Property in Demi-Quartier: buying a chalet near the Mont d’Arbois.
Demi-Quartier is a commune in Haute-Savoie bordering Megève, with which it shares the 74120 postal code. For a buyer, a Demi-Quartier address usually means the calm, residential heights of the Mont d’Arbois — ski-in/ski-out access, the golf course, southern exposure and views over the massif — a few minutes from Megève centre. It is a separate commune, with its own town hall, its own local urban plan and its own property-tax rate, yet the same resort life day to day. Many of the finest properties here sell off-market: ARES provides access and supports both buyers and sellers, from Megève to Geneva.
Demi-Quartier or Megève: what’s the difference?
The two names often go together, and for good reason: Demi-Quartier and Megève share the same postal code and the same living area. The difference is administrative — two communes, two town halls, two urban plans — and shows mostly in the atmosphere: Demi-Quartier is more residential and confidential, oriented towards the Mont d’Arbois heights.
| Criterion | Megève | Demi-Quartier |
|---|---|---|
| Postal code | 74120 | 74120 |
| Commune / town hall | Megève | Demi-Quartier (separate) |
| Flagship sectors | Village centre, Rochebrune, Mont d’Arbois | Mont d’Arbois heights |
| Local urban plan & property tax | Megève’s own | Demi-Quartier’s own |
| Atmosphere | Lively, village life | Residential, confidential |
| Price per m² | On request | On request |
Price ranges by sector: we share our transaction data (including Demi-Quartier comparables) during a first conversation, rather than publishing approximate figures.
Why the Mont d’Arbois draws prestige buyers
The Mont d’Arbois plateau combines what a demanding clientele looks for: ski-in/ski-out access, the golf course, rare light and southern exposure, and the calm of a residential area — all a few minutes from the village. Part of these heights belongs to Demi-Quartier, making it one of the resort’s most prized, and most discreet, addresses.
It is also a market where discretion prevails: many owners do not want their property publicly exposed. Off-market is the norm rather than the exception here — hence the value of working with an agency that holds this confidential portfolio.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Demi-Quartier?
- Demi-Quartier is a commune in Haute-Savoie (French Alps) bordering Megève, with which it shares the 74120 postal code. Part of the sought-after Mont d’Arbois heights lies within its boundaries. In daily life it is indistinguishable from Megève — same shops, same ski lifts, same resort — yet it remains a discreet, residential address.
- Demi-Quartier or Megève: what changes for a buyer?
- The two share the 74120 postal code and the same day-to-day life, but Demi-Quartier is a separate commune with its own town hall, its own local urban plan (PLU) and its own property-tax rate. For a buyer, a Demi-Quartier address most often means the calmer, residential upper slopes near the Mont d’Arbois — prestige and quiet rather than the animation of the village centre.
- Why is the Mont d’Arbois sector so sought-after?
- The Mont d’Arbois plateau offers ski-in/ski-out access, the golf course, southern exposure and open views over the massif, a short drive from Megève centre. It is one of the resort’s most prestigious addresses — and part of it falls within Demi-Quartier, which is why the two names often appear together in a search.
- How do you buy a property in Demi-Quartier?
- Many of the finest Demi-Quartier and Mont d’Arbois properties change hands off-market, without any public listing. ARES gives access to this confidential portfolio and supports buyers end to end — including international clients handled from our Geneva office. The starting point is a conversation about your search; we then share our transaction data and matching opportunities.