La Crete du Berger, your new apartment in private development with reception & swimming pool  Super Devoluy ski domain close to all facilities and lifts. Exceptional prices (reduced from 4,600 euros/m2 to 2,500 euros/m2 average)

Charming family ski resort very popular with people from Nice and Marseille
Exceptional  operation with 50% discount on last apartments.
Originally sold as leaseback, the last apartments are sold as classic purchase with immediate freehold and use of the property.

Because of the unbelievable price, rent it a few weeks each year to pay off mortgage payments. At this price it is amazing value. The development is situated 350 yards from the ski lifts and benefit from the 10-year new-build guarantee as well as reduced legal fees.
This is a 3* development built respecting the traditional mountain-style architecture. Ideally located in a tranquil area the development benefits from excellent views and is close to the resort facilities.

Some examples of prices including 19.6% VAT (price per m2 is less than 2,500 euros and reduced from 4,600 euros/m2!):
-Apartment sleeping 4 persons (1 bedroom with bunkbeds + sofa bed in living room) (ground flooor, 24m2 living surface + 6m2 terrace): 58,390 euros

-Apartment sleeping 6 persons (34m2 living surface + 6m2 balcony): 78,690 euros

-Duplex apartment sleeping 8 persons (ground flooor, 50m2 living surface + 12m2 terrace): 121,968 euros

Between 3 and 5 weeks of rental a year will pay for your investment.

The ski domain
The ski resort of La Joue du Loup is situated in the Dévoluy area of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Southern Alps region. It is part of the Dévoluy ski domain. The lift served area extends from 1500 metres to 2500 metres. There are 100 km of lift served runs. There are 80 km of cross country trails. The resort features a snowpark.

Access
Very easy flight access from Grenoble, Lyon and Marseille (many UK and Irish routes)

Residence Cybele, your ski property in Brides-les-Bains at the foot of the world-famous 3 valley ski domain. 

Just 300 yards walk from the high speed Olympic gondola to Meribel, Les Cybeles represents an amazing investment opportunity in the Three Valleys, with properties starting from only 75,000€ on the leaseback scheme.

There is a choice of studio apartments with extra single bedroom (75,000€ including furniture) and 1-bed apartments with 2 extra cabins (171,000€)
Completed ready to move in. This is an incredible opportunity to benefit from great predicted capital growth as well as a beautiful, hassle-free holiday home in this world famous ski domain.

 Up to 4.9% guaranteed yield as well as personal use option of up to 8 weeks

Full VAT refund + 20% discount on Lagrange resort cataloghe price. 

Some of the features:

Indoor heated swimming pool

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Gym

Ski lockers

Direct access to ski lift leading to 3 valley ski domain

The leaseback management company operates more than 150 developments and works with all the major tour operators. Its track record is excellent and a further guarantee for your investment.

  The location:

Linked to the largest ski area in the world, the resort of Brides les Bains offers wide open skiing in the 3 Valleys.

A smart ski stay that can now be combined with the wellness of the new Spa at Brides les Bains.

This is a first for the French Alps, offering unique spa expertise so that you can really recharge your batteries.

There is a high speed Olympe gondola which takes you to the resort of Meribel in 25 minutes at 1600m from where you can ski the Trois Vallées. Brides Les Bains has an “Espace Detente” which is open in the evenings and in the mornings where you can benefit from the Spa waters to ease away the aches and pains from a hard day on the slopes. There is also a cinema, casino and various shops and restaurants, 2 discos and a piano-bar. For winter 2006-2007, there is a new spa centre proposed for the whole season.

Sports fans, in winter the mountain is yours...

 
Whether you enjoy skiing or snowboarding, the 3 Vallées ski domain offers more than 600 km of snow-packed runs, including many snow-parks and half-pipes for fans of new winter board-sports.

 You can also discover  the domain at your leisure, on foot, hiking along the marked trails, or using the pedestrian ski lift passes.

Many trails have been created specially for you to enjoy the increasingly popular snowshoeing sport and to discover the valleys from a new perspective: flora, wildlife, monuments, and superb open spaces.

 There are also many cross-country skiing tracks that are prepared and maintained each day. These will lead you through breathtaking scenery.

 The domain can also be appreciated from the sky, with many paragliding sites, and possibilities offering the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery from above.

 Each resort has protected areas reserved for sledges, and also real sledge runs for even more thrills.

 Another original way to discover the domain is to opt for a dog-sledge tour, with unforgettable moments guaranteed.

 Snow mobiles are also available for either leisurely discovery tours or more sports oriented runs.

 Don’t hesitate to contact the Mountain Guides’ Office in the resort where you will be staying. They will be able to offer more extreme activities such as off-piste skiing, ski raids and icefall climbing.

 
Access

You can fly to Geneva, Grenoble and Chambery then take a shuttle bus or take the train to Moutiers station then a shuttle bus or taxi.

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Le Buet leaseback development, your ski property in Morillon –Flaine  near the slopes with very flexible personal use ready to move in.

Location   (minutes  from Geneva airport)       

       Morillon Les Esserts is an ideal family resort, catering for Alpine skiing fans as well as offering many different activities. It is a totally pedestrian resort, surrounded by forests and with a magnificent view over the valley.

