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A True Definition of Mountain Luxury Stylish high-level retreat offers investment opportunity extraordinaire
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ith an abundance of low-cost airline routes, more tourists than any other country in the world, short flight times and the great choice France offers for both snow and sun lovers, it is easy to see why France remains a favourite with overseas property buyers and regularly tops quality of life polls. In challenging times, owners and investors seek safe havens and they simply do not come more secure or enjoyable than France. France’s ski property market continues to expand, due in large part to the potential 92
for a second home with strong rental appeal that Alpine properties provide. With demanding investors casting a critical eye on a resort’s infrastructure – such as its lift system and accessibility to the entire ski area and 12-month appeal – the Portes du Soleil understandably fares well. Portes du Soleil, encompassing 12 linked resorts that stretch across the French-Swiss border from Mont Blanc in France to Lake Geneva in Switzerland, has been a major player in the world skiing market for four decades.
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