<p>Looking to head to the Alps this summer with your four-legged friend?</p>
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Dog Friendly Summer Chalets

Looking to head to the Alps this summer with your four-legged friend?

Summer
Published at: 12 Jul 2022
Last updated at: 9 Nov 2023

Looking to head to the Alps this summer with your four-legged friend? It isn’t always easy to find pet-friendly places to stay so we have put together a list of the best dog friendly summer chalets for a break in the Alps. These luxurious properties are complete with high-end facilities and spectacular panoramic views for every member of the family to enjoy.

Alicia Bryan
Alicia Bryan

Dog Friendly Holidays in France

The French Alps are the perfect place to enjoy a break in the mountains with numerous dog-friendly places to stay. Morzine is particularly popular for summer holidays in France as pets are welcome in several of our luxury summer chalets. An oasis of hidden trails, the luxury resort of Morzine is an ideal location for anyone looking to enjoy summer breaks with their four-legged friends.

Located in the Portes du Soleil, Morzine has over 200 km of marked hiking trails for you and man’s best friend to explore, with dogs allowed in gondolas in the summer. Morzine is also home to several dog-friendly places to eat, so why not refuel with a visit to a dog-accommodating restaurant and indulge in the local cuisine before making your way back to your pet-friendly rental.

Luxury living room Chalet Blanc Morzine

Chalet Blanc - Morzine, France

Just a few minutes' drive from Morzine, Chalet Blanc is a modern, newly-built property with beautiful mountain views. A popular dog-friendly chalet in Morzine, this property enjoys a tranquil setting in a wooded area ideal for breaks away with the dog. Set over three floors with a spacious open plan living and dining area, this luxury rental also has a fantastic terrace with two dining areas to enjoy.

Able to accommodate 10 guests across five luxurious en-suite bedrooms, Chalet Blanc is a popular property to rent for larger groups looking for dog-friendly places to stay in the summer.

Chalet Genepi Living area

Chalet Genepi - Morzine, France

Another beautiful pet-friendly rental property in Morzine, Genepi is just five minutes from the centre of the resort. The property offers fantastic views with a modern interior and is able to sleep up to 12 guests across six stylish bedrooms.

On the entrance level of the chalet is a separate living room with a bar, pool table and TV with doors opening onto a terrace complete with a hot tub.

Living area Chalet Zannier Megeve

Chalet Le Zannier - Megeve, France

A popular resort for luxury summer holidays in France, Megeve in inundated with beautiful chalets including Chalet Le Zannier.

Close to the centre of Megeve, this charming mountain retreat is an elegant 5-star boutique hotel with 12 sophisticated rooms and suites. With a wellness centre and its own restaurant ‘La Ferme de mon Pere’, this elegant chalet has everything you and your four-legged friend could want during your stay in the French Alps.

Summer holidays with dogs in Switzerland

The perfect destination for a relaxing summer holiday with your pooch, luxury chalet rentals in Switzerland give you an ideal base for exploring the spectacular meadows and glacial lakes of this breathtaking country. Sporting enthusiasts can also enjoy mountain bike trails with their dogs or work on their fitness with a challenging mountain climb.

Home to several spectacular resorts, you will have numerous locations to choose from for your summer holiday in Switzerland including Zermatt with its glorious hikes and St Moritz with its crystal clear lake.

Chalet V swimming pool in summer

Chalet V - La Tzoumaz, Switzerland

Just a three-minute drive from the centre of La Tzoumaz, Chalet V is a stylish property with spectacular views over the Rhône valley. From the open plan living and dining area, doors open out onto an expansive terrace where guests can soak up the sun and admire the spectacular views.

Following a day of hikes and mountain biking trails, guests can also enjoy the private spa which features a sauna and small steam shower. Outside guests can swim lengths in the heated swimming pool or soak in the extra-large hot tub.

Deck chairs by the pool at Ultima Crans Montana

Ultima Crans Montana - Crans Montana, Switzerland

A haven of tranquility with extensive spa facilities and meticulous design, Ultima Crans Montana is comprised of two ultra-luxurious properties. This dog-friendly accommodation is able to sleep up to 26 guests in Ultima 1 and 12 guests in Ultima 2. With a plethora of activities on offer in Crans Montana including hiking and biking, Ultima’s magnificent spa is the perfect spot to rejuvenate muscles with a heated outdoor pool and sauna.

This luxury chalet also provides personalised vitamin revitalisation cures, as well as on-demand private clinical treatments.

Dog friendly chalet holidays in Italy

Explore the Italian Alps from one of these luxurious dog-friendly retreats. The Italian Alps in summer have everything required for an adventurous summer escape with you and your four-legged friends. The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Dolomites provide lush green meadows and mountain streams to explore, as well as numerous activities to help cool off during the warm summer months.

Mi Chalet exterior in summer

Mi Chalet - Alta Badia, Italy

This pet-friendly self-catering accommodation is nestled in the spectacular Dolomites in the valley of Alta Badia. Perfect for a couple looking for peace and tranquillity in the mountains, the beautiful property of Mi Chalet provides spectacular views through panoramic windows in the stylish open plan living area and has a feature fireplace and an outdoor Jacuzzi on the terrace too.

For those looking to cool off following a dog walk across the breathtaking Italian meadows, from May to September guests also have access to an outdoor heated swimming pool.