 The development           

The development, in Morillon Les Esserts (Flaine), is situated at the foot of the ski slopes and just a stone’s throw from the nearest ski lifts. It is already built and already operational. The guarantee of a leaseback investment

All the apartments, from the studio apartment for 4 pers to the 4roomed apartment for 8 pers, are fully equipped (electric hotplate, microwave, dishwasher and fridge) bathroom, generally separate toilet, television (with supplement) and balcony.

Ski lockers and a free, outdoor car park near by are at your disposal.

There is a general grocery store at Morillon Les Esserts and all shops in the village of Morillon (5 km away).

Some examples of property prices including furniture and VAT:

Studio apartment (sleep 2/3), 28m2 + 8m2 balcony: 93,000 euros

1-bed apartment (sleep 4), 34m2 + 6m2 balcony: 101,000 euros

3-bed duplex apartment (sleep 8), 62m2 + 6m2 balcony: 187,000 euros

The 9-year leaseback options:

The 1st option is Cashback leaseback:  The 9 years rental income is paid up front. It represents 13.61% of the total property price including VAT.

2 options for the payment:

1- A discount: The rental income can be delegated to the developer covering the last stage payments

2- Cash: the buyer finances the full price of the apartment and gets the rent in cash, upon completion.

Personal use included: The buyer benefits from 8 weeks (2 high season, 3 med. season and 3 low season. Exchange option on a selection of resorts as part of the Odalys catalogue. The non-occupied weeks can produce rental income at 50% of the public tariff charged by Odalys.

The second option is On-Demand Leaseback:

The on-demand lease contract aims to fulfill investment, personal use or both.

-A guaranteed rental income of 2% against 12 weeks given to Odalys. Still numerous possibilities of occupation in high season.

-Personal use up to 40 weeks a year with choice of occupation which can vary each year.

-Extra weeks can be given to Odalys when not occupied. Extra rental income represents 50% of the public tariff collected by Odalys (catalogue price). For example, Odalys'occupation rate is between 68 and 75%. On a conservative rate of 60% it will provide you with up to 5% yield.

Skiing area      

            • The Grand Massif is made up of 5 ski resorts linked together : Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns et Sixt Fer à Cheval

• 265 km of ski slopes

• 75 ski-lifs

• Snowparks

• Cross country skiing : 60 km of tracks at a distance of 5 km from the resort

Ski school        

Access             

            - By car: A6 motorway Paris-Macon then A40 Macon-Cluses.

A43 motorway Lyon Annecy, then A41 and connection A40 exit Cluses,Scionzier. Morillon is 20 mn from the A40 interchange.

From Cluses, direction Samoëns. After the Col of Chatillon, take direction Morillon; then at Morillon-Village, follow Morillon 1100 Les Esserts.

- By train: Cluses (TGV from Paris)

or Bellegarde (Paris-Geneva line) railway stations Taxi links

- By plane: Grenoble airport, Chambery airport (100 km from Morillon), Lyon (180 km) or Geneva (55km). Bus links from Geneva Airport.

 
Places to go in winter              

- Torchlight descent

- Villages of Samoëns, Sixt and Taninges

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Le Surf des Neiges, your leaseback property in Deux-Alpes yards from telecabin and all facilities

 Located near the Place de Venosc towards the end of the resort, Le Surf des Neiges is a five-storey residence within short walking distance to the bustling centre and 300 yards  from the Telecabine du Diable. Le Surf des Neiges has a reception for residents, private parking and ski lockers.  There is a launderette within walking distance.

 The refurbished apartment is fully-furnished and equipped. There is a reception area with double pull-out bed, fully equipped kitchenette with fridge, mini-oven/grill (microwave in studios), dishwasher, shower room and wc. Apartment is South-facing.

The apartment is fully-equipped & furnished (2^nd floor, 30.60m2 + 5m2 balcony):

-Studio + cabin apartment for 4/5 pers (approx.30 m²)

Reception area with 1 pull-out bed (for 2) and single sofa bed.

Cabin in the entrance with bunk beds

Equipped kitchenette (4 electric hotplates, fridge, microwave, dishwasher)

Shower and toilet

Balcony (5m2)

Price: 102,320 euros

Guaranteed yield: 3,595 euros 

Immediate return 4.11% guaranteed yield 

Personal usage of the apartment is possible

Major leaseback operator with excellent track record

Les Deux Alpes, the resort

Virtually guaranteed snowcover from October to May, the resort is a snowboarding mecca, hosting the highest snowboarding championship in the world. The village itself has a reputation for lively nightlife and the children’s fun area offers activities including a toboggan run and snowscooter track.

Apres-ski

Les Deux Alpes: skating rink, swimming-pool, fitness centre, aquagym, driving on ice circuit, museums, cinema, ice cave, bowling, bars and discos.

 Les Deux Alpes ski domain  Click for map

Since 1946 and the first ski lift, Les 2 Alpes has always been innovating and developing its slopes, guided by the evolution of skiing.

