The French Alps are a major destination for adventurers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. The range of resorts allow skiers to stay out for long periods of time and cover great distances. Aside from skiing and snowboarding, several towns have summertime appeal, too. Plus, the French Alps are highly accessible, more so than some of the other major ski destinations in Europe. Knowing how and how often...
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Morzine, the largest town in the popular Portes du Soleil ski area, is a “safe haven” in the French Alps that is perfect for buyers seeking lifestyle-enhancing homes or smart investment opportunities. For investors looking to buy property in France, the French Alps continues to attract attention, particularly from American, British, Middle Eastern and Asian buyers. Aided by the strong dollar,...
With Spain on one side and France on the other, the Pyrénées span 430km and are just over 3,400m at their highest peak at Aneto, a few miles south of the French border. With a selection of ski resorts, which also offer other winter sports such as snowboarding and snowshoeing, these stunning mountains are highly popular during the winter, and are also a dream destination for hikers and cyclists in the...
While Chamonix is still competitive compared with other luxury ski resorts in the French Alps, prices have risen over the last twelve months and are expected to increase throughout 2017. Chamonix, located in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is one of the most popular ski resorts in the world. It also has a solid property market, so many investors buy property in...
One of the most desirable locations to own property in France, the French Alps are visited by around 55 million people each year. But where are the best places to buy property in the French Alps? The Alps span more than 1,000km across eight Alpine countries: from Austria and Slovenia in the east, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany and France to the west, and Italy and Monaco to the...
Are you ready to take the opportunity to live in one of the world’s most stunning and prestigious regions? The French Alps give you a playground to enjoy year-round and is the ideal place to move if you’re looking for a lifestyle change. There are many reasons why investing in property in the French Alps is a good idea, here are just 8 reasons why many people choose to invest in property in this area...
Property in the Alps is in demand from buyers like never before – but where should you buy and what size budget will you need? Back in 2013, the French Alps enjoyed its best ski season for 50 years. Since then, interest in property in the Alps has rocketed and been in serious demand. Over the last couple of years Home Hunts has observed that buyers seeking chalets for sale in the Alps are...
Villars sur Ollon, commonly referred to as Villars, is a village in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, part of the municipality of Ollon. It is a beautiful and family-friendly ski resort with stunning /picturesque chalets and smart hotels. Villars overlooks the Rhône Valley and views of Mont Blanc are clearly visible from parts of the village. Accommodation in the village consists largely of some...
Looking at buying property or investing in property in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc or more commonly known as Chamonix? Chamonix is situated in the Rhône-Alpes region in south eastern France. Homehunts offer a fantastic and large selection of excellent high quality Chalet’s for sale, many include a large living room with a wood stove and open plan equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and...