8 of the best properties for sale near ski slopes
The best properties for sale near ski slopes – from a luxury cabin in Geilo, one of Norway’s premier ski resorts, to a large chalet in Valais, Switzerland


Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland. A large chalet in the Crans-Montana ski area comprising two three-bedroom flats with their own open-plan kitchen and living room leading onto a balcony. 12 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, lift, indoor swimming pool, sauna, cinema, wine cellar, garage for 7 cars, gardens, 0.37 acres. £25.2m+ Knight Frank 020-7591 2646.

Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland. A large chalet in the Crans-Montana ski area comprising two three-bedroom flats with their own open-plan kitchen and living room leading onto a balcony. 12 beds, 16 baths, lift, indoor swimming pool, sauna, cinema, wine cellar, garage for 7 cars, gardens, 0.37 acres. £25.2m+ Knight Frank 020-7591 2646.

Chalet de Pret Hiver, Verbier, Valais, Switzerland. A chalet spread over four floors with a wrap-around balcony. It has beamed ceilings, open fireplaces, and a sauna and hammam. 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/living area, ski room, cinema room, gym, outbuildings, gardens. £17.967m Knight Frank 020-7591 2646.

Courchevel 1850, Savoie, France. A traditional-style, semi-detached chalet in the centre of Courcheval 1850, just 200 metres from the ski slopes. The wood-clad interiors are constructed using traditional Savoyard Alpine materials, open fires, exposed beams and stonework, open fireplaces and a south-facing terrace. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, open-plan living/dining area, balcony, terrace, ski room, parking, gardens. £6.7m Hamptons 020-8618 4551.

Courchevel 1850, Savoie, France. A traditional-style, semi-detached chalet in the centre of Courcheval 1850, just 200 metres from the ski slopes. The wood clad interiors are constructed using traditional Savoyard Alpine materials, open fires, exposed beams and stonework, open fireplaces and a south-facing terrace. 4 beds, 4 baths, kitchen, ope- plan living/dining area, balcony, terrace, ski room, parking, gardens. £6.7m Hamptons 020-8618 4551.

Canillo, Andorra. A modern townhouse spread across four floors with views of the Grandvalira ski slopes and the El Tarter sector of the Andorra ski area. It has wood floors, and a double-height dining kitchen and living room with vaulted floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception, dining kitchen, balconies, lift, garage. £1.23m Lucas Fox +376 775 077.

Boulder Circle, Breckenridge, Colorado, USA. A luxury home within walking distance of the ski resort and gondola overlooking Tenmile Range mountain range, part of the Rocky Mountains. It has hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and a modern fireplace. 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/living room, 2 receptions, terraces, covered barbecue area, hot tub, ski-boot room with sauna, garage, lift, parking, gardens. £6.07m Christie’s International Realty +1 970 389 5068.

Boulder Circle, Breckenridge, Colorado, USA. A luxury home within walking distance of the ski resort and gondola overlooking Tenmile Range mountain range, part of the Rocky Mountains. It has hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and a modern fireplace. 6 beds, 7 baths, open-plan kitchen/living room, 2 receps, terraces, covered barbecue area, hot tub, ski-boot room with sauna, garage, lift, parking, gardens. £6.07m Christie’s International Realty +1 970 389 5068.

Chalet Te Koop, The View, Zell am See, Austria. A boutique development of four chalets in the Zell am See ski area close to the high-altitude skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun. Each chalet is fully furnished. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen/living area, a sauna, private ski locker. £668,000 Alpine Property Finders +353 21 2455 427.

LHM 9 Cabin, Geilo, Norway. A luxury cabin set 1,000 meters above sea level in one of Norway’s premier ski resorts at the foot of Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet mountain ranges with ski-in/ski-out access to cross-country ski slopes. It has modern open fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, dining kitchen, 2 receptions, sauna, ski room, garage, e-charging station, gardens, 0.4 acres. £1.75m Savills +31 6 30 20 39 82.

Chalet Des Drus, Chamonix, France. This renovated traditional-style chalet is located in the centre of the Les Bois area near the Flégère ski lift and commands far-reaching views over the Drus and Mont Blanc peaks. The wood-clad interiors feature a main living area with cathedral-style ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors leading onto a terrace and wellness area that includes a gym and indoor pool. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 1-bedroom staff chalet, 2-bedroom guest chalet, 0.95 acres. £12.535m Savills +33 (0) 6 29 38 26 68.

Chalet Des Drus, Chamonix, France. This renovated traditional-style chalet is located in the centre of the Les Bois area near the Flégère ski lift and commands far-reaching views over the Drus and Mont Blanc peaks. The wood-clad interiors feature a main living area with cathedral-style ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors leading onto a terrace and wellness area that includes a gym and indoor pool. 7 beds, 7 baths, 1-bed staff chalet, 2-bed guest chalet, 0.95 acres. £12.535m Savills +33 (0) 6 29 38 26 68.
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