 An ever-wider range of pistes has become a playground for young and old. In addition to traditional maintenance and improvement work on the slopes, replacement of lifts, and the development of artificial snow production, the resort has made room to the new wave of snow sports with the creation of the SLIDE zone. This innovative concept allows each and everyone to safely discover all of today’s new skiing activities. Ledges, waterfalls, canyons, gullies, etc., including a 900 m-long boardercross and new facilities for kids.

Marked pistes = 500 ha
Off-piste = 1400 ha
Artificial snow = 47 ha with 191 snow guns
Cross-country skiing = 25 km (Molière des Peyrons trail and Venosc)

102 pistes (13 black, 17 red, 45 blue, 27green)

51 ski lifts including 1 elevator, 1 funicular, 3 cabin lifts, 3 gondola lifts, 23 chair lifts, 19 ski tows, and 1 beginner’s tow.

The snowpark covers 20 ha dedicated to freestyle with unique and exclusive ramps (halfpipe, gaps, hips, handrails, big air, and learning ramps).
The boardercross run includes whoops, banked curves, and jumps, with a difference in altitude of 185 m and over 1,000 m of action
The Gully: 150 m long, 80% gradient
The Canyons: 2,500 m long
The Waterfalls: 550 m long with 10 waterfalls
The Ledge: 16 m longAccess

Artificial snow

Every year the resort of 2 Alpes continues to improve its artificial snow coverage. This year the emphasis has been placed on the Vallée Blanche/Pied Moutet sector where all of the pistes served by the Super Venosc, Pied Moutet, Vallée Blanche and the new Cote chair-lifts will benefit from artificial snow.

This will therefore ensure decent skiing on the entire western sector of the ski area and a permanent east/west link throughout the winter.
Artificial snow coverage has also been improved on all of the lower slopes including the beginner pistes, kindergarten, free lifts and the Côte Brune slalom run.

 Access

By plane

Grenoble Airport (50 miles)

Regular transfer to Les 2 Alpes, via Grenoble

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  Le Pic de l’Ours, 4 star leaseback development in top ski resort of the French Pyrenees

The development

Right opposite the main ski lifts, this development offers properties ranging from studios to 3 bedroom apartments as leaseback or traditional acquisition with VAT. It is also close to all facilities like restaurants, bars, ice rink, a cinema, swimming pools, sport centres, paragliding, horse riding, 9 hole golf course and of course shops and boutiques.

All the properties of the development respond to high standards (4 stars) and offer many features:

-Indoor swimming pool, sauna, private car park, refined interiors, fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms

Some examples of prices:

Studio: 107,000€

1 bed apartment: 157,000€

2 bed apartment: 204,000€

4 options:

-4% guaranteed yield on 11 year lease 

-Up to 8 week personal use with 11 year guaranteed rental

-Up to 6 months personal use with rental yield when you decide to let it.

-Traditional acquisition with VAT 

  Font-Romeu

Located in the heart of the French Pyrenees, Font Romeu has been welcoming skiers to its village and ski area since 1921 and to this day still remains a very lively and popular resort. At 1800m this high altitude village with an exceptional weather record is known as a true jewel in the Pyrenees with a rich and fascinating heritage.

Boasting an excellent snow record and fantastic panoramic views over the surrounding mountain ranges into Spain and Andorra, Font Romeu claims to be the sunniest ski resort in France with over 3000 hours of sunshine every year.

As well as being an excellent winter playground (100km of ski slopes and more than 460 snow cannons), summer is a wonderful time in the Pyrenees and Font Romeu is no exception with extensive hiking trails and mountain bike paths coupled with stunning scenery as far as the eye can see, it is an ideal summer retreat. with easy access to Andorra, Spain and the South of France, the opportunities are endless. Important when you choose a ski resort summer activities makes all the difference as it is operational all year round. Furthermore and the main difference with the Alps is the shorter distance to the Mediterranean coast.

Font Romeu is within easy reach from Perpignan (55 miles) and Toulouse (125 miles) airports, with a number of UK airlines (including low-cost) operating into these airports from most regional airports throughout the UK making it an extremely accessible investment. It is only 2 hours by road from Barcelona. Soon the fast train will link Perpignan to Barcelona in 45 minutes.

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Le Village des Belles Roches, luxury property in Notre Dame de Bellecombe, a traditional-style Savoyard village near the Mont-Blanc.

Facing the local church, "Le Village des Belles Roches" benefits from a unique location at the heart of the resort, close to the shops and the pistes.  

With its wood facades typical of the Savoyard architectural style, Le Village des Belles Roches integrates perfectly in the cosy atmosphere of the village. The fully-equipped and furnished properties range from 2 to 3 bedroom duplex apartments. The decoration is refined and the style contemporary with extensive balconies or terraces to enjoy the glorious sunshine.

Some examples of prices including private parking (all apartments are fully-furnished and equipped):

2-bed duplex apartment (60m2 + terrace): 253,000 euros

3-bed apartment (70m2 + balcony): 281,000 euros

3-bed duplex apartment (75m2 + balcony): 313,000 euros

Some of the four-star facilities: Concierge service 24h/day, laundry, cleaning, breakfast service, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, ski locker and private parking.

