Buying ski real estate in France presents with it, many choices that often, confuse buyers rather than helps them. The golden rule always is that the head, not the heart, should lead the way. For example, when it comes to location, opt for practicality. You may have happy memories of...
Posted on 25 June 2019
When buying ski property, looking at French ski resorts near Geneva is wise criterion to have. After all, a lengthy airport transfer to mountain resorts is the last thing people want. As you chug along the autoroute and meander around an endless supply of hairpin bends, time soon adds up....
Posted on 10 June 2019
Look at a map of France and that large area curling around Switzerland and Italy can get a little confusing, since the French government reorganised its regions and created 13 vast metropolitan areas from the previous 22. The great news is that the intricacies of French regional politics do not...
Posted on 19 April 2019
In 2019, Belgium-based “European Best Destinations” organisation crowned Alpe d’Huez town and the surrounding terrain, Europe’s best ski resort for the 2nd year running. Notably, it is ordinary skiers, both experienced and beginners who decided the winner after over 58,000 people from 92 countries voted in the poll. Who would...
Posted on 16 March 2019
Courchevel ski resort, a former small farming community, is now one of the world’s most luxurious mountain destinations. Created from scratch in 1946, a dash of grand hotels and luxury chalets, followed by a gentle sprinkling of boutique shops and Michelin star restaurants offer everything and anything for a luxurious...
Posted on 08 March 2019
Val d’Isère, a famous mountain resort has captured the hearts of British skiers as tourism officials estimate 40% of visitors, either travelling there or on holiday packages come from across the channel. The town’s background history is a familiar tale of a once rural, isolated farming community high in the...
Posted on 04 March 2019
There’s no business like snow business, espically when looking at French ski resorts with guaranteed snowfall so when the white stuff’s in plentiful supply, you can put on those skis and indulge in this time-honoured sport. For snow-sure resorts, France delivers in abundance with many towns and villages offering swift...
Posted on 26 February 2019
Our tips for buying ski property in France cover the entire process from financing your purchase to choosing the ideal resort. You may be eager to sign the title deeds, take the keys and put your feet up by a log fire, but this is the time to take it...
Posted on 17 February 2019
Some say they have never heard of Megeve ski resort yet in select circles, it's earned a hardcore group of fans who cannot stay away from an upmarket, savoy ambience found no-where else in France. In fact, this exquisite resort was the original Courchevel back in the 1920s. Built as...
Posted on 06 February 2019
In December 2018, Club Med opened Les Arcs Panorama, and Trip Advisor reviews indicate it got off to a flying start. While other hotels and all-inclusive resorts usually suffer teething problems during the first three months of opening, Les Arcs Panorama has bucked this trend by scoring a staggering 4.5...
Posted on 24 January 2019
