Riders on a mountain bike race in the Alps, with rugged mountain peaks towering in the background.

Summer events in the Alps are well and truly back for 2024! From watching the toughest compete in remarkable trail marathons, to rediscovering your groove at the many music festivals, there is something for everyone to get involved in. So why not tie in your summer mountain holiday with one of these must-see Alps summer events 2024? It goes without saying the stunning mountain backdrops are unique to all the events in the Alps and what makes them a spectacular experience. Read on to discover the exciting events the Alps have in store for you this summer…

June

A classic car en route of the Lech Arlberg car rally.

7th – 9th UCI Mountain Bike World Cup πŸš΅β€β™€οΈ

The Mountain Bike World Cup series is an event in the Alps not to be missed for any nationality. From racers aiming to win on home soil to loud crowd noise, it’s an exciting atmosphere to be amongst! Spectate as the experts traverse the mountains, tackle tricky ascents and hurtle downhill at speeds you wouldn’t dream of reaching. Featuring a number of bike races in the Alps, the World Cup series encompasses resorts such as Leogang (7th-9th June), Crans Montana (21st-23rd June) and the Haute-Savoie region (25th June-7th July) on its tour this year. Watch the video.

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9th Time Megeve Mont-Blanc 🚲

This cycling event in the Alps is growing in popularity year-on-year. Participants at Time Megeve Mont Blanc can decide between 3 different tests in the 2024 edition, including a 90km, 120km and 140km option to suit all riders! Starting and finishing in Megeve, you will be sure to encounter some spectacular scenery along each route, such as views of Mont-Blanc and surroundings of the Beaufortain massif itself.

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27th – 29th Arlberg Classic Car Rally 🏎

For the classic car enthusiasts amongst you, the Arlberg Classic Car Rally is the perfect summer event in the Alps. With 3 routes covering 600km and crossing stunning alpine landscapes, it’s no surprise that this car rally in Austria is one of the popular historic car races. From Jaguars to early BMW models, and Bentleys to VW Beetles, you simply can’t beat watching beautiful classic cars sprinting around beautiful mountain settings. Watch the video from 2023.

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28th – 30th Pass’portes du Soleil πŸš΅β€β™€οΈ

Spread across eight resorts and 2 countries, Pass’portes du Soleil kicks off the summer season with a 3-day mountain bike event for all abilities. On offer are 80km of MTB tracks, 720m uphill and nearly 5,700m downhill, all served by 13 lifts. There is plenty going on over the weekend to get involved in aside from riding; the Mountain Bike Show and many food stations serving up some spectacular local cuisine are just a few honourable mentions! There are also walking tours available, for those without a bike, to join in on the action. Watch the 2024 trailer.

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29th June – 21st July Tour de France 🚲

You may be familiar with one of the most famous events in France, the Tour de France and if so, you may know one of the most challenging stages is the Alpine stage. The riders are put through gruelling ascends and cols, separating the best from the best. For 2024, the route bypasses our French Alpine resorts and with the route nearer to some of our sister brands’ luxury villas in Tuscany for the start in Florence, or villas in the Cote d’Azur for the finish in Nice.

July

A band of musicians playing at the Cosmo Festival in Chamonix, before a paraglider and mountain views.

5th – 7th Spartan Race, Morzine πŸ₯‡

The Spartan Race in Morzine is one of the top summer events in the Alps to spectate. Various heats cover distances between 5 and 50km and involve challenging terrain and obstacles along the way. Endurance and strength is a must for this one! For aspiring kids, there is race for 4-14 year olds too! Watch the video for more info.

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5th – 20th Montreux Jazz Festival 🎷

Under an hour away from Chatel and just over an hour from Verbier, this jazz festival is a perfect summer’s day out by the lake, with live jazz music creating a magical ambiance. Montreaux Jazz Festival is located on Lake Geneva (or Lac Leman), with a mountain backdrop, you couldn’t get a better setting. Watch the video.

6th Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon πŸ₯‡

The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the most demanding and challenging marathons in the Alps. From St. Niklaus up to the Riffelberg at Gornergrat it’s a challenging 42km route for the fittest of the fit. Covering the deepest valley in Switzerland and over 1,800m of altitude, this marathon is sure to live up to expectations.

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18th July – 4th August Verbier Festival 🎡

An international classical music event that takes place each summer in one of the most popular summer resorts in the Alps, Verbier. Expect a variety of classical music performed by masters of the art, and rising talent. Verbier Music Festival was launched in 1994 and attracts visitors from across the globe. Watch the video.

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22nd – 27th Cosmo Jazz Festival, Chamonix 🎷

Spread across the Chamonix valley in various mountain locations, the Cosmo Jazz Festival involves an eclectic mix of music from talented musicians. The festival is completely free and can be enjoyed from the heights of the Aiguille du Midi, to down in the town for Cham Jam sessions in the evenings. If you can already hear the mountain echoing the sound of jazzy brass bands, you will simply love this event in the Alps. Watch the 2023 video.

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August

Runners lined up at the starting point of UTMB Mont Blanc.

5th11th Lech Classical Festival 🎻

Where music meets culture in a beautiful mountain setting. One of the highlight events in Lech, the Classical Festival rings around the mountains and valleys in rhythms and beats created by talented orchestras, musicians and soloists from around the world. Watch the video.

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25th – 31st Haute Route, MegΓ¨ve 🚲

The Haute Route events in the Alps encompass some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes you can view on two wheels. Featuring a number of mountain road cycling routes this year, the route takes in legendary passes, steep alpine road inclines, traditional villages and stunning valley floors. It starts in Megève and spans an incredible 714km to finish in Nice. On this, cyclists will also pass through a myriad of summer mountain resorts, including passing Méribel for the infamous Col de la Loze. Despite being a challenging cycle in the Alps, participants are sure to thoroughly enjoy each route, with plenty of breathtaking scenery along the way. Watch the video.

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26th August – 1st September Ultra Trail Mont Blanc, Chamonix πŸ₯‡

Widely recognised as one of the toughest foot races in Europe, the UTMB is no mean feat. From start to finish, insanely fit athletes cross a whopping 171 kilometres (106 miles) and a reach a total elevation gain of 9,963m, pushing physical and mental limits like nothing else. If there is a running event in the Alps this year that needs that extra encouragement from the track-side, it might be this one! Watch the 2023 highlights video.

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31st Matterhorn Eagle Cup, Zermatt β›³

At the foot of the Matterhorn, you’d struggle to find a more scenic golf event in the Alps. Precision is key at this event in Zermatt as shots are taken between 1,400 and 2,800m on challenging terrain. The Matterhorn Eagle Cup is not one to be missed.

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September

Crans Montana's golf course hosting the Omega European Masters tournament, in view of the mountains.

5th – 7th Mont Blanc Rally, Morzine 🏎

An event in Morzine that has taken place for over 20 years, the Mont Blanc Rally attracts visitors from all over France and the rest of Europe. Watch how the rally drivers drift around tight alpine bends and churn up dirt tracks at full speeds, in a race to the finish line. It’s one of the oldest continuing rallies in France, so well worth a visit! Watch highlights from 2023.

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5th – 8th Omega European Masters, C.Montana β›³

Next on the list of the top Alps summer events is one of the most prestigious and popular golf events in Europe. Held at the Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club in Crans-Montana since 1939, this event has witnessed history being made on many occasions. For those who enjoy a golf holiday in the Alps, the Omega European Masters is the perfect opportunity to learn from the real pros.

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Well, if you are looking to tie in your luxury summer holiday in the mountains with some of the best Alps summer events, pick up the phone to speak with one of our Summer Alps Specialists, or send an email.