| Some of the more popular summertime activities | | | | over entirely. Ski options still exist during the summer, |
| include golf, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and | | | | only not as abundantly as winter time ski options. |
| swimming. | | | | Most ski resorts will be closing their ski operations |
| Some of the more ritzy and fashionable resorts | | | | soon in lieu of summertime activities. Many resorts |
| include Courchevel, Megeve and Meribel. Courchevel | | | | maintain a near capacity booking, even during the |
| consists of five villages, all at varying altitudes. | | | | summer. |
| During the winter ski season it offers snowboarding | | | | Even during the summer months, Courchevel, |
| parks, half-pipe, terrain and cross-country skiing, as | | | | Megeve, Meribel and Chamonix often report yearly |
| well as various downhill skiing options. | | | | increases in summertime guests. |
| All resorts offer great ski instruction for beginners | | | | Glacier skiing in the Alps is very popular among die |
| and intermediate skiers looking to improve their skill. | | | | hard ski enthusiasts. Glacier skiing is available in |
| During the summer holiday months; Courchevel | | | | Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and |
| maintains its popularity as a summertime holiday | | | | Whistler-Blackcomb near Vancouver, Canada. |
| getaway. | | | | Glacier skiing tends to provide less challenging skiing |
| Some of the more popular summertime activities | | | | conditions, but is an opportunity every skier should |
| include golf, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and | | | | take advantage of at least once. |
| swimming. | | | | The snow and ice on glaciers tends to be flat and |
| Part of Courchevel's summertime allure is the relaxing | | | | mushy, not exactly perfect conditions for the |
| atmosphere and amazing scenery. | | | | adrenaline junkie, but good for those who just love |
| Summertime, Glacier Skiing in the Alps, France | | | | to ski. Chile's La Parva and Portillo resorts are popular |
| Just because it is summer doesn't mean ski season is | | | | off season training areas for many ski teams. |