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Can't wait until the start of next ski season to get back up the hill? Want to be able to go skiing and snowboarding during the summer months? Do you love blue bird days when the sun is shining as you head down the piste?
If so, then why not book yourself a summer ski holiday in the Alps!
If you're wanting to combine winter sports with some summer sun then look no further than the resorts of Tignes and Les Deux Alpes. Both are glacier resorts which means that if you want the best of two worlds - winter and summer holiday- then these are the summer holiday destinations for you!
Tignes opens for the summer season from 20th June - 30th August and then reopens again in late September. There is lots to keep you summer skiers and snowboarders entertained, with over 20kms of runs, 16 open ski lifts, and the snowpark with its rails, bumps, all level jumps and 2 half pipes, plus if you're lucky enough you may spot the pros practising here! Be sure to head up when the lifts open to make the most of the snow and then after a morning up the hill you can head down to enjoy the sunshine, all the summer sports on offer and a well deserved glass of rose!
Les Deux Alpes is also open from mid June with the glacier providing a selection of runs covering 110 hectares of pistes consisting of 1 red run, 8 blue runs and 2 green runs all serviced by 4 chairlifts, 7 draglifts, 2 snow tows and 1 funicular. The snowpark is the jewel of the summer skiing crown being located at 3200m you get to take full advantage of the Super Pipe, half-pipe, hips, quarters, modules and boardercross. Alternatively, you can kick back, enjoy a beer and watch the various competitions that take place there during the summer. Off the glacier you can take full advantage of the beautiful scenery and summer sports including swimming, hiking, summer sledging and rock climbing to name but a few!
Why not give the beach a miss this year and instead head to the mountains for a fun packed summer ski holiday in the Alps!
Both resorts have a fantastic range of catered ski chalets and self catered ski chalets to provide a great summer ski holiday in the Alps! From luxury chalets with breathtaking mountain views complete with your own exclusive hot tub and sauna to cozy properties with mountain bike storage and great affordable family retreats there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.
