Ask most people about Courchevel and they’ll picture snow, but the same chalets that host ski holidays all winter sit in one of the most spectacular parts of the French Alps in summer too — usually at a fraction of the price and with almost none of the crowds.
Why Consider a Summer Chalet Rental
With the ski season closed, demand drops sharply, and rates on the same chalets you’d pay a premium for in February can fall to a fraction of winter prices. You also get the mountain at its greenest: alpine meadows in full bloom, lakes and waterfalls fed by the spring snowmelt, and long, warm days rather than short winter afternoons.
What There Is to Do
Hiking and mountain biking
The Three Valleys’ network of ski lifts and pistes becomes a summer playground for hikers and mountain bikers, with waymarked trails for every level and lifts running to give easy access to higher ground.
Golf
Courchevel is home to one of the highest-altitude golf courses in Europe, with genuinely spectacular views across the valley — a rare way to spend an afternoon in the mountains without breaking a sweat on a hike.
Outdoor pools and lakes
Several chalets have outdoor pools that come into their own in summer, and the resort’s lakes offer swimming and paddleboarding against a backdrop most guests only ever see under snow.
Trail running and via ferrata
For more active guests, the surrounding peaks offer serious trail running routes and via ferrata courses, with the altitude and scenery to match anything the winter season offers.
What to Expect from the Village
Courchevel is quieter in summer, and not every restaurant or boutique that’s open in peak ski season stays open year-round, so it’s worth checking ahead if there’s somewhere specific you want to visit. What you lose in bustle, you gain in space — the village and slopes feel like your own for much of the season.
Is It Right for You?
A summer stay suits anyone who loves the mountains but doesn’t need snow to enjoy them — hikers, cyclists, golfers, and families wanting a quieter, more affordable alternative to a winter ski trip in the same spectacular setting. If you’ve only ever seen Courchevel under snow, it’s worth experiencing at least once.
Browse our full range of Courchevel chalet rentals to see what’s available outside the winter season, or get in touch and we’ll help plan a summer stay.
