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Tignes
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Discovering the mountains>>
Around
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Tignes is, in fact,
the generic name for a collection of eight villages spread across the
mountains from 1550 metres (5084ft) to 2100 metres (6888ft). The main
part consisting of the villages Tignes Le Lac, Val Claret and Le Lavachet,
form one area that was purpose built in the early 1960s when the dam
holding back Lac Chevril was constructed. It is an area tailored to
the needs of modern skiing. Situated at 2100 metres/6888ft with skiing
up to 3440m/11280ft), Tignes is one of the highest resorts in Europe.
It also means good snow conditions are assured well in advance of many
other resorts and such conditions will continue long after snow has
departed elsewhere. An extensive programme of renovation and modernisation
was put in hand to turn the area into a 21st century resort. The first
results of this are already in evidence much to the benefit of skiers
and non-skiers alike
Twinned with Val d’Isère
and together forming the vast area known as the Espace Killy, Tignes
offers unrivalled skiing at all levels. An advantage of such an area
is that a visitor can get to know the basic geography of the area quite
quickly, but come back year after year to discover new skiing. Similarly
the range of skiing from easy to extreme allows someone to progress
in the sport whilst skiing in familiar surroundings.
The
Alpaka Lodge
Situated in the middle of Tignes Le Lac, The Alpaka Lodge is in a quiet
area with easy access to the main shops, bars and restaurants (3 minutes
walk away). A ski piste (trail) runs right past the hotel giving access
to the whole area providing skiing “door-to-door”. There is a nursery
for children from 3 years old
opposite the Lodge. The centre of Tignes is a no parking area and access
is available only to deposit and pick up people. There is surveyed covered
parking a few minutes walk from the Lodge.
Tignes is on of the highest resorts in
Europe. A high alpine ski resort which ranks amongst the world's most
challenging of ski areas. Yet despite some fearsome double diamond black
runs, Tignes is an area for all abilities, with gentle slopes, all day
cruising runs and the spectacular Grand Motte Glacier, which at over
3000 meters high overlooks the whole of Tignes, much of the Vaniose
National Park and even Mont Blanc, and you can ski right out of
the cable car and down to the village all on piste, that's over 1000m
vertical drop. In fact, Tignes is open all year round and maintains a
vertical of at least 1000 meters for over 8 months of the year.
Along with neighboring (and linked) resort Val d'Isère, Tignes is part
of France's premier ski area "l'Espace Killy", (named after
the French national hero and olympic champion Jean Claude Killy). Tignes
is perhaps the stronger French influenced of the two resorts and is
largely based at a higher, and more snow-sure, altitude.
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Discovering the mountains
From
Tignes, gateway to the Parc National de la Vanoise, you can reach
an amazingly diverse environment of mountain wildlife and plants.
Explore the many delights of the surrounding mountains, in the air, on
the water, or following the paths and trails leading over the meadows,
rocks and glaciers.
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On the mountain trails....
There are
a hundred ways of exploring the mountains, and all of them are tempting.
On foot you can really take in the stunning surroundings. At walking
pace, none of the landscape's diversity escapes you and you notice the
fabulous animal and plant life all around. Then, if you get the
urge to venture further and higher into the mountains, why not join a
trek, spending the night under the stars or in a mountain hut? From Tignes
you can see the highest peaks of the Tarentaise and Savoie. The
famous GR5 long-distance footpath passes through the resort, and the trails
for hikers and mountain bikers are waymarked and well maintained.
In the air....
Soar above the peaks, joining the aerial ballet of paragliders
glinting in the sunlight, or discover what Tignes and the mountains look
like from a helicopter.
- Paragliding
- Touristic flights
in helicopter.
On the water....
Fast and furious, or slow and lazy: the choice is yours. You
can go rafting, white water swimming, or river canoeing. Canyoning
is a mixture of concentration and hilarious fun as you slide down
natural rock slides ending in pools.
- Discovering a new set of sensations:
jumps, slides, abseiling ... that's canyoning!
A garden in the mountains: the Parc
National de la Vanoise....
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myriad wondering surprises await you in the stunning surroundings of
the Vanoise: beds of gentians, a bouquet of edelweiss behind a rock...with
ibexes and marmots keeping you company. Ask at the Maison de Tignes
for our guide to the best walks and hikes.
- Guided
walks on a theme exploring the many sides of the Parc de
la Vanoise: flora, fauna, environment, cultural heritage.
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Around the lakes
From deep blue to turquoise,
Tignes has six lakes, some perfect for lazing, and others for crazy fun
and games!
In summer, at Tignes you can choose from more than seventy sports and
leisure activities for young and old, available at five outdoor activity
centres.
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Water Sports...
The 25-hectare lake right in the centre of the resort is a water sports
paradise. It has facilities for a whole host of activities, from pétanque to a fitness trail.
The calm waters are just right for sailing (catamarans, optimists,
windsurfing, dinghies), canoeing and pedalos.
- available at the water sports centre:
Windsurfing, catamaran, dinghy and optimist lessons, rowing boats,
kayaks, 2-man canoe, 2-man pedalo, windsurfer, hobbie cat/dinghy.
- Swimming: After a great morning's
skiing, relax at the pool and solarium open to all at the foot of
the Grande Motte.
The water jump: Crazy, but....
Ever tried the water jump?
You get up speed down the ski jump, fly into the air displaying your
acrobatic talents (or lack of them!) and finish with an almighty
splash. You can do it on skis, a snowboard, or roller blades:
thrills and laughs guaranteed! Once a week there's a barbeque with
expert demonstrations to tempt you in...
 A
beach in the mountains:
Tignes
Activitiés runs five outdoor activity centres, one of which is the Plage
Des Sports. Volleyball, a fitness trail, streetball, table tennis,
table football and pétanque... all free of charge. Come along
with your friends and join in the competitions and tournaments organised
weekly: basketball, volleyball, football (indoor and outdoor), tennis
and running.
- Volleyball, football, adventure
trail
- Archery, air rifle shooting
- Horse riding
- Football at the municipal stadium
- Tennis lessons.
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