A resort may produce more gross revenue yet deliver a lower yield when its acquisition premium and costs absorb the difference. Compare actual properties, not resort labels.
Val d’Isère: international depth
High altitude, brand recognition and the linked Tignes domain support international demand and high rates. The acquisition premium is substantial, so exact location, renovation and services must justify it in net income.
Méribel: central within the Three Valleys
Méribel combines central domain access with sought-after architecture. Differences between Centre, Village, Mottaret and surrounding hamlets are considerable. Access can matter more than a few extra square metres.
The comparison formula
Estimate realistic accommodation revenue, subtract distribution costs, unrecovered housekeeping, energy, internet, maintenance, service charges and vacancy, then divide by the complete acquisition and renovation cost. Use three scenarios and value owner stays.
Operation is decisive
Photography, layout, pricing, responsiveness and property condition can create a larger gap than the resort choice itself. Request an estimate based on genuinely comparable homes and net data.
ALPÉON currently has an operating presence in Méribel and assesses each opportunity according to the property and resort. When a home meets its criteria, ALPÉON offers guaranteed rent rather than commission-based remuneration: the owner knows the contractual income and does not share the operation’s turnover.