In June in Les 3 Vallées

Over the last few weeks, these little sleepy-heads have been coming out of hibernation. Well-rested and well-rounded, they take advantage of the longer days to soak up the sun and stock up on food supplies, which makes it the perfect time to quietly watch them.

Set at the heart of the Vanoise National Park, Méribel’s Lac des Fées is one of their favourite spots. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of Les 3 Vallées’ mountain leaders, they’ll be only too happy to take you on a hike to observe the marmots in other areas.

Whether you’re an experienced or amateur golfer, or quite simply fancing giving it a go, you’ll love Courchevel’s 9-hole golf course, nestling up at 2,000 metres, and Méribel’s 18-hole course that extends over more than 5,500 metres, both blending seamlessly into the natural landscape.

Every year, June sees these two exceptional courses reopen. Whether you’re a sports fan, or come to soak up the surroundings, you’ll be amazed by their quality and beauty that are well above par.

Discover the golf courses of Les 3 Vallées

With a layer of white on the mountaintops and hues of green down below, the valley’s peaks still resemble a wintry mountain scene that will delight photographers.

And hikers will love walking through snow that is often still pristine and untouched on these first days of summer.

It’s the perfect time to pay a visit to the picture-postcard authentic village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (at an altitude of 1,450 metres), with its stone and wood farms and renovated arched-roof barns, or to stop off in Brides-les-Bains (at an altitude of 600 metres), which is renowned for its thermal spa, its well-being offering and its entertainment.

And both villages are home to a wealth of amazing restaurants. Foodies, take note!

From around the middle of June, the region’s mountain refuges begin to open their doors again at the weekend, meaning hikers don’t need to wait until the heart of the summer to experience the unique atmosphere of these alpine retreats.

With no less than nine refuges (Grand Plan, Lacs Merlet, Christ, Traye, Saut, Lac du Lou, Gittamelon, Trait d'Union and Plan Lombardie) located in the different valleys, you’ll be spoilt for choice!