Residence Chamossaire

The Resort & Setting

Residence Chamossaire sits in Leysin, a mountain village above the Rhône valley in the canton of Vaud. Guest reviews (3.9 out of 5 from 77 reviews on Google) describe relaxed, self-catering apartments with kitchens, and balconies or terraces that look out over the surrounding peaks. It's an independent, RCI-affiliated property rather than a branded chain resort, which means the accommodation is straightforward and functional — a comfortable base for a mountain stay rather than a resort complex with extensive on-site facilities.

The Area & Things to Do

Leysin itself is a short walk from the resort, with local shops, cafés and the everyday feel of a working Swiss mountain village rather than a purpose-built resort town. The region shifts character with the seasons: winter brings snow sports and crisp alpine air, while summer opens up hiking trails and cooler mountain temperatures that suit families and walkers alike.

Within about half an hour of Leysin, the Lac Souterrain underground lake and the Col de la Forclaz both offer a change of scenery, from guided cave tours to panoramic viewpoints and trailheads for walkers of varying ability. Further afield, Montreux and Lake Geneva are within reach for a day trip, combining lakeside towns, boat cruises and the cultural pull of the Montreux waterfront with the mountain base at Leysin.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Residence Chamossaire can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As with all listings on the platform, there's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee and set their own asking price, and buyers contact them directly through the site to negotiate.

Because Residence Chamossaire is an independent, RCI-affiliated resort rather than a branded timeshare company, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or management office rather than a national brand transfer desk. If you're selling, be ready to answer buyer questions about the transfer process and any administrative fee the resort charges to register a new owner — and if you're buying, ask the seller (or the resort directly) for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee before you agree on a price, since these figures aren't published centrally and vary by contract.

A resale buyer typically takes on the deeded or contractual rights to the week itself — the usage rights and, where applicable, RCI exchange eligibility — but should confirm directly with the resort whether any loyalty perks, banked points or prior exchange credits are tied to the current owner rather than the unit, as these generally do not carry over in a private resale.

Renters, meanwhile, are usually looking for straightforward value: confirmed dates, clarity on the apartment's layout and kitchen facilities, and an honest description of the balcony or terrace view. Listing this detail clearly — along with the season you're renting — helps set expectations for anyone booking a week here rather than exchanging through RCI.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Leysin is reachable by Switzerland's train network, which makes a car-free visit realistic for both owners checking on their week and renters arriving from Geneva or elsewhere in the Vaud region. The Vaud region is French-speaking, so a little Swiss French goes a long way with local management and neighbours, even though English is widely understood in tourist areas. Anyone buying or renting for a winter or summer stay should check with the resort directly to find out which weeks fall in peak season, since demand (and the amount of snow or summer daylight) shifts considerably between the shoulder months and the height of each season.