Ski chalets can be out of this world expensive: you can spend millions on a swanky luxury ski-in-ski-out pad, but there are also some very good options for buyers looking to spend a little less. Below we have selected some apartments for sale under €1m in The Alps, from Italy to Switzerland via France.

Grimentz, Switzerland from CHF 819,000

Mark Warner +44 (0) 20 7692 0786

Available off-plan, the properties are located just beside the piste in one of Grimentz’s most coveted locations, with stunning views across the Val d’Anniviers and easy access to the new Grimentz-Zinal cable car.

Courchevel 1850, France €770,000

Cluttons  +44 (0) 20 7408 1010

This 66sqm apartment has two bedrooms, an open kitchen and living room, and a south facing balcony. Located only 300 meters from the ski slopes, it provides stunning valley and maintain views.

Méribel, France, €870,000

Knight Frank (020–7861 1727)

This duplex apartment lies some 200 yards from the slopes and enjoys south-facing views of central

Méribel. It has an open-plan living room with a working fireplace, a master bedroom and bathroom and two further bedrooms.

Abetone, Italy, €950,000

Milan Sotheby’s Realty (00 39 05 50 75 18 888)

Abetone is a small resort and is popular with Florentines. This ski-in/ski-out penthouse comes to the market in excellent condition, has three bedrooms and is being sold fully furnished.

Châtel, France, from €277,500

Athena Advisors (020–7471 4500)

This new development of 23 apartments and duplexes lies some 500 yards from the village centre and the ski lifts. All offer excellent views and come with large terraces or balconies. The town boasts a brand-new aqua centre.

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