12,000 per week, with prime staffed and catered addresses from roughly €20,000 to €40,000 and beyond in the festive and February weeks. Saint-Martin consistently prices below Méribel and far below Courchevel 1850 at comparable quality — the value story of the 3 Vallées. The Aurelian collection lists 19 chalets of 4 to 7 bedrooms; exact 2026/27 dates and rates are confirmed within 24 hours.
When should I book for Christmas, New Year or February?
Six to twelve months ahead. The village's chalet stock is small — 19 addresses in our collection against Courchevel's 172 — so the best homes go earlier than the resort's discreet reputation suggests, particularly the Christmas–New Year fortnight and the February school holidays. Requests placed by early autumn still find strong options; later, we qualify against live availability and confirm within 24 hours.
Which part of Saint-Martin should we stay in?
The village centre for walk-everywhere life around the church and the gondola; Les Grangeraies for the newest large chalets closest to the slopes; Saint-Marcel for total quiet beside La Bouitte; Villarabout for balcony views and complete discretion. Nothing is more than a few minutes from anything — the scale is the point.
Is La Bouitte really worth the detour?
It is the detour. René and Maxime Meilleur earned three Michelin stars in this hamlet — self-taught, father and son, cooking the valley's own produce. It is one of the very few three-star tables in the Alps and books out far ahead in season; we reserve it as soon as the stay is confirmed.
How do we get to Saint-Martin-de-Belleville?
Moûtiers — served by TGV and the London ski trains — is about 30 minutes down the valley; Chambéry is roughly 1h30 by road and Geneva about 2h30. Helicopter transfers use the Courchevel altiport, minutes away over the ridge. Aurelian coordinates drivers, luggage and ski logistics as a single arrival plan.
Is Saint-Martin good for families?
Very — arguably the 3 Vallées' most family-natural base: a compact, calm village, gentle local slopes back home, ski school meeting points minutes from the chalets, and none of the traffic or crowds of the big resorts. Our chalets pair childcare, instructors and family menus around each group's rhythm.
Is the skiing as good as from Méribel or Courchevel?
Same domain, same pass: the village gondola climbs to the Tougnète ridge where Méribel's sector opens, with Courchevel and Val Thorens beyond on linked pistes.