For years luxury summer chalet holidays in the Alps have felt like a travel secret, only known and experienced by a lucky few. As travellers increasingly look for immersive experiences and alternative options to the classic beach holiday villa however, the Alps in summer has grown massively in popularity and offering. Following the success of our sister brand, Ski In Luxury (est. 2005), we wanted to also provide the same luxury experience to visitors to the mountains in summer. To encourage our clients to try out a holiday in a summer chalet, to hike the mountain trails usually skied, and to see the amazing panoramas from a different perspective. Summer in the mountains has so much to offer for an incredible holiday experience.
Our knowledgeable team simply love the mountains; the majority of them have spent time living in the Alps, and their expert advice along with our decades of experience in the luxury chalet market, allows us to bring you the definitive collection of luxury summer chalets in the Alps. Please take a read through their bios to get to know the team behind Alps In Luxury a little better, along with their reasons that they love to holiday in the Alps in the summer months as much as, if not more than, the winter!
Gavin Buckingham
Head Of Sales
Morzine
My favourite thing about summer in the Alps is how relaxed it feels compared to the winter months. The air is fresh, the mountains and hills are awash with vibrant colours and there are so many amazing activities to enjoy. In my opinion, a summer holiday in the Alps is a great alternative to, or addition to a summer beach holiday.
Lauren Clayton
Operations Manager
Les Gets
I just don't think there's anything like summer in the Alps - the weather's gorgeous, the views are incredible, and there's nothing more refreshing than a dip in a mountain lake after a long hike!
Rebecca Bradshaw
Product Manager
Chamonix
I just love the high surrounding peaks, skies filled with paragliders and the lively buzz in town. It really is a mecca for appreciating all that the Alps offers in summer. In my view, the Alps are even more breath-taking in their lush summer colours than in their scenic winter blankets!
Ellie Riches
Marketing Manager
Verbier
Summer in the Alps is so diverse and that is my favourite thing about it. I love that one day you can be relaxing in the sunshine by the lake and the next you can be throwing yourself down the glacier melt on an awesome white-water rafting trip or hiking up with a picnic to enjoy stunning viewpoints. Whatever the activity though, there is nothing quite like the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you on a summer's day in the mountains.
Luke Burgess
IT Manager
The luscious greenery, flowers and fresh mountain air. Walking, cycling and use of all the ski lifts too!
Nicole Shering
Senior Summer Alps Specialist
Megeve
As someone who cannot sit still on a holiday, a trip to the mountains in the summer is perfect combination for me. There's a wide range of activities to participate in, whilst also being surrounded by some of the best scenery and inviting fresh mountain air.
Ant Wilks
Summer Alps Specialist - Team Leader
Tignes
Ski in the morning. Paddleboard on the lake at lunchtime. Climb in the afternoon. What more could you possibly want from your summer activity holiday? Marmottes? Well it just so happens that they are there as well!! 🐻
Ellen Storey
Samoens
Having visited over Christmas while growing up, summer holidays in Samoens are just as special. Maintaining its charm and traditional alpine village feel, the luscious green fields filled with wildflowers truly transform Samoens from a winter wonderland to a summer oasis.
Su Collins
Summer Alps Specialist
Chatel
What I love the most about summer in the Alps is the stunning scenery. You think it's beautiful in the winter with the snow but just wait until you see the stunning views in the summer and ringing of cow bells in the mountains. It is so green with piercing blue skies, dramatic scenery and deep green blue lakes. It is so fun jumping on the chairlift in walking boots and hiking off to picnic in the mountains or off to some hidden mountain restaurant.
Faye Jones
Crans Montana
As a keen golfer, there's no better place to visit in the summer than Crans Montana. Crans has the most amazing courses to play in Europe and if your timing is right, you could be in to watch The Omega European Masters.
Shaun Vinnicombe
Morzine is just idyllic. It feels very chilled whilst at the same time feeling busy. Plenty going on but at a nice, Shaun kind of pace!
Guy Jones
Zermatt
What makes the Alps in the summer so special to me is the total change of the terrain and scenery. Paths that were inaccessible in the winter become exciting new trails to explore, making it a fresh experience even for the most seasoned winter adventurers.
Vince Johnson
I love the variety of activities on offer during the summer the Alps and the ability to explore areas not accessible in winter. Standing atop of the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix is a truly incredible experience with the viewpoint overlooking Mont Blanc and the wider valley below.
Summer Elliott
I love Morzine for the amazing hikes and views in the summertime. And the river Dereches is a great place for a cool off dip !
Lesley Mackin
PA to Directors & Accounts Administrator
The views are as stunning as they are in ski season. There is lots to do including cycling, the Luge (Toboggan run down the mountain), beautiful lakes and rivers. Not forgetting Aquariaz in Avoriaz, which is great for the children with heated pools, a lazy river and slides.
Ollie Rickard
Product Content Executive
As an avid skier I would love to say summer skiing on the glaciers, but summer in the Alps is much more. The sheer number of different activities available on a mountain summer holiday makes it much more exciting and versatile when you compare to a beach holiday. The scenery is way better too!
Max Smith
Product Data Administrator
Cortina
Hiking to the top of a via ferrata and seeing the stunning mountain scenery below. Not forgetting the world class pizza and wine once you climb back down to the bottom.
Brad Upfold
Product & Marketing Executive
Warm weather, blue skies, mountain views, fresh air and so much to do - what's not to love about summer in the Alps!? I may be slightly biased (from overseeing Alps In Luxury's social media and being a summer boy at heart!), but summer in the Alps is my favourite time of year! ☀
Caterina Boschi
Product Data & Marketing Assistant
Ortisei
The mountains are the perfect destination to escape the heat of the hottest months. Offering altitude and fresh mountain air, a summer holiday in the mountains delivers the best climate with some amazing activities and scenery.
Natasha Royal
Social Media and Digital Marketing Assistant
Cervinia
The wealth of summer activities available with some of the most amazing sunny mountaintop views!
Thomas Fogarty
IT Systems Support
Val d'Isere
A warm summer afternoon fishing in a crystal clear lake, and a quiet evening walk gazing at the night sky.
Blue Skies Lifestyle offers a collection of luxury travel brands, showcasing the best luxury chalet and villa rentals available in Europe and across the globe. Alps In Luxury offers an extensive collection of luxury summer mountain chalets in Europe. Discover the glory of the Alps and Dolomites during the summer months, for a truly life-affirming holiday. Browse the chalets and resorts in our portfolio, and contact our team of alpine enthusiasts to uncover what's so special about an alpine summer holiday.
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