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Introduction to the Mont Blanc Mountain and Massif for Newbies

The Mont Blanc Massif Mountain range are the most amazing French alps landscapes, if not the best. Put aside your beach and sea views to admire majestic mountains that every year, people flock to conquer. Mont Blanc massif sits on the French Italian border, although the northern tip runs to...

Posted on 07 December 2022

Where is the Best Place to Ski in France?

Prepare for excellent choices when looking for the best place to ski in France. The best French ski resort will always depend on your personal preferences and skiing abilities, but some resorts stand out more than others as seen in their popularity and fame. As well as skiing options, other...

Posted on 19 September 2022

What is the World’s Oldest Ski Resort?

Our team at Skiing Property asked us what the world's oldest ski resort is. Unfortunately, we did not know the answer, so we did a deep delve into Google. There is no solid concrete proof as to which ski resort has reigned supreme as the longest. But a few publications...

Posted on 11 September 2022

Hiking in the Alps and Walking Routes for Your Holiday

Ah, September and an Autumn beginning. The perfect season for hiking in the Alps. As Europe's premier mountain destination, the Alps feature many famous hiking routes. Some routes centre around Chamonix and Mont Blanc, but not all. There are excellent hikes further afield, too, including the famous Tour des Ecrins....

Posted on 20 August 2022

Buying Ski Property in the French Alps : Your Alpine Home Investment

With an extensive list of places to choose from, anyone buying ski property in France should know it is an attractive market with a good deal of new build, modern homes for sale, but the location of your new home is just as important as the actual home itself. Usually,...

Posted on 01 August 2022

Why Courchevel in France Stands Out as a Skiing Destination

Known for glitz and glamour, Courchevel in France attracts high-flying members of society worldwide, including royalty and celebrities. Yet many people misunderstand Courchevel. They think mountain lunches with the best food and upmarket ski chalets means pricy holidays. But there is more to Courchevel than hefty prices. Additionally, there is...

Posted on 26 July 2022

Guide to Three Valleys Ski Area in the French Alps

The Three Valleys ski area, called Les Trois Vallées in French, excels in excellence with four glaciers, decent snow fall, three hundred ski runs covering 600 kilometres. 180 ski lifts suiting everyone from beginner to experienced, also promote it to world class professionalism. Avid skiers use one of four airports...

Posted on 12 March 2022

Best Places to Live in the French Alps

Step aside Paris, because there have been more enquiries over the last three years about the best places to live in the French Alps. One reason was COVID. Global real estate markets changed as buyers turned to more remote locations, and with more people working from home, they can choose...

Posted on 07 March 2022

Is a Ski Chalet a Good Investment?

Sometimes, clients ask us if a ski chalet is a good investment, especially when compared to renting one for holidays. Of course, there is nothing better in life than settling down in a luxury ski chalet for the week. Whether this is in front of the log fire, on the...

Posted on 24 February 2022

Why Visit the French Alps and What to Do While There

Annually, millions of people visit the French Alps, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions of Europe. With the tallest mountain at 4,808 metres, the Alps command fame among winter ski enthusiasts. Yet, the French alps have become about much more. The French alps transformed themselves into an outdoor hub...

Posted on 13 February 2022