Skiing in Summer

I've looked this up as well, and Zermatt is the only place I've read that offers it... but I haven't found any concrete information, or references from people who have actually done it. The Mount Blanc massif is the highest point in Western Europe west of the Caucuses. If June skiing exists anywhere else besides Zermatt, this would be the place. The ski season has occassionally bled into early June on top of the Zugspitze, but more commonly, it ends in May.

Brett, I have skiied in Zermatt in summer and had a great time. It was in May, but toward the very end of the month. It was great; as would be expected, very mild conditions (although, on the 1st day, it ended up being colder than we expected!); and except for 1 unusually colder day, we just wore very light shells. At that time of year, of course there won't be any snow on the ground in the village, but then you take the cable car up to the base mountain, and there is snow, mild and enjoyable conditions, etc. Skiing with views of the Matterhorn; pretty amazing memories I have of this. The village is very pretty and enjoyable; it's car-free, so you leave your car in the town before Zermatt (town called Tosh, if I recall) then take the train into Zermatt. The streets are pedestrian-friendly; only "cars" you'll see are small, electric "taxis" that ferry people from the train stattion to the hotels. The village is small and very easy to navigate by foot, If you're looking for a hotel, try Hotel Romantica: http://www.hotels.com/ho213694/hotel-romantica-zermatt-switzerland/#description It's small, family owned, very comfortable and clean (in that typical swiss way!). It's also pretty reasoanble, which is a good thing in Zermatt; it's VERY expensive. Prepare for some sticker shock while there. Hope this info helps. If you end up there, have a fantastic time.

Hi Tom, Thanks for your reply. We trekked Mont Blanc last year in September but only the peaks were covered with snow. It was worth a shot but I have a feeling summer skiing may not be possible. Thanks anyway! Brett

Summerskiing is available in several places throughout Europe. The exact times are different, some are closed in June. Generally it is advised not to ski in the afternoons, as the snow conditions will not be very good. I've copied a list of suggestions. France: Alpe d'Huez: Glacier de Sarenne/Grandes Rousses Chamonix: Glacier du Géant Les Deux Alpes: Glacier du Monts de Lans/la Girose La Plagne: Glacier de Bellecôte Tignes: Glacier de la Grande Motte Val d'Isère/C. de l'Iseran: Glacier du Pissaillas Val Thorens: Glacier de Péclet Italy: Alagna Valsesia: Ghiacciaio di Indren Alleghe/Malga Ciapela: Marmolada Breuil Cervinia: Plateau Rosa/Theodulgletscher Courmayeur: Colle del Gigante Kurzras/Schnalstal: Schnalstaler Gletscher Passo dello Stelvio: Zona dell'Ortles Ponte di Legno/Passo di Tonale: Ghiacciaio Presena Norway: Hol/Aurland: Vargebreen Sommarski Jondal: Folgefonn Sommarskisenter Bøverdalen: Galdhopiggen Sommerskisenter Stryn: Stryn Sommer Skisenter Austria: Flattach: Mölltaler Gletscher Hintertux: Hintertuxer Gletscher Kaprun: Kitzsteinhorn Kaunertal: Weissseeferner Neustift: Stubaier Gletscher St. Leonard/Plangeross: Pitztaler Gletscher Ramsau am Dachstein: Dachstein Sölden: Rettenbach en Tiefenbachferner Switzerland: Crans Montana: Plaine Morte Haute Nendaz Verbier: Mont Fort Les Diablerets: Glacier des Diablerets Laax: Vorab 3000 Pontresina: Diavolezza Saas Fee: Felskinn Sustenpass: Steingletscher
Zermatt: Theodulgletscher/Plateau Rosa

Thanks so much for the info Lawrence and Ronald! I will be sure to check your suggestions and hopefully be off skiing for the first time!! Take care