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General Information
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. There are also a large number of heart-stopping
activities for the crazier among you who like your adrenalin in large
doses.
Tignes
has an amazing history surrounding the huge Tignes Barrage or dam
that you drive over to reach Tignes. The Dam was created 1952 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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Lagoon Centre
In Tignes Le Lac For
some rest and relaxation there is the beautiful new Lagoon centre. This includes
a
25-metre swimming
pool with stunning mountain views. A sports complex with fitness
centre and weight training room equipped with state-of-the-art workout
equipment. Spinning (indoor aerobic biking), fitness, cardio-training,
swimming and palming classes.
Play pool with
counter current pool, bubbling platform, air bubble seat, ‘geyser’
fountain and cascading fountain.
Racer slide
outfitted with three 30-metre slides for thrilling descents. Baby
swimming classes
Wellness
centre featuring multiple bubbling baths, Turkish bath, hot tubs
and novelty showers.
Opening times November 28, 2009 through May 9, 2010: 11am to 9pm
Sunday through Friday and 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Saturdays.
Swimming Rates: €5 per day for adults / €4 for children / under
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For a more luxurious experience, check into one of the hotel spas:
Montana Hotel or Campanules (Le Lac) or Ecrin du Val Claret (Val Claret).
Bad weather days: Pick up a ‘Tignes Animations’ guide for the week’s events.
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
Toviere
Restaurant at the top of the Aeroski from Tignes Le Lac or The
Panoramic at the top of the Funicular from Val Claret, 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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Adventure
Activities - by Evolution 2 |
| Ice
Diving | Helicopter Trips |
Paragliding | Equestrian Activities
| Husky Rides | Ice
Driving | Quads & Buggies |
Snowshoe Walks |
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Ice
Diving |
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General Information
Explore what lies beneath the ice covering the “Lac de Tignes”. You will
go down through a hole cut in the ice (always tethered to the surface -
you won’t get lost!) and spend around 15 minutes by the side of the
instructor, exploring the magical ice formations. Available everyday
from 11h until 16h, from mid-December until early April. No prior
experience is necessary. All equipment provided.
Prices:
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Helicopter Trips |
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General Information
A real once in a lifetime experience ! Hover around the Espace Killy or
tour around the Olympic resorts of the High Tarentaise, or go as far as
the Mont Blanc, marvelling at the wonderful scenery beneath you.
Prices:
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Discovery Flight -
(5 min - Tignes or Val d’Isère) |
30€ |
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Espace Killy Flight
(10 min above the Espace Killy) |
60€ |
Contact Evolution 2 |
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High Tarentaise Flight
(15 min tour of the High Tarentaise area) |
90€ |
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Mont Blanc Flight
(40 min flight over the roof of Europe) |
195€ |
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Minimum numbers required
- All prices shown are per person. |
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Paragliding |
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General Information
Realise mankind’s oldest dream, soaring above the mountains in total
freedom. Take a flight in a dual harness with a qualified paragliding
instructor from one of the many ideal sites in the Espace Killy.
Available everyday depending on weather conditions.
Prices:
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Equestrian Activities |
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General Information
Our adventure chalet is situated next to the lake just along from the
new sports centre.
Prices:
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Shetland Pony Rides 20
minutes |
TBC |
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30 minutes "Junior
Raid Polar Excursion"
From 8 yrs. |
16€ |
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One hour "Raid Polar
Excursion" - All levels |
30€ |
Contact Evolution 2 |
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Evening horse riding
excursion
(1 hour 30 minutes with “vin chaud” break) /
For experienced riders. |
40€ |
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Ski Joering for Adults
(30 minutes) |
35€ |
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Husky
Rides |
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General Information
Get a taste of Alaska on a husky powered sledge whilst taking in the
breathtaking mountain scenery. If you fancy something challenging, learn
to drive the pack yourself.
This activity takes place
two days a week in the resort of either Tignes or Ste Foy. Book upon
arrival to avoid disappointment. A half days initiation driving through
the forest trails of Sainte Foy. 2h30 of activity.Transport included.
Minimum 4 people. Available one day a week. Pass by our office early in
the week for the husky schedule.
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Passenger - one person |
50€ |
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Passenger - family
package |
80€ |
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Driver "musher" |
60€ |
Contact Evolution 2 |
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Half Day Ste Foy Husky
Experience |
135€ |
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Ice
Driving |
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General Information
Organised from early December until mid March.
Meeting point: The ice circuit in Tignes les Brévières. Possibility of
transport to Tignes les Brévières.
Behind the wheel of a Subaru Justy and Impreza, come and discover ice
driving in the hands of our fully qualified instructors (BPJPES Sport
Automobile). Test the following techniques on our ice skid pan:
emergency braking, lock steering, reverse lock, controlled skidding ...
Available cars: Impreza 1.5 ; Impreza 2.0 ; WRX ; WRX STi ; Tribeca B9
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From 30 € for 2 laps -
contact Evolution 2 for more prices |
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Private lessons /
courses available |
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Exclusive use of track
available |
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Contact Evolution 2 |
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Driving Courses and
more options |
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Quads
& Buggies |
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General Information
Pure pleasure. No specific teaching methods required, the machines
themselves render the activity accessible. Experience the unique
sensations alone on a quad, or shared by two in a buggy.
Prices:
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Quad 10 mins / 20 mins: |
25€/40€ |
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Groups - exclusive use
of all machines
(1hr 10 - 50 people.) |
700€ |
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Buggy 10 mins / 20
mins: |
30€/50€ |
Contact Evolution 2 |
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Groups - exclusive use
of all machines
(1hr 10 - 50 people.) |
900€ |
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The Fun Buggy Trophy
challenge -
1 attempt / 2 attempts: |
15€/25€ |
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Snowshoe Walks |
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General Information
Minimum numbers required.
Prices:
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Snowshoe
Expeditions
If you fancy a change from skiing, follow a local guide on Canadian
snowshoes through the alpine forests in the valley. Spot the
wildlife and hear the local folklore and legends. Half day trip.
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50€ |
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Heli-Snowshoe
Expeditions
A half day tour through the alpine forests to the shores of the Lac
du Chevril, followed by a return trip by helicopter. |
75€ |
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Evolution 2 |
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