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These days, ski
resorts are so much more than just about the skiing and Tignes provides
activities for non-skiers, the injured as well as for those bad weather
days. As well as all that, there are heart-stopping activities for the
crazier among you who like your adrenalin in large doses.

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For
the more active (or brave) you may like to try ice diving, dog
sledding, paragliding , ice climbing, hang-gliding, horse riding,
climbing
or a helicopter trip. (see below for more information)
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For
some rest and relaxation, check into a spa for the day. The cheapest is in
Tignespace and you can use their jacuzzis, sauna and steam room from €11/day.
For a more upmarket luxurious experience, check into one of the hotel spas:
Montana Hotel or Campanules (Le Lac) or Ecrin du Val Claret (Val Claret).
Unfortunately for us all, bad weather days in a ski resort can feel a little
like a caravanning holiday in
Wales
. Luckily, Tignes Development has thoughtfully scheduled activities for such
times. Pick up a ‘Tignes Animations’ guide for the week’s events. Also,
check out the Multimedia Centre on the top floor of the Maison de Tignes in Le
Lac – internet, video games and digital camera downloading facilities are on
offer. Alternatively Jacks Bowling Alley (Le Lac) or the Cinema in Val Claret
also provide a good bolt-hole.
For a real day off, there are over 60 restaurants
and 50 bars available for your perusal. There are also two mountain restaurants
accessible to pedestrians: The Tovière
Restaurant at the top of the Aeroski from Tignes Le Lac (approx. £6.20) or The
Panoramic at the top of the Funicular from Val Claret (£9 or £15 including
lunch), from here you can jump on the cable car to the top of the Grande Motte
and take in some of the incredible views. This is also a good place to watch
others ski – especially if it’s sunny!
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If
you don’t ski but want to see some sights, join a Canadian
snow shoe hiking run by Evolution 2, you’ll go walking in
the alpine forests where you can admire the breathtaking scenery.
Also you may be lucky enough to see some Chamoix hopping from rock
to rock, or in the spring, Marmottes poking their heads out from the
snow. You may also see in the air the resident pair of Golden Eagles
or one of only 10 pairs in
France
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Tignes
has an amazing history surrounding the huge Tignes Barrage or dam
that you drive over to reach Tignes. The Heritage Centre in the
Maison de Tignes in Le Lac displays photographs of the old village
and provides guided tours of the centre for free. |
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