French homes to benefit from “awesome” ski facilities

French property firm MGM has unveiled plans for Le Cristal de l’Alpe, a new four-star French property scheme to be built at Alpe d’Huez in the Central Alps region of France.

Richard Deans a sales consultant in the French property firm’s London office describes the 249 kilometres of slopes on the doorstep of the latest French property development planned by MGM as “awesome”.

Occupying the former site of an English-owned hotel – now demolished – in the centre of the resort, close to shops and restaurants, the French residence will comprise 68 new homes ranging from studio apartments with floor areas of 15 square metres to four-bedroom homes of 82 square metres.
When the French homes are completed and delivered at the end of 2011, the scheme will incorporate an indoor swimming pool as well as a sauna, jacuzzi, steam and fitness rooms. A spa and beauty centre will provide a variety of massages and body treatments.

Alpe d’Huez not only has the world’s longest black run – the 16 km Sarenne – but also offers easy slopes which attract beginners.

But the resort, which hosted the bobsleigh events of the 1968 Winter Olympics, has much more than skiing on offer.

“This is a destination for sports lovers,” says Richard who points to the popularity of its public sports halls and open-air heated pool as well as facilities for a host of activities ranging from tennis and climbing to hiking and biking.

Grenoble Airport is 90 minutes from Alpe d’Huez by car. Chambery Airport is a two-hour drive and Geneva Airport is three hours by road.

Prices of the properties at Le Cristal de l’Alpe, located 90 minutes from Grenoble Airport, start from €242,000.