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| HAUTE SAVOIE PROPERTY FOR SALE - CHALETS AND APARTMENTS |
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The Haute Savoie is located to the east of France in the Alps, bordering both Switzerland and Italy. As would be expected from this mountainous region, skiing is a big attraction; yet, it offers much more than just winter sports for those buying property for sale in Haute Savoie.The area has a long history and was first settled in 12,000 BC when the glaciers began to melt, allowing access to the valleys. The inhabitants became skilled makers of bronze tools and ceramics, and many of these have been found throughout the area. Due to its important location, the Haute Savoie was much fought over, being a strategic defensive region of the path through the Alps. Many of the castles, fortresses and forts that were built still stand. Annexed with France in 1860, as time progressed, the region became increasingly famous for its speciality cheeses and wines. These can still be enjoyed in the region. Now, its main income is from tourism, due to its numerous ski resorts, lakes, spas, and outdoor activities; the range of amenities on offer make this a popular and scenic area in which to buy Haute Savoie property for sale. In summer, the beautiful scenery itself is one of the main attractions to the area. Footpaths cross the parks and nature reserves, with opportunities to take in the fresh mountain air, the peaks (including Mont Blanc) rising against the skyline, and the green pastures networked with clear, trickling streams. If hiking seems too much of an effort for those buying Haute Savoie property, the breathtaking views can by enjoyed from the ‘Aiguille du Midi’ cable car, or the railway to the ‘Mer de Glace’. Further south, the Tignes funicular climbs steadily upwards, offering stunning glimpses of La Grande Casse. Of course, being a mountainous region the area is dotted with serenely beautiful lakes around which you will find beautiful Haute Savoie properties for sale. In summer these offer a great opportunity for safe, lifeguard-monitored swimming (the average temperature rising to an inviting 23°C) and water sports against a magnificent backdrop. The whole area is synonymous with rest and relaxation. Over the centuries, spa resorts such as Évian-Les-Bains, Brides-les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Aix-les-Bains have been established alongside Alpine lakes at the foot of the region's peaks, and these can be enjoyed throughout the year whether you are on holiday or staying in your own Haute Savoie property. As the Haute Savoie is located so close to the borders of Switzerland and Italy, the choice of destinations to visit nearby is vast. The beautiful, cultural cities of Geneva, Valais and Turin, to name but a few, are all within easy reach. Winter obviously draws the skiers. With a comprehensive network of cable cars, chair lifts and railways linking the most popular runs and the best scenery, the Haute-Savoie offers hundreds of kilometres of well maintained, safe and exhilarating ski runs. There are over 100 resorts in the area, each offering something different and many including new and resale Savoie properties for sale. Some are based around picturesque mountain villages; others offer the latest mountain sports. The Haute Savoie provides every snow sport imaginable, including cross-country skiing, tobogganing, designated snowshoe routes, and even dogsleighing. After a hard day on the slopes, there is nothing better than relaxing in front of a roaring fire with a glass of fine local wine in your own chalet or apartment. Alternatively, the whole area is filled with restaurants serving every dish imaginable, including local specialities. Some of these restaurants even have Michelin stars. The choice of food and wine is staggering, and most are produced in the local area. Fairs and festivals are held in the region year-round. In winter, there are ice sculpture and dogsleighing competitions, and music and dance festivals are held throughout the year. In addition, there are regular markets selling local produce and speciality local crafts. The town of Chamonix lies in a valley at the foot of one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Alps. It is a vibrant town and rich in tradition, offering not only a whole host of activities, but also numerous shops and restaurants. It is a popular place for Haute Savoie property for sale thanks to its position and status. The nearby ‘Aiguille du Midi’ cable car and the red cog-wheel train of Montenvers climb to the famous ‘Mer de Glace’. Chamonix Mont-Blanc and the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc offer unrivalled sensations for skiers and snow-boarders of all levels with sunny slopes, high altitude skiing in the major areas, and accessible slopes on the valley floor for beginners. The skiing season begins around mid-December, but, depending on snow conditions, the lifts often open much sooner. Natural spring snow allows for great skiing up until the 8th of May, when the season officially ends. There are many picturesque traditional hamlets nearby, set in beautiful scenery of dark pine forests or flowering alpine pastures, and set against the backdrop of nearby glaciers – where better to enjoy the many summer and winter activities than from your own Haute Savoie property. Chamonix is also a centre for mountaineering on the high peaks and, especially in summer, the trails through the breathtaking scenery draw hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. Through deep forests and over mountain pastures, around towering summits and along alpine lakes, past picturesque hamlets and villages, the numerous paths offer a choice for all energy levels. These can be enjoyed, perhaps, in the morning after breakfast from the balcony of a lovely Haute Savoie property – the area is rich in affordable chalets and apartments. For the past 40 years, all land lying above 2,000m elevation has been classed as a nature reserve and consequently protected. One of the many villages in the Chamonix valley is Les Houches. Situated only 6km from Chamonix, Les Houches offers an exceptional panorama of the peaks surrounding the valley. The village is made up of a number of hamlets spread over an area of 5,000 hectares, with oratories, chapels, old bread ovens and farms bearing witness to its past, and being the objects of particular attention today. Each of these hamlets presents a real cultural, sporting or tourism interest, and each offers the Haute Savoie property buyer a great reason to buy property in the region. The lake and the Plaine Saint Jean offer a base for those wishing to visit the Gorges de la Diosaz. The beautiful chapel at the lake and the ruins of the castle are well worth a visit, as are the famous St Bernard dog-breeding kennels. The hamlet of Vaudagne also has kennels, but this time for the huskies used in dogsleighing. Nearby, the hamlets of Les Chavants and Maisonneuve are centres for rock climbing, cross-country skiing, fishing, and tennis. There are also adventure parks for children, and many woodland walks. The centre of the village can be found in Les Trabets, offering all the public services, such as shops, libraries, and so on. There is also a ski-jumping site, ice rink and skate park for the more adventurous. The hamlet of Coupeau harbours the Merlet animal park, an adventure park, and the Carlaveyron nature reserve. Most villages in the Haute Savoie have property for sale, whether it be a house, cabin, chalet or apartment. The ski domain of Les Houches offers a large diversity of slopes through the forests, for all the snow disciplines, from beginners to world class skiers who meet on the famous 'Verte' piste for the men's Alpine World Cup downhill and slalom events. |
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