Collectively, five villages of Tignes make up a large ski resort and a prominent French Alp destination. Initially sitting in the valley below Val D’Isère, in 1948, the government moved the village, to build Tignes Dam. These days, the area has expanded and Le Lac, Le Lavachet and Val Claret...
Posted on 27 December 2018
From winter skiing to things to do in Val d’Isère during summer, a vast amount of tourist attractions and activities makes this destination an all-rounder from January to December. Indeed, don’t underestimate its summer potential. As ski resorts around the world look to transform themselves into year-round destinations, Val d’Isère...
Posted on 21 December 2018
The vast number of things to do in Alpe D’Huez makes it ideal for both non-skiers and those who live for the slopes. Sitting in the French Alps’s Rhone region, the area’s main claim to fame is 250 kilometres of piste lying on the Grandes Rousses Massif. However, as its...
Posted on 15 November 2018
As ski resorts across the world clamber to become dual season, golfing is just one of many summer activities they are investing in. While the reputation lags the likes of Spain, Portugal or Turkey that often host professionals, golf courses in the French Alps attract sport loving property buyers who...
Posted on 04 November 2018
Alpine chalets appear in France, Italy and Switzerland, but the style of traditional French Alpine architecture is in a league of its own. The timeless, classic design focused on practicality. Residents used them as living quarters, but also stored livestock, firewood and diary products in them. It was not until...
Posted on 12 September 2018
Anyone thinking of buying property in the French Alps has two criteria to aim for. Your end goal is that you’ve purchased a worthy real estate investment, with lots of room for capital growth, and potential liquidity. Unlike most otherworldly destinations, the Alps offer a unique skiing lifestyle but how...
Posted on 11 August 2018
Courchevel and Meribel, two highly popular French Alp ski resorts will be host venues for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2023. The decision was made at the 51st FIS Congress, making this the first time in 9 years since France has hosted the event. France last hosted the championships...
Posted on 01 July 2018
One good reason to buy ski property in Val d’Isère is its mass future potential, making it a savvy real estate investment. Val d’Isère is looking to dominate the French Alps and even overtake Courchevel 1850 as the go-to, exclusive destination. An extensive list of plus points shows the resort...
Posted on 17 June 2018
Val d’Isère, one of the most popular ski resorts in France is firing on all cylinders as it opens its summer skiing and activities sessions for 2018. The resort has gained in popularity thanks to several promotion campaigns and locals are optimistic, they can take over Courchevel as France’s most...
Posted on 13 June 2018
When it comes to buying a ski property in France, the country is already off to a good start because higher prices and more restrictions are forcing buyers away from the main competitor Switzerland. France’s leaseback scheme also proves highly popular with buyers looking to cover costs and make an...
Posted on 05 April 2018