The rental yield is guaranteed for 11 years between 4.20 and 4.67% and indexed (minimum + 1 point after 10 years taking into account property rental index of last 10 years). You will have a ski property earning you up to 5.67% guaranteed each year. 19.6% VAT is advanced by developer, therefore we can help you finance 100% of property price.

The different leaseback options + guaranteed yield:

A) 1 week high season + 1 week mid season + 2 weeks low season + up to 2.7%

B) 1 week high season + 1 week low season + up to 3.1%

C) 1 Christmas week + 2 weeks low season + up to 3.6%

D) Investors: up to 4.67% yield

The season calendar:

High season: 15 July-15 August; Christmas and New Year’s week; 4 week French school February holiday

Mid season: 01 July-15 July; 15 August-31 August; French school Easter holidays

Low season: All the remaining weeks. For example: December before Christmas week, January except New Year’s week; month of March, April outside French school holidays, etc.

Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, A charming, traditional and unspoilt Savoie village.

The landscape around Notre Dame de Bellecombe consists of fir forests, alpine chalets and snowy slopes. 

With the Espace Diamant, Notre Dame de Bellecombe, offers 185km of runs for lovers of all forms of alpine skiing, but the area also provides cross-country ski trails, signposted snowshoeing trails, guided snowshoe outings, and paragliding, etc.

The “Espace Diamant” ski domain  Click for ski domain
We have come a long way from the 1937 sled-tow (which turned Notre Dame de Bellecombe into one of the first ski resorts in the Alps, alongside Megève), to this new link with Les Saisies. (12 new runs, 3 new four-person chairlifts).

Highest point of the Espace Diamant:

Now, Notre Dame de Bellecombe has become the heart of the Espace Diamant , which peaks at 2070m at the top of Mont-Vorès.

The Espace Diamant ski area covers 185 km of slopes, including 5 resorts :  Notre Dame de Bellecombe, Les Saisies, Crest Volant Cohennoz, Notre Dame de Bellecombe, Flumet and Praz sur Arly. 5 resorts, 154 ski runs, 85 ski lifts, 185 km of slopes, 191 snow machines

Activities for children

The village-resort of Notre Dame de Bellecombe is the ideal place for the whole family to enjoy an unforgettable holiday.

SKI SCHOOL (Children's Garden) From 4 years old

 2 children's gardens at the foot of the ski lifts, next to the ESF in the village and next to Mt-Rond.

Special areas in which young kids can try their first pair of skis, take their first lessons and develop their technique (from 4 years old).

Using the rope-tow they can play on skis and enjoy their first descents.

CRÈCHE From two years old

If you are too small to ski, join Annie and her team at the crèche.

Opening hours: from 9am to 5.30pm, every day, except Saturday

Rates Half-day: €9 / Full-day:  €15 (amazing value by UK standards)

 
Activities just for the little ones!

"Marie and Davy Croquett" snowshoe outings

"France Raquette" approved outings with a mountain leader, for 5 to 12-year old kids.

Sledging area

A free sledging area has been set up in the Les Biolles area. Unsupervised activity. Children must be supervised by their parents.

Accro bungy

Fun sports activity, with professional supervision. Opening hours and prices not given.

Visit the "Clos des Lys House of Fables"

Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, and Cinderella and her Prince have set up home in N.D. de Bellecombe.  Visits from 10am to 7pm Tel. 04 79 31 35 63

"Après-ski" activities for children

Workshops (circus, music, manual activities, etc.), games, challenges, snowman competitions... organised by the resort's activity leader. As well as shows, films, etc

An all-season resort with many summer activities

In summer, as the days get longer, we hold a number of festivals: traditional trades, wines, etc. And, of course, the village, where life is so good, is the ideal place for a gentle stroll.
Sunny days follow cool, quiet nights. Hiking, mountain biking, tennis, leisure centre, fishing, etc. a cocktail of holiday activities to be enjoyed at your own pace: adventure or relaxation.

Access to Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe

Flights: many routes from UK and Ireland to Geneva, Chambery, Grenoble and Lyon airports including low costs.

Train: Geneva or Albertville by TGV (fast train), then shuttle.

Some distances: Megeve (6 miles), Chamonix (32 miles), Geneva (55 miles)

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  La Cime des Arcs, your 4* property in Les Arcs (Savoie) with indoor swimming pool Leaseback or Classic purchase 15 yards from the lifts (Superb value at 4,000 euros/m2). Lifts to the highest peak of ski domain the Aiguille Rouge

Les Arcs… Summer and winter resort. Its altitude (1600 to 3226m) and orientation make Les Arcs ski resort a site of exception. Benefitting from one of the most extensive ski domains in Europe (les Arcs, La Plagne), it is  famous for its top snow conditions, its sunny days as well as views on the Mont Blanc.

Perfectly integrated in its environment, “La Cime des Arcs" development benefits from an excellent  design as well as the quality of facilities it offers.

Exceptional: VAT PAID BY PROMOTER! 

At the heart of the world-famous ski resort of Les Arcs (Bourg Saint Maurice), la Cime des Arcs is situated at the foot of the ski lifts and slopes.

It is ski in, ski out and its traditional mountain architecture mixes stone and wood to adapt to its superb environment.

