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December 16, 2024 |

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Things to Do in Tignes the Christmas Break: Lots of Activities to Choose From!

True to its reputation as a sporty, dynamic, and rejuvenating resort, Tignes all its partners have worked hard to offer you a wide range of activities during this unique Christmas break!

Summary

1 – Ski touring and snowshoeing

Cardio + skiing + time to admire the scenery: the perfect combination for ski touring!

Numerous trails are prepared and secured for ski touring: the Anémone, Bergerie, Grattalu, Henri, Johan Clarey, Myrtilles (Les Brévières) trails, and many others...
Marked trails are also reserved for snowshoeing and hiking!

Important reminder from the resort: outside of authorized areas, mountain activities are undertaken at your own risk. It is therefore strongly recommended that you stay on secure slopes and trails or be accompanied by professionals!

Ski Touring – Tignes

2 – Cross-country skiing

Classic or skating style!

Two cross-country skiing loops have been set up: the lake loop and, depending on snow conditions, the Brévières loop!

Great Deal:INTERSPORTstoresin Tignesoffer ski touring gear, cross-country skis, and snowshoes for sale or rent (30% off rentals for Alpapart customers).

3 – Activities for children…

Because snow is still children's favorite activity!

During the Christmas break, Tignes a wide range of activities and entertainment for children. The playground, trampoline, carousel, and ski school will remain open. Designated sledding areas and the “ice field”—featuring igloos and a maze —will let children enjoy the magic of the snow during the holidays!

Tignes Sledding Area Tignes @AndyParant

4 – …and for adults

Activities as unusual as they are varied!

For all of us big kids, there's a wide range of activities on offer: ice driving, snowmobiling, ice diving, horse riding, microlighting, dog sledding...
Enough to satisfy any thrill seeker!

Special Offer: As an Alpapart customer, enjoy a 10% discount on activities offered by our partner,Evolution 2 Tignes.


Sled Dog @Evolution 2 Tignes

Ice Diving
@Evolution 2 Tignes

Sled Dog
@Evolution 2 Tignes

5 – Learning new board sports

The perfect time to learn how to snowboard or ski!

For anyone who’s always wanted to try snowboarding but has never wanted to “sacrifice a day of skiing to learn”… now is the perfect time! The ski schools in Tignes beginner lessons (group or private) in skiing or snowboarding for all ages.

Snowboarding in Tignes @Andy Parant

6 – Your favorite Savoyard dishes

Restaurants and caterers in Tignes click-and-collect!

Because "holidays" also means "holiday meals," you can count on the resort's restaurants to whip up menus worthy of the occasion!
The restaurant La Ferme des 3 Capucines(a 10-minute walk from our Denali residence) is the perfect place for a Christmas or New Year's Eve meal. L'Escale Blanche can prepare (entire) fondues and raclettes for you and even lend you the equipment.

Festive meals – Savoyard specialties

7 – The Christmas atmosphere

Because nothing beats the enchanting setting of snow-capped mountains!

Light displays, decorations, and activities for the whole family (subject to permits) will be on offer in Tignes the Christmas break. Even a simple stroll around Lake Tignes magical thanks to the snow-capped mountains!

Christmas Events – Tignes @Andy Parant

Shuttle services, health services, and tourist offices will remain open.


Our entire team hopes to see many of you in Tignes enjoy these activities during the Christmas break!