{"id":9385,"date":"2026-07-08T10:39:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belmont.immo\/?p=9385"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:05:30","slug":"summer-2026-events-calendar-in-the-alps-key-dates-to-know-resort-by-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belmont.immo\/en\/summer-2026-events-calendar-in-the-alps-key-dates-to-know-resort-by-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2026 events calendar in the Alps: key dates to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Summer 2026 events calendar in the Alps<\/strong> brings together this year\u2019s sporting, musical and gastronomic highlights that set the pace in each resort, from M\u00e9ribel to Alpe d\u2019Huez. The Tour de France<\/strong> will stop in Alpe d\u2019Huez, Meg\u00e8ve will host its Jazz Contest<\/strong>, and Val Thorens will stage its Val Tho Summit Games<\/strong>: the alpine summer season is no longer limited to hiking and swimming. For an owner or prospective buyer of a mountain second home<\/strong>, these dates are also excellent opportunities to fully enjoy a property, host loved ones, or simply experience the resort differently, at a specific moment in the summer. This article details, town by town, the confirmed dates for summer 2026 in the most sought-after Alpine resorts. <\/p>\n

What are the major events of summer 2026 in M\u00e9ribel?<\/h2>\n

M\u00e9ribel confirms four highlights for summer 2026<\/strong>, spanning golf, hybrid sport and culture, with a sporting peak in early August. Nothing extravagant in this calendar: the resort maintains a balance between top-level competition and more low-key events, reflecting its alpine identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
July 5\u20138, 2026<\/td>\nM\u00e9ribel Golf Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 11\u201312, 2026<\/td>\nM\u00e9ribel Hybrid Games<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 15\u201317, 2026<\/td>\nSurprenant Festival<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 8, 2026<\/td>\nFrench Vertical Kilometer Championships<\/strong>, M\u00e9ribel-Mottaret<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

M\u00e9ribel notably confirms the Golf Cup from July 5\u20138<\/strong> and the Vertical Kilometer on August 8<\/strong>, two well-established fixtures in the resort\u2019s official calendar.<\/p>\n

What are the major events of summer 2026 in Courchevel?<\/h2>\n

Three events are confirmed for summer 2026 in Courchevel, spanning theatre, a village f\u00eate and extreme sport. Their dates are reliable enough to plan a stay around them, unlike other, more traditional events in the resort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
July 11\u201318, 2026<\/td>\nLes 3 Coups Theatre Festival<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 25\u201326, 2026<\/td>\nLa Madelon Festival<\/strong>, Courchevel Le Praz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 31\u2013August 2, 2026<\/td>\nMDS Crazy Loops Courchevel<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other traditional fixtures in the resort, such as the Red Bull 400<\/strong>, Punta Courchevel<\/strong> or the skating gala, do appear on Courchevel\u2019s calendar, but their 2026 dates were not yet precise enough<\/strong> at the time of writing to be confirmed here.<\/p>\n

What are the major events of summer 2026 in Val Thorens?<\/h2>\n

Val Thorens opts for a concentrated format: everything happens over one single sporting weekend<\/strong>, that of the Val Tho Summit Games<\/strong>. Several race formats coexist, from the most family-friendly to the most demanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
August 7\u20139, 2026<\/td>\nVal Tho Summit Games<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 7, 2026<\/td>\nVT Trail Kids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 8, 2026<\/td>\nVT Speed 3200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 9, 2026<\/td>\nVT Trail Pursuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 9, 2026<\/td>\nVT Family Fun Walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

All of these formats are confirmed in the official programme for the 2026 Val Tho Summit Games<\/strong>, from the youngest runners with their families to the most demanding formats.<\/p>\n

What are the major events of summer 2026 in Val d\u2019Is\u00e8re?<\/h2>\n

July is packed in Val d\u2019Is\u00e8re: trail running, urban sport and a festival follow one another almost without interruption, before a final event in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
July 11\u201312, 2026<\/td>\nHigh Trail Vanoise<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 18\u201326, 2026<\/td>\nMountain Shaker<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 18\u201319, 2026<\/td>\nFISE Session<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 20\u201321, 2026<\/td>\nXplore Alpes Festival<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 21\u201323, 2026<\/td>\nMarathon des Sables, Crazy Loops<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Val d\u2019Is\u00e8re confirms the major highlights of July and August, including High Trail Vanoise<\/strong> and Mountain Shaker<\/strong>, two of the resort\u2019s most closely followed events.<\/p>\n