The properties range from 32 to 110m2. This is a leaseback scheme with no VAT to pay (advanced by promoter)  and guaranteed yield of 3.90% or 4.30% without personal use or 3.1% + 1.4% holiday budget for personal use (contact us for more information about the different options). You can also purchase your apartment outright without the leaseback structure.

Some examples of prices including private parking and furniture (all properties are either south or Mont-Blanc-facing:

1 bedroom (1 double bedroom) apartment: 135,633€

2 bedroom (1 bedroom for bunk beds + 1 double bedroom) apartment: 161,380€

2 bedroom  (2 double bedroom) apartment: 202,000€

2 bedroom  (2 double bedroom) duplex apartment (on 2 floors): 288,000€

4 bedroom  (3 double bedroom + 1 bedroom for bunk beds) duplex apartment (on 2 floors): 392,000€

Extensive 4 bedroom duplex penthouse (classic purchase only, price is with VAT): 751,000 euros (rental management can be organised)

Exceptional in this location:

Can be bought as outright purchase

VAT is paid by promoter

2 leaseback options (you can purchase the property with VAT and use it whenever you wish)

-Investor's package: 3.9-4.3% guaranteed yield + discount on rental price 

-3.1% guaranteed yield + 1.10-1.40% holiday budget for personal use ( 2-4 weeks personal including you can use your holiday budget in other resorts like Val Thorens for example or reserve a more extensive apartment in case you invite friends...)

Some of the features:

-Gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna

The resort (Click for ski domain Paradiski)

Arc 2000: highest resort in les Arcs for high altitude skiing!

 At the foot of “l’Aiguille Rouge” (3226m altitude) overlooking the “Arolles” forest and opposite the highest peak in Europe, the Mont-Blanc, Les Arcs 2000 is the door to a ski domain for everyone’s needs and top snow conditions all along the season. It is a ski resort with an olympic ski run as well as one of the most impressive slopes in Europe  starting at the top of “l’Aiguille Rouge” at 3226m high to finish at the heart of “Villaroger” at 1100m high!

With the introduction of Arc 1950 and the brand new connection between Les Arcs and La Plagne, Les Arcs is has become one of the most talked about ski resorts. Arc 1950 is located just below the Aiguille Rouge with spectacular views of Mont Blanc, where the first and best snow falls, it is in the heart of the Les Arcs ski domain, one of the most extensive and varied ski areas of the world. The Grand Domaine of Les Arcs-La Plagne has a new name - Paradiski - and has now become one of the largest ski areas in the world, as Les Arcs and La Plagne are now linked by the longest cable car of its type ever built. The cabins are large enough for 200 people and cross the Ponthurin Vally in just 4 minutes. When completed (scheduled to be in 2008), the village at Arc 1950 will be fully self-contained – with its own shops, restaurants, bars, ski school, equipment shops, thermal spa, swimming pools and underground parking.

 Found in the Tarentaise, Les Arcs sits directly above the town of Bourg St Maurice. Although 15km by road the resort can also be reached by funicular from Bourg St Maurice. It was created by the visionary Robert Blanc in 1968, who was responsible for the revolutionary teaching method 'Ski Evolutif'. This system - where you get longer skis as you improve - is still used there today. The resort is made up of three modern 'villages', with Arc 1800 the biggest and most popular. Most visitors self-cater and benefit from traffic-free streets; 1800 has most of the shops, restaurants and clubs. Families will particularly like Les Arcs, with the resort gaining the highest grade from the Board of Tourism for its children's facilities.

 1950 as stated above will be fully self-contained – with its own shops, restaurants, bars, ski school, equipment shops, thermal spa, swimming pools and underground parking.

 Skiing

One of the most extensive and varied ski domains in the world - great for all types of skiers from beginners to advanced, Les Arcs now linked to La Plagne, the new Paradiski area, offers 420kms of pistes, including the Aiguille Rouge glacier above Arc 2000 and the Bellecote glacier in La Plagne, guaranteeing snow. Les Arc is a skiers and snowboarders heaven.

For beginners, Les Arcs is well-equipped with gentle beginner's slopes - a boon for the inexperienced.

For intermediates, Les Arcs offers fantastic tree-lined descents into Peisey Nancroix and Vallandry and a multitude of interlinked blue and red runs. We recommend you try some high altitude skiing on the Aiguille Rouge and Bellecote glaciers.

For the advanced, ski the breathtaking 7km black run Aiguille Rouge right the way down into Villaroger (Europe's biggest vertical drop of 2000m), pound the moguls of Dou de l'Homme or take the new 200 seater lift over to La Plagne and return off-piste through the imposing Nancroix forest.

For boarders, it has become the home of a number of snowboard pros due to superb board park and half-pipe. There are so many natural hits to play on in the Clocheret area that there is no danger of running out of things to do. There is also abundant terrain for beginners to progress on all week.

In summary in Les Arcs, there are 200km of pistes, 20 hectares of snow making, the longest run Aiguille Rouge piste is 7km is length and 2100m in vertical descent, there is 30km of cross-country skiing, 16 mountain restaurants and 60 lifts (1 cablecar, 30 chairlifts (6 high speed), 24 draglifts, 1 funicular and, 4 gondolas). There is also guaranteed snow (artificial snow) back to resort all season long.

