Apartment for sale in France

Inexpensive chalet style apartments located on the slopes of Valfrejus, a medium sized ski resort located in between Grenoble and Torino in Italy. Close to the tunnel that links France and Italy, this development is ideally located as access to both countries and airports is excellent. The resort is in a gorgeous location with views over what feels like the whole of the world, with sharp drops as the valleys fall away around you. The apartments are located in two buildings which share a reception, which will be manned by bi-lingual staff who are on hand to assist with information about what is happending in the resort, ski hire, day trip and much more. There are lounge areas around which also make an ideal place to meet up at the end of of a busy day skiing. The apartments are spacious and designed to fit in with the traditional style of the area, with wooden floors fixtures and fittings. Most have large balconies and views over the slopes. The development is pretty much ski in and ski out which makes it very handy. The village centre is no more than 15 mins away on foot. The resort: Set amid larch and spruce trees and close to the Italian border, Valfréjus is only a 10 minute drive from the motorway exit and the TGV station at Modane (4 hrs from Paris by train). Valfréjus was one of the last resorts to be built in the Alps and although purpose built, it has a traditional village atmosphere. A large natural ice rink is in the centre and the Tourist Office organises daily entertainment including torch light descents, acrobatic ski shows and snowman building competitions. Other activities include snowshoe outings, parapenting and the 'tilting house' attraction. It has a small selection of shops, bars and restaurants with more shops and supermarkets at Modane. With six kindergartens/kids clubs (3 months-17 years) it holds the 'Les p'tits Montagnards' label for its superb children facilities. Beginners have a choice of greens on the Plateau d'Arrondaz, which is also 'the place' to enjoy the spectacular scenery from the mountain restaurant. The powder for which Valfréjus is well known, will suit advanced skiers who can also use their ski pass for La Norma and Aussois. Skiing in other Maurienne resorts is possible too or ski the 3 Vallées via the Orelle cable car. Every Thursday, the ESF ski school organises an outing to Val Thorens. Heliski is also offered for the more daring.