Summer in the Grand Massif

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“But what is there to do in the Grand Massif in the summer?”

This question always amuses us when we ask our winter guests if they would like to book a holiday with us in the summer months. They look at us with a baffled expression as though we are crazy!

“No really, what am I going to do in the mountains when there is no snow?” they ask.

What do ski resorts do in the summer?

If you have never visited the mountains in the summer we are sure you will be amazed at the amount of activities there are on offer. Don’t think it is all about hiking up that steep mountain slope that you skied down in the winter, oh no, it can be as adventurous or relaxing as you want it to be. The weather is generally warm and sunny (ok there may be some wet days, but isn’t that the case with any summer holiday?) and can even reach temperatures in the mid 30’s.

Whether you want to get out and about hiking or biking, are looking for activities to keep the children entertained, want to explore the local sights or just feel like relaxing (well it is a holiday after all) you will find it all in the Grand Massif.

To help you visualise your summer mountain break we have listed just a few things that you can choose to fill your holiday itinerary.

Activities:

  • Hiking, walking, geocaching

  • Running, trail running

  • Cycling, road biking, mountain biking, pump track, fatscoot

  • Treetop Adventures, Via ferrata, rock climbing, mountaineering

  • Mountain Kart, cani kart, speed dragoz, horse and pony riding

  • White water rafting, canyoning, potholing, swimming, fishing, paddle boarding

  • Paragliding

  • Nature trails, bird watching

  • Golf

  • Wellbeing, pilates, yoga

Day Trips from the chalet by car

  • Chamonix - 40 minutes

  • Annecy - 40 minutes

  • Geneva, Switzerland - 45 minutes

  • Courmeyeur, Italy - approx 1 hour, Mont Blanc tunnel return pass for a car is €60

  • Yvoire - 1 hour, while there pop over to Nyon in Switzerland on the ferry

  • Evian - 1 hour 15 minutes

Of course it doesn’t all have to be go, go, go! Why not relax on the chalet terrace with a refreshing drink and good book, picnic in the mountain meadows surrounded by alpine flora and fauna or sit by one of the many lakes and watch the world go by.

Notable events

  • Velo Vert Festival - 2-4 June 2023

  • Ultra Trail du Haut Giffre - 16-18 June 2023

  • L’Etape du Tour de France - 9 July 2023

  • Tour de France - 15-16 July 2023

When does the Grand Massif open for the summer?

The start of the summer season in the Grand Massif is this weekend, the opening dates for the resorts are:

Samoëns - 26th June to 29th August 2023

Flaine/Les Carroz/Morillon - 3rd July to 29th August 2023

When does Chalet Le Pery open?

The chalet is open on a bed & breakfast, part or fully catered basis for those that wish to enjoy a Spring or Summer break in the mountains. If you would like to experience a mountain vacation get in touch with us and reserve your spot!