Tignes has great summer skiing; 16 ski lifts and over 20 kilometers (130 hectares) of runs & a vertical drop of over 750 m, gives you plenty to do. For the summer ski season, the Glacier will be open from June 21 until August 31- 2008 & then reopens late in September.  A popular hangout is the snowpark, offering 2 half pipes, rails, bumps and jumps of all sizes. Often there is a  BBQ, music and you can watch some of the pro's that spend their summers practicing here. There is a multitude of other activities to do, see the activities organised by Evolution 2 below.

The Glacier opens from June 21 until August 31- 2008

Tignes is like a different town compared to its winter counterpart: the Le Lac nursery slope is covered in tennis courts, a football pitch, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, table tennis and table football. Behind which you can see the volleyball nets and an amalgamation of skateboarders, BMXers and roller bladders in the skate park. There is also " Acroland" with it's acro-bungee, trampolines, water slide and of course the spectacle that is 'the water jump'  where people on snowboards, ski's and roller blades, are hurling themselves off one of the four jumps and flying straight into the lake. A great place to practice the acrobatics of these sports, also a good place to sit in the sun and watch the madness. 

 

On the lake itself you can hire sailing boats, windsurfers, canoes, rowing boats and pedalos, for some of which lessons are available. You'll notice Europe's highest golf course on either side of the lake, horse riders and fishermen. As you arrive in Val Claret the scenario can look quite odd with some people in shorts and t-shirts but others in full skiing outfits. You can take the Funicular to the Beautiful Panoramic Restaurant.

To visit Tignes in the summer: Look below at the multitude of activities & Contact Evolution 2 about those you are interested in. Check with our Travel Page about methods of getting to Tignes. 

For Summer Accommodation Click Here

 

Click Here to see the Summer Piste Map     Click Here to see the Summer Lift Pass Prices

 

For White Water Rafting see Fiche Technique Rafting Isθre anglais.pdf email rafting@tignes.co.uk for more information

 

 

Summer Activities Organised by our Friends at Evolution 2: 

| Helicopter Flights | Paragliding |4x4 | Quad Biking |Trial biking | Mountain Biking |

| Climbing & Hiking | Canyoning | Wild Water Activities |

They can also organise your Skiing or Snowboarding Lessons plus they have an events department that can 
offer you, for example, a special evening event or 'something out of the ordinary'. Contact Evolution 2

 

 Helicopter & Plane Flights 

 

A real once in a lifetime experience ! Hover around the Espace Killy or tour the olympic resorts in a helicopter, marvelling at the wonderful scenery beneath you.

Discovery flight: (5 mn - Tignes or Val d'Isθre)

30 €

Espace Killy flight: (10 mn above the Espace Killy)

60 €

Tarentaise flight: (15 mn tour of the higt Tarentaise area)

90 €

Mont Blanc flight: (35 mn flight over the root of Europe)

195 €

Plane

Fly on board a small, mountain plane (light - motorised).
Alone next to the pilot for approximately 45 minutes you fly above the most beautiful scenery of the Alpes (the Mont Blanc, la Sassiθre...).
Activity subject to weather conditions.       
195 €

Contact Evolution 2

 

 Paragliding 

 

Discovery tandem flight:

70 €

Sensation tandem flight (360°):

80 €

Performance tandem flight: (long flight)

85 €

Paragliding courses to learn to fly solo. Monday to Friday

450 €

Contact Evolution 2

 

 4x4

Test your driving skills on Europe's internationally renowned, highest, specially designed 4x4 tracks.

Discovery Trip
You are driven by a professional for one and a half hours.

for 1 to 4 people: 87 €
for 5 to 9 people: 122 €
Trial Driving
You drive accompanied by a professional giving advice and helpful tips (2 hours long).

For 1 to 3 people: 130 €

4x4 lesson (per hour): 
Private driving lesson (with your own vehicle)

40 €
Evening Excursion (with meal): on demand

Contact Evolution 2

 

 Quad Biking

 Find out what it's like riding a quad bike on Europe's highest 4x4 tracks.

