{"id":13735,"date":"2026-04-21T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.snowtrex.com\/de\/?p=13735"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:01:26","slug":"skiing-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/holidays-winter-sports\/skiing-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing in summer: Possible in these summer ski resorts"},"content":{"rendered":"

In many ski resorts, the ski season comes to a close at the end of April. But that doesn’t mean that true piste fans can’t ski or board at all. For all those who don’t want to hang up their boards over the summer months, SnowTrex<\/a> has compiled a list of ski resorts worldwide that don’t shut down their lifts at all or only for a short time. Skiing in summer is also possible here!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n \"Who<\/a>
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Who ever said that summer has to mean hanging up the skis?<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

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\n Index\n <\/div>\n
\n Summer ski resorts at a glance<\/span><\/a>Zermatt (Switzerland)<\/span><\/a>Saas-Fee (Switzerland)<\/span><\/a>Les 2 Alpes (France)<\/span><\/a>Tignes (France)<\/span><\/a>Passo Stelvio (Italy)<\/span><\/a>Mammoth Mountain (USA)<\/span><\/a>Hintertux Glacier (Austria)<\/span><\/a>Palisades Tahoe (USA)<\/span><\/a>Timberline (USA)<\/span><\/a>Tips for skiing in summer<\/span><\/a>FAQ’s on skiing in summer<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Summer ski resorts at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Ski area<\/strong><\/th>Country<\/strong><\/th>Highest altitude (metres)<\/strong><\/th>Kilometres of piste<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Zermatt<\/a><\/td>Switzerland<\/td>3,899 m<\/td>20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saas-Fee<\/a><\/td>Switzerland<\/td>3,573 m<\/td>20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Les 2 Alpes<\/a><\/td>France<\/td>3,523 m<\/td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tignes<\/a><\/td>France<\/td>3,456 m<\/td>20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passo Stelvio<\/a><\/td>Italy<\/td>3,450 m<\/td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mammoth Mountain<\/td>USA<\/td>3,369 m<\/td>25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hintertux Glacier<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,250 m<\/td>20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palisades Tahoe<\/td>USA<\/td>2,745 m<\/td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Timberline<\/td>USA<\/td>2,603 m<\/td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Zermatt (Switzerland)<\/h2>\n

Elevation:<\/strong> 1,562 – 3,899 m<\/p>\n

Season ends:<\/strong> open all year long<\/p>\n

Kilometres of pistes:<\/strong> up to 20 km<\/p>\n

The Zermatt-Matterhorn region in the heart of the Valais Alps is surrounded by 38 four-thousand-metre peaks. The Theodul Glacier in the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ski area<\/a> is also open during the sunny months of June, July and August. The mountain station is located at 2,939 metres, at which point summer skiers can transfer directly to the glacier and be transported up to 3,899 metres. Up here, skiing is open almost all year round – depending on snow conditions – on over 20 kilometres of pistes.<\/p>\n

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\n \"You<\/a>
\u00a9 TravelTrex \/ Zermatt Bergbahnen<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
You can enjoy a spectacular sunrise at the Matterhorn and then hit the slopes\u2014all of this is possible in the Valais even during the summer.<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

Saas-Fee (Switzerland)<\/h2>\n

Elevation:<\/strong> 1,800 – 3,573 m<\/p>\n

Season ends:<\/strong> end of October<\/p>\n

Kilometres of pistes:<\/strong> up to 20 km<\/p>\n

At the Allalin Glacier, skiers can enjoy 20 km of glacier pistes during the summer, with elevations reaching up to 3,573 meters. With more than just spring-like temperatures, many international ski teams also use the Saas-Fee ski area<\/a> for training, so there\u2019s always something to see off the slopes for the other guests. For those who prefer not to ski themselves, they can relax in a spacious chill-out zone with music or enjoy the glacier restaurant. Surrounded by 18 peaks over 4,000 meters, the Saas Valley is worth visiting even outside of winter, offering breathtaking panoramic views.<\/p>\n

Les 2 Alpes (France)<\/h2>\n

Elevation:<\/strong> 3,200 – 3,566 m<\/p>\n

Season ends:<\/strong> end of June<\/p>\n

Kilometres of pistes:<\/strong> up to 5 km<\/p>\n

One of the largest summer ski areas in Europe is located on the Mont-de-Lans glacier in the French Alps. The pistes reach up to an altitude of 3,566 metres, making this glacier ski area one of the highest in the world. It goes without saying that good piste conditions also prevail here in summer. Up to eight runs await advanced and professional skiers, who can also enjoy the triple deluxe summit panorama with La Meije, the Ecrins massif and, of course, the mighty Mont Blanc. The snow park is also open in good snow conditions. The only drawback is that the fun doesn’t last all day in summer, as the lifts only run until midday. Fortunately, Les 2 Alpes<\/a> offers a full programme of activities after skiing, from glacier hiking and downhill biking to splashing around in the swimming pond.<\/p>\n

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In Les 2 Alpes, the glacier is open for winter sports enthusiasts even after the calendar-based start of summer on 21 June.<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

Tignes (France)<\/h2>\n

Elevation:<\/strong> 1,550 – 3,456 m<\/p>\n

Season ends:<\/strong> end of July<\/p>\n

Kilometres of pistes:<\/strong> up to 20 km<\/p>\n

Tignes<\/a> and its ski area offer winter sports enthusiasts a superlative of the French Alps – even in summer. The Vanoise Massif is extremely popular with many skiers and snowboarders thanks to the fact that they can ski here almost all year round. After all, good snow is almost guaranteed even in June thanks to the altitude of up to 3,456 metres. The pistes on the Grande Motte glacier are usually open until the end of July.<\/p>\n

Passo Stelvio (Italy)<\/h2>\n

Elevation:<\/strong> 2,760 – 3,450 m<\/p>\n

Season ends:<\/strong> beginning of November<\/p>\n

Kilometres of pistes:<\/strong> up to 9 km<\/p>\n

The glacier ski area on Italy’s highest mountain pass is only open in summer. The pass road with its 48 hairpin bends up to the pass summit at 2,760 metres is the only way to access the Stelvio Pass<\/a>. Although it is asphalted throughout, it is closed to traffic in winter. Skiing on the glacier there is therefore only possible in summer. However, it is populated by many training groups who share the 9 km of pistes with the other skiers.<\/p>\n

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Summer skiing in Passo Stelvio - Stilfser Joch<\/div><\/div>
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