Born from the collaboration of two major groups, the real estate agency of Alpe d'Huez was founded in 2023 and developed by the DeSavoie Group, a leader in the tourist real estate sector in the mountains. Following agency in Tignes, the Alpe d'Huez agency finds refuge along the Avenue des Jeux, a bustling shopping street in the heart of the Alpe d'Huez resort.
Like all other agencies in the Sotheby’s International Realty network, the Alpe d'Huez team benefits from the services of an agency manager, a sales assistant, and several real estate negotiators.
This team of enthusiasts, leveraging their expertise in mountain real estate investment, accompanies their clientele in the sale and resale of chalets and apartments in Alpe d'Huez.
The real estate market of Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez is renowned for its upscale atmosphere, with picturesque wooden apartments and chalets that enhance its village charm. Spread across eight neighborhoods, its clientele mainly comes from Belgium, the Paris region, and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
This high-end clientele typically seeks real estate properties located in the heart of the resort or near the ski slopes. The resort center and the Altiport are also increasingly sought-after sectors for the chalets they house.
Chalets and wooden apartments continue to dominate the real estate market. Authentic and cozy, they bring a friendly atmosphere and undeniable charm to the resort.
Alpe d'Huez: History and Heritage
Perched at 1860 meters above sea level, Alpe d'Huez is a high-end resort dedicated to both winter and summer sports. It benefits from an incredible sunshine rate of 300 days per year, earning it the nickname "Island in the Sun."
It's on the sunny slopes of Alpe d'Huez, developed since the 1936, that the bobsleigh event of the 1968 Winter Olympics took place. Subsequently, the resort gained popularity, both due to its advantageous geography and its prestigious facilities. A paradise for skiers, it belongs to the largest ski areas in France and is home to the Sarenne slope. Stretching 16 km long, it is known as the longest black run in Europe.
Many other winter activities are offered: snowboarding, tobogganing, ice skating, dog sledding, ice hockey... A multitude of winter sports are available for enthusiasts of thrills or fun activities. For the summer season, paragliding, road bikes, hiking, and biking or mountain biking rides contribute to the success of the resort. Culture is also honored: music and film festivals punctuate the year to bring a festive atmosphere to the area.
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