62. Weekend Getaway, Apres Ski, High Altitude skiing, value for money? What resort suits you best? – Part 1

Episode 62: Weekend Getaways, Apres Ski, High Altitude and Value for Money. What Resort Suits You Best? Part OneIn the first episode of 2026, Steve and Lesley Thomas return to the Alpine Property Podcast to kick off a brand new year and celebrate a major milestone. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Alpine Property Investments, founded by Steve in 2006 following their own journey into owning property in the Alps.To begin the year, and to mark this anniversary, Steve shares two decades of on the ground knowledge in a two part series designed to help listeners understand which Alpine resorts best suit their lifestyle, skiing ability, travel needs, and investment goals.In Part One, the conversation focuses on the French Alps and explores the key factors second home buyers should consider when choosing where to buy, including altitude, snow surety, length of season, ski area size, accessibility, apres ski, family friendliness, and value for money.Steve explains why the French Alps remain the most popular choice for international buyers, covering topics such as classic freehold ownership, no restrictions on buying or selling, the ability to reclaim VAT on new build properties, strong rental demand, and the protection offered by the French banking system for off plan purchases.Throughout the episode, Steve answers common client questions, including:Which resorts offer the highest altitude skiingWhere to buy for snow surety without skiing above 3000 metresThe longest ski seasons in the French AlpsThe largest ski domains by sizeBest resorts for Christmas and New YearWeekend getaway resorts with easy airport accessThe top destinations for apres ski and party atmosphereThe prettiest and most authentic Alpine villagesHidden gem resorts that still offer excellent valueWhere to buy for off piste skiingThe best resorts for non skiers and mixed ability familiesThis episode is packed with practical guidance for buyers who want clarity on where to focus their search, particularly those feeling overwhelmed by the sheer choice of resorts across the French Alps.Part Two will continue the conversation by looking more closely at costs, budgets, and investment potential to help listeners further refine their decision on where to buy.Find Out MoreProperties of the podcast: ValloireBrand new apartments https://www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk/properties/004929/Chalet at €1.1 million https://www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk/properties/004937/To explore current opportunities or discuss where might suit you best in the French or Swiss Alps, visit:www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.ukIf you would like to arrange a property viewing during your next ski trip, or simply talk through your plans for buying a second home in the mountains, Steve and Lesley would be delighted to help.Website links and contact details can be found below.Thank you for listening to the Alpine Property Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the show, as it helps others discover the podcast.Subscribe to our newsletter www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ to learn more! For more information, visit www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk and contact us at:📧[e-mail]📧[e-mail] us on Instagram www.instagram.com/alpinepropertyinvest/Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/AlpineProp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.