Notice to lovers of nature, space and refinement! Do you know the holidays in Courchevel in summer?
You will appreciate the luxury of the chalets of Courchevel, the richness of the landscapes at the gates of the Vanoise, and the varied activities which announce an exceptional holiday. The villages of Courchevel come alive throughout the summer with traditional and warm festivals where you will discover the Savoyard cultural heritage and renowned gastronomy.
Discover the 5 reasons to let yourself be tempted by this renowned family destination :
- Discover the traditional architecture or design of the Courchevel chalets,
- Recharge your batteries during walks in superb green landscapes of forests, lakes and mountain pastures with gates of the Vanoise National Park
- Discover the diversity of sports activities in the mountains in summer, relaxation activities and unusual activities,
- And meet our passionate partners who will be keen to help you discover the beauties of the heritage of Tarentaise and Savoie.
When to go to Courchevel summer 2023? Find the opening dates of the summer season in Courchevel
With an altitude ranging from 1300 m in the village of Courchevel le Praz to peaks over 3000 meters, you can come to Courchevel all year.
The summer season is the busiest in Courchevel in July and August:
- Du July 1 to August 27, 2023 the 3 Vallées ski lifts are open and accessible to pedestrians and mountain bikers. They allow you to easily access the main summits, from which activities are offered, and discover all the potential offered by the mountain in summer.
Pointe de sel organizes all-inclusive and tailor-made mountain stays in Courchevel in all seasons.
1 – The comfort and elegance of summer Courchevel chalets
Chalet rental prices are of course more affordable in Courchevel in summer than in winter. In summer, you can take advantage of it to access spacious properties with comfort worthy of a luxury holiday.
With meticulous architecture, the Courchevel chalets offer you unequaled comfort and elegance. Old wood and stone bring an authentic cachet and transport you to a warm and authentic environment. Designer furniture and decoration add refinement. In addition, most chalets are equipped with spa areas, indoor swimming pool, cinema room, sauna or fitness room. They are also tastefully decorated, with high quality materials and meticulous attention to detail.
For more comfort, you can also opt for a top-of-the-range service with our catering offer at the chalet: our partner chef restaurateur can thus prepare and deliver breakfasts, snacks and dinners with local flavors directly to the chalet. entertain your whole family.
Chalet Courchevel rental in summer with Pointe de sel.
2 – The immensity of nature in Courchevel in summer
Courchevel gives you access to magical natural landscapes. At the gates of Vanoise national park, the Plan de Tuéda nature reserve extends over the 3 Valleys area (Ménuires, Méribel and Courchevel) in Tarentaise, over more than 1 hectares.
The varied altitude between 1650 m to 3153 m favors the diversity of fauna and flora with 545 plant species and about 400 animal species present, including 65 protected species. The mountain guides will make you discover them and will share their knowledge with passion. THE marmots will certainly be the easiest to spot on the mountain trails. Increasingly plump over the summer, they will delight children.
Don't miss the climb to the top of the Saulire summit (2700m above sea level). You will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view: admire Les 3 Vallées, Mont Blanc, the Vanoise glaciers, the Grande Casse... The location is ideal for cooling off in case of strong heat or simply for gaining height!
have children, Rosiere lake very accessible and perfectly suited to exploring the mountains with the family.
Le rock or Col de la Loze magnificent belvedere on the Vanoise glaciers and Mont Blanc at an altitude of 2274 m is accessible by hiking and cycling.
The Vanoise Park also has 2 refuges easily accessible from Courchevel:
- The refuge of Lacs Merlets:
In the heart of the Avals valley and close to the Merlets lakes, you will discover two cabins lost in the middle of nature. With a capacity of 14 beds, calm is guaranteed. - The Saut hut:
Discover what nature has to offer: a plateau surrounded by water, colored rocks and flowers, the Saut refuge is perfect for trying the experience of a night in a family refuge.
3 – The rural heritage of Courchevel summer
Discover during a visit to the Alpage de la Pralong Farm, the transformation of milk from the 110 Tarines cows into summer Beaufort in the production chalet. The farmers welcome you as a family and offer you free tours of the farm as well as themed tours ''Awakening of the senses'' with a farmer's snack or meetings with the alpagists followed by a farmer's aperitif (advice to gourmets!).
Also don't miss the alpine farm Chez Pépé Nicolas in Val Thorens (near Courchevel) which has been a veritable institution in the 3 Valleys for several generations. You will be able to witness the daily life of the mountain farmers, attend the manual milking of the goats and the mechanized milking of the cows, discover the manufacture of cheeses and treat yourself in the traditional chalet restaurant.
Finally, we recommend a detour via the Farm of flavors in Courchevel 1650 which offers you a framework GENUINE et warm, a wide choice of artisanal mountain charcuterie, Savoy cheeses and specialties such as raclette and Savoyard or Bourguignone fondue; La Pierrade).
4 – An intense cultural season in Courchevel summer 2023
Let yourself be seduced by the rich cultural heritage of Courchevel.
Traditional festivals in Courchevel
Village festivals punctuate the summer and bring a traditional animation full of life to the villages of Courchevel.
The traditional July 13 popular ball 2023 will be followed by a sound and light show on the shores of Lac du Praz.
