Calling all lovers of nature, space and refinement! Have you discovered holidays in Courchevel in summer?
You will enjoy the luxury of Courchevel’s chalets, the wealth of landscapes at the gateway to the Vanoise, and the varied events that make for exceptional holidays. The villages of Courchevel come alive throughout the summer with traditional, warm festivals where you will discover Savoyard cultural heritage and renowned gastronomy.
Discover the 5 reasons to be tempted by this renowned family destination:
- Set off to discover the traditional or designer architecture of Courchevel’s chalets,
- Recharge during walks through the superb verdant landscapes of forests, lakes and alpages at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park
- Discover the diversity of summer mountain sports, relaxation activities and unusual activities,
- And meet our passionate partners who will be eager to introduce you to the beauties of Tarentaise and Savoie heritage.
When to visit Courchevel summer 2023? Discover the opening dates of Courchevel’s summer season
With altitudes ranging from 1,300 m in the village of Courchevel Le Praz to summits of more than 3,000 m, you can come to Courchevel all year round.
The summer season is liveliest in Courchevel in July and August:
- From 1 July to 27 August 2023 the Trois Vallées ski lifts are open and accessible to walkers and MTB. They give you easy access to the main summits, with activities offered at the start of each one, and let you discover all the potential the mountain offers in summer.
Pointe de Sel arranges all-inclusive bespoke mountain stays for you in Courchevel in any season.
1 – The comfort and elegance of Courchevel summer chalets
Chalet rental rates are of course more affordable in Courchevel in summer than in winter. In summer, you can take the opportunity to access spacious properties with a comfort worthy of luxury holidays.
With careful architecture, the Courchevel chalets offer you unrivalled comfort and elegance. Old wood and stone bring an authentic cachet and transport you into a warm, authentic environment. Designer furniture and decoration add refinement. In addition, most of the chalets are equipped with spa areas, indoor 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 premium service with our chalet catering offer: our partner head chef can prepare and deliver breakfasts, snacks and dinners with local flavours directly to the chalet — enough to delight your whole family.
Courchevel summer chalet rental with Pointe de Sel.
2 – The vastness of nature in Courchevel in summer
Courchevel gives you access to magical natural landscapes. At the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, the Plan de Tuéda nature reserve extends across the Trois Vallées area (Les Ménuires, Méribel and Courchevel) in Tarentaise, over more than 1,100 hectares.
The varied altitude between 1,650 m and 3,153 m favours the diversity of fauna and flora, with 545 plant species and around 400 animal species present, including 65 protected species. Mountain guides will introduce them to you and share their knowledge with passion. The marmots will certainly be the easiest to spot on the mountain paths. Growing ever plumper as summer goes on, they will delight children.
Don’t miss the climb to the top of the summit of La Saulire (2,700 m altitude). You will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view: admire Les Trois Vallées, Mont Blanc, the glaciers of the Vanoise, La Grande Casse, etc. The location is ideal for cooling off in case of heat or simply to gain some height!
If you have children, the Lac de la Rosière is very accessible and perfectly suited to discovering the mountain as a family.
The Rocher or Col de la Loze , a magnificent vantage point over the Vanoise glaciers and Mont Blanc at 2,274 m altitude, is accessible on foot and by bike.
The Vanoise park is also home to 2 refuges easily accessible from Courchevel:
- The Lacs Merlets refuge:
At the heart of the Avals valley and near the Lacs Merlets, you will discover two cabins lost in the middle of nature. With a 14-bed capacity, peace and quiet are guaranteed. - The Saut refuge:
Discover what nature offers at its most beautiful: a plateau surrounded by water, colourful rocks and flowers. The Saut refuge is perfect for trying the experience of a night in a refuge as a family.
3 – The rural heritage of Courchevel summer
Discover, on a visit to the alpage of Ferme de Pralong, the transformation of milk from 110 Tarine cows into summer Beaufort cheese in the production chalet. The farmers welcome you as a family and offer free farm visits as well as themed “Awakening of the Senses” tours with a farm snack, or meetings with the alpine farmers followed by a farmhouse aperitif (calling all gourmets!).
Don’t miss the Chez Pépé Nicolas alpage farm in Val Thorens (near Courchevel) either, which has been a true institution in Les Trois Vallées for several generations. You can witness the daily life of the alpine farmers, watch the manual milking of goats and the mechanised milking of cows, discover cheese-making and feast in the traditional restaurant chalet.
Finally, we recommend a detour via the Ferme des Saveurs in Courchevel 1650 , which offers an authentic and warm setting, a vast choice of artisan mountain charcuterie, Savoie cheeses and specialities like raclette and Savoyard or Burgundy fondue, La Pierrade.
4 – An intense cultural season in Courchevel summer 2023
Be charmed by the wealth of Courchevel’s cultural heritage.
Traditional festivities in Courchevel
Village festivals dot the summer and bring lively traditional events to the villages of Courchevel.
The traditional popular ball on 13 July 2023 will be followed by a sound and light show on the shores of Lake Le Praz.
The Fête des Bûcherons (Lumberjacks Festival) on 15 July 2023 in Courchevel La Tania is the must-see, unusual summer event. Sharpen your axe for the lumberjack contest, try axe throwing, and discover or rediscover traditional wooden games.
