Alpine Property - Grand Massif

Properties for sale in Grand Massif

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Ferme des Campanules

Sold 696,000 €

4 Arâches-la-Frasse 500 m²

Located in the Nants area of Les Carroz, 1.5 km from the village centre, the Campanules farmhouse, dating back to 1720 for its lower part and 1839 for the upper part, has retained its old charm. It already offers 182m2 of living space and the opportunity to develop an additional 300m2. The lower part of the farmhouse, with its wide exposed stone walls, was half renovated a few years ago to house a restaurant that is no longer in operation and now contains an apartment. The original entrance door and inscriptions on its stone lintel attest to the authenticity of the building. It opens onto a corridor leading to a bedroom and living area where exposed stones, beams, rustic furniture, and an old-style kitchen sink immerse you in a 100% Savoyard setting, yet with the comfort of underfloor heating. The kitchen is located as an extension of this space, along with a toilet and a shower. The other half of the ground floor retains its old aspect and awaits renovation, comprising an old stable and a vaulted cellar. Access to the first floor is either through a staircase from the ground floor or from the back of the farmhouse facing the barn. An entrance hall with cupboards provides access to several spaces: A first apartment with an open kitchen to a living room with a mezzanine, a bedroom also with a mezzanine, and a shower room with a toilet. A second apartment with 2 bedrooms with mezzanines, a bathroom, a toilet, and a kitchen open to the living room, leading to a large balcony. The barn section, with a concrete slab, is yet to be renovated, offering huge potential, especially as a third level has been added, captivating those interested in restoring an old barn with its authentic structure and ample space. The grounds also feature a bread oven and numerous parking spaces. The steel roof was redone in 2012.

Aude Garnier

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Appt. Renand

Sold 495,000 €

2 Samoëns 84 m²

Situated in the peaceful and secluded hamlet of Chez Renand, just 600 metres from the new Vercland télécabine, this charming ground-floor apartment forms part of a historic former hotel residence that was thoughtfully renovated and converted into apartments in 2010. The property enjoys a truly prime location, combining tranquillity and alpine character with immediate access to the ski area and the village of Samoëns. The apartment offers a generous and well-designed layout, comprising an entrance hall, a large and spacious living room with a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms with built-in cupboards, two bathrooms, and a hallway with integrated storage as well as a dedicated laundry cupboard. The living area is particularly impressive, providing a bright and welcoming space, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. One of the standout features of this property is the expansive and far-reaching views, which can be enjoyed from the bedrooms, the living room and from the private exterior terrace. The terrace provides an exceptional vantage point over the surrounding mountains and valley, creating a wonderful setting for outdoor dining or simply soaking in the scenery. In addition, the sale includes a parcel of agricultural land in close proximity to the apartment, which could easily be transformed into a private garden, further enhancing the outdoor space. The apartment is presented in excellent condition and offers the convenience of a true lock-up-and-leave property, perfect as a second home or rental investment. It forms part of a small and well-managed co-ownership, benefiting from low annual maintenance charges of approximately €1,500 per year. Heating is provided by electric radiators, and the property is connected to the mains drainage system. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully located alpine retreat with outstanding views, generous living space and direct access to the new Vercland lift.

Shane Cunningham

Property for sale in the Grand Massif covers village apartments through to standalone chalets, and suits buyers after a primary residence, a holiday home or a rental investment.

The Grand Massif ski area

The Grand Massif sits in the Haute-Savoie, in the French Alps, and links four villages, Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz and Flaine, on a single lift pass. Together they share 265 km of pistes across all levels, which makes the Grand Massif ski region the fourth largest in France. Beginners and families have gentle slopes close to the villages, and there is a children's ski area served by the Grand Massif Express lift above Samoëns. Stronger skiers have black and red pistes to work through, particularly on the Samoëns side. The runs spread out across the mountain above the villages, with long descents back down to the valley at the end of the day. It is a broad mountain rather than a steep one.

Access from Geneva

The area sits about an hour from Geneva, and Les Carroz is 55 minutes from Geneva Airport. It makes a weekend in the mountains workable from the UK, and it shortens the changeover for owners who let their property through the season.

The four resorts

The four villages differ in altitude, character and price, so the right one depends on what you want from the property. Two are traditional valley villages, one is family-quiet, and one was built for the snow. Each gives access to the same skiing.

Les Carroz

Les Carroz sits at 1,200 m and is one of the main resorts in the Grand Massif. It is a working alpine village, lived in year-round, built in stone and timber around an old village centre rather than assembled for tourists. There is a 1,000 m² wellness centre, and the restaurants run to Savoyard cooking: tartiflette, fondue and the other cheese-heavy mountain dishes. It is the village most buyers look at first.

Samoëns

Samoëns is the oldest village in the area, with a stone-built centre and a long history of stonemasonry; its tailleurs de pierre, the stonemasons' guild, gave the place its character. At the head of the Giffre valley beyond it lies Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, with the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, a natural rock amphitheatre and nature reserve. Property here is among the most expensive of the four villages.

Morillon

Morillon is the quietest of the four, family-oriented and low-key, linked into the same ski area as its larger neighbours. It has less going on than Les Carroz or Samoëns, with fewer shops and restaurants. Its position on the valley floor gives it an everyday, lived-in feel outside the ski season. It suits buyers who want a calmer, cheaper base than the larger villages.

Flaine

Flaine is the highest resort, with a peak altitude of 2,500 m, and the most snow-sure of the four. It was purpose-built in the 1960s, ski-in and ski-out, in a modernist concrete style that divides opinion sharply. Some buyers want nothing to do with it; others prefer the altitude and the convenience over the look.

Property prices in the Grand Massif

Across the area, apartments start from around €4,200/m² and run upward from there. Samoëns is the most expensive of the villages, reaching roughly €8,200/m², while Les Carroz spans a wide band of €5,000 to €10,000/m². The entry point is low for the Alps: one-bedroom apartments can be found from about €145,000. Set against higher-profile resorts such as Courchevel, the Grand Massif is a good deal more affordable.

Grand Massif ski chalets and apartments

The property runs from new-build apartments to older traditional chalets, so there is a variety of stock at different budgets. In Les Carroz, new-build apartments start from about €400,000, while older chalets begin from around €950,000. In Samoëns, apartments range from €295,000 to €815,000. Buyers tend to find more new-build apartments lower down the price scale and individual chalets at the top.

Investment and rental appeal

The rental case rests on the linked domain. A single lift pass across four villages means a tenant in any of them can ski the whole mountain, which keeps winter demand steady. Combined with the lower entry prices, that makes the area work both for owners using it as a holiday home and for those who let.

The lower villages, Samoëns at roughly 700 m and Les Carroz at 1,200 m, carry more snow risk than Flaine at altitude, and a thin season shortens both the skiing and the letting weeks. Buyers weighing rental income against price tend to balance the cheaper, lower villages against the more reliable snow higher up.