Summer in Les Menuires
Live weather in Les Menuires (1,850 m)
Mon
17° / 10°
Tue
18° / 10°
Wed
23° / 11°
Thu
18° / 13°
Fri
15° / 10°
Source: Open-Meteo, refreshed every 30 min
Have you ever thought about spending the summer in Les Trois Vallées? An adventurous holiday where there is plenty to experience and with a good dose of sun and coolness in the evening.
Les Menuires is no longer a sleepy village in summer. From early July to the end of August the lifts run for hikers and mountain bikers, and a pedestrian pass lets you explore all of Les 3 Vallées from above. The certified bike park counts around twenty descents and over 100 km of MTB trails between 1,400 and 2,800 metres, from easy to demanding. There are also waymarked hiking trails from the front door, a pumptrack and skatepark, a swimming pool and wellness centre, and plenty of activities for children.
In summer the chalet makes a wonderful base: into the mountains in the morning, the sunny balcony overlooking the valley in the afternoon, and pleasantly cool nights at 1,850 metres. As no fixed weeks are rented in summer, arrival and departure days are flexible, do get in touch to discuss the options.
What is there to do?
Hiking
More than 50 waymarked routes around Les Menuires, from family-friendly lake walks to serious mountain hikes, many start literally at the front door.
Mountain biking
Certified bike park with around twenty descents and 100+ km of trails between 1,400 and 2,800 metres. Lifts carry your (e-)bike up; rental and lessons in the village.
Golf in Méribel
Golf de Méribel: 18 holes (par 71) between 1,565 and 1,850 metres at the foot of the Dent de Burgin, one of Europe's most beautiful mountain courses. Open June to October, about an hour's drive via the valley.
Horse riding
Rides on horseback through the Vallée des Belleville and pony rides for the children, a wonderfully peaceful way to explore the mountain pastures.
Via ferrata & climbing
Les 3 Vallées counts several via ferrata routes of every difficulty, plus climbing routes with spectacular views over the valleys.
Paragliding
Tandem flights above the valley, one of the most popular ways to see the mountains from above in summer.
Swimming & wellness
Pool, wellness centre and gym in the village; perfect for a rest day or after a long hike.
For the kids
Pumptrack and skatepark, playgrounds, orienteering and village-organised activities, all summer long.
Well-known hiking routes
A selection of the classics around the chalet, do ask us for maps and advice, we have walked them for years.
Lac du Lou
± 12 km · 995 m climb · 5-5.5 hoursThe classic: through a protected valley without lifts or pistes, past three mountain lakes with the large Lac du Lou as the highlight. Can be shortened to an out-and-back to the lake.
View route →Pointe de la Masse (2,804 m)
summit hike · Alpine panoramaThe mountain the chalet looks out on. From the top, a sweeping panorama over the Vanoise and, on clear days, to Mont Blanc; combine it with the descent through the Vallon du Lou.
View route →Circuit des Lacs
several variants · family-friendlyLoop past three mountain lakes on the Menuires side (including Grand Lac); stronger walkers extend towards Tête du Teurre.
View route →Up by lift
early July to late AugustWith the pedestrian pass you ride the lifts up and walk back to the village, an effortless way to reach the best viewpoints, also with children.
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