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Portes-du-Soleil concierge service: rental management in Morgins, Champéry and Les Crosets
Our local team manages your short-term rental from A to Z: listing, dynamic pricing, guest welcome and cleaning. You maximise your rental income in the world's largest linked ski area, without the constraints of managing from a distance.
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Your potential income
Annual income potential
Depending on the category and location of your property in the Portes du Soleil:
Standard category
Entry level
Studios and compact one-bedroom apartments, far from the lifts or at the bottom of the valley.
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Mid-range
Family apartments with 2 to 3 bedrooms, close to the Champéry or Morgins gondolas.
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High end
Family chalets with 3 to 5 bedrooms — views of the Dents du Midi or ski-in/ski-out in Les Crosets.
Estimate this profileThese ranges vary depending on floor area, number of bedrooms, views of the Dents du Midi and proximity to the ski lifts.
Why the Portes du Soleil
Why choose our concierge service in the Portes-du-Soleil for optimal rental management
600 km of slopes: the giant ski area as argument no. 1
The Portes du Soleil is the largest Franco-Swiss ski area: around 600 km of slopes spread across 12 resorts between the Valais Chablais and Haute-Savoie. On the Swiss side, Champéry, Morgins, Les Crosets, Champoussin and Val-d'Illiez offer direct access to this giant ski area at accommodation prices markedly more attractive than in the major Valais resorts such as Verbier. Our Portes du Soleil concierge service leverages this argument in every listing: one of the most extensive ski areas in the world, cross-border ski passes, and a value for money that few Alpine destinations can match.
A cross-border clientele and a dual ski/mountain-bike season
The area's clientele is unique in French-speaking Switzerland in its diversity: Swiss and French families, British, Belgian and Dutch skiers loyal to the Illiez valley, and mountain bikers in summer thanks to the Champéry-Morgins Bike Park and the Pass'Portes du Soleil. Our Airbnb management in the Portes du Soleil is calibrated for this dual seasonality and cross-border clientele: bilingual French-English listings, dynamic pricing aligned with the school holidays of the three neighbouring countries and the major mountain-bike events, and premium positioning of Swiss-side properties against the neighbouring French resorts (Châtel, Morzine, Avoriaz).
Lex Weber, tourist tax: compliance handled for you
Short-term letting in the Illiez valley also involves a regulatory framework specific to each municipality: Lex Weber holiday-home quotas, an intercommunal tourist tax to collect and remit, and guest registration. Our rental management builds these obligations into the day-to-day running of your property, with a dedicated contact who knows the property market of Champéry, Morgins, Les Crosets and Val-d'Illiez resort by resort — because the rules, rates and clientele vary considerably from one to the next.
Portes du Soleil in figures
Altitude
1,000 m – 2,400 m
Ski area
580 km (12 resorts)
Clientele
Franco-Swiss and international
Winter season
Dec. – Apr.
Length of stays
5 – 7 nights
Our services
Our concierge services
Full property management (professional photos, optimised listings, multi-channel distribution)
Dynamic pricing based on season, demand and events
Multilingual communication and personalised welcome with flexible check-in/check-out
Cleaning and maintenance carried out by trusted local partners
Detailed reporting: occupancy, income, reviews and areas for improvement
Portes du Soleil: the largest Franco-Swiss ski area
The Portes du Soleil brings together 12 resorts between Switzerland and France, linked by 580 km of slopes. On the Swiss side are Morgins, Champéry and Les Crosets, three authentic villages with preserved charm. The area offers a family atmosphere and picturesque villages nestled in an exceptional natural setting. In summer, the region becomes a paradise for mountain biking, hiking and mountain spa enthusiasts. Mountain restaurants and outdoor activities attract a varied clientele all year round.
The Portes du Soleil is one of the largest ski areas in the world, with 600 km of slopes linking 12 resorts between Switzerland and France. Beyond skiing, the region offers mountain biking with the Champéry-Morgins Bike Park ranked among the best in Europe, hikes towards the Dents du Midi and the Lac Vert, climbing, paragliding and golf. Easy access from Geneva (1h30) and Lausanne (1h) adds to its appeal.