The Fête de la Madelon on 22 and 23 July 2023 in Courchevel Le Praz is the must-see traditional summer festival. Crafts, market, events (the geese parade), live music, games, popular soup, accordionists, etc.
The Fête de Notre-Dame des Neiges, which has the reputation of protecting from avalanches, is celebrated on 5 August 2023 in Courchevel Moriond.
The Fête des Tovets is a big shopkeepers’ jumble sale on 15 August 2023 in Courchevel 1850.
Finally, don’t miss the Fête de Courchevel Village traditionally held around 20 August.
These traditional festivals are the chance to discover an authentic, festive mountain atmosphere near your exceptional chalet in Courchevel.
Music festivals
Catch the Alti’Fest Festival in Courchevel Le Praz on 8 July 2023.
The 4th edition of this music festival takes place on the shores of Lake Le Praz. In a festive, joyful atmosphere, you will find a varied programme and can dance and feast on regional products.
On 26 July 2023, the Courchevel Symphonie Lumière will offer you a breathtaking sound and light show on the shores of Lake Le Praz.
The baroque trails in Courchevel summer 2023
The baroque trails were created in 1992 for the Albertville Olympic Games. They bring together 80 sites of Savoie Baroque art, mainly chapels and churches. By discovering these well-preserved jewels of Savoie heritage, you will discover the harsh life of the mountain folk in the 17th and 18th centuries, who sold their products — including their cheeses — to fund the embellishment of their places of worship.
The Sainte Madeleine chapel at the heart of the village of Courchevel Le Praz houses a colourful tabernacle and statues. The unusual decoration of its leather “Cordoba”-style altar comes from one of the many goods that circulated, on muleback, across the Alpine passes.
The two churches of Saint-Bon and La Perrière, adorned with bright colours and gold emblematic of the baroque movement, are also worth the detour.
As a family, let yourself be told the astonishing story of Saint-Bon and Savoyard baroque by experiencing an unusual sensory tour mixing all the senses. The experience is all the more rare on a night-time visit and will let you discover the baroque church and its lavish decor in an original way, with lighting, baroque music, the scent of incense, arolla pine wood and drinks.
A guide-lecturer from the Pays d’art et d’histoire des Hautes vallées de Savoie with the Fondation Facim offers night-time tours (registration with the Courchevel Tourist Office).
Street Art in Moutiers
Change of scenery and style. Immerse yourself in the exotic, colourful world of street art on the Moutiers Street-art trail near Méribel. Around forty monumental murals, stencils, graffiti or collages colour the streets of the former capital of Tarentaise.
5 – Mountain activities in Courchevel summer?
No fewer than around thirty mountain, relaxation or sports activities await you in Courchevel in summer, for every taste and fitness level. Will you be tempted by white-water activities (rafting, canyoning, etc.), aerial activities (paragliding, climbing, via ferrata, etc.), more or less extreme activities (downhill mountain biking or electric MTB, deval bike, etc.), or more zen ones (mountain yoga, contemplative or sporty hikes, hiking, a night at the Saut refuge, mountain golf, etc.).
As an unusual, fun exclusive in Courchevel, you can also try indoor surfing at Courchevel’s Aquamotion.
To live an exceptional week with no booking stress and discover exclusive activities in exceptional conditions, discover the all-inclusive Courchevel summer chalet stays with Pointe de Sel and live a turnkey, bespoke experience of distinction.
SPORTY OR RELAXING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Book your all-inclusive stay with Pointe de Sel and each choose your own sporty or relaxing activities.
Summer sporting events in Courchevel
Catch the highlights of the summer season in Courchevel. Will you be participants or spectators at these sporting events, some of them extreme and spectacular and others intensely recharging?
The Tour de France in Courchevel
On 17 July 2023, during the Tour de France rest day, a category-one race will take place on the same roads and in conditions similar to the professionals of the Grande Boucle, letting you experience the crossing of the Col de la Loze.
Finally, 19 July 2023 will celebrate the return of the Tour de France to Courchevel, after 18 years away. Courchevel will thus be the finish town of stage 17, already announced as the queen stage of the 2023 edition.
The Ski Jumping World Cup
The resort’s must-see event will take place on 1 and 2 August 2023. For more than 30 years, Courchevel has hosted the world’s best athletes. Around a hundred from some fifteen different nations will set off down the legendary jumping ramp in Courchevel Le Praz.
Mizuno X3 Courchevel
On 3 August 2023, a one-of-a-kind triathlon will take place in Courchevel Le Praz: 6,000 m of rowing, 750 m of vertical ascent by bike, then a 27.8 km trail and 1,300 m of vertical drop for a finish at 2,006 m altitude…
The advantages of an all-inclusive stay in Courchevel summer
To conclude, booking a chalet in Courchevel in summer with Pointe de Sel is an excellent choice for those looking to live a premium family stay experience, with an immersion in nature and the warm atmosphere of a traditional village.
Pointe de Sel’s ambition is to offer you unforgettable holidays in your chalet in Courchevel in summer. Get in touch to find your ideal Courchevel summer chalet.
YOUR HONEST REVIEWS, AFTER A STAY ALONGSIDE US IN OUR LUXURY CHALETS.
So see you soon for your holidays in Courchevel in summer !
