Where to Snowboard in the Summer?
Snowboarding doesn’t have to be limited to the winter months. When you think of a summer holiday, you usually think about lounging around on the beach in the sun. If you’re someone who prefers an action-packed holiday, you may decide to hit the mountains instead of the beach. Europe has resorts in Italy, France, Switzerland, and Austria where conditions are snowy in all seasons. These high-altitude resorts maintain great conditions for snowboarding all year round.
Italy
In winter, the Alps are an extremely popular destination but there are year-round resorts that are popular in all seasons. Cervinia in North-West Italy is a year-round ski resort with awesome views of the Matterhorn. The village has one of the highest accessible glaciers and one of the highest snow parks in Europe. Access to the glacier is from 9 am to 2 pm so you can spend the rest of the day enjoying the little village, eating pasta, and doing other activities.
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France
Les Deux Alpes in Mont-de-Lans, France, is one of the largest summer ski destinations in Europe. At an elevation of 3600m, it remains open throughout the year. A 6-day lift pass and a glacier experience pass will allow holders to enjoy all of the resort’s facilities. A general rule of thumb when snowboarding in summer is to start early and make the most of the snow before the slush becomes too heavy. You could snowboard alongside some of the greats when snowboarding in Les Deux Alpes in summer.
All around are stunning views, and you can see the Haute Romanche Valley and the Lac du Chambon far below. Discover more about the local heritage at the Chasal Lento Museum in the heart of the village. Every Wednesday, on the Place de la Marie, is the Mont-de-Lans market, with fresh fruit, vegetables, and handicrafts. If you want to do some shopping for wine, Savoy Wine is a fruity local wine grown in the Savoy region.
Switzerland
Zermatt in Valais, Switzerland has an altitude of 3295m. The closest airport is Geneva, and from there you will need to take the mountain cog railway as Zermatt is car-free. The Theodul Glacier has snow that rivals winter conditions at some other resorts. The snow park operates in summer, which brings hiking crowds to the town. As a popular destination, it caters to all sorts of budgets.
Gornergrat is a small electric cog-train ride worth going on. It goes from Zermatt to an observation point with views of the mountain range and the Gorner Glacier. A trip to Klein Matterhorn and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is another exhilarating excursion.
Austria
Hintertux is a small resort in the Tyrolean Zillertal Valley, Austria. The elevation is 3250m and the resort is open all through the year. Betterpark Hintertux is one of the highest snow parks in Europe. As Hintertux is so small, you may prefer to stay in Mayrhofen, a bigger village that has something for everyone. There are excellent learning areas for kids and they can enjoy all kinds of fun things to do in the snow. The attractive village has a vibrant atmosphere in all seasons and great après skiing.
