Ski Resorts

Most people who buy in ski resorts are also skiers or boarders and have a love of the mountains, but there is also room for developers and long term investors who recognise that there is added security in building somewhere that has a specific reason for people to buy. There is also room for those who don’t ski but simply love being in the mountains as there is much more on offer here than simply skiing.

Indeed a benefit that many people neglect when they purchase in ski resorts is the summer, which is glorious. From late April, when the colour starts to creep back into the landscape, through to the incredible spectacle of the golden forests in autumn set against the backdrop of snow capped mountains, there is something to enjoy, to appreciate. Most of the resorts are open for two months over July and August and so there are a myriad of activities to try from riding to paragliding to summer skiing to yoga and painting classes. Or simply walk on the well marked footpaths and take in the full spectacle of this beautiful region.

With so many different ski resorts there will be something for every taste and every budget. The types of properties are very varied; you have everything from the tiny studio apartments designed solely with keen skiers in mind who will be up and out at the crack of dawn and simply want a place to rest their heads; through to the uber luxury chalets with wellness centres, home cinemas, staff quarters and heated driveways ; here the owners want to combine their favourite leisure pursuit with luxury living and will be whisked around by helicopter or chauffer driven 4x4. For most of us the middle ground is a wide range of apartments, chalets and village houses. These come in all shapes and sizes but taking into account the cold winters most tend to be designed with warmth in mind with open fireplaces or wood burners and a cosy, cottage style finish. In most areas properties are built or finished in stone and wood giving a warm and traditional feel.

Just down the road from most of the ski resorts are tiny villages and hamlets that provide a cheaper option, here properties can be brought at a fraction of the price than those in the resorts just 5 or 10 minutes drive away. With exceptional views, lots of sunshine, rivers and lakes, gorges and mountains all ski resorts and their surrounding areas are also places of exceptional beauty and indeed there are many national parks based around the Alps. Throughout you will find barns, tiny village houses, farms and many properties with history and character perched on the edge of enormous views or crammed into the centre of the tiny village streets that are still better suited to a horse and cart rather than a large 4x4.

When you buy in the mountains, in some areas and particularly in the resorts there are also commercial possibilities; you can rent through the many rental agencies available or perhaps rent to a tour operator then book your own holiday with them at a discounted price and your chalet will come fully staffed! Of course many people simply buy as a home from home to enjoy with their friends and family, but with skiing and mountains just outside the door.

Throughout the Alps the local people are full of character and flavour as are their local produce, there is a wealth of culture, food and wine to appreciate and enjoy and a great love of art and music. All this, alongside the state of the art ski resorts in which the French have invested so heavily to bring tourism and commerce to the mountains, adds up to something very special.

