Superlative mountain homes in a singular setting

Deep in the heart of the Alps, in a dramatic landscape famed for its skiing, lies the picturesque resort of Méribel. The village, located in the valley of Les Allues, is at the very heart of the world’s largest ski resort, Les Trois Vallées. Consisting of 600 kilometres of slopes set amid breathtaking scenery, the Courchevel Valley and Val Thorens are situated on either side of Les Allues.

Buying in Méribel offers a central position in the area, an excellent base to explore the whole of the Three Valleys, with the huge variety of ski runs and facilities available. Méribel, with its quaint Savoyard architecture, high-altitude skiing and international appeal, continues to attract property buyers. Click here to continue reading…

A new prestigious residential address facing Europe’s highest mountaintop, Mont Blanc

Located in the French Alps, Chamonix is the perfect blend of pure mountain splendour, old Savoyard culture, world-class skiing, stunning hiking and unsurpassed beauty.

Chamonix lies in one of the most spectacular valleys of the French Alps, dominated by the beauty of the Mont Blanc chain to the south and the Aiguilles Rouges to the north. Situated close to Italy and Switzerland, Chamonix enjoys easy access to three countries. It is also conveniently placed just an hour from Geneva Airport, making it an ideal destination for a weekend break. Click here to continue reading…

Luxurious chalet graced with stunning mountain scenery and breathtaking panoramas

Spectacular in style and setting, this is a unique opportunity to purchase one of the best examples of a Savoyard chalet in the Haute Savoie.

Nestled on the French-Swiss border, Chatel is an enchanting Savoyard village and forms part of the enormous Portes du Soleil ski area. This magnificent region is the largest linked ski area in the world and offers over 650 kilometres of piste, connecting 12 resorts including Avoriaz in France and Champéry in Switzerland.

Whatever your skiing needs and expertise, you will find it here. There are excellent, easily accessible nursery slopes, mile upon mile of easy blues and reds for the intermediates, and some of the most challenging black runs in the Alps, including the notorious La Chavanette (The Swiss Wall), for the more advanced. The Portes du Soleil has a fantastic snow record. Click here to continue reading…

This is the ideal Alpine ski chalet: modern living blended with supreme comfort and a subtle sense of tradition

For those in the know, Megève is the hidden gem of the French Alps. It is as beautiful as a French ski resort can be: a picture postcard village setting of narrow cobbled streets, horse-drawn sleighs, great skiing, sublime restaurants and stunning scenery.

With 300 kilometres of ski runs, Megève is an alpine winter wonderland located in the heart of the French Alps, set against the backdrop of the regal Mont Blanc. Click here to continue reading…

Ski in, ski out in the heart of a magical wonderland

Nestled in the heart of France’s Grand Massif – one of the country’s biggest ski areas – sits the first-class resort village of Flaine, supremely located between the majestic Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva.

Grand Massif is, as its name suggests, grand indeed. Apart from Flaine itself, the area includes the resorts of Samoëns, Morillon, Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval, and Les Carroz, and offers 265 kilometres of pistes and 73 ski lifts.

Blessed with one of the French Alps’ most exceptional snow records, the ski area is further ideally oriented, with 80% of the slopes north-facing, which allows the snow to lie for longer and remain in better condition. Click here to continue reading…

Leaseback property is an investment that combines lifestyle with smart financial planning

This luxury leaseback property will let you savour one of the largest ski areas in the world amidst the quintessential charm of Châtel, a traditional Alpine village in France’s Haute Savoie. The village is set between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, 20 minutes from the Swiss motorways and an hour from Geneva.

The region abounds in classic farmhouses that feature the carved balconies typical of the Abondance Valley, which is recognised as an Area of Artistic and Historical Interest. Cattle farms can even be found in and around the village centre. Click here to continue reading…