  Overall, an exceptional investment in an excellent resort.

In the press:

Buying a home overseas through leaseback can make it easy to find a dream home that's tax efficient and generates guaranteed rental income, says Savills' Susan Wright.

Life doesn't get much better than walking up to a vista of snow-covered Alps, stepping out of the door, strapping on your skies and taking off for a day on the slopes. It's why thousands of people return to the Alps every year and why they consider buying a property to rent out and use themselves. But if the thought of managing a rental property (with bookings, voids, cancellations and domestic services to deal with) puts you off then perhaps you should consider leaseback.

Through leaseback the buyer owns the freehold but leases the property back to the developer in return for a guaranteed yearly rental income. Financial analyst Michael Halliday opted for leaseback when he bought a ski in/ski out apartment in Les Arcs in the French Alps four years ago. He and his wife spend one or two weeks there each year, while lucky friends and family make the most of it during a further weeks. "We've been absolutely thrilled with it," says Halliday. "It's gone up in value hugely but the most important thing is it’s beautifully looked after and totally hassle-free."

It costs Michael nothing to furnish or keep his apartment because the leaseback company meets those costs and the rental income he receives covers most of the mortgage. "The term leaseback many be misleading or off-putting for some, but it's really just a fixed rental system," he says. "You could do just as well financially renting a property out yourself but it would be a lot more hassle."

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Crête Côté Village, your new ski in, ski out apartment or chalet in La Plagne (2 to 4 bedroom chalets  or apartments) to enjoy Paradiski domain (La Plagne- les Arcs)

The development

Crête Côté Village comprises detached chalets situated at the entrance of La Plagne 1800 as well as 1,2 to 3 bedroom apartments.. You will be seduced by the superb views on the famous Mont-Blanc and the wooded surroundings. The chalets are sold as half-chalets (80m2) or as whole (160m2).

They all benefit from excellent views and include private garage, cellar and spacious balconies. The 1 to 3 bed apartments have extensive terraces to enjoy the views.

Some examples of prices including VAT, parking and cellar:

The chalets

Half chalet: 80m2 + 11m2 balcony + garage (2 double bedrooms): 358,000 euros

Fully-detached chalet: (4 double bedrooms) 160m2 + 2 balconies (22m2) + 2 garages: 720,000 euros

The apartments

1-bedroom apartment (1 double bedroom) 30m2 + 7m2 balcony!: 136,000 euros 

2-bedroom apartment (2 double bedrooms) 48m2 + exceptional 48m2 private terrace: 209,000 euros

2 double bedrooms + 1 single bedroom apartment (98m2 + 38m2 private terrace + 9m2 balcony):  341,000 euros

This is a classic purchase (not leaseback) but rental management can be arranged.

 La Plagne 1800

Now part of the Paradiski ski domain, La Plagne is at the hub of an immense ski circuit, having linked its already extensive terrain to the neighbouring resort of Les Arcs providing skiers access to 425km of piste, 2 glaciers and two two-tiered cable cars with a capacity of 200. In addition to the variety of slopes, La Plagne also has an excellent snow record and varied evening entertainment.

Plagne 1800 has gentle forest surroundings and a village made up of traditional chalet style buildings with direct access to the pistes. Just 200m from our accommodation is the ski school meeting point and access to the Crête Côte 1800 ski lift. From the top of this lift, skiers can ascend further to Aime la Plagne at 2100m or enjoy the wonderful runs down through the woods to the village of Plagne Montalbert.

Freestylers love La Plagne - a permanent half-pipe, a selection of boarder parks and designated areas with bumps and jumps - a real boarder's paradise!

Wherever you are in La Plagne, the villages are 'ski-in' and 'ski-out' - the interlinked lift system is unrivalled and even at night lifts are operated to transport you to your evening entertainment.

Paradiski in figures:

• 3 resorts, 20 destinations
• 1200 m - 3250 m
• 2 glaciers
• 3 peaks of over 3000 m
• 425 Km of pistes 
• 202 hectares of artificial snow (559 cannons)
• 239 pistes including 24 blacks, 61 reds, 134 blues and 10 greens
• 153 Km of cross country pistes
• 5 snowparks, 3 boardercross, 1 half-pipe
• More than 96,000 beds

On LA PLAGNE SIDE:

• 1250 m - 3250 m
• 1 skiable glacier
• 225 Km of pistes
• 111 hectares of artificial snow (309 cannons)
• 134 pistes including 15 blacks, 29 reds, 80 blues and 10 greens
• 91 Km of cross country pistes
• 3 snowparks, 1 boardercross, 1 half-pipe
• More than 50,000 beds 

Access

• Easy access by train (ski train from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice) 
• From UK and Ireland many low-cost airlines fly to nearby Grenoble, Chambery and Geneva international airports

This is only a brief description of the property contact us for more details.

We have teamed up with France’s best mortgage broker so don’t hesitate to ask for a quote 

If you like this property our French team in UK will assist you all along until completion of the sale.

This service is entirely free.

Les Granges d’Espiaube is set on 1.5 acre of land coming  into the charming village of Saint-Lary Soulan.

Taking on the traditional architecture of the chalets and barns of the region, the properties mimetise their environment yet offer all the most attractive facilities.