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Ain €245,030 Independent house, in a charming village between mirepoix and the ariege pyrenees. Price reduced from €257,000 to €245,030 ! This property gives a feeling of seclusion and tranquility whilst still being only 5 minutes drive from the nearest shops. Built in the 1980s the house sits on a huge grassed land with plants, trees and shrubs amongst beautiful country scenery. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref CKAR5879 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €120,000 Traditional savoyard stone and wood barn to renovate. situated just 5 minutes from ski resort This authentic Savoyard barn with stone walls and wonderful wooden beams is situated in a sunny spot on the edge of a tiny, traditional mountain village. Located at the end of a no-through road in a quiet, tranquil place, this barn has potential to become an ideal family holiday home either for personal use or/and to rent out in both the winter and summer seasons. There is planning... French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 8873HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €120,000 Appealing mountain village house with lots of character. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6. close to ski lifts. Appealing mountain village house with lots of character. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Close to ski lifts. Tucked away in a wonderful mountain hamlet with incredible views and close proximity to the ski lifts of the Three Valley ski area this little house will make an ideal rental property and lovely holiday home, or if you’re looking for a property to give you a first step on the... French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 10400HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Ariege €158,050 Part renovated house with outbuildings in the heart of a pretty hamlet All the hard work has been done for you in this attractive former farmhouse and with the adjoining outbuildings there is plenty of scope for more of the same! Set off the beaten track in a pretty hamlet with some fabulous mountain views near Lescure and St Girons in the Ariège. French property in Midi Pyrenees Ref 10431ND09 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Haute Savoie €945,000 Lovely modern chalet in quiet village location just 3kms from morzine, with breath-taking mountain views This beautiful chalet is set on a quiet road in a pretty mountain village very close to the ski slopes of the Portes du Soleil. It has 5 bedrooms and offers a spacious family home or ideal holiday location. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 10373AF74 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €182,000 Mountain village house to renovate 6kms from the ski lifts of the 3 valleys. Mountain village house to renovate 6kms from the ski lifts of the 3 valleys. Potential to create a family holiday base or rental home nestled in the centre of an authentic mountain village just 6kms from St Martin de Belleville. With imagination a cosy house with character and interest can be achieved for use as both a winter ski and summer activity holiday base. Currently being... French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9536HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €485,000 A unique 3 bedroom ski in/ ski out chalet with stunning views and instant access to the les arcs paradiski area. A unique 3 bedroom ski in/ ski out chalet with the most stunning views and instant access to the Les Arcs Paradiski area. In winter an easy 2/3 minute ski on a marked blue piste, passing yards from the terrace, takes you to the funicular railway. The train that whisks you up to Arc 1600, from where the whole of Les Arcs Paradiski area is then yours to explore, runs every 20 minutes. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 10110HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €180,000 Prime location on the ski slopes, genuine ski in /ski out apartment in st martin de belleville. Prime location on the ski slopes, genuine ski in /ski out one bedroom apartment with mezzanine in St Martin de Belleville, part of the Three Valleys ski area. The current owners rent this lovely apartment out for most of the winter and the entries in the rental visitor’s books say it all, here are just two examples; “a very comfortable week in this well-equipped cosy apartment”... French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9292HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Haute Savoie €424,000 Charming house currently run as b&b in the french alps with breath-taking views of mont-blanc and the bossons glacier This house is set on a sunny mountain-side in the Alps, just 20 minutes from Chamonix Mont Blanc. It is near the town of Sallanches in the Haute-Savoie. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9878AF74 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Ariege €1,166,000 Spectacular setting for this home and successful gite complex with stunning views of the mont valier in the ariegois An idyllic property consisting of the main 2 bed house and 2 fully furnished gites, all of which have been lovingly and beautifully restored. The sheltered location, in the hills near St. Girons in the Ariège, is incredibly peaceful and just beautiful – the photos really do say it all! French property in Midi Pyrenees Ref 9936ND09 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €475,000 Excellent price for beautifully kept village house, lots of character & potential. close to the three valleys. Excellent price for beautifully kept village house with lots of character and potential. A few minutes to the Three Valleys ski lifts. Comes complete with building plot! Located just a few minutes drive from the popular ski resort of St Martin de Belleville, this property is tucked away in a beautiful mountain hamlet with incredible views and lots of sunshine. This really is... French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 10220HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €1,348,651 Fantastic opportunity to own a brand new 5 bedroom duplex in delightful mountain ski resort. This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a brand new, completed ski apartment finished to a very high standard, in which you are able to choose the interior decor plus the kitchen and bathroom fittings according to your personal preferences. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 8879RR73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Ariege €162,000 Fabulous stone built cottage to renovate in the pyrenees with outbuildings A fantastic opportunity to have your very own piece of France in the heart of the gorgeous Pyrenees. This untouched stone cottage with slate roof and adjoining two storey barn sits in a superb setting with glorious 360º views just 2km from the village of St Lary in the Ariège. French property in Midi Pyrenees Ref 9974ND09 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €1,200,000 Large ski chalet with the most incredible views over saulire and the meribel valley, sleeps up to 20 plus staff room. Large ski chalet with the most incredible views over Saulire and the Meribel Valley, sleeps up to 20 plus staff room. Situated in a quiet corner of the Meribel Valley in an idyllic hamlet, only 6 minutes away from Meribel. The resort can be reached by a free shuttle bus service passing through the village. The chalet also has an exciting ski to the door option and is perfectly... French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 10097HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €165,000 3 bedroom en-suite apartment just a short drive to the ski lifts of the three valleys ski area. Spread over two floors in the lower half of a traditional mountain house, this apartment offers a great opportunity to buy near to a ski resort and in the heart of the mountains. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9709HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €1,350,000 Amazing ski chalet, beautifully restored, that comfortably sleeps 26 mostly en-suite, plus separate 2 bedroom apartment An opportunity to own a spacious, fully restored ski chalet chock full of character, situated in a pretty mountain village just 6kms from St Martin de Belleville, part of the huge Three Valleys ski system. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9940HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €765,000 Large apartment in ski village 4kms from st martin de belleville, stunning views, lots of sun, big terrace. Large apartment in ski village 4kms from St Martin de Belleville, stunning views, lots of sun, big terrace, great potential. Situated above St Martin de Belleville at 1600m, you can ski in to this popular village from the Olympic chair lift adding some excitement to the home run! This ski apartment could be developed as one large apartment over two floors or be divided into two... French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9871HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Haute Savoie €330,000 Charming traditional house just outside the family ski resort of thollon, with views over lake geneva and switzerland. Really pretty stone house for sale in the popular family ski resort of Thollon-les-Memises. Ten minutes to the lake and Evian-les-Bains. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9991AF74 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €735,887 Charming three bedroom apartment located in ski resort in three valleys. southwest facing views and large balcony facing... St Martin de Belleville, a traditional mountain village turned ski resort, is fast becoming the place to buy as prices remain competitive by comparison to its neighbours Courchevel and Meribel. Like Courchevel and Meribel St Martin is part of the huge three valleys ski network making this apartment an ideal ski base. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref HB8879C The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France Savoie €661,500 Sunny house in a charming mountain village just 5 minutes from the ski resort of st martin de belleville. With the feel of a woodman’s cottage, this is a lovely 2 bedroom house set in a sunny spot near a stream. The owners have finished their home to a high standard with a light wood interior and a wood and plaster exterior. A huge bonus is the newly installed geothermic central heating which will provide savings on fuel bills and is an big environmental plus point. French property in Rhone Alpes Ref 9629HB73 The French Estate Agents for property and houses for sale in France

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