The best ski resorts in Europe: emerging and low cost areas

With the beginning of the new ski season, the question of acquisition of property in European ski resorts is once again becoming relevant to investors around the world. “Tranio” were the guide to the best ski resorts in Europe, which included the most famous and expensive ski area (with prices from 10 thousand Euro/m2 and above) and less known, but no less promising and thus accessible locations (with prices up to 10 thousand euros/m2 and below).

In Europe a lot of atmospheric of ski resorts with affordable real estate and good infrastructure. Developing many of these resorts are gaining popularity among skiers, and subsequently the prices there will rise, making today’s investment in local real estate more profitable:

• Pamporovo (Pamporovo), Bulgaria;
• Arinsal (Arinsal), Andorra;
• Morillon (Morillon), France;
• Villars-Gryon (Villars-Gryon), Switzerland;
• Alpbach (Alpbach), Austria;
• Cortina d’ampezzo (Cortina d’ampezzo), Italy.

Pamporovo

The ski resort of Pamporovo is the southernmost ski resort in Europe and the sunniest in Bulgaria (about 270 Sunny days a year). Pamporovo is in the Rhodope mountains (Rhodope Mountains), at the foot of Snezhanka peak (Snezhanka). From all sides the resort is surrounded by a dense pine forest.

The value of the property in Pamporovo is 300-400 Euro/m2. Housing prices are steadily rising in 2013, but until the apartment can be bought for 20 thousand Euro. Prestigious estate in gated community with pool, Spa, fitness centre and restaurant on site is approximately 1 thousand Euro/m2.

Pamporovo is the best in the country ski school

The resort is 85 km from the city of Plovdiv (Plovdiv), 260 km away from Sofia (Sofia) and about the same distance from the coast. Half an hour is the balneological resort is Named (Narechen).

Arinsal

Arinsal is a small mountain village in the Pyrenees. The resort is part of ski region Vallnord (Vallnord), along with the towns of Ordino (Ordino), Arcalis (Arcalis) and PAL (Pal). The main feature of the slopes of Arinsal, the sharp elevation changes (from 2.5 to 1.5 m). In addition to the traditional gentle slopes, the resort has steep slopes for experienced skiers. With the help of special equipment on the slopes maintained a constant level of snow. Property in Arinsal is 1.5 thousand Euro/m2.

Life in Arinsal does not fade in the summer

Arinsal, not just a seasonal resort, life here does not fade in the summer. In the warm season guests can visit the largest in Andorra bike Park (Vallnord Bike Park) with trails of varying difficulty and make tours of the area: 10 km away is the capital and the Mediterranean coast is only 160 kilometers. Also in Arinsal there are two kindergartens and a children’s club, snow Park, Spa-salons, pools, fourteen restaurants, cafes, bars and two large discos that come even from the capital. Located near two medical centers.

Morillon

Small Alpine village of Morillon are distinguished by prestigious Famille Plus quality mark, which the French government assigns the best resorts for families with children. Among the 15 slopes there are no extremely difficult — most suitable for skiing with the entire family. Real estate in Morillon is from 1.5 to 3.5 thousand euros/m2. The cost of apartments starts from 100-150 thousand euros.

Lake Annecy is one of the most beautiful villages in France

An hour drive from Morillon is the second largest in France, lake Annecy (Lac d’annecy). In summer you can swim, fish, boat, go paragliding, diving, sailing and water skiing. In Morillon there is everything necessary for living: a supermarket, farmers market, bars and restaurants, shops of sports equipment, a pharmacy and a medical centre, soccer fields and tennis courts.

Villars-Gryon

Villars-Gryon — Swiss resort known as the best place in Switzerland for families with children and noted by the international awards Families Welcome the development of the family friendly Green Snowflake for participation in the program for the protection of the environment. In Villars-Gryon there are trails of various difficulty levels, and the ability to sleigh rides and ice skating. In summer there is Hiking and Cycling in the mountains. In recent years, Villard were built many new homes at very affordable prices, and the cost of apartments high class is 9,0–11,0 thousand Euro/m2.

Villars-Gryon — best Swiss ski resort for a family holiday

In Villars there are several international schools as well as summer and winter camps and short courses with them. A 20-minute drive away is the thermal Spa of LaVey-Les-Bains (Les Bains de Lavey).

Alpbach

They Alpbach — “Resort with the cleanest air in Austria”, “Most beautiful village of Austria” and even “the Most beautiful flower village of Europe”. Since December 2012 the resort is included in the total skiing area Alpbach — Wildschönau (Alpbachtal Wildschoenau), throughout which the actions of a single “ski pass”. Here at home there are 350 thousand euros, and for 700-800 thousand euros you can buy a Chalet with three bedrooms, a garden, a terrace with mountain views.

Views of the Alpbach valley in the summer

In Alpbach there are trails for beginners (total length 32 km), and for experienced skiers (89 km), as well as three snow parks. In summer you can enjoy Hiking, Nordic walking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, tennis, swimming, hunting and climbing.

Alpbach is a small resort, suitable for a relaxing family holiday, it is appreciated for the magnificent scenery and leisurely pace of life. Some guests of local hotels go here for thirty years.

Cortina d’ampezzo

Cortina d’ampezzo is the only Italian city that is a member of the Association of the best resorts in the Alps Best of the Alps. Located in the small sun valley resort is famous as the venue of the Winter Olympic games in 1956. Here also are the stages of major international competitions in Alpine skiing, bobsleigh and skiing. Of the tracks with a total length of 14 km in Cortina the most part designed for beginners and only 15 % — for professionals.

Among the buyers of houses and apartments in the resort is dominated by Italians. Prices on modern chalets here range from 10.0 to 15.0 thousand Euro/m2. Apartments in the city center cost about 1 million euros.

In the Central streets of Cortina, you can often find Italian models and stars of show business

On the main pedestrian street of Cortina — Corso Italia (Corso Italia) — is full of boutiques of leading world brands, luxury stores and antique shops. The Italians joke that I come to Cortina, they don’t even stand up on skis, and just relax, shop and dine, while admiring the local beauty. In the Central streets of the resort, you can often find Italian models and stars of show business.

Yulia Gushchina, “Tranio”