Once you have decided to invest in a ski property in France, you have many wonderful ski resorts to choose from. One of the most popular is Les Gets, which sits nicely in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. The ski resort is linked with Portes du Soleil and in total there are 12 linked ski resorts which combined, offers 266 pistes. They cater for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced skier. It sits at an altitude of 1,172 metres with the resort covering an area of 29.98 km2 (11.58 sq mi).
What is Les Gets like?
The resort is open year round and offers much to the buyer of ski apartments or ski chalets for sale in Les Gets. The village is utterly charming with plenty of cafes, bars and eateries, in the summer months there is street entertainment via performers and traditional fairs and carnivals take place. Lots of children’s activities are on hand to keep them occupied. Live music events ensure a great afternoon or evening out and everyone is invited. During the summer you can play any of the following sports, golf, hiking, tennis and table tennis, archery, swimming, fishing plus many more. The winter months are of course popular with an open-air ice rink, or you can try your hand at paragliding, ice skating, sledge dogs and electric snowmobiles, the list is endless.
Wellness centres are on hand where you can relax and rejuvenate your tired muscles, you can have a massage or take part in a yoga class to de-stress. There is a cinema, ten pin bowling alley and a library too. A great time to visit is at Christmas or New Year, families in particular love this time of year. Les Gets really promotes the festive season with beautiful decorations around the village.
Property in Les Gets for sale
The design of the properties are mostly traditional with wood and stone architecture to blend in with natural scenic landscapes. There is a superb range of ski apartments for sale in Les Gets from one to two bedrooms offering spacious living accommodation. They are close to the lifts and village centres and some are ski-in ski-out meaning, it’s easy to get about and you can ski to your own front door. Some have underground parking which is an advantage and lockable storage.
If you want more space opt for a ski chalet which generally start from three or four bedrooms upwards. These homes have picturesque views of the surrounding area and offer luxurious living. They are large and cosy with some having open beams and lots of interior woodwork. Large windows allow the beautiful snow clad mountains in. Wrap around terraces allow you to enjoy your morning coffee and breathe in fresh alpine mountain air. Some of the chalets have the benefit of a gym, private pool or cinema room. A drying room for all of your wet ski gear is a great advantage and a large lockable store room for all your ski equipment keeps the chalet tidy.
Geneva International Airport is just an hour away from Les Gets and transfers are via shuttle bus, private car hire or taxi. Investing in Les Gets is a superb option when searching for a ski holiday home. Open year round, it means you can holiday in both summer and winter. If you are looking to make some money on your investment, it can be let out year round too and you can make lucrative returns. Basically, Les Gets ticks all boxes and offers a wonderful, alpine lifestyle.