The best areas in Europe for summertime skiing are located in the higher elevations of the Alps. Because many of the continent's most popular summer ski resorts are also centres for activities like boating and hiking, visitors on holiday can take advantage of a mix of seasons and activities within the same stay.
Tignes, France
The Grand Motte glacier, rising to heights of over 3600 metres, is the center piece of France's largest developed summer ski resort. Skiers hop aboard a railway and then transfer to cable car to reach the heights where the snow is always plentiful and the views spectacular.
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Open for summer skiing and snowboarding on the Allalinhorn glacier in southern Switzerland, Saas-Fee has 20 km of runs for all levels of skiers at an altitude of 3600 metres. The village is car-free, and transport by train is a matter of a couple hours from Geneva. The ski area includes snowboarding courses, plus a relatively uncrowded atmosphere that makes skiing more fun.
Zermatt Gletscher, Switzerland
Summer skiing in the Zermatt-Matterhorn region of Switzerland ranges over 20 km of slopes on the Theodul glacier. Views of the Matterhorn, knocking ski poles with training competitive skiers from around the world, Zermatt's glacier ski area is the highest altitude and largest snow sport region in the Alps.
Kitzsteinhorn, Austria
Located near the shores of the blue glacial waters of the Zeller See and the popular resort area of Zell am See, this summer ski destination features transport via cable car to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier at a height of 3209 metres. Holiday visitors can enjoy both temperate skiing and water sports from one day to the next.
Courmayeur, Italy
Near the French border and the ski resort of Chamonix, Courmayeur lies at the foot of Mont Blanc. Linked by cable car to the glacier above the French resort, an area called Vallee Blanche, Courmayeur is a popular summer skiing venue due to its moderate slopes. The winter ski area is accessible from the car-free village via one of Europe's biggest gondolas.
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