Why invest in short-term rental in the Portes du Soleil
Investing in short-term rental in the Portes du Soleil means enjoying exceptional value for money within the Swiss Alpine market. Short-term letting maximises income thanks to the dual Franco-Swiss clientele and the shared ski area. Purchase prices remain more accessible than in the premium Valais resorts, delivering a better rental yield.
The Portes du Soleil clientele is made up of Franco-Swiss families, sporty groups of friends and mountain-bike enthusiasts in summer. The summer market is particularly dynamic thanks to the world-renowned Bike Park. Proximity to Geneva and the Lake Geneva basin creates constant demand for short stays.
The area benefits from a pronounced dual seasonality. In winter, skiers and snowboarders enjoy the immense linked ski area. In summer, hiking and mountain-bike trails attract sports enthusiasts, particularly during major events such as the Pass'Portes du Soleil.
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Our strengths
The strengths of our concierge service
Personalised welcome and flexible check-in
We adapt arrival and departure times to your guests' needs for an optimal experience.
Premium linen and cleaning
Specialised local partners guarantee impeccable cleanliness and quality bedding.
Proactive 24/7 maintenance
Rapid intervention in the event of technical problems or the unexpected during a stay.
Local recommendations and experiences
We guide your guests to the area's best slopes, restaurants and activities.
Investing in the Portes du Soleil
Investing in short-term rental in the Portes du Soleil: what you need to know
01Why entrust management to a concierge service?
Managing a property in the Portes du Soleil presents challenges linked to its cross-border dimension: coordination with Swiss and French service providers, handling a bilingual clientele, and knowledge of the specifics of each resort (Champéry, Morgins, Les Crosets). A local concierge service masters these subtleties and optimises the occupancy rate.
02What type of property rents best in the Portes du Soleil?
Apartments with 2 to 3 bedrooms and direct access to the slopes are the most in demand. Family chalets with 3 to 5 bedrooms and views of the Dents du Midi achieve excellent occupancy rates. In Champéry, proximity to the centre and the gondola is a plus; in Morgins, the tranquillity and access to the French sector appeal to families.
03Example: a 3-bedroom apartment in Champéry
A 3-bedroom apartment 5 minutes from the gondola, with views of the Dents du Midi, can generate between 22,000 and 38,000 CHF in annual income. In winter, the average rate sits between 180 and 300 CHF per night. In summer, thanks to the Bike Park, rates reach 120 to 200 CHF per night. This type of property achieves 140 to 170 rented nights per year.
Regulations
Regulations, Lex Weber and tourist tax in the Portes du Soleil
Lex Weber and second homes
The Swiss municipalities of the Portes du Soleil — Champéry, Val-d'Illiez (Les Crosets, Champoussin) and Troistorrents (Morgins) — all exceed the 20% second-home ceiling set by the Lex Weber: construction of new "classic" second homes has been frozen there since 2013. In practical terms, for an owner: properties benefiting from grandfathered rights (built or authorised before 2013) can be freely let short term; more recent dwellings may be subject to a tourist-use designation which requires regular letting. Before any purchase or letting, we verify the property's exact status in the land registry and with the relevant municipality — this is included in our free audit.
Tourist tax: a harmonised intercommunal regulation
Since 2018, Champéry, Val-d'Illiez and Troistorrents-Morgins have applied a harmonised intercommunal regulation on tourist taxes: for short-term rental stays, the tax amounts to 3 francs per person per night (reduced rate or exemption for children). The exact terms — notably the annual flat rates per m² applicable to owners' personal use of holiday homes — vary according to the municipality and the size of the property. Our concierge service automates the collection, declaration and remittance of the tax for the stays we manage, and tells you the exact scale applicable to your municipality during the audit.
Registration and compliance
As everywhere in Valais, short-term letting must be reported to the municipality and guests must be registered. Listings must also display certain mandatory information. We keep these obligations up to date for every property we manage in the Illiez valley, and we alert you if municipal regulations change — a point all the more important given that three separate municipalities share the Swiss side of the area.
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Champéry
the most characterful village on the Swiss side, with its listed main street, its gondola up to the Croix-de-Culet and its Palladium (ice rink, pool, spa). It is the most liquid and most international market in the valley: 2 to 3-bedroom apartments near the gondola and chalets with Dents du Midi views achieve the best rates here.