 

One hour trip (introduction):

45 €

Two hour trip (advanced):

70 €

Evening trip:

 Ask for details

Passenger (behind the instructor):

 Ask for details

Quad junior (introduction 30 min - 10 -15 years olds):

25 €

Moni quad junior circuit for children (per 5 min):

6 €

 

 

 

Contact Evolution 2

 

 Trial biking

 

 

For complete beginners or experienced motorcyclists, why not venture up the mountain on one of our fun guided tours ? Supervised and instructed by Bertrand Quartier ex-french trial biking champion.

Private lessons - 45 minutes:

Introduction to trial biking for complete beginners  50 €
Introduction to trial biking for motorists
(From 18 years of age. Driving licence needed)
50 €

2 hour trip:

Advanced - technique group lesson 250 cc motor bike licence needed
NB : All trips include the provision of specialist equipment : helmet, boots and gloves. Insurance option available from 3 €.

60 €

Technique trail course:

Monday - Friday, 8h30 - 12h30, trial bike not included on course 230 €
Hire of trial bike of course
220 €

Contact Evolution 2

 

 Mountain Biking

 

Explore the vast network of mountain tracks amongst the snow capped peaks, the local wildlife and the array of wild flowers. Trips that cater for all levels of mountain biking.

- Mountain bike trips -

Initiation - 2 hours:
25 €
Half Day "Espace Killy" Trip:
From 35 € to 50 €
Full Day "Tarentaise" Trip:
80 €

Please ask our offices for the weekly programme. NB: These prices include instruction, transport and equipment (mountain bike & helmet)

- Mountain Bike Rental -

 
Single suspn bikes
Double suspn bikes
Freeride/ Downhill full suspn
1 hour:

8 €

10 €

20 €

2 hours:

12 €

15 €

30 €

Afternoon:

16 €

20 €

50 €

Full day trip:

20 €

30 €

75 €

Contact Evolution 2

 

 Climbing & Hiking 

 

 

Whether you fancy the thrill of rock climbing, mountaineering, adventure assault courses, or Via Ferrata; our programme of climbing activities will not fail to challenge you.

Rock climbing Adults:
30 €
Rock climbing Under 13s:
25 €
Via Ferrata Adults:
50 €
Via Ferrata Under 13s:
25 €
Adventure Assault Course:
(For adult and 
children over 1m45)
23 €
  Ramble through the alpine forests, discover the flora and fauna in its natural surroundings and take in the most spectacular scenery with one of our local guides. Minimum number of clients required.
 
Half day Adults:
15 €
Half day under 13's:
12 €
Full day Adults:
25 €
Full day under 13's:
15 €

Contact Evolution 2

 

 Canyoning

 

 

An adventurous combination of abseiling, swimming, jumping and sliding through crystalline rivers and waterfalls. A natural aqualand set in genuine surroundings. Maximum safety assured by our specialist mountain guides.

Discovery Trip: (1/2 day), from 10 years old accompanied by adults

55 €

Advanced Trip: (1/2 day), from 12 years old accompanied by adults

60 €

Grand canyon: (day trip)

100 €

Canyon weekend in Italy: Please ask for further information...

From 200 €

Contact Evolution 2

 

 Wild Water Activities

 

 

If it's watersports that you want, try out our intrepid white water adventures. Discover the Isθre river in an inflatable raft, tackling rapids such as "the meat slicer" and enjoying the scenery of the spectacular gorges.

Rafting (24km from Bourg st Maurice to centron): For over 14 years old only. 47 €

Junior Rafting (12km from Bourg st Maurice to Gothard): For children from age 10.

35 €

For the real water enthusiasts in quest of the ultimate adrenalin high, you can surf down the rapids on a specialised river board. For good swimmers only.

Riding River Rapids

  12km trip (discovery trip - 14 years +): 45 €
  15km trip (discovery with rapids at the end ! - 16 years +). 55 €
  24km trip (reserved for those with experience- 16 years +). 63 €

Kayak - Rafting (For 14 years old and above)

  12km trip(discovery trip): 46 €
  9km trip(reserved for those with experience) 58 €
 

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