Analyzing the real estate of most ski resorts in the French and Swiss Alps, experts note that housing in the first of them becomes more expensive, and in the second, it becomes cheaper. For the year, the maximum price increase (+ 5.8%) was recorded in Val d'Isere (France), Meribel (+ 4.5%), Chamonix (+ 3.2%) and Courchevel (from 2.1% to 1.2%). The most significant drop in value occurred in St. Moritz - by 7.2%, in Crans-Montana - by 5% and Davos - by 4.8%. For long-term investors, experts recommend to take a closer look to Switzerland, as the country guarantees the safety and confidentiality of their investments.
The Villars resort, named for its incredible views of the Alps, is located near the Lake Geneva in Switzerland at an altitude of 1300 m. Thanks to its excellent location, ideal trails and developed infrastructure, it is very popular with wealthy tourists. For 1 million euros here you can buy a housing area of about 80 square meters.
Davos is two hours away from Zurich and has a large number of ski slopes: there are 311 km of trails and 75 km of routes for freeride. For 1 million euros in Davos it is possible to buy the real estate within 76 square meters.
Klosters is a peaceful resort tucked away at the end of the picturesque Prättigau valley in eastern Switzerland. The buildings are mainly traditional in style with a number of smart hotels, restaurants and watering holes, clustered around the railway station and main Gotschna cable car. The village of Klosters lies around 1200 meters above sea level, whilst its higher neighbour Davos is the largest mountain holiday resort in the Alps. For 1 million euros it is possible to buy 76,5 square meters of housing.
Crans-Montana is a ski resort in southwestern Switzerland, in the heart of the Swiss Alps in the canton of Valais. It is located on a plateau above Sierre at an elevation of about 1,500 m (4,920 ft) above sea level, allowing good view over the Valais Alps and Weisshorn in particular. One million euros here can be spent on 72.4 square meters of housing.
Megève is ideally located as it is only an hour's drive from Geneva airport. It is situated in the foothills of the Mont Blanc massif, close to Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Tunnel, which is the gateway to Italy. Megève is often referred to as the St Moritz of France. It is a resort which has attracted the jet set since the Rothschilds made it popular in the early 1900s, but is also an ideal family destination that has, unlike many ski resorts, retained its local French essence and atmosphere. You can buy 71.4 square meters of real estate here for 1 million euros.
French Meribelis a lovely family ski resort, located in the heart of the 3 Valleys. It is very popular internationally due to the high quality of its ski slopes, the magnificent environment that surrounds it, and its excellent and unbeatable quality on price. You can purchase 66.6 square meters of real estate here for 1 million euros.
The St Tropez of the French Alps, Courchevel is the ski domain of European royalty and the wealthy elite. Courchevel remains the most sought-after resort. The most expensive property is located at an altitude of 1.55 km. Last year, for 1 million euros, it was possible to purchase 65.7 square meters of housing.
St. Moritz is the oldest mountain settlement in the Swiss Alps. In comparison with other well-known resorts, 350 kilometers of trails here are formed naturally. For 1 million euro in St. Moritz you have an opportunity to buy 44.5 square meters of real estate.
Verbier is a village located in south-western Switzerland in the canton of Valais. It is one of the largest holiday resort and ski areas in the Swiss Alps and is recognized as one of the premiere “off-piste” resorts in the world. The cost of housing here fell by 4.5% for the year. However, for 1 million euros you can buy only 43.8 square meters of real estate.
Gstaad, in Switzerland, is a large resort with 53 lifts that offers skiers an incredible 2000 metres (6562 feet) of vertical descent. Gstaad has 80 pistes with a total length of 220 kilometers (136 miles). Gstaad, the city of prestigious international schools, is a couple of hours' drive from Geneva International Airport. For 1 million euros you can buy only 36.2 square meters of housing in a mountain chalet.
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