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How our concierge service works
Our process starts with a free assessment of your property to estimate its rental potential. We then create an optimised listing with professional photos and a detailed description, distributed across all the main rental platforms. Our dynamic pricing system automatically adjusts rates according to demand and local events, maximising your income.
We take care of complete booking management, including multilingual communication with guests, guest screening and secure payments. In the Portes du Soleil, this includes the specifics of the Franco-Swiss area: information on cross-border ski passes and support for a cross-border and international clientele (France, United Kingdom, Benelux). After each departure, professional cleaning is carried out and technical work is done where necessary. Our 24/7 customer service provides ongoing assistance for guests and handles the unexpected. You receive detailed monthly reports covering income, occupancy rate, tourist tax remitted and guest reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What rental returns can you expect in the Portes du Soleil?
Annual rental income in the Portes du Soleil (Morgins, Champéry, Val-d'Illiez) ranges between 8,000 and 50,000 CHF. The cross-border ski area with 600 km of slopes, one of the largest in the world, attracts a large international clientele.
What makes the Portes du Soleil attractive for rentals?
The ski area is shared between Switzerland and France, offering an exceptional variety of slopes. On the Swiss side, Champéry and Morgins offer an authentic setting with direct access to the ski area. Property prices remain more accessible than in the major Valais resorts, which improves rental yield.
Is short-term rental permitted in the Portes du Soleil?
Yes, short-term rental is permitted in Valais for the resorts on the Swiss side (Champéry, Morgins, Val-d'Illiez). We handle the administrative and regulatory formalities for you.
What guest profile visits the Portes du Soleil?
The clientele is highly international thanks to the Franco-Swiss connection: French, British, Belgian and Swiss families. Skiers are looking for the best value for money in a vast ski area. In summer, mountain bikers and hikers take over.
What are the best seasons to rent in the Portes du Soleil?
Winter (December to April) is the main season thanks to the giant ski area. Summer is developing strongly with mountain biking (Champéry hosts international downhill competitions) and cross-border hiking.
Why choose a concierge service in the Portes du Soleil?
The Portes du Soleil (600 km, the world's 2nd largest ski area) covers 12 resorts across France and Switzerland — each resort (Champéry, Morgins, Les Crosets, Torgon) has its own rules, rates and clientele. Our concierge service masters the specifics of the Swiss side (FR/CH zone) and optimises for a mixed clientele (French-speaking Switzerland, France, UK, Netherlands).
How much does a concierge service cost in the Portes du Soleil?
Our commission is 25% of the net amount, after platform fees, transactions and cleaning. No fixed fees or commitment. For owners with several properties in the area, we offer centralised coordination that stays within this 25% structure.
What is the best period to rent in the Portes du Soleil?
The ski season (mid-December to mid-April) generates 60-70% of income. Summer is very strong thanks to mountain biking (Pass'Portes du Soleil, Crankworx), with a June-August peak and 65-75% occupancy. The shoulder seasons remain weak — we make the most of them through low rates and group/seminar stays.
What are short-term rental rates in the Portes du Soleil?
Studio: 90-200 CHF per night. 1- to 2-bedroom apartments: 170-400 CHF. Chalet: 450-2,000 CHF. Properties on the Swiss side (Champéry, Morgins) rent for around 15-25% more than equivalents on the French side (Châtel, Morzine), thanks to the strong franc and the quality of infrastructure. These ranges remain well below Verbier or Zermatt, for a larger ski area.
How do you manage Franco-Swiss properties in the Portes du Soleil?
A property on the Swiss side must be positioned as premium against the neighbouring French resorts — quality infrastructure, tranquillity, CHF safe-haven value. We adjust the photos (Valais architecture, not "generic Savoyard"), publish in CHF with a clear EUR conversion, and target UK/German guests who prefer Switzerland for the "authentic alpine" feel. Cross-border logistics is also something we document (customs, cross-border ski passes).
How does the tourist tax work in the Portes du Soleil?
Champéry, Val-d'Illiez and Troistorrents-Morgins apply a harmonised intercommunal regulation: 3 francs per person per night for short-term rental stays (reduced rate or exemption for children), with annual flat rates per m² for owners' personal use of holiday homes, varying by municipality. Our concierge service automates collection, declaration and remittance for the properties we manage.
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