The slate-roofed buildings host spacious ranging from studios to 3 bedroom apartments.

Example of prices: from 136,000€ for a 2 bedroom apartment. 

 All the wealth of the Pyrenees is to be found at Saint-Lary, starting with the mountain village and its gentle way of life and well-preserved architecture; a place of unique authenticity and conviviality.

But Saint-Lary is also the leading resort in the French Pyrenees and has one of the loveliest and largest territories on the massif, which stretches from 1600 m to 2500 m.

Saint-Lary is constantly updating its amenities (new ski lifts, artificial snow production and a fun spa and fitness centre) and offers a broad range of activities and events.

The leaseback development will benefit from an extensive reception area as well as a gym with sauna and Jacuzzi for its residents to relax. A leisure area  as well as a laundry will make life easier for everyone.

To enjoy fully the ski domain, various shuttle buses will take you from the residence to the different ski lifts.

Some of the features of the residence:

Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, reception lounge, individual ski lockers, private parking or garage for all apartments, fully equipped kitchens, dishwashers, microwave oven, electric heating, towel driers in bathrooms,etc.

The leaseback rental company is part of Eurogroup, which manages more than 15000 beds in over 30 different tourist resorts. The lease is guaranteed over a period of 9 years renewable.

Delivery: 4^th quarter 2007

2 options:

1)     3.5% guaranteed yield + VAT rebate

2)     3% guaranteed yield + 1% holiday budget for personal use + VAT rebate

The location

The residence is in the heart of Saint Lary ski resort, leading resort of the French Pyrenees. It combines excellent skiing as well as beautiful Pyrenean scenery.

Located in the heart of a vast natural border area with Spain, Saint-Lary Soulan has all the charm and character of a true mountain village.

ONE RESORT, 3 SITES        

    At Saint-Lary village (830m), you'll discover the warm, authentic atmosphere of a true Pyrenean village in the heart of the Aure valley and at the foot of the mountain resort. Saint-Lary 1700 (Pla d’Adet) and Saint-Lary 1900 (Espiaube) offer a splendid view over the Pyrenean mountain chain and provide an ideal base in winter for snow sports enthusiasts.

SKI DOMAIN

Picture this… a skiable area spread across three sites ranging in altitude from 1700 to 2515 m, offering a vast array of runs and landscapes for everyone's enjoyment! You're in Saint-Lary, a resort unique for its wide open spaces at the gateway to the Pyrenean National Park and for its amenities:

SAINT LARY 1700 "Pla d’Adet" : a site dedicated to family skiing with the Snow Garden, toboggan run and "KIDPARK", a fun snow sports park for budding skiers aged 6 to 12 yrs.

SAINT LARY 1900 "Espiaube" : a site more for the experienced skier with access to the 1700 and 2400 sites via the slopes or the road (shuttle service). It is here at 1900 that you'll find the famous "Mirabelle". At 3.6 Km, it's one of the longest runs in the Pyrenees with an elevation gain of 700 metres.

SAINT LARY 2400 : a "must" for all fans of the new snow sports ready to have fun at the mogul or slalom stadiums, in the snowpark complete with PA system. 2400 is also a heavenly spot for walkers and fans of nature activities: snow-shoe rambles to Lake Oule accessible by the lakeside chairlift.

Site facilities:

- 100 Km of slopes
- 700 ha skiable area
- 183 snow guns
- 32 ski lifts (1 cable-car, 1 gondola lift, 11 chair lifts and 18 ski-tows).
- 53 ski runs (6 green, 24 blue, 14 red and 9 black)

- Slope safety : 20 ski patrol staff, 8 snow-grooming machines, 6 patrol rooms, 2 avalanche dogs.
- 5 snow sport arenas : AFS-approved Quicksilver Snowpark, Family-Park, Kidpark, Mogul stadium, Slalom stadium.

SNOWPARK

A leading resort for ski sports, Saint-Lary strives to offer its "riders" top-quality venues.

The Quicksilver Snowpark, named TOP LABEL by the AFS, is therefore maintained and kept safe every day by a team of four professional "shapers", all riders. The venue offers various snow sports arenas: the Family Park, which is safe and fun for beginners in freestyle, the slide park with its different handrails and modules, the snowskatepark and of course, the snowpark itself complete with tables, hips and big-air.

The venue is alive throughout the season and hosts numerous events and contests.

THE PYRENEAN NATIONAL PARK
For more than 25 years, the Pyrenean National Park has protected 46,000 hectares of land, and a further 15,000 hectares in the Ordesa National Park in Spain.
You'll find a rich assortment of flora including over 400 species, such as the Pyrenean violet, fritillary, saxifrage, Pyrenean lily... and some remarkable fauna. If you look up in the sky you'll see the Bearded Vulture, the Royal Eagle or the Egyptian vulture, and closer to the ground, marmots and izards and, if you're lucky, you'll get to follow the tracks of the grizzly bear (sadly a dying species).

After the close of the winter season, there are lots of activities on offer, including sports, culture, discovery and well-being. They are an ideal opportunity for anyone, young or old, to take a relaxing breath of fresh air and live life at his or her own pace in this magnificent Pyrenean Mountain setting.

