September 30, 2023 |

Tignes

Hikes in Tignes Our Top 5 Starting from the Resort

Planning a vacation in Tignes summer?

We have put together a list of the most beautiful hikes starting from the resort!

1 – Gouille du Salin and Voile de la Mariée

A hidden oasis of freshness in the woods of Tignes

Elevation gain: 150m | Time: 1 hour 30 minutes round trip

Suitable for everyone, this short hike takes you to two remarkable bodies of water in Tignes a pool of incredible turquoise water and a waterfall below it that reveals a veil resembling a bride’s.

Starting from Lavachet, flower lovers can enjoy small informational signs set up by the town of Tignes learn more about the area’s wildflower species. It’s a true natural botanical garden set in an enchanting, shaded wooded setting!

Gouille and Salin waterfall

Elevation gain: 450m | Time: 5 hours

For those who wish to prolong the pleasure, a trail allows you to continue this hike to Val d'Isère via the old quarry and the Daille gorges (magnificent view of Lake Chevril).

Once you’re in Val d’Isère, just follow a forest trail behind the “La Daille” building to reach “Le pas de Tovière” and head back down to Tignes a view of the lake!

View of Chevril Lake

2 – Loop trail via Col du Palet and Col de la Tourne, passing by Lake Grattalu

A day between mountain peaks and marmots

Elevation gain: 766m | Length: 12km | Time: 5 hours

Starting from the avalanche barrier parking lot at Lac de Tignes , this loop takes you on a journey through the Vanoise National Park!

A magnificent view of Lake Tignes the impressive north face of the Grande Casse accompanies you all the way to the Col du Palet. Fifteen minutes further on,the Palet mountain hut welcomes you for a delicious breakbefore you continue on to Lake Grattalu and its idyllic wildflowers!

Palet Refuge

Grattalu Lake

As you make your way back via theCol de la Tourne, you’ll discover a more rocky landscape (it almost feels like you’re on the moon!) before descending once again into the Tignes ski area, with the Chardonnet lakes and their many marmots!

3 – Martin Refuge and Glacier

Hiking along the foot of the glaciers

Elevation gain: 550m | Duration: 4 hours round trip

Starting from Tignes Boisses, this lovely hike follows a ridge running along the imposing mountain range—comprising mainly Mont Pourri, Mont Turia, and the Dôme de la Sache—and offers breathtaking views of the mountain range along the border with Italy and Lake Chevril.

A stop at the Martin refuge is a must to discover local cuisine that is fresh and deliciously simple!

For those who have always dreamed of getting close to glaciers, a thirty-minute walk is all it takes to admire the giants of Martin and Savinaz. And allow an extra hour to touch the ice cubes?

Balcony hike

Martin Refuge

Chevril Lake and the village of Les Brévières

4 – Loop hike from Tovière Summit to Col de Fresse via the ridges

For a 360-degree view!

There are two options for completing this loop hike:

By gondola lift – Elevation gain: 45 m | Elevation loss: 594 m | Time: 2 hours

For those who don’t like the climb,the Tovière gondola, which departs from Lake Tignes , takes Tignes to Tovière in just a few minutes!From the summit (2,689 m), you’ll enjoy a 360° view of all the surrounding mountains, from the Grande Motte to the Grande Sassière, including Mont Blanc!
Then head toward the ridges leading to the Col de Fresse before descending to Tignes Claret and following the shore of Lake Tignes to your starting point.

Using the strength of your calves – Elevation gain: 600m | Length: 13km | Time: 4 hours

For the more adventurous,you can take the famousTignes route via the Pas de Tovièreto enjoy a long, leisurely view of Mont Blanc and Lake Chevril before reaching the summit via a steep trail!

No Tovière

Small Collar

Tovière Ridge

5 – Passage through the Aiguille Percée

The Must-Do Hike in Tignes

Who hasn't been intrigued by this strange rock formation when arriving in Tignes
Good news—you have two options for crossing the Aiguille!

By chairlift – Elevation gain: 150m | Elevation loss: 670m | Time: 2 hours

The Palafour chairlift takes you up nearly 500 meters! A 30-minute walk from there will bring you to the Aiguille Percée, where you’re sure to snap THE photo of your vacation. A somewhat exposed ridge trail overlooks iconic geological formations all the way to a scenic overlook. Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful views in Tignes

Last laces before the Aiguille Percée

Pierced Needle

Arrival of the Palafour chairlift

On foot– Elevation gain: 670m | Duration: 4 hours round tripWant to watch the sunrise or sunset outside of the chairlift's operating hours? You can also reach Aiguille Percée via various trails starting from Palafour or Chaudanne!