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The resort of Tignes is right on our doorstep with all local amenities, restaurants and bars, activity hire shops and trip specialists just a stones throw away.

 
Activities in Tignes
 

Summer: Tignes sits the edge of the Vanoise National Park and there are many walking and hiking routes for you to breathe in the sensational mountain scenery. Some of the best mountain bike and road cycling routes are right on your doorstep, as well as a multitude of other sports e.g. glacier skiing, white water rafting, golf, horse riding, swimming, tennis, fishing, parapenting and rock climbing.

Tignes Lake is not to be missed when visiting Tignes, a great place to go and relax. There are a range of sports on offer: volleyball; boules; table tennis; table football; children’s playground; and much more.

There are 18 hole courses at Tignes and Les Arcs, both with 9 hole par 3 courses adjoining. Clubs can be rented on site. There are 3 driving ranges.

Various other local attractions:

  • Baroque Church trail
  • Local Vineyards
  • National Park of Rosuel – Spectacular mountain walk with amazing waterfalls along the way
  • Cheese Farms – making the famous Gruyere
  • Many local summer concerts and fetes

We are surrounded by mountain lakes, although most need a good hike to reach, that offer good fishing. Horse riding: Trekking and tuition from centres at Val d'Isère and Sèez.

Summer Skiing/Boarding :
 
summer skiing french alps
In the summer season The Glacier opens mid June to early September . With over 20 kilometers (130 hectares) of runs, 16 ski lifts and a vertical drop of over 750 m Tignes is the perfect place for summer skiing. For more information please contact the Tignes Tourist board.
Watersports :
 
You can hire sailing boats, windsurfers, canoes or fish on the lake and nearby there is white water river rafting, canyoning and many more. For more information please contact the Tignes Tourist board.
Cycling and Mountain Biking :
 
The Tignes region is at the center of some of the most amazing scenery in the French Alps. From the shady forest paths to the snowy peak of La Grande Motte the beauty of the area sets the scene for some amazing biking territory. With routes of more than 1000 vertical metres the area is the perfect spot for some great biking adventure. For more information please contact the Tignes Tourist board.
Mountaineering and Rock Climbing :
 
Whether you fancy the thrill of rock climbing or mountaineering Tignes can offer it all. You can also take part in activities such as abseiling, swimming and jumping through crystalline rivers and waterfalls. Specialist mountaineering guides are available within the resort - all offering specially tailored expeditions suited to your age and level. With many bolted climbing walls with stunning mountain views that have routes suitable from beginner to expert with some great bouldering walls too! For more information please contact the Tignes Tourist board.
Walking :
 
Walking in the area is really what you want to make of it - from gentle walks up the high mountains to some truly exhilarating mountain treks. With hundreds of footpaths to choose from you can guarantee to beautiful scenery whichever you choose. Information on popular routes and scenic expeditions are available locally. For more information please contact the Tignes Tourist board.
   

 

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