Alpine Property sells ski chalets and apartments in Portes du Soleil, Grand Massif, Aravis, Megeve, Chamonix

Skiing in the Grand Massif is particularly suited to beginners and intermediates

Les Carroz is a big hot air ballooning center

The pistes of the Grand Massif are often less crowded than many other Alpine resorts

Purpose built Flaine is fantastic for skiers after convenience and guaranteed snow

Samoens is surrounded by some beautiful scenery

The region contain some lovely churches and Alpine architecture

Village life remains charmingly traditional in Samoens

Agriculture still plays a big role in the area

There is pleasant, gentle skiing to be had at Sixt

Some good walks are on offer during the pleasant summer months

The area has seen plenty of recent development, but prices remain below other resorts in the Haute Savoie

There are charmingly quaint features to be found throughout the region