Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Refuge du Palet
A classic hike leaving Tignes up to a refuge located in the high mountains
This classic itinerary leads you through the open meadows towards a high mountain col and a beautiful refuge.
Starting from the paravalanche tunnel on the Tignes le Lac side, you take the path on the uphill side heading south west. The route is signposted GR5 and continues for a short while towards the cross at Croix de Lognan. Here the path forks, continue west along the GR5 towards the Col du Palet.
The path steepens and passes under a chairlift before reaching the Col at 2,652m. After reaching the Col the path then dips back down where you will see the Refuge de Palet and the Lac du Grattaleu.
You can also take the left path when you reach the Col. This route will add a little more time onto your walk but will take you to the Col de la Croix des Fretes (2,647m). It's a short variation and will reward your effort with an impressive view of the north face of the Grande Casse. From here you can either head back to the Col or return to the refuge.
To return to the start of the walk, retrace your path back to the Paravalanche tunnel.
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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'Ete' 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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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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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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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 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.
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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.
What to do
Things To Do in Tignes
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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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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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Reverse Heliski/Heliboard
Legal in France, so accessible from your doorstep, it’s the perfect way to combine helicopters, skiing / snowboarding and huge vertical meterage without bearing the brunt of full Heliski day prices. Using ski lifts to reach the summit of resort, then ski backcountry reaching terrain often inaccessible without a helicopter where you’ll get picked up and taken back to resort.
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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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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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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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