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Summer in the mountains offers a wealth of activities and opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re hesitating between a summer in the mountains or a summer on the C\u00f4te d’Azur, let us put forward our arguments (almost) objectively. We share with you what we really like: the Aubergistes Lyonnais’ favorites, what we recommend to our customers, what we do as a family and what makes a summer vacation in Les Contamines Montjoie so memorable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n

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Le Pontet: the lively heart of summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s one of the resort’s best-known attractions, but it’s hard not to mention it… The Parc de loisirs du Pontet is a huge playground at the foot of the nature reserve. 30 hectares, over 20 activities… and above all, a real summer atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Swimming at the lake (supervised area, equipped beach) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rent a paddle or pedalo in the afternoon <\/li>\n\n\n\n
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  • Try your hand at mini-golf or simply lie back on the grass and watch the ducks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Innkeeper’s tip: come at the end of the day. Fewer people, incredible light, and often a drink at the Chalet du Lac facing the mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For the most active<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Les Contamines-Montjoie offers a variety of summer activities around Le Pontet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Mountain biking from the lifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Adventure park \/ tree climbing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Biathlon, slackline, ski-wheels…<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Taking the plunge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      In summer, the lifts are in operation, and that changes everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Gorge and Signal gondolas are open from the end of June to around the end of August, between 8.45am and 5.30pm. In just a few minutes, you’re at altitude, ready for a ride with a Mont-Blanc view. It’s also a great idea with children (or to avoid 800 m of ascent in the morning). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n

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      Hiking: true luxury in Haute-Savoie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Summer hiking in Les Contamines-Montjoie is clearly the heart of the matter. Some people come just for that! You have it all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Access to the Tour du Mont-Blanc for the most motivated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The views are incredible, and above all… accessible. Our advice: leave early, come back late for lunch, then a siesta or a lake. That’s how to enjoy a real summer holiday in Haute-Savoie. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        The simple pleasures of Haute-Savoie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Because when it comes down to it, people’s opinions of a summer in Les Contamines are often the same: it’s the simple moments that stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Watching paragliders at the end of the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Buy local cheese (head to the Alpage du Mont cheese dairy) and picnic at altitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Walk to Notre-Dame de la Gorge at sunrise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Stop for a coffee on the village terrace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\n
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          Practical information for summer visitors to Les Contamines<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t
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          • All essential shops are open in summer<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Local market every Tuesday morning on the Place du Village<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Weather: warm during the day (20-28\u00b0C), cool in the evening<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Remember to book certain activities in high season (paragliding…), <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":8595,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8675","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nContamines-Montjoie, what to do in summer? TOP Activities<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What to do in Les Contamines-Montjoie this summer? Hiking, biking, via ferrata, swimming... 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