{"id":97437,"date":"2026-04-06T23:58:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=97437"},"modified":"2026-04-06T23:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:58:17","slug":"courchevel-activities-events-news-the-complete-summer-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/courchevel-activites-evenements-nouveautes-le-guide-complet-de-lete-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Courchevel: activities, events, new features... the complete guide to summer 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

This iconic Alpine resort is revealing another side of its territory in summer 2026. With new sporting activities, major events, and immersion in nature, Courchevel <\/a>bet on a more authentic season, open from July 4th to August 30th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the snow melts, Courchevel <\/a>The pace changes. White slopes give way to alpine pastures, skis are replaced by hiking boots, and the resort regains a more peaceful rhythm. Around a bend in a path, a hamlet, or a high-altitude lake, another mountain reveals itself, more intimate, almost confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New features to broaden the experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courchevel isn't resting on its laurels. This summer, the resort is enhancing its offering with several new features designed to diversify activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bike park, already well-established, is adopting a new visual identity, symbolising a clearer and more assertive positioning for mountain biking enthusiasts. With nearly 147 km of dedicated trails, covering downhill, enduro, and e-bike routes, the playground remains one of the largest in the Tarentaise region. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Courchevel or mountain biking paradise (Photo \u00a9 Arthur Bertrand)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Another significant development is the installation of two padel courts in Courchevel 1850. Located at altitude, these facilities complement the year-round sports offering, with broad accessibility for both casual players and experienced practitioners. This is a way to attract new audiences while strengthening the image of a resort in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it is undoubtedly on the side of Lac de la Rosi\u00e8re that the most singular novelty is to be found. A themed orienteering course has been devised there for children, combining a treasure hunt, discovery of heritage, and immersion in nature. A fun experience that is part of a broader trend: making the mountains accessible without spoiling them. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A season punctuated by major events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Courchevel, summer is also experienced to the rhythm of events. From the first weekend in July, the resort sets the tone with La Punta, a unique event in the alpine landscape. Between motorcycle culture, concerts, and artistic performances, the festival attracts a varied audience and helps to evolve the destination's image. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More sporty, the Cycling Event, organised in mid-August, confirms Courchevel's deep roots in outdoor pursuits. Enduro, e-bike, cross-country\u2026 the formats are multiplying and adapting to all levels. Some events, like the XC des Avals with its 50 km and 2000 metres of elevation gain, are clearly aimed at seasoned participants. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between these highlights, the resort continues with more intimate events, village f\u00eates, cultural events, or family activities, with a logic of continuous season rather than isolated peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A life-size mountain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With over 270km of marked trails, Courchevel establishes itself as an XXL playground for hiking enthusiasts. From routes accessible from the villages to more challenging high-altitude treks, everyone can set their own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The area is not limited to hiking. Climbing, via ferrata, golf, road cycling and high-altitude fishing all contribute to this diversity. The Col de la Loze, perched at over 2,300 metres and entirely reserved for cyclists on its final kilometres, remains one of the symbols of the growing popularity of summer activities. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wealth of activities is accompanied by an avowed desire to preserve the balance. Summer in Courchevel is not just about accumulating experiences, but about a different way of inhabiting the mountains, a more respectful, slower way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay in Courchevel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lacs Merlet refuge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you completely broke the routine by treating yourself, and why not your family, to a night in a mountain hut? This change of scenery is conducive to conversation and reflection. With its pointed roof, the Refuge des Lacs Merlet resembles a cabin or a hut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sleeps 14 people in its one and only living room, and has no bathroom facilities. Spending a night here is a chance to get away from it all and let go, for a return to the true meaning of life. This unusual place is open from 14 June to mid-September 2024, and is accessible from the route de l'Ariondaz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoying nature and a complete change of scenery (Photo \u00a9 Refuge Lac Merlet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n