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typical Savoyard specialities in the restaurant. Fondue anyone? With Méribel’s reputation for
being one of the best resorts for après ski, there’s a wide range of bars from up on the slopes to down in the town, starting with another Folie Douce, just below the mid-station of the Saulire Express, making it accessible to non-skiers and snow-boarders, as well as those coming off the slopes. Then there’s the Rond Point with more live music and a slide down to the loo. From here, many drift down
to O’Sullivans but if you’re craving urban chic, then try the Den Bar where you’ll find a wine list to die for.
COURCHEVEL Courchevel is famed for its nightlife – it’s also known for being pricey, but in fact its higher resort, 1850, is the more expensive. Le Bubble Bar with its plush couches offers great food with live music on Sundays. Meanwhile Le Kudeta, at the base of the 1850 chairlifts, offers rustic charm and fine dining during the day before morphing into a club with live DJs by 10pm at night. Courchevel 1650 has a mix
of bars and restaurants that are more reasonably priced, including The Seven Kings, Le Pelican and Funky Fox, where dancing goes on till 4am. All are wonderful ways to
après ski; alternatively, you could go dog-sledding towed by a specially trained dog, night sledging, ski-dooing or ice skating – or, for the more romantic, you could snuggle up in fur rugs, seated by log-burning fires at the Fire and Ice Bar. With the largest terrace in 1650, it is the perfect spot for a relaxing drink after a busy day on the slopes and to mix hotspots with icy cold surroundings. Bon appétit et bonne soirée! ■
Joanna Leggett is the Marketing Director at Leggett Immobilier Tel: 08700 115151 (UK) 0033 (0)5 53 60 84 88 (INT)
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€693,500
SAVOYARD CHARM Spread over three floors, this converted picture-perfect barn has been renovated to include five bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen, lounge and dining room. It has two cellars, boot room, large ski locker, mountain views, separate garage and garden. Full of charm, this property also has a wonderful attic offering potential for yet more living space, a balcony and stunning views. From La Thuile it’s possible to drive to La Rosière and ski into Italy for lunch. The nearest ski station is in Ste-Foy – just seven minutes on the free bus – while it’s only a 25- minute drive to the popular resort of Val d’Isère.
€430,000 €425,000
STEP BACK IN TIME This 19th-century house in Verchaix is just a delight – with exposed stone walls, timbered ceilings and a gorgeous fireplace, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the best of Alpine living. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus open-plan living spread out over three floors – there’s also a small garden. The skibus stop is just 200m away to take you to Morillon, part of the Grand Massif ski area. Meanwhile, summer is as lively as winter, with lots of cultural events and entertainment. Geneva is 60km away and Le Lac Blue has a restaurant/bar, outdoor sports and swimming lake – the latter for next summer.
WINTER PLAYGROUND Exuding charm, this extremely spacious two- bedroom ski chalet is also equipped with a home office. Close to the centre of the authentic Alpine village of Crest Volland, it’s surrounded by almost 200km of uncrowded slopes and though it’s more of a family resort area, there are plenty of bars and restaurants. Nearby resorts include those of Notre-Dame-de- Bellecombe, Les Saisies and Praz-sur-Arly.
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