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Event Previews & Reviews from Tignes

Read reviews of the best Tignes events

Katie Summerhayes Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Katie Summerhayes from Sheffield is back on snow for the first time since her ACL injury. She talks about the freeski scene to come out of Sheffield Ski Village and how Woodsy helped to push her when she started out on the European circuit.

Guerlain Chicherit Mini Backflip in Tignes

Tignes superstar rally driver and freeride skier Guerlain Chicherit pulls off his latest trick in Tignes with a monster backflip in his Mini. After a few practise runs on a very big airbag Guerlain Chicherit launched off the ramp on the 17th of February and pulled off the backflip on his first attempt. Watch the video of the backflip here.

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European Winter X Game Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Video, Tignes 2011

On the last day of European Winter X Games in Tignes Chas Guldemond lays down an almost perfect score on the slopestyle course.

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Frostgun Invitational 2015

The Frostgun Invitational 2015; a competition not to be missed, and one of the highlight's of Val d'Isère's winter calendar. On a par with the X-Games, Frostgun is Europe's only Platinum level Big Air contest and draws in freestyle champions from all around the world. Punching a total prize of $56,000 it is certainly an event worth writing home about.

European Winter X Games Men's Ski Slopestyle Video, Tignes 2011

At his very first Winter X Games Brit skier James Woods takes the third spot in the Men's slopestyle.

Happy chilly times at The Relentless Freeze Festival

Tignes Event Review: 9th November 2012

The Relentless Freeze Festival did exactly what it said on the tin and those not wearing their ski jackets could be found with teeth chattering, huddled around the vin chaud stand wrapping themselves in a fruity alcoholic blanket.

What's On in Tignes April 2018

April in Tignes: What's on and weather

Spring is officially in the air as we enjoy longer sunnier days. Don't forget your sunscreen!

a tour rider in lavender fields of provence

Tour de France enters last week

So far we've seen not only some fantastic racing, stunning scenery and nail-biting sprints from the 2016 Tour de France, but we've witnessed several unusual crashes, the yellow jersey literally running up Mont Ventoux and more than one incident of an over-enthusiastic fan causing disruption.

Tignes Snow Report: X-Games Europe Day 2

Day two of X-Games Europe in Tignes dawned with clear skies and beautiful sunshine. Everything was set for a great day.

Aimee Fuller Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet Aimee Fuller Slopestyle Snowboarder, stunt double and one of the British Freestyle Snowboard Team.

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British success in Tour de France

After four exciting days of racing in the Alps, Chris Froome emerged victorious in Paris for the third win of his career. Equalling the records of Philippe Thys, Louison Bobet and Greg LeMond who all have three Tour wins under their belts, and becoming Britain's first three-time winner.

Ben Kilner Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet Ben Kilner one of Britian's best halpipe snowboarders. 

Highlights from the London Ski and Snowboard Show

The London Ski and Snowboard show is for many the first event of the winter. Pick up the latest kit, catch up with friends and enjoy the party. It'll be a couple of months before you can do it for real.

What's on in Tignes March 2019

March in Tignes: What's on and weather

Magical March is here. Enjoy some great skiing and lunches in the sunshine.

Freeride World Tour Video, Tignes 2011

The Freeride World Tour stop in Tignes will finally get underway today. The competition, which has been delayed several times due to bad weather and too much snow, will take place today on the Grand Balme face in Tignes starting at 9am.

European Winter X-Games Video, Tignes 2011

At the beginning of European WInter X Games Tignes 2011 we speak to medal hopefuls Jenny Jones and James Woods.

a cyclists winning a stage of the tour de france 2016

1st rest day Tour de France 2016

As 15,000 people cycled the penultimate stage of the Tour de France 2016, from Megeve to Morzine in the Etape du Tour on Sunday, the drama of the actual race was unfolding in the Pyrenees.

European Winter X Games - Day 2 Video, Tignes 2010

Day 1 of the European winter X-Games in Tignes sees the snowboard slopestyle qualifications and the Super-pipe final for the skiers. Watch our exclusive interview with reigning champion Kevin Rolland here.