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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEurope\u2019s most iconic summer ski destination of Zermatt<\/a> remains one of the safest bets for snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ski area takes you up to 3800m and offers some of the highest lift-served skiing in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer operations typically include glacier pistes, race training lanes and freestyle features, with access shared with neighbouring Cervinia on the Italian side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conditions are usually best first thing in the morning before the glacier softens in the heat. The resort also benefits from excellent lift infrastructure and is one of the few ski resorts open all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Austrian glacier ski area is also open 365 days a year and is one of the best options for reliable summer snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on conditions, up to 20km of pistes can remain open through summer, served by more than ten lifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The glacier is especially popular with race teams and freestyle skiers, while nearby Mayrhofen<\/a> and the surrounding Zillertal valley offers hiking, mountain biking and classic Austrian mountain huts once the lifts close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n France\u2019s best-known summer ski area is back operating on the glacier above Les 2 Alpes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The resort claims the largest skiable glacier in Europe, with terrain stretching between roughly 2800m and 3600m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Summer\u2019 skiing here runs directly through from the end of the regular \u2018winter\u2019 season into early July, with terrain parks attracting freestyle camps from across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Off the snow, Les Deux Alpes transforms into one of the Alps\u2019 biggest summer mountain biking destinations and has a new swimming pool that opened earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the more unusual summer ski experiences in Europe, Passo Stelvio is effectively a ski area built around a high mountain pass rather than a traditional resort village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The glacier area usually opens from late May and becomes a magnet for ski racers and national teams during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike the large integrated resorts elsewhere in the Alps, skiing here feels more old-school and training-focused \u2014 but that\u2019s part of the appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saas-Fee\u2019s glacier season is due to begin later this summer, with skiing typically running from mid-July into autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Allalin Glacier reaches 3600m and is particularly popular with racers \u2013 don\u2019t be surprised if you end up sharing the T-bar with an international ski racer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The car-free Swiss village<\/a> is another bonus that remains one of the most beautiful and relaxed summer ski bases in the Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer skiing in Europe is increasingly weather dependent. While both Zermatt and Hintertux aspire to remain open 365 days per year, rising alpine temperatures have forced them to temporarily suspend operations during heatwaves in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That means flexibility is essential. Many glacier areas operate early-morning schedules only, with lifts often closing around midday once snow conditions deteriorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, when it\u2019s hot in the valley, for keen skiers and snowboarders, there\u2019s still nothing quite like skiing in the sunshine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For independent advice on finding the\u00a0right accommodation for you<\/a>\u00a0please call our team on 01822 617761 or\u00a0contact us via our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hintertux-190x158.png<\/a> Are you feeling hot right now? Are you dreaming of skiing again and planning which catered chalet you\u2019re going to book for next winter? Us too! But did you know that the ski season isn\u2019t over yet? Across the Alps, …<\/p>\nHintertux, Austria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLes Deux Alpes, France<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPasso Stelvio, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSaas-Fee, Switzerland \u2013 Opening Soon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA note on the future of Summer Skiing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Skiing on the sunshine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n