Some of the sport activities:

PARAGLIDING
With vertical drops of 500 to 1200 m, this is a favourite spot for novices and seasoned paragilders. It's possible to make 8 flights in a day at Saint-Lary, by taking the cable-car to the take-off point at Saint-Lary 1700 (Pla d'Adet).
HORSE-RIDING
Beginners' lessons, indoor riding school and treks through the forest paths.
Guided treks and possibility of horse and pony hire.

DOWNHILL SLEDDING
A mountain sled with telescopic fork. Takes you down the same downhill runs as the mountain bike, but really gets you sliding!!!

LAKE AND RIVER FISHING
Opening times :
River Neste, streams and reservoirs: from 11th March to 17st September 2006 inclusive. Mountain lakes above 1000 m: from 25st May to 1th October 2006 inclusive.
Authorised catches :
10 catches per day per fisherman in all waterways and reservoirs and 10 catches per trip per fisherman in all lakes and reservoirs above 1000m.
Legal size: the length of the fish is measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the splayed tail.
18 cm (streams, mountain lakes and reservoirs)
23 cm (Neste downstream from Saint-Lary bridge on the R.D.929).

WHITE WATER SPORTS
Rafting, Hot-dog, Kayak-raft, Air-boat, Hydro-speed,
For rafting, hot-dogging and kayak-rafting, the descent is made between the bridge at Bazus and the village of Arreau. The 8 Km-course lasts around 1h 15 mins depending on the rate of flow. Divided into two halves, the calm section is ideal for beginners and the other for more seasoned sportsmen (Cadéac Gorges).

CANYONING
A water-borne journey through the magnificent setting of Mont Perdu and La Sierra de Guara "Family" and "Advanced" levels.
 MOUNTAIN BIKING
A whole host of extremely varied routes either side of the Pyrenees include Sobrarbe, La sierra de Guara, the Spanish side of the Bardenas desert and round trips that show you every facet of the French side of the Aure Valley, for those biking alone or on organised tours with a qualified guide.

There are also all the facilities needed like bars, restaurants, shops and services.

This is only a brief description of the property contact us for more details.

All new-build properties benefit from a ten-year guarantee as well as reduced notaire fees (3% average).

We have teamed up with France’s best mortgage broker so don’t hesitate to ask for a quote as the interest rates in France are extremely low and our partner can help you finance up to 100% of your property at http://www.findhomeabroad.com/Need_a_French_mortgage?.html

If you like this property our French team in UK will assist you all along until completion of the sale.

This service is entirely free.

Font Blanche, your new leaseback ski development in Vars ski resort with up to 28,000 euro discount on original price + up to 4.80% yield
Located at the heart of the Queyras area, the Font Blanche development overlooks the ski resort of Vars with unique views over the Foret Blanche ski area.
The development is at the foot of the pistes with direct access to the 120 miles of ski slopes of the Foret Blanche. Built in the traditional mountain chalet-style with old stone and wood.
The properties range from 1 to 3-bedroom apartments with 4* facilities like heated indoor swimming pool with solarium, reception lounge with bar & fireplace, sauna & hammam, jacuzzi, individual ski locker, etc. All the apartments are fully-equipped & furnished.

Some examples of the new discounted prices including private parking (discount of up to 28,000 euros from original price):
1-bedroom apartment (30m2 living surface + 10m2 terrace): 137,000 euros
2-bedroom apartment (35m2 living surface + 10m2 terrace): 163,000 euros
3-bedroom apartment (55m2 living surface + 7m2 terrace): 220,000 euros

Guaranteed 9-year yield up to 4.87% + full 19.6% VAT refund + cashback promotion (contact us for more details) + 1 week personal use each year (more weeks can be taken from yield)

Delivery: 4th quarter 2010

Vars, the ski & sun resort
Made up of 4 mountain hamlets, which stretch all along the Grandes Alpes' road, Vars has been able to combine the authenticity and charm of its traditional villages with the comfort of a winter sport resort. Its natural heritage and its mountain constitution make of Vars a privileged holiday place.

Vars, La Forêt Blanche, 1650-2750 m, union of the Vars and Risoul ski areas, offers a vast area of 180 km, 108 pistes and 47 Ski lifts. A great variety, an immense area for sport activities to discover the best of winter sports.
With a network of artificial snow over all the major routes, La Forêt Blanche guarantees quality snow cover from the 13th of December to the 26th of April 2009.
The forest's ski areas are so easily accessible, wherever holidaymakers are staying. From the heart of the resort or directly from the traditional villages, skiers can see most of the Forêt Blanche's pistes unveiled. Vars is one of the great altitude resorts because of its guaranteed snow cover, its large area, which make of Vars the 16th resort nationally.
All of Vars' ski lift equipment is modern (the most recent of the Southern Alpes) with recent equipment which allows skiers  great fluidity and therefore reduces the waiting time at the beginning of the lifts.
Serving predominately French cuisine, the resort has a choice of 26 restaurants in and around the area, with 9 located up on the mountain.  

Easy access with flights to Grenoble, Lyon, Turin or Nice airports or trains to nearby Montdauphin guillestre station.