Knight Frank France transforms market standing in the French Alps through new relationship with Cimalpes

Paris, France – Knight Frank France has today announced a partnership with Cimalpes, a market-leading real estate brokerage in the French Alps, appointing the firm as its associate partner across 18 ski resorts. 

The collaboration builds on a successful relationship dating back to 2009 and significantly enhances Knight Frank’s coverage in French Alps’ prime and super-prime resorts, including Courchevel, Méribel and Val d’Isère.

Mark Harvey, head of international residential at Knight Frank said: “The new partnership is part of Knight Frank’s wider international expansion programme across Europe, the US and the Caribbean. The highly targeted strategy aims to strengthen the firm’s presence in major lifestyle and wealth markets and ensure clients benefit from a consistent advisory experience across all key global destinations. We welcome Cimalpes on board and look forward to working together to deliver best-in-class properties to a truly global clientele seeking exceptional Alpine homes.”

Vincent Bollaert, CEO, Knight Frank France, said: “We are hugely excited to be partnering with Cimalpes across 18 markets in the French Alps. Together, we will have a presence in the Alps’ most prime real estate markets - resorts that continue to attract an increasing number of international buyers searching for a foothold in these all-year round destinations. Our complementary expertise will enable us to offer exceptional properties while providing a highly personalised service. As these markets continue to diversify, with the growth of lifestyle assets, branded residences and hospitality, this partnership also creates numerous synergies for our clients.”

Gregory Flon, CEO of Cimalpes, added: “Becoming Knight Frank’s associate across the French Alps marks an exciting new chapter for Cimalpes. Our long-standing collaboration has demonstrated the strength of combining deep local expertise with a powerful international platform. This partnership enables us to further elevate our residential sales offering, enhance global exposure for our properties and continue to deliver a highly personalised service to clients across the Alps.”

Benjamin Berger, Managing Director of Cimalpes, said: “This partnership is fully aligned with our ambition to structure and strengthen Cimalpes’ international positioning. By joining forces with a global benchmark in the industry, we are reinforcing our ability to meet the expectations of a highly demanding clientele, while remaining true to our local roots and our detailed understanding of the Alpine markets. This collaboration opens up new opportunities for growth and visibility, both for our properties and for our teams.” 

According to Knight Frank’s Alpine Property Report 2026, demand for Alpine homes remains resilient, driven by limited supply, global accessibility and the enduring appeal of year-round mountain living. This trend is particularly strong among international buyers seeking lifestyle-led investment.

The partnership positions Knight Frank as one of the most comprehensive residential advisory networks in the Alpine region, complementing its recent presence in Cortina d’Ampezzo through Abitare Cortina and its associate coverage across the Swiss Alps. Clients will benefit from unrivalled access to Europe’s most prestigious mountain destinations, supported by a fully integrated advisory service.

Founded in 2003, Cimalpes is widely recognised as a market leader in Alpine residential sales, known for its professionalism, innovation and deep-rooted regional expertise. The firm operates 28 offices across key resorts and manages a curated portfolio of more than 1,200 properties, supported by a team of 280 specialists with extensive local knowledge.