Do you feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle of Lyon for a weekend? Do you dream of mountain lakes, forest walks, and high-altitude terraces to admire a sunset? Indeed, mountain resorts in summer from Lyon are the perfect places to enjoy the calm and freshness that high-altitude resorts offer in summer.
By visiting a mountain resort in summer from Lyon, you can enjoy both privileged access to nature and the available infrastructure: hotel for a short stay, spa and aquatic centre, ski lifts... You don't need to plan a long holiday to enjoy the restorative aspects of the mountains.
Discover our selection of 4 mountain villages
Villard-de-Lans in the Vercors
Located at 1,050 m above sea level, the village of Villard-de-Lans offers privileged access to the Vercors plateau. This mountain massif of the Pre-Alps allows you to enjoy fresh air and wide open spaces for a summer mountain weekend from Lyon in just 1 hour 40 minutes by car. You will be able to:
easily access the Vercors natural park and its 206,208 hectares of preserved nature;
discover the summits and panoramas via the Cote 2000 cable car;
take a refreshing dip at the must-visit aquatic centre of Villard-de-Lans.
Passe Montagne's favourite: sunset at the Château Julien viewpoint
From the viewpoint, an exceptional 360° view awaits you, featuring the iconic Grande Moucherolle summit. Its orientation makes it an ideal spot to admire the sunset while sharing artisanal products found in the small shops of Villard-de-Lans over aperitifs. The starting point is at the Château Julien car park.
Lélex in the Jura
Located just a stone's throw from Lyon, the Jura offers wonderful opportunities for mountain escapes from Lyon. For example, the Lélex resort is located 1 hour 45 minutes from Lyon by car. This peaceful and authentic village allows you to:
easily access the Jura high chain nature reserve;
fish or swim in the Valserine, which flows through the village and is classified as France's first wild river thanks to the quality of its water;
enjoy the cable cars open in July and August for mountain biking, hiking or paragliding.
Passe Montagne's favourite: the Crêt de la Neige hike (1,717 m), the highest peak in the massif
Head out on a summer mountain weekend from Lyon to conquer the roof of the Jura. Thanks to the Lélex cable car, this hike is accessible to all! From the top of the cable car, a modest climb on foot will reward you with a splendid view over Lake Geneva and the Alpine range. For a more sporty version, from Lélex, take the GR9, then the GR balcon du Léman before following the ridge line to the Crêt de la Neige!
La Sambuy in the Bauges
Located in the Bauges massif, the La Sambuy resort is situated 2 hours 10 minutes from Lyon by car. As dynamic in winter as in summer, this resort will allow you to:
discover the 4-season sledge to enjoy the grandiose surrounding landscapes or to try the virtual reality rail sledge experience;
take a paragliding flight overlooking Lake Annecy;
tackle the "La Cordée des Dahuts" via ferrata located at the top of the La Sambuy chairlift.
And to top it all off, Passe Montagne members can enjoy the La Sambuy ski lifts at a reduced rate!!
Passe Montagne's favourite: the Explor Games at the top of the La Sambuy chairlift
Transform yourself into an explorer with this outdoor treasure hunt: "The treasures of the forgotten mine". The pack includes the return chairlift ride and rental of the game tablet. Allow 2 hours to complete this Explor Game. The starting point is at the top of the chairlift. This course is accessible from age 7.
La Giettaz in the Aravis
2 hours 20 minutes from Lyon by car, the La Giettaz resort is nestled in the heart of the Aravis. You can treat yourself to a breath of fresh air just a stone's throw from Annecy, as well as:
cycle through the Val d'Arly villages, climb the discreet Col de l'Arpettaz, and finally tackle the famous Col des Aravis ascent;
walk the Évettes themed trail, a waymarked route that lets you discover forest animals;
enjoy the many waymarked trails for hiking and mountain biking accessible via the ski lifts.
Are you interested in the activities on offer at the La Giettaz resort? Then discover our offers to enjoy the ski lifts at great prices.
Passe Montagne's favourite: discover paragliding in an exceptional setting
Have you been dreaming for years of taking your first paragliding flight? Then the La Giettaz resort is the perfect place for your tandem paragliding baptism. You will enjoy an exceptional 360° view over the Beaufortain, Aravis and Mont-Blanc massifs.
