British skiers were relieved when France opened its borders for British visitors.
Britons choose the French Alps as their number one ski destination. It’s no surprise that many Britons feel the time is right to hit the slopes again and take in the beauty of the mountains.
The French Alps’ smaller resort of Les Gets is a popular choice for British second-home buyers and holidaymakers. The resort is located just an hour from Geneva Airport, making it a great destination for British snowboarders and skiers who want easy access to the Alps.
It’s possible to leave work at 5pm Friday night and still be in resort the next day. People will be tempted to buy a property because they have easy access.
After France relaxed its Covid restrictions, British tourists can travel again to France.
Three properties are being developed in Les Gets, a French ski resort. (pictured)
A new development of just three chalets being built in Les Gets features the kind of homes many skiers would love, but the price tags starting at more than £1.5million will be beyond the reach of many.
Prices reflect the high demand for vacation homes in Les Gets due to its accessibility, popularity and low supply.
To own a property in Les Gets you’ll need to be able to pay a large sum of money. However, the developers of the development want to emphasize that they are priced fairly for the local real estate market.
The four-bedroom chalets spanning across three levels are available via skiingproperty.com from €1,848,000 euros, the equivalent of £1,536,762. It is rare to find a whole chalet in the area for less than €2million, the equivalent of £1,670,890.
If you’re happy with an apartment over a chalet, however, it is possible to purchase in Les Gets for a smaller amount. As we highlight below, good quality apartments can be bought for around the £300,000 mark.
You can find the chalets on Route des Chavannes. It is a 2-minute drive to the Chavannes main ski lifts. However, skiers can also take the Gentian slope down to Gibannaz and walk only 300m to the chalets.
Each property is sold freehold. If the new owner wants to lease them out they can do so according to their own agreements once they have purchased.
Les Gets’ freehold chalets are still unfinished (pictured: Computer generated images showing what they will look like when finished).
Les Gets (pictured), is very popular with British skiers and snowboarders during winter and avid mountain bike riders in summer.
Les Gets, a ski resort in the Portes du Soleil ski system is one of the largest. It links 13 villages such as Morzine or Avoriaz.
Les Gets is a popular destination for British snowboarders, skiers, and mountain bikers.
The ski resort is part of the huge Portes du Soleil ski network, one of the world’s largest that links 13 different villages including Morzine, Avoriaz and Chalet on the French side and Champéry, Les Crosets and Morgins on the Swiss side.
The Les Gets bike park offers a wide range of trail options for mountain biking, suitable for everyone.
Many famous mountain passes, known as “cols”, are used frequently during the Tour de France.
Les Gets is easily accessible from Geneva Airport by car in approximately one hour. It’s also close to major ski resorts from Britain that are possible by car.
Les Gets is easily accessible from Geneva Airport by car in approximately one hour. It’s also close to major ski resorts from Britain that are possible by car.
A rendering of interior design of the chalets.
Newly built chalets feature four bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as 314 sqm of living space.
These rooms span three floors with an ensuite bathroom in each of the upper bedrooms and one shared bathroom in the lower bedrooms. You can also enjoy a balcony with a view of the mountains from your top-floor bedroom.
Two separate living spaces and an open-plan kitchen are featured on the main floor. A large balcony is available, as well as a private backyard and a garage.
Les Gets is a popular family-friendly property. The four-bedroom house is ideal for those looking to rent winter or summer accommodation in the French Alps.
As the property is being sold in a traditional freehold they can either live on the property or make it their holiday home. When they’re not using the property, the owners have the option to let it out for rent.
Prices for the four-bed chalets start at €1,848,000 euros, the equivalent of £1,536,762
Mont Chery has some off-piste ski opportunities during winter that are only known to the locals
Les Gets flats for sale under £400k
This is a one-bed in La Turche.
Les Gets has properties available for purchase for people with smaller incomes.
Properties currently for sale include a one-bedroom apartment for sale via skiingproperty.com, which has a price tag of £391,011.
This apartment is one of 21 new apartments that have their own balconies.
You can find the ski-in/ski-out apartment in La Turche just five minutes by car.
The apartment has two bedrooms and is located 200m from Les Perrieres ski lift.
There is also a 2-bed apartment available that can be rented at 200 m of the Les Perrieres ski lift, which is located at Les Gets resort.
The traditional style new build flat is on the market via skiingproperty.com for £310,936.
Les Gets is an Alpine village that offers traditional chalet accommodation.
In summer the hiking trail network is huge. You can see Mont Blanc from Mont Chery by taking the cable car. The easy trail that leads to Mont Caly is a great way to enjoy some spectacular views.
Les Chevrelles offers a delicious lunch option. After the walk ends, take the ‘petite train’ back towards the village center.
Mont Chery has some off-piste ski opportunities during winter that are only known to the locals.
La Grande Ourse, a Mont Chery mountain restaurant where British owner and chef organize weekly dinners. They will transport diners in their cattrack vehicles up to the top of the mountains. It’s well-known in the region for its delicious food, and is popular with French and British guests.
Three chalets are available for purchase, but they do not have to be furnished. A new property will have a lower notary charge of 2 percent. Resale properties are charged 7-8 per cent. This allows the buyer to save even more.
The owner can claim 20% VAT if they rent their chalet to someone else in the future. However, this must be done under some conditions.
British snowboarders and skiers are welcome to return to the slopes at our resort for the remainder of winter.
Julian Walker, of skiingproperty.com, said: ‘This is a rare opportunity to purchase a new chalet in a resort that normally sees prices for similar properties well in excess of €2million. Les Gets, a popular summer destination as well as winter resort is located just one hour from Geneva Airport. This makes it a very attractive option for families. As people come to the mountains for fresh air, the last two summers saw record-breaking numbers of tourists.
Alexis Bongard from Les Gets, the director of their tourist office, stated that they are pleased that France has lifted all restrictions on entry that had so adversely affected Les Gets and created so much anxiety for British tourists who were heading to this area.
We are ready and open to receive British skiers/snowboarders back on our slopes during the remainder of winter. Without you, it was very odd.
