Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
L'Aiguille Percée
A popular classic walk to a panoramic viewpoint high above Tignes
Starting from Tignes, or from the top of the Palafour chairlift, this walk involves a small climb up a rock and offers amazing panoramas of Tignes and the surrounding area
Starting from near the Palafour chairlift the route climbs gently to its start at a crossing of an access road and the old Bec Rouge shepherds huts used in the summer months. A steep and winding path between the draglift and chairlift takes you to the Croix de Palafour. The route then merges with the 4x4 track and continues until the fork: Col de la Tourne, Aiguille Percée.
Continue the route along the ridge until you reach the flat area at the top of the Palafour chairlift. From here the Aiguille Percée is clearly visible. Below the Aiguille take the path that stays on the ridge heading towards the Lac. The path meanders between the rocks and the rocky terrain of the Tignes nature reserve boundary. From here you can choose to take the detour to the viewpoint, be careful on the rocks towards the viewpoint.
When you arrive near the top of the l'Aiguille Rouge chairlift the path forks quickly to the right and the descent becomes steeper. After rejoining the Condus plateau and passing the avalanche barrier, you soon rejoin the 4x4 track and will arrive back at the starting point at the Parafour chairlift.
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What to bring
The route can found on IGN map 3633ET Tignes - Val d'Isère and in the 'Les Sentiers de L'Été' booklet available from the Maison de Tignes tourist office.
What to see
Sights in Tignes
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Restaurants in Tignes
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La Fruitière Restaurant
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
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
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L'Arti Restaurant
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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Les 3 Caves Restaurant
La Folie Douce Val d'Isère opened a new kind of restaurant: Les 3 Caves. A unique experience with exceptional products worked with flavour and refinement.
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Lo Soli Restaurant
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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La Cucùcina Restaurant
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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Whitewater Rafting
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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Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
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School of Ice Diving
Experience the sub aquatic world, the beauty of the colours below and the explore the icy lake in Tignes.
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Horse Riding
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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Le Lagon Sports Centre
Watersports complex in Tignes with swimming pool, gym and fitness suite, and a wellness centre.
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Tignes Snowmobile Activity Company
Snowmobiles are illegal on the pistes during the day but once the slopes are closed you can get out on your Skidoo and discover Tignes under the stars.
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