Les Gets together
If skiing is your winter vice and you are more focussed on the downhill ski rather than the après ski, then Les Gets in the Portes du Soleil domain of the Alps (France), dubbed ‘the gateway to the sun’, is the resort for you. This historical and somewhat quieter Alpine village epitomizes traditional family values, has an excellent snow record and offers a purchaser year round unforgettable holiday usage, after all why buy a property you can only utilise for 4 months of the year when you can invest in one that you can enjoy for every season?
With the winter ski season just opening in the Alps and snow already being reported on the slopes, what can Les Gets offer the avid skier? Portes du Soleil is one of the world’s largest ski area created from a chain of villages strung along the French – Swiss Alps. There are 650km of downhill slopes and cross-country trails served by 209 ski lifts, all covered by a single ski pass or there is a cheaper more restricted pass available. Situated between Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc the region also enjoys exceptional snow coverage throughout the season creating reliable rental demand.
Les Gets village itself offers 3 cabin lifts, 25 chair lifts, 2 gondolas leading you to 3 green slopes, 26 blue slopes, 28 red and 9 black slopes for the more advanced skier. The resort also boasts 12km of cross country ski trails. For those who want to be in the heart of the action, property buyers are opting for the new development Les Fermes Emiguy, with its authentic Savoyard architecture, offering skiing on your doorstep being only 400m from the Chavannes ski-lifts and approximately 300m from the piste of the Vieux Chênes. Being so close to amenities and the slopes it is perfect for the burgeoning self-catering holiday rental market.
The resort comprises of 74 luxury studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in a 4* leaseback development and is SIPP eligible. Within the residence there is a wide array of high quality facilities including an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness centre, laundry and bicycle store. Perfect for year round usage.
In spring and summer mountain-bike enthusiasts can enjoy 380km of trails including 100km long circular Portes du Soleil tour. Or for the brave try your brakes on the heart-stopping 3300m bike descent in the neighbouring village of Morzine.
For those opting for the gentler pace of life, simply enjoy the many miles of trails which wind into the mountains with breath taking scenery covered in alpine flowers and moss. If you go quietly and are away from the maddening crowd then you are almost guaranteed to see the wildlife that braves these hills – artic hare and buccatan are a treat to see. To amuse the whole family other activities such as horse riding, golf and canoeing are available to visitors throughout the summer months.
Les Gets is just 55km from Geneva airport making it one of easiest resorts to get to. International flights arrive daily from most UK airports and coaches run from the airport every 75 minutes for a mere €25. From the 19th December, perfect timing for the 2009/2010 ski season, new weekly Saturday flights will be available to savvy skiers from London Oxford Airport flying to Geneva. This flight service will be with Baboo from only £78 each way including a generous baggage and complimentary ski or snowboard allowance.
To buy in this fabulous ski resort Experience International are offering studio apartments from £156,428 and 4.5% guaranteed income for 9 years available (renewable), this is an opportunity not be missed.
For more information contact Experience International on 0207 321 5858 or visit www.french-ski-property.co.uk.