Bring on the summer...

So the winter has finally come to an end after an unseasonably cold end to the season.

There were a few really good dumps of snow at the end of April and start of May which resulted in some fantastic end of season skiing on extremely quiet slopes.

The snow has mostly receded and the resort is starting to look green and summery once again as you can see from the Tignes le Lac webcam.

Tignes le Lac pano - courtesy of http://en.tignes.net/webcams

Tignes has a wealth of activities available once again this summer.
Come and experience some of the 20 FREE ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR OUR GUESTS.

In addition, there’s also a host of professional athletes and sports teams setting up camp in Tignes this summer. The summer kicks off on the 24^th June with activities until the 1^st Septemeber.

There are over 20 activities in or around resort with all of the usual suspects in play.

Here are just a few activities you could be enjoying this summer…

Mountain Biking – Lift for mountain bikers are completely FREE in Tignes and Val d’Isère and access to the Bike Park is also FREE. Practical info can be found here - http://en.tignes.net/what-to-see-do/do-something/summer/bike-park-tignes/mtb-area

Road Cycling - Tignes and the local area has some great road cycling on offer; although not famed for its road cycling like some of the other famous routes in the Alps there is some fantastic cycling on offer to suit all abilities, and with access to a vehicle Tignes is a great hub for keen cyclists of all abilities.

Sailing on the lake in Tignes - picture courtesy of http://en.tignes.net/what-to-see-do/do-something/summer/water-sports-centre

The water sports centre offers access to FREE activities with the My Tignes Open card including pedal boat, canoe, kayak, and stand up paddle board. There’s also catamarans and sailing dinghy’s available with courses running each day through the summer.

Summer skiing on the Grande Motte glacier, Tignes - picture courtesy of http://en.tignes.net/what-to-see-do/skiing/summer-skiing

There’s also skiing on offer during the summer with over 20kms of piste on the Grande Motte glacier.

Summer Skiing/Snowboarding, more info here - http://en.tignes.net/what-to-see-do/skiing/summer-skiing

Tignes summer walking

Stunning walks - for those thrill seekers looking for a little time-out there's plenty of stunning walks on offer to take in the scenery at a slower pace. Theres also some challenging walks on offer for those that wish to challenge themselves on more diffcult trails, it's possbile to scale the heights of the Grand Sassiere (3751m) which can be seen in the distance from Tignes, the view from the top offers stunning views over the French & Italian Alps and beyond.

Please click here for more info on the Tignes Sport card which is provided free by the Tignes Chalet company - http://en.tignes.net/what-to-see-do/do-something/summer/my-tignes-open

 
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Summer Recap

Summer in Tignes is coming to an end as the lifts are closing, the bars are shutting down for the inter season, and the activities around resort are being packed away. With this in mind it seems like a good time to look back on a few of our favourite times from the summer.

A clear favourite is the lake activities, including paddle boarding, kayaking, pedalos, and of course the blob jump and water slide. Throughout the summer we have all spent plenty of time floating around on the lake, falling off the paddle boards and cooling off from the scorching summer temperatures. The blob jump and waterslide are not to be missed, providing plenty of entertainment even if you don’t fancy a go yourself!

 

Kayaking on the lake

 For the first half of the summer the glacier was open for skiing and snowboarding and the conditions up there were great after the amazing snow we had last winter. On a few mornings through July and early August there was even a dusting of fresh snow up there that made it really worth getting up early for!

 

Early mornings in the snowpark

Another main activity in Tignes is the mountain biking, with runs suitable for all levels of rider and 5 ski lifts adapted to carry your bikes up the hill. From the nice cruisy blue and green runs to the big jump lines and steep technical blacks, there was always something to ride whatever your mood. A personal favourite of mine was Kamasutrail, a fast black run full of gap jumps, wallrides and drops, but not too steep or technical.

  

Tignes Bike Park

When we didn’t fancy an adrenaline rush, there was still plenty to do. We have all been on a fair few little hikes around Tignes and the surrounding area and even hiked up the Sassiere, the highest mountain in the local area that you can climb without specialist equipment. The views in the summer are amazing, and it was good to see some of the same places that we ski without the snow on them.  

At the end of the day, we often ended up at one of the bars. A good one is Terrachu, right by the lake, and we even visited there a couple of times on the kayaks and paddle boards! Another favourite was La Queue de Cochon, which even has an outdoor swimming pool that is much warmer than the lake, and was a great place to make the most of the last of the day’s sun.

Queue de Cochon Pool

Summer in Tignes has been great! Roll on winter…

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