Step up your game on some more technically challenging red trails in Tignes bike park. There are some over in Val d'Isère to look out for too, which you can connect to easily via the lifts.
Red MTB trails
More technically challenging riding for intermediate riders in the bike park and further afield
Access from the Aeroski / Tovière Lift:
- Funky Tufs: Lots of variety on this smooth surfaced manmade trail: whoop-de-whoops, tables, lots of berms and even a small freeride section. Run-outs are available for non-jumpers. Distance: 3.2km and descends 500m. Start: Top of Aeroski. Finish Val Claret.
- Gypsy: Some narrow steeps and tight bends. Ends on the Rosset with a dual slalom. Riders can continue onto the fiendish Black Metal if they want. Distance: 2.8km and descends 500m. Start: Aeroski. Finish: Rosset.
- Fresse Tagada: Links blue trails Tarentaise Airline with Sweet Sweet, and is a short 0.7km connection of just 150m.
Access from the Palafour Lift:
- Red Hot: Is the only red trail on this side of the valley. Start: Top of the Palafour lift. Distance 2km and descends 365m. Finish: Joins Jump Around, a blue trail halfway down the Palafour face.
Val d'Isère Side:
- Bellevarde: A long red trail from the top of the Olympique lift in Val d'Isère. Distance 4.8km descending 850 to the valley floor in La Daille.
What to see
Sights in Tignes
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Tignes
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Canteen-style restaurant in the famous La Folie Douce mountain après-ski hotspot
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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Lo Soli Restaurant
Top of Chaudannes chairlift, self service, bar and restaurant serving classic French cuisine
This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
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L'Arti Restaurant
Contemporary Savoyard restaurant situated in the heart of Tignes Lavachet
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Contemporary cuisine in a trendy setting at the famous La Folie Douce
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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L'Alpage des Chaudannes Restaurant
Gourmet restaurant and Savoyard cuisine at the top of Chaudannes chairlift
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
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La Cucùcina Restaurant
Italian cuisine at the famous La Folie Douce mountain après-ski hotspot
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
What to do
Things To Do in Tignes
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Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour
2hr guided tour on a quad or buggy from age 17yrs
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
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Whitewater rafting
2 - 3.5hr whitewater rafting on the Haute Isere river
Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
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Horse Riding
Horse riding and pony trekking in Tignes
Horse ride through the mountains with the Tignes Horse Riding Centre or go on a leisurely pony ride through the mountains.
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School of Ice Diving
Learn to dive in icy waters & explore the wildlife below
Experience the sub aquatic world, the beauty of the colours below and the explore the icy lake in Tignes.
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Tignespace -Sport & Conference Centre
The Competition Sports Centre in Tignes
The Tignespace sports centre is a huge complex with an indoor climbing wall, tennis courts, an athletics zone, a weights room and even space for indoor pole vaulting.
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Ski bungee jump
A new adrenaline rush combining zip wire, bungee and huge ramp!
Thrill seekers prepare yourselves for the new winter/summer attraction in Tignes. The Bun J Ride allows you to jump a 30m ramp, falling off into a 40m drop on bungee cords, and then locks you into a zip wire taking you back down to earth.
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