If you really want to live the mountain life or are just dreaming of a white Christmas, here are five mountain chalets on sale now for up to one million euros.
From traditional musky log-cabins to modern new-builds, chalets in France come in all shapes and sizes. We look at some of the nicer ones currently on the market.
The sun-trap - Haute-Savoie: €550,000
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Nicknamed ‘Snowy Pines’ this 40-year-old chalet near the village of Le Biot in the French Alps offers panoramic views of the valley from its large south-facing terrace and south-west facing balcony, capturing the sun in each season.
The balcony door leads to the open-plan fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting room with a wood burning stove at its heart.
It offers 147m² of living space and five bedrooms.
This three bedroom chalet on a 7,167m² mountain plot near Coupeau, les Houches (Haute-Savoie) offers breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc range.
The surrounding nature and the absence of neighbours means the three-bedroomed Chalet Coupeau benefits from privacy and a unique calmness.
The property includes a 50m² workshop. See the full listing here.
Cosy comfort - Haute-Alpes: €795,000
Pic: Serre Chevalier Immobilier
This 150m² modern chalet in the commune of Monêtier les Bains (Haute-Alpes), is split into two apartments, which could be combined into a large family home with five bedrooms.
It is only 100m away from a cross-country ski trail.