La lumberjack party July 15, 2023 in Courchevel La Tania is the unmissable and unusual event of the summer. Sharpen your ax for the logging competition, learn about ax throwing, and discover or rediscover traditional wooden games.
La Madelon's Day July 22 and 23, 2023 in Courchevel le Praz is the unmissable traditional festival of the summer. Crafts, market, entertainment (passage of geese), live music, games, soup kitchen, accordionists...
La Feast of Our Lady of the Snows, which has a reputation for protecting against avalanches, is celebrated on August 5, 2023 in Courchevel Moriond.
La Tovets Festival is a large market sale for traders on August 15, 2023 in Courchevel 1850.
Finally, don't miss the Courchevel Village Festival traditionally organized around August 20.
These traditional festivals are an opportunity to discover an authentic and festive mountain atmosphere near your exceptional chalet in Courchevel.
Music festivals
Find the Alti'Fest Festival in Courchevel le Praz on July 8, 2023
The 4th edition of this music festival takes place on the shores of Lac du Praz. In a festive and joyful atmosphere, you will find a varied program and can dance and feast on regional products.
On July 26, 2023, the Courchevel Light Symphony will offer you a breathtaking sound and light show on the shores of the Praz lake.
Baroque paths in Courchevel summer 2023
The baroque paths were created in 1992 for the Albertville Olympic Games. They bring together 80 sites ofSavoy Baroque art, mainly chapels and churches. By discovering these preserved jewels of the heritage of Savoy, you will discover the harsh life of the mountain dwellers in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries who sold their products, including their cheeses, to finance the embellishment of their places of worship.
La Sainte Madeleine chapel in the heart of the village of Courchevel Le Praz houses a colorful tabernacle and statues. The unique decoration of its so-called “Cordoba” leather altar comes from one of the many goods that traveled on the back of mules across the Alpine passes.
Both churches of Saint-Bon and La Perrière, adorned with bright colors and gold emblematic of the Baroque movement, are also worth a visit.
As a family, let yourself be told the astonishing history of Saint-Bon and Savoyard Baroque by experiencing an unusual sensory visit involving all the senses. The experience is all the more rare on a night visit and you will discover the Baroque church and its sumptuous decor in an original way with lighting, Baroque music, the scent of incense, Swiss pine and drinks.
A guide-lecturer from the Pays d'art et d'histoire des Hautes vallées de Savoie with the Facim Foundation offers you night visits (on registration with the Courchevel Tourist Office).
Street Art in Moutiers
Change of decor and style… Immerse yourself in the exotic and colorful world of street art on the Street-art route of Moutiers near Meribel. About forty monumental frescoes, stencils, graffiti or collages color the streets of the former capital of Tarentaise.
5 – Mountain activities in Courchevel in summer?
No less than thirty mountain, relaxation or sports activities are to be discovered in Courchevel in summer, for all tastes and physical conditions. Let yourself be tempted by whitewater activities (rafting, canyoning…), aerial activities (paragliding, climbing, via ferrata…), more or less extreme activities (downhill mountain biking or electric mountain biking, deval bike…), or more zen (yoga in the mountains, contemplative or sporting hikes, hikes, night at the Saut refuge, golf in the mountains, etc.).
As an unusual and fun exclusive to Courchevel, you can also try out indoor surfing at Aquamotion in Courchevel.
To experience an exceptional week without stress on reservations and discover exclusive activities in exceptional conditions, discover the all-inclusive stays in a chalet in Courchevel summer with Pointe de sel and live an exceptional turnkey and tailor-made experience.
SPORTS OR RELAXATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Book your all-inclusive stay with Pointe de sel and each choose your sports or relaxation activities.
Summer sporting events in Courchevel
Find highlights of the summer season in Courchevel. Will you be participants or spectators of these sporting events for some extreme and spectacular and for others intensely resourcing?
The Tour de France in Courchevel
On July 17, 2023, during the Tour de France rest day, a race classified as hors category will take place, on the same roads and in conditions similar to the professionals of the Grande Boucle, which will allow you to experience the passage of the Col de la Loze.
Finally, July 19, 2023 will celebrate the return of the Tour de France to Courchevel, after 18 years of absence. Courchevel is thus the arrival city of the 17th stage, already announced as the queen stage of the 2023 edition.
The Ski Jumping World Cup
The resort's unmissable event will take place on August 1 and 2, 2023. For more than 30 years, Courchevel has welcomed the world's best athletes. They will be a hundred of fifteen different nations to set off on the mythical springboard in Courchevel le Praz.
Mizuno X3 Courchevel
On August 3, 2023, a Triathlon unique in the world will take place in Courchevel le Praz: 6 m of rowing, 000 m of positive elevation by bike then a trail of 750 km and 27.8 m of elevation for an arrival at 1 m above sea level. 'altitude…
The advantages of an all-inclusive stay in Courchevel summer
To conclude, book a chalet in Courchevel in summer with Pointe de sel is an excellent choice for those looking to live an upscale family stay experience, with immersion in nature and the warm atmosphere of a traditional village.
Pointe de sel aims to offer you unforgettable holidays in your chalet in Courchevel in summer. Contact us to find your Courchevel chalet ideal summer.
YOUR SINCERE OPINIONS, AFTER A STAY WITH US IN OUR LUXURY CHALETS.
So see you soon for your holidays in Courchevel in summer!
