British Airways launches new flights to the French Alps

by Charlotte Ashton

 

National flag carrier British Airways has announced the launch of a new route for the 2010 / 11 winter season – London City Airport to Chambery, the gateway to the French Alps.
Starting on 18th December 2010, the BACityFlyer service will operate flights four times a week until March 2011 enabling Britons to visit the popular French ski destination for long weekends as well as traditional week long stays.
Ed Scott, French ski property expert at Experience International, comments,
“The new route operated by BA from London City to Chambery is sure to be warmly welcomed by skiers especially due to the frequency of flights which allow greater flexibility. Chambery is the gateway to the world class skiing of the French Alps with resorts such as Val d’Isere, Tignes and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville nearby.”
Nearly half a million Britons own property in France with the Alps one of the most popular destinations and this increased accessibility from the UK is also set to benefit those who own ski chalets in the region as well as holiday makers.
Just an hour from Chambery airport, the traditional Savoyard village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville has seen tourism numbers steadily increasing over the last few years and now with the new BA flights the area, part of the famous Three Valleys domain, is set for a bumper season this winter.
Accommodation in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, at an altitude of 1,450m, is in high demand year round with only 2,600 tourist beds available. There is an established second home market with approximately 1,460 holiday homes and a booming buy-to-let market. Leaseback developments such as the Chalet du Gypse, located at the foot of the slopes at the entrance of the Belleville Valley, are proving particular popular due to their affordability, guaranteed returns as well as personal usage.
One and two bedroom fully furnished ski-in ski-out apartments are available from €318,659 (including parking, excluding VAT) with superb onsite facilities including indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, spa and gym area.

For more information about buying ski property in and around Chambery or indeed the last remaining units at Chalet du Gypse contact the experts at Experience International on +44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit www.experience-international.com.