The Rhythm of the Seasons at the Montagnettes Schools
At Montagnettes, no two seasons are quite alike. Nestled between the mountains, the lake, and the ocean, each property has its own rhythm—and often takes on a different character depending on the time of year.
One address, two seasons, two atmospheres
Le Hameau du Kashmir,Val Thorens, perfectly illustrates this dual character. In winter, the hotel welcomes active couples and families who come to enjoy skiing, après-ski, and a relaxing spa experience in an elegant atmosphere that blends comfort and adventure. In the summer, the same place takes on a different rhythm: guests come for the fresh air and cool mountain climate, enjoying easy hikes, family outings, and quieter days in a spacious apartment, far from the heat of the cities. This duality is also found at the Taos and theYnycio in Tignes.
Other locations follow a more steady rhythm, where it is mainly the light and the landscapes that change over the months. At the Villa Caroline, on the shores of lac d'Annecy, the morning and evening light changes with the seasons, and the lake itself becomes a shifting presence, always different depending on the time of year. The establishment remains open year-round, with a serene atmosphere that simply adapts to the season rather than resisting it.
This seasonal diversity is part of Montagnettes’ very identity. Mountain resorts aren’t limited to the ski season; they also see themselves as summer destinations, where the altitude offers a refreshing escape rather than just skiing.
This approach aligns directly with the group’s vision, which transcends product categories, seasons, and uses: it is rooted in a spirit of hospitality that accommodates a variety of stays, different paces, and diverse travel styles—whether you’re coming to ski with your family in the winter or seeking the cool mountain air in the summer.
This is also what allows a single establishment to welcome very different types of travelers depending on the season: skiers and après-ski enthusiasts in the winter, and families seeking fresh air and wide-open spaces in the summer.
Beyond the Alps, the Montagnettes region also offers a different take on seasonal experiences. In Saint-Jean-de-LuzParc Victoria , the resort enjoys a milder climate, ideal for vacations spread out over a larger portion of the year, combining the mild Atlantic climate with village life. On the shores of the lac d'Annecy,Villa Caroline combines a summer season focused on the lake with a more intimate off-season, where the light changes character without the place losing its calm atmosphere. In the mountains, at Val Thorens, Les Menuires, in Tignes and Chamonix, winter is naturally still the busiest season, but summer is gaining in popularity, season after season, among families and nature lovers.
Some places have a distinctly different atmosphere, such as le Hameau du Kashmir, which welcomes skiers in the winter and families seeking fresh air in the summer.
It depends on what you're in the mood for: winter for skiing and après-ski, summer for the cool weather, easy hikes, and family outings.
The atmosphere here remains calm all year round, but the light and colors of the " lac d'Annecy " change noticeably from morning to evening and from one season to the next.
Yes, the group includes resorts in the mountains, along the " lac d'Annecy ," and on the Basque coast, offering vacations for every season.
Yes, its milder climate makes it possible to plan trips spread out over a larger portion of the year, beyond just the summer tourist season.
On the Montagnettes blog, which offers guides dedicated to each destination and each season, winter and summer alike.