Sports and adventure
This summer, take the train to the mountains!
For your mountain holidays, take it easy and take the train! The resorts are open in summer to offer you a multitude of outdoor activities, and are easily accessible by train + shuttle at low cost.
So this summer, opt for more responsible tourism and hop on the train to the summits!
We’ve selected 7 routes for you to take to the mountain resorts by train this summer!
Got another destination in mind? Don’t hesitate to contact the Tourist Office of the resort of your choice to find out how accessible it is by public transport. The vast majority of resorts are accessible by train.
Savoie Mont Blanc
Le Grand-Bornand
Situated in the heart of the Aravis mountains, Le Grand-Bornand is a Haute-Savoie resort renowned for its village atmosphere and breathtaking panoramic views. Perched at an altitude of between 1000 and 2100 m, this dynamic family resort offers a unique natural setting.
What to do in summer in Le Grand-Bornand?
The resort opens its doors from 29 June to 1 September 2024 and offers a wide range of activities throughout the summer. These include cycling (mountain biking, Bike Park, DH mountain biking, road biking), various sports (summer biathlon, golf, tennis, swimming, climbing, etc.), white water sports (rafting, canyoning and hydrospeed), a large number of hiking trails and paragliding… Something for everyone!
Discover all the summer activities in Le Grand Bornand
How do I get there by train?
To get to the resort :
- Take the train to Annecy TGV station (or Geneva TGV station)
- Take the Altibus shuttle bus to Le Grand Bornand!
Our tip: go to Go Savoie Mont Blanc to book your itinerary to Grand-Bornand. This platform allows you to combine your different tickets into a single booking.
Find all the information you need to get to the resort.
Isère
Alpe d’Huez
Situated at an altitude of 1860m at the foot of the Grandes Rousses massif, Alpe d’Huez offers panoramic views over the Oisans. Facing due south, this resort, nicknamed the “Ile au Soleil” (Island of Sun), lives up to its promise with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Alpe d’Huez has also been awarded the Famille Plus label: all the facilities and activities are suitable for young and old alike.
What to do in summer at Alpe d’Huez?
Alpe d’Huez is open from 22 June to 31 August 2024 and offers a wide range of varied and unusual activities!
Cycling, mountain biking, tennis, aerial sports (plane, paraglider, helicopter, etc.), golf, fishing, white water sports… It’s a sportsman’s paradise. The resort also offers relaxation activities such as yoga, spas and wellness areas, and some 100% unusual activities such as rail sledging and tubing.
How do I get there by train?
Like most of the resorts in Isère, Alpe d’Huez is accessible by shuttle bus from Grenoble station:
- Take a TGV or TER train to Grenoble station
- From the station, take a regional bus to Alpe d’Huez (1h30)
Stations also accessible from this station: Villard-de-Lans, Chamrousse, Les 2 Alpes, l’Alpe du Grand Serre, Vaujany, Oz-en-Oisans, les 7 Laux, Le Collet d’Allevard, Le Col de Marcieu
Pyrenees
Font Romeu
In the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees nature park, at an altitude of 1712m, Font Romeu is a family resort (with Famille Plus status) where unspoilt nature, historic monuments and a wide range of activities come together.
What to do in summer in Font Romeu?
Font Romeu offers a wide range of physical and recreational activities for the enjoyment of its visitors. Take the cable car to Les Airelles, jump on a trampoline, try out dog sledding (even in summer!), go archery or take a ride on the famous yellow train.
Discover all the activities at Font Romeu
How do I get there by train?
To get to Font Romeu by train:
- Take the train to Perpignan TGV station
- From the station, take a Région Occitanie liO bus (2h)
Station also accessible from this station: Les Angles
Auvergne
Super-Besse
On the southern slopes of the Massif de Sancy, Super-Besse is an Auvergne resort situated at an altitude of between 1350 and 1850 metres, with the Famille Plus label. In summer, the resort is transformed into an open-air multi-activity park with something for everyone.
What to do in summer in Super-Besse?
Whether you want to try your hand at your favourite sports (hiking, mountain biking, climbing, trail running), experience thrills (giant zip line, paragliding and hot-air ballooning, summer sledging) or recharge your batteries (swimming, yoga, spa), the resort has something for everyone, whatever their age.
Discover all the activities at Super-Besse
How do I get there by train?
To get to Super-Besse by train:
- Take an Intercités or TER train to Clermont-Ferrand station
- From the station, take the P74 shuttle bus (1h15)
Station also accessible from this station: Le Mont Dore
Jura Mountains
Monts Jura
Situated in the Haut Jura nature park and in the Haute Chaîne du Jura nature reserve, at an altitude of 900m, Monts Jura is a family resort in the heart of unspoilt nature. The charm of its villages immersed in this privileged natural setting makes this resort a great place to stay.
What to do in summer in Monts Jura?
During the summer season, Monts Jura welcomes hikers, mountain bikers and thrill-seekers. You can (re)discover the pleasures of paragliding, tobogganing on the rails or the aerial thrills of the giant zip line.
Discover all the activities at Monts Jura
How do I get there by train?
To get to Monts Jura by train:
- Take the train to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine or Cornavin (Geneva)
- From the station, take the A53 bus in the direction of Mijoux
Hautes-Vosges
Gérardmer
Nestling at an altitude of 750m between lake and pine forest, Gérardmer is a family resort in the Hautes-Vosges. Every summer, it offers a wide range of activities for young and old (Family Plus label), on foot, by bike or on the water.
What to do in Gérardmer in summer?
There are plenty of sports, water sports and thrill-seeking activities on the programme this summer. Come and explore the trails on foot or by bike, experience the thrills of tree climbing and Air Boarding, or take advantage of youth activities such as Disc Golf and electric scooters.
Discover all the activities in Gérardmer
How do I get there by train?
To get to Gérardmer by train:
- Take the train to Remiremont station
- Take Fluo line 1B
Stations also accessible from this station: La Bresse Hohneck, St Maurice sur Moselle, Ventron
Southern Alps
Serre Chevalier Valley Briançon
With 300 days of sunshine a year, Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon is an ideal destination for a breath of fresh air this summer. Situated between the Col du Lautaret and Briançon at an altitude of 1200m, Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon offers a multitude of opportunities to enjoy an invigorating summer.
What to do in summer at Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon?
Open from 29 June to 1 September 2024, the resort offers a wide range of activities throughout the season, sure to delight sports enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Explore its unique landscapes by hiking, trail biking or cycling; try your hand at Mountain Karts, downhill scooters or giant zip lines!
How do I get there by train?
To get to Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon by train:
- Take a train to Modane TGV station
- Take the Modane shuttle bus line 76 to Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon
- Alternative: Take the night train from Paris to Briançon! Arrive in the morning and leave in the evening for days that are 100% optimised.
Station also accessible from this station: Montgenèvre