What are the major events of summer 2026 in Meg\u00e8ve?<\/h2>\n

Among all the resorts, Meg\u00e8ve has the most extensive summer calendar<\/strong>. July alone brings together two historic events, one musical and the other equestrian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
July 10\u201312, 2026<\/td>\nMeg\u00e8ve Jazz Contest<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 11\u201319, 2026<\/td>\nJumping International de Meg\u00e8ve<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 13, 2026<\/td>\nNational Day in Meg\u00e8ve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 31\u2013August 2, 2026<\/td>\nMeg\u00e8ve Blues Festival<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 21\u201323, 2026<\/td>\nMeg\u00e8ve Summer Sale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Meg\u00e8ve Tourisme notably confirms Jazz Contest<\/strong>, Jumping International<\/strong> and Blues Festival<\/strong> with precise dates, making it one of the season\u2019s most reliable calendars.<\/p>\n

What is the major summer 2026 event across the 3 Vall\u00e9es?<\/h2>\n

The key cross-resort event across the 3 Vall\u00e9es remains the Grand Raid KIPRUN<\/strong>, an ultra-trail that, for the first time, crosses the entire area, against the backdrop of an extended summer opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
July 30\u2013August 2, 2026<\/td>\nGrand Raid KIPRUN 3 Vall\u00e9es<\/strong>, Mo\u00fbtiers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 4\u2013August 28, 2026<\/td>\nSummer opening of the 3 Vall\u00e9es area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For the 3 Vall\u00e9es, the truly cross-cutting major event is above all the Grand Raid KIPRUN<\/strong>. The rest of the calendar often corresponds to events already tied to a specific resort, such as M\u00e9ribel<\/strong>, Courchevel<\/strong> or Val Thorens<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

What are the major events of summer 2026 in Alpe d\u2019Huez?<\/h2>\n

Summer 2026 in Alpe d\u2019Huez will be marked by a rare occurrence: a double passage of the Tour de France<\/strong>, a configuration not seen since 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
July 10\u201312, 2026<\/td>\nM\u00e9gavalanche<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 11\u201314, 2026<\/td>\nFitness Convention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 24\u201325, 2026<\/td>\nTour de France 2026<\/strong>, two finishes in Alpe d\u2019Huez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 28\u201331, 2026<\/td>\nAlpe d\u2019Huez Triathlon<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 14\u201316, 2026<\/td>\nChallenge des Cimes d\u2019Huez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Alpe d\u2019Huez confirms these events in its Summer 2026 calendar, with a strong focus on the Tour de France and the Triathlon<\/strong>, the two most closely followed events in the resort this year. The M\u00e9gavalanche<\/strong>, one of Europe\u2019s best-known downhill MTB races, kicks off July from July 10\u201312. <\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Each Alpine resort now has its own summer calendar\u2014sporting, musical or gastronomic.<\/li>\n
  • Meg\u00e8ve and Alpe d\u2019Huez have the most extensive and most firmly confirmed 2026 calendars.<\/li>\n
  • The Tour de France<\/strong> in Alpe d\u2019Huez (July 24\u201325) and the Jumping International de Meg\u00e8ve<\/strong> (July 11\u201319) are the two most international highlights.<\/li>\n
  • Some traditional events do not yet have a confirmed 2026 date: it is best to check directly with the tourist offices before planning a stay around them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    FAQ<\/h2>\n

    \"Summer<\/p>\n

    What is the most important event of summer 2026 in the French Alps?<\/h3>\n

    The double passage of the Tour de France<\/strong> in Alpe d\u2019Huez, on July 24 and 25, 2026, is one of the most closely followed events, with two consecutive finishes unseen since 2013.<\/p>\n

    Are there any gastronomic events this summer in the Alpine resorts?<\/h3>\n

    Yes. Several resorts offer festive, local-produce events, such as the Meg\u00e8ve Summer Sale or the La Madelon Festival in Courchevel Le Praz.<\/p>\n

    Are all the 2026 event dates definitive?<\/h3>\n

    No. Most are confirmed by the tourist offices, but some traditional events did not yet have a precise 2026 date at the time this article was written. <\/p>\n

    Which resort offers the most events this summer?<\/h3>\n

    Meg\u00e8ve has one of the most complete calendars, with five confirmed events between July and August, from the Jazz Contest to the Summer Sale.<\/p>\n

    Are these events accessible to second-home owners?<\/h3>\n

    Yes, most of these events are free to access or open to the public in the resorts, making them natural opportunities to enjoy a mountain property in summer.<\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n

    Summer 2026 in the French Alps is shaping up to be packed<\/strong>, with top-level sport, music and local traditions. These events set the pace of life in each resort and provide one more reason to enjoy a mountain property well beyond winter<\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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