Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
La Tovière - Col de Fresse
A long gentle walk with great views over the surrounding area
A lengthy walk offering great views of the Parc National de la Vanoise
Starting from the top of the Télécabine de l'Aeroski at Tovière, the route first takes you south along a narrow ridge towards the top of the Fresse chairlift.
Continue south towards the Col de Fresse from where you will be rewarded with great views of the Parc National de la Vanoise. Soon after the path heads west you will reach a fork. Here turn right and head back towards Tignes-le-Lac.
The path continues downhill underneath the Télésiege Bollin-Fresse. When you reach the lift station keep on the right fork and remain on the uphill side of the chalets in Val Claret.
You then follow the road back along the west edge of the Lac des Tignes back to the town centre.
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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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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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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
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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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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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 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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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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Cinema, Tignes Val Claret
After an intense ski session, what better than a good movie to relax? As a couple, with family or friends, Tignes' cinema is open throughout the season.
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Acroland
At one end of the lake in Tignes is the Acroland water park, where you can try out: Blob jump, slide ramp and ski or BMX ramp.
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Ski bungee jump
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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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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