When the luxury and refinement of the chalets of Courchevel mingle with the richness of the landscapes at the gates of the Vanoise, your holidays in the mountains in summer promise to be exceptional.
The villages of Courchevel with their warm atmosphere come alive throughout the summer with lively traditional festivals where you will discover the Savoyard cultural heritage and renowned gastronomy.
If you don't know what to do in Courchevel in summer, let yourself be tempted by this renowned family destination for lovers of luxury, nature and culture:
- The discovery of the traditional architecture or design of the chalets of Courchevel,
- Rejuvenating walks in superb green landscapes of forests, lakes and mountain pastures with gates of the Vanoise National Park
- The diversity of sports activities in the mountains in summer, relaxation activities and unusual activities,
- And the meeting of our passionate partners who will have at heart to make you discover the beauties of the heritage of Tarentaise and Savoy.
When to go to Courchevel in summer? 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 2 July at 26 August 2022 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.
What to do in Courchevel in summer at the cultural level?
You will 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.
La lumberjack party July 17, 2022 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 23 and 24, 2022 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 will take place on July 30, 2022 in Courchevel Moriond.
La Tovets Festival is a large market sale for traders on August 14, 2022 in Courchevel 1850.
Finally, don't miss the Courchevel Village Festival August 20 and 21, 2022.
The opportunity for you to discover a traditional and festive mountain atmosphere near your exceptional chalet in Courchevel.
What to do in Vanoise and Courchevel for a natural summer?
Courchevel gives you access to the Plan de Tuéda nature reserve which extends over the 3 Valleys area (Ménuires, Méribel and Courchevel) in Tarentaise, on 1 112 hectares. The varied altitude between 1650 m to 3153 m promotes 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. You certainly come across the most on the mountain trails the marmot, which becomes increasingly plump over the summer.
If you have the opportunity to climb to the top of the Saulire summit (2700m altitude), you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view: admire the 3 Valleys, Mont Blanc, the Vanoise glaciers, the Grande Casse... The location is ideal for cooling off in case of high heat or simply to gain height!
Le 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.
Discover the rural heritage of Courchevel in 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 visits ''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).
What to do on the Baroque paths in Courchevel in summer?
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.
For the record, Courchevel Le Praz is a very old village in the municipality of Courchevel located in the middle of a flat area. It is rather rare in the mountains because generally the flat places were reserved for crops and the villages were therefore built away, on the slope. The large expanse of the Praz plateau allowed the installation of both and led to a place of passage favoring monetary donations for the cult.
The village is known for its historic 'La Madelon' feast celebrated in July in honor of its patron – Marie-Madeleine (see above for dates of traditional village fetes).
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 night tours on:
- 17 August at the Church of Saint-Bon
- 10 August at the Church of La Perrière (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.
What to do in Courchevel in summer in terms of activity?
No less than thirty mountain, relaxation or sports activities are to be discovered in Méribel 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 summer chalet stays in Courchevel with Pointe de sel and live an exceptional turnkey and tailor-made experience.
The top 6 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?
Paragliding with Courchev'Ailes
On May 7 and 8, 2022, around sixty paragliders light up the sky for the national paragliding competition.
E-Bike experience
The MTB event is held of the 9 17 2022 July. In teams of 2, you will have to cover the area of Courchevel and the 3 Valleys. Many electric mountain bike tests are offered. Attention, to try it is to adopt it!
Running in Courchevel
Go beyond your limits 13 at August 14 thanks to this trail in the heart of the Vanoise massif and the 3 Valleys area, starting from Méribel and near Courchevel. This Trail is mountainous, technical, aerial and wild. Several levels are offered for all tastes and conditions:
- Le Vertical Kilometer : the flagship event with 1000 meters of vertical drop from Méribel – Mottaret to the top of the Petite Saulire
- Personalized more classic trails 10 km, 25 km or 50 km on breathtaking courses
- A solidarity test with a 5 km course that will allow young and old alike, alone, with family or friends to discover the discipline by running or walking
- And because the Savoyard resorts of Méribel and Courchevel are very focused on family holidays more accessible events are offered to children: 2 dedicated races to learn like the grown-ups
- MERIB'KIDS : 500 meters of free races for children born between 2013 and 2015
- and a 2 km trail for children born between 2009 and 2012
Zen altitude
Du 13 at 28 August 2022, treat yourself to a well-being cure in the mountains, with outdoor yoga sessions, massages, contemplative and energizing walks, cooking workshops... There is no doubt that you will come out of this experience rejuvenated.
Meribel Golf Show
Du 16 at 20 August 2022 meet the best professional players and golf amateurs at the golf tournament on the green of Méribel, near Courchevel, in a friendly and festive spirit. The event takes place on the Altiport golf course, one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Alps.
The breakaway from the Col de la Loze
From 20 to 21 August 2022, come and enjoy a weekend revolving around cycling with the presence of Thomas Voeckler, and the ascent of the mythical Col de la Loze. Thrills guaranteed on this 67 km outing with more than 2000 meters of elevation gain, which was a major stage of the Tour de France 2020.
So see you soon for your holidays in Courchevel in summer!
