The French Alpine property market is still very popular with winter sports enthusiasts and investors, and will continue to evolve in 2024. Ski resorts, particularly those in Savoie and Haute-Savoie, are commanding high prices, underpinned by international demand and high-quality infrastructure.
Here's a look at the ten ski resorts with the highest property prices this year, according to figures from the FNAIM.
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1. Val d'Isère (Savoie): €14,758/sq.m
Val d'Isère is at the top of the rankings, with an average price of €14,758/m². Located at the heart of the Espace Killy, the resort is renowned for its exceptional skiing and technical slopes. This prestigious destination attracts a cosmopolitan clientele, thanks to its guaranteed snow cover and international ski events. The property market is dominated by top-of-the-range chalets and luxury flats, making it one of the most expensive resorts in the Alps. In 2023, it was already ranked as the number one resort in France for customer satisfaction.
- Evolution 2.0% (+€290/m²)
2. Courchevel (Savoie): €12,600/m².
CourchevelThe emblematic resort of the Trois Vallées is synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. Michelin-starred restaurants, haute couture boutiques and a glamorous atmosphere attract an international clientele. By 2024, the average price per square metre will have reached €12,600, with strong demand for prestige residences.
Courchevel remains a popular choice for investment in luxury tourism, with slopes renowned for their difficulty, notably the Grand Couloir, one of the steepest in the world.
- Evolution 5.0% (+€604/m²)
3. Megève (Haute-Savoie): €11,057/sq.m
Founded by the Rothschild family, Megève is a resort that combines elegance and cultural heritage. As well as its skiing, the resort is famous for its shopping, gourmet restaurants and wellness atmosphere. This chic and refined setting has seen property prices leap to €11,057 per square metre in 2024, marking an impressive rise of 15.7%, taking it up two places in the rankings.
- Evolution 15.7% (+1,498 €/m²)
4. Méribel (Savoie): €10,615/sq.m
Nestling in the Trois Vallées, Méribel is a resort renowned for its traditional wooden architecture and luxurious chalets.
It offers direct access to the world's largest ski area, making it a popular destination for families. Despite a slight fall of 0.2% in prices in 2024, Méribel retains its popularity with an average price of €10,615/m².
- Evolution : -0.2% (-17 €/m²)
5. La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie): €10,364/sq.m
Chamonix attracts an international clientele looking for year-round sporting activities, with an average price of €10,364 per square metre in 2024. Its exceptional setting at the foot of Mont Blanc and its varied offering make it a must for mountain sports enthusiasts. The resort saw an increase of 6.6% on the previous year.
- Evolution 6.6% (+€642/m²)
6. Chamonix (Haute-Savoie): €9,688/sq.m
The birthplace of mountaineering, Chamonix is one of Europe's most famous resorts, attracting skiers and mountaineers from all over the world. In 2024, the average property price will reach €9,688/m², marking an increase of 8.5%. The resort remains a benchmark for extreme sports and scenic beauty.
- Evolution 8.5% (+€763/m²)
7. Val Thorens (Savoie): €8,155/sq.m
Val Thorensthe highest resort in Europe, is renowned for its exceptional snow cover and direct access to the Three Valleys.
With a price of €8,155 per square metre, the resort saw a slight fall of 0.6%, but moved up one place in the rankings, thanks to its continuing attractiveness.
- Evolution : -0.6% (-€52/m²)
8. Les Gets (Haute-Savoie): €8,348/sq.m
A family resort in the Portes du Soleil, Les Gets is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere and respect for the environment. In 2024, property prices in Les Gets reached €8,348 per square metre, an increase of 9.2%. The resort's appeal lies in its tranquillity, attracting mainly families and nature lovers.
- Evolution 9.2% (+€703/m²)
9. Avoriaz (Haute-Savoie): €8,131/m².
AvoriazAvoriaz, a pedestrian resort renowned for its avant-garde architecture and eco-friendly approach, will see its price per square metre fall by 4.7% in 2024, to €8,131 per square metre. Despite this fall, Avoriaz continues to offer a modern and varied skiing environment, attracting many skiers.
- Evolution -4.7% (-398 €/m²)
10. Morzine (Haute-Savoie): €7,441/sq.m
Morzine boasts traditional charm and slopes that are accessible to all, making it an ideal destination for families. The average property price in 2024 was €7,441/m², a fall of 3.5%. Despite this decline, Morzine remains a popular destination for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
- Evolution : -3.5% (-270 €/m²)
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