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With outstanding views over the glaciers of the National Park, the ski in ski out residence Les Hauts de la Vanoise offers studio to 3 bedroom duplex apartments and comes with superb facilities such as a pool, spa, fitness and restaurant, in the charming resort of Pralognan la Vanoise.
Property type: Luxury Leaseback Apartments
Address: Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Accommodation: studio to 3 bedroom duplex
Prices: 122K to 279K
Size: 19.55 sqm to 57.4 sqm
Deposit: 5% to notary
Sales office: Yes
Delivery date: November 2012
Balcony: 4 sqm to 6.8 sqm
Yield: up to 3%
Terrace: 7.4 sqm
The development
With outstanding views over the glaciers of the National Park, the residence Les Hauts de la Vanoise benefits from an exceptional location on the heights of Pralognan, close to all amenities. Situated at the foot of the slopes, the ski in ski out residence has been built in keeping with traditional alpine architecture, marrying wood and stone for a warm and convivial atmosphere in an authentic setting. Altogether there are 97 apartments from studio to 3 bedroom duplex, equipped with all modern conveniences as well as terraces or balconies and garages. For relaxing, the residence offers high quality services such as an indoor heated swimming pool, a bar/restaurant, a fitness room, and a spa and well-being centre with sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub and treatment rooms.
The ski resort
Pralognan la Vanoise is a ski resort on a human scale and offers a skiable area to match. In a majestic setting at the foot of the Grande Casse and at the heart of the Parc National de la Vanoise, youll be skiing close to nature, chamois and ibex.
The skiable area is situated at 1400 to 2350 m of altitude and offers in total 60 km of pistes, of which 25 km are for cross-country skiing. Pralognan benefits from exceptional and high quality snow cover due to the proximity of the Vanoise glaciers. Additionally artificial snow is guaranteed with over 70 snow guns spread throughout the ski area, from 2350 m down to the resort.
Altogether there are 24 pistes for all levels of skiers:
- For beginners: the Mont Bochor and in the village, the pistes of Barioz and Poucet- 9 green pistes.
- For good skiers: pistes in the forest and with humps- 4 blue and 7 red pistes.
- For experienced skiers: powdery snow and couloirs in the combe des Pariettes- 4 black pistes.
The location
Nestled in a lush green setting, bordered by grandiose landscapes and majestic peaks, Pralognan is the capital of the Parc National de la Vanoise and at the edge of the famous Tarentaise valley. This small traditional mountain village that lived from pastoralism until the end of the 19th century and has origins dating back to the Iron Age offers panoramas without parallel. An archetypal family ski resort, Pralognan is bustling all year round with fetes, concerts, festivals (music, photography) and community hikes. The village has a variety of bars, cafes and restaurants, artisans workshops, small supermarkets and local produce stores.
Activities
Also possible are alpine skiing, snow shoeing, snowboarding, Nordic walks, dog sledding, curling... In summer enjoy the via ferrata, bowling, glacier trail, the Ice garden, tennis, rafting, hiking and of course enchanting walks in the national park.
Local food and specialities
The Savoy region is renowned for its cheeses, including the Beaufort de Chaviere, Chevre, Chat Pendu and Tommes de Savoie. Savoy also has its own sort of pasta known as crozets, made with buckwheat. Dishes include tartiflette (a dish with cream, cheese, potatoes and bacon), raclette (melted cheese with potatoes and charcuterie) and fondue.
The management company
The company exclusively managing this development was created in 1976 and has been operating in the tourism sector for the last 40 years. The current European leader for self-catering holidays, this company manages 75,000 beds in 178 leaseback residences across France. Their property catalogue is used by 8000 travel agencies, with over 3 million holiday brochures being distributed each year.
Investment options
The rent is guaranteed over a period of 9 years and the buyer will get the VAT back.
There are 4 options available:
- Serenissime vacances famille Noel: you may occupy the property for 1 week at Christmas, 1 week during low season in winter and 2 weeks in summer (but not from 15/07 to 15/08), with a 3% yield.
- Serenissime vacances famille Pacques: you may occupy the property for 1 week at Easter, 1 week during low season in winter and 2 weeks in summer (but not from 15/07 to 15/08), with a 3% yield.
- Serenissime vacances detente: you may occupy the property for 2 weeks during low season in winter and 2 weeks in summer (but not from 15/07 to 15/08), with a 3% yield.
- Pack Preference Privilege: You reduce the price of your apartment by 30%, meaning an advance on the rent (11 year lease) as well as the VAT (19.6%). You may occupy the property for 6 weeks a year (1 week high season, 1 week mid season, 1 week low season and 3 weeks in summer).
Financing
Sextant has its own French mortgage brokerage service in order to find the most suitable mortgage for each client. Whether you want an interest-only mortgage, a traditional repayment mortgage or hybrid mortgage, Sextant can get the right mortgage for you.
Access
Pralognan la Vanoise is 27 km from Moutiers, 54 km from Bourg St Maurice, 86 km from Val dIsere, 120 km from Chamonix Mont Blanc.
By car: A43 motorway to Albertville, then express road to Moutiers. Moutiers to Pralognan is 27 km.
By train: Moutiers-Salins railway station is the nearest with direct trains from all major cities (TGV from Lille or Paris). There is a regular coach service between the station and Pralognan, in summer and in winter.
By plane: Chambery Airport is 100 km away, Geneve-Cointrin Airport is 150 km away and Lyon-St-Exupery Airport is 180 km away- all offer direct flights to various UK destinations.