24 lifts are in operation during the summer in the Portes du Soleil area. Hiking and mountain biking are therefore possible during the summer season. More than 800 km of walking and hiking trails are available.
In summer, national and international mountain bike competitions are organized in the Dents du Midi region, with more than 300 km of marked trails in the famous bike park located in the Portes du Soleil area in the Swiss Chablais region, offering different degrees of difficulty, from the Géant trail in Morgins for beginners, to the black World Cup trail in Champéry for the more experienced riders
Champéry also offers an equestrian center, tennis courts, an open and an indoor swimming pool and much more. The village regularly hosts international mountain bike competitions, in particular the World Mountain Bike and Trials Championships.
Hikers and trail enthusiasts will enjoy the Dents du Midi tour, with three or four one-day stages, following the 40 km itinerary away from roads and built-up areas.
In summer, the Barme high plateau is also an ideal place for a mountain walk. Starting from the Grand-Paradis located a few kilometers from Champéry, this excursion is ideal for family outings, forest walks or mushroom picking. Once arrived, the plain located at 1'500 m of altitude is bounded on one side by the Dents Blanches and on the other by the Berroi ridge. The place, as majestic as it is, has kept a traditional and natural face.
During the summer months, the people of Champéry celebrate their traditions and crafts through numerous local festivals organized during the summer months offering an opportunity to discover old traditions such as the folk dances of the village group. Culture lovers can also participate in the various festivals that take place in Champéry during the summer such as the Rencontres Musicales de Champéry and the Maxi Rires Festival.
