The Alps

Property Buyer’s Guide to Les Gets 1

Property Buyer’s Guide to Les Gets

Les Gets is a ski resort in the Haute-Savoie region of the Alps, set in the eastern part of France. It boasts an ideal location between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva, making it particularly easy to access. And with direct access to the Portes du Soleil ski area, it’s a prime location to live or holiday if you like to spend the snowy months skiing, snowboarding or taking part in adventurous outdoor sports.. Continue reading

buying or investing in property for sale in Val d'Isère

Property Buyer’s Guide to Val d’Isère

Val d’Isère is one of Europe’s most popular ski resorts, combining beloved Savoyard tradition with heart-pumping adventure sports and stunning, snow-capped vistas. Set in southeast France, in the Savoie department and the Rhone-Alpes region, Val d’Isère is close to the Italian border. In addition to the outdoor excursions you can go on any time of the year, which range from fishing to ice. Continue reading

Portes du Soleil in Focus: Best Ski Chalets & Apartments You Can Buy 2

Portes du Soleil in Focus: Best Ski Chalets & Apartments You Can Buy

Les Portes du Soleil encompasses seven resorts in France and another five in Switzerland, and it’s considered one of Europe’s top and most versatile ski areas. Plus, since it’s less than one hour from Geneva, it’s highly accessible. The village centres throughout Portes du Soleil have stone houses, wooden chalets and small boutiques and souvenir shops, and the overall feel is traditionally. Continue reading

Annecy in Focus: Best Places to Buy Alpine Property 3

Annecy in Focus: Best Places to Buy Alpine Property

Annecy is a postcard-perfect alpine town surrounded by picturesque mountains. Moreover, Annecy’s canals have earned it the nickname “Venice of France,” and the old town, wonderfully charming cobblestone streets. Homes in Annecy are surrounded by blooming flowers during the spring and covered in charming snowfall during the winter. It is no wonder why many people think that Annecy is one of the best. Continue reading

Overseas Property Buyers Guide to the French Alps 4

Overseas Property Buyers Guide to the French Alps

Is there anything prettier than fresh, white snow? When you live in the French Alps, you get a front row seat to new snowfall – and you may even be the first down the mountain come morning. Being surrounded by peaceful mountains can clear your mind and give you a new perspective, literally and figuratively. Even if you’re an early riser and hit the slopes first thing, head out at night once in a. Continue reading

The five most expensive ski resorts in the French Alps 5

The five most expensive ski resorts in the French Alps

Ski resorts in the French Alps are reinventing themselves to attract holidaymakers all year around. As more than half of Home Hunts’ clients now require properties to attract consistent rental yields throughout the year, chalets in the Alps serve this purpose with flying colours. The mountains are perfect terrain for hiking and biking activities, but resorts are also introducing other sports, events. Continue reading

The Best Places to Buy a Second Home in the French Alps 6

The Best Places to Buy a Second Home in the French Alps

Best places to buy a second home in the French Alps These two Alpine resorts are offering excellent property investment opportunities With 55 million visitors a year, the French Alps are one of France’s most widely-visited locations. As the ski season starts across the Alps, Chamonix and Megève are two resorts that Home Hunts are highly recommending to international buyers. “There have been. Continue reading

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7 of the Best Luxury Ski Resorts in France and Switzerland

Some of the most in-demand ski resorts can be found in Europe, especially in France and Switzerland. Aside from reliable snowfall, which means days out skiing and taking part in other mountain sports whenever you choose, Europe’s top ski resorts also boast varying terrain, a fantastic après-ski scene and family-friendly events and activities. If you’re looking for a wintertime excursion, consider. Continue reading

Why the French Alps Should Be at the Top of Your House Hunting List in France 7

Why the French Alps Should Be at the Top of Your House Hunting List in France

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. Continue reading

Why Buy a French Property in Morzine? 8

Why Buy a French Property in Morzine?

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,. Continue reading