Prestige mountain real estate is experiencing an exceptional period. Sustained international demand, the growing scarcity of quality supply in the most sought-after resorts and the rise of four-season activities (hiking, mountain biking, altitude golf, festivals) are fuelling sustained price increases, particularly in the Swiss Alps.
Swiss Alps
Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana boasts a ski area of 140 km of runs connecting the villages of Crans, Montana and Plans-Mayens. The resort enjoys strong international appeal, drawing clientele from the Middle East, North Africa and Northern Europe.
Verbier
Verbier benefits from its position within the 4 Vallées ski area (410 km of runs) and a worldwide reputation as an elitist yet festive resort. The Le Hameau neighbourhood and the Les Esserts sector concentrate the most significant transactions.
Gstaad
Gstaad is Switzerland's most exclusive resort, carefully cultivating its discretion and authentic character. It attracts an ultra-high-net-worth international clientele, loyal across generations, who appreciate its preserved village atmosphere and cultural events (Menuhin Festival, Caprice Festival).
Zermatt and Andermatt
Zermatt, the car-free resort at the foot of the Matterhorn, and Andermatt, in full development with its Radisson luxury hotel complex, represent two complementary faces of the Swiss Alps. Since 2022–2023, both resorts have consolidated their positioning as winter-summer destinations, attracting an ever-broader international family clientele.
French Alps
Megève
Megève is France's chicest ski resort, combining Savoyard authenticity with international sophistication. Its pedestrian village, palace hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and ski area connected to Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce make it a benchmark winter-summer destination.
Chamonix
Chamonix, the world capital of alpinism, has successfully reinvented itself as an international lifestyle destination. Its nature-and-adventure positioning, combined with a quality gastronomic and cultural offering, attracts a young international clientele in search of authentic mountain experience.
Courchevel and Méribel
Courchevel 1850 remains France's most expensive resort and one of the most expensive in the world. Its ski area (the 3 Vallées, 600 km of runs) and concentration of palace hotels, luxury chalets and Michelin-starred restaurants make it a global benchmark. Neighbouring Méribel hosts the 2030 Winter Olympics and is experiencing an exceptional surge in appeal.
Dolomites (Italy)
The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offer an exceptional natural setting. Cortina d'Ampezzo—which also hosts events of the 2026 Winter Olympics—and Alta Badia are the flagship destinations of a market in strong progression, driven by wealthy Italian buyers and international investors.
Arlberg (Austria)
The Arlberg, birthplace of modern alpine skiing, encompasses the resorts of Lech, Zürs and St. Anton. This exceptional ski area of 305 km of runs attracts an ultra-wealthy international clientele, notably German, British and Australian. Lech remains one of Europe's most exclusive resorts.
Baqueira-Beret (Spain)
Baqueira-Beret is Spain's premier ski resort, a favourite of royal families and the Iberian political and economic elite. Located in the Catalan Pyrenees, it offers 167 km of runs and benefits from superior snow quality thanks to its altitude (up to 2,610 m). The real estate market is posting sustained growth, driven by a Spanish and French clientele.