The unique alpine resort of Avoriaz is situated close to the Swiss border in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps. Only minutes away from its larger neighbour - Morzine - the landscaped resort is perched upon a rocky outcrop above a small lake near the mountain of les Hautforts. To the thousands of people who come here on vacation or to look for French property for sale, it is difficult to know which is more spectacular - the views or the stunning architecture and layout of the resort!
Built like a miniature space-age city, Avoriaz could not be anymore different from the traditional wood chalet resorts of Combloux or Bozel. Here, tubular towers, Avoriaz property with angled rooflines that mimic ski jumps and great stone steps, as well as interestingly designed individual chalets, villas and other French property contribute to a breathtaking resort where sleighs have replaced cars and skiers can ski right to their door.
But Avoriaz is no concrete monstrosity. Planks of red cedar cover all types of Avoriaz property in the resort, giving it a luxurious alpine feel. Pine trees are dispersed throughout the resort too and during the summer there are wide-open grassy spaces on which tourists and residents can relax in the summer sunshine. Chalets available for sale in Avoriaz are in short supply. If you're looking for a chalet or villa in France in Avoriaz it is advisable to try nearby Morzine where there is likely to better availability.
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