A distinctive Alpine experience
A handful of Alpine ski areas retain enough snow cover in summer to offer glacier skiing, generally early in the morning before the heat degrades snow quality. It's an experience sought by a clientele wishing to combine winter sports and summer holidays in the same day.
A morning-only format
Summer skiing is typically practised between 7am and midday, while the snow remains skiable, before heading back down to enjoy the rest of the day by the pool or on a hike. This tight window requires precise transport planning so as not to waste precious time on the ascent.
From Geneva or Savoie
Summer-skiable glaciers lie one to two hours by road from Geneva or Chambéry, depending on the massif. A very early start is necessary to enjoy the best snow conditions, making transport logistics particularly important.
A curiosity more than a mass activity
Unlike the winter high season, summer skiing remains a niche pursuit, reserved for a knowledgeable clientele seeking unusual experiences. It's also a chance to discover the Alpine massifs in a radically different light, between snow and flowering pastures.
Our concierges' advice. Plan to leave before dawn from Geneva to enjoy the best snow conditions: we arrange overnight transport for an early-morning arrival.
Planning your stay
We organise your summer ski day: overnight or very early transport, and the rest of the day to enjoy Lake Geneva.
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