Anyone looking at French Alps property is entering the market at an excellent time. Shredding its reputation as home to the rich and famous, skiing and the related real estate market is now for the masses. Skiing also has another side separating it from most other sports. Its has spawned...
Posted on 27 August 2019
Times are changing and summer holidays in the French Alps are now catching up with its solid reputation as a top-notch ski destination. Rather than relying on a few winter months to make money for the whole year, local resorts are marketing themselves as ideal holiday destinations for those who...
Posted on 10 August 2019
There is much-celebrated news in the Swiss Tourism Industry as the country continues to bounce back after a disastrous period saw visitors stats and revenue slump. Having produced disastrous results since 2015, when the National Bank lifted the minimum euro exchange rate, the country has worked hard to regain its...
Posted on 11 July 2019
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
The first bit of advice on buying a ski chalet in France is to think big because there is more to consider than snow conditions and hitting the slopes. Savvy home hunters will not just be planning their ski trip but also weighing up long-term investment potential, monitoring the local...
Posted on 25 March 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