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Watersports in Tignes — 2 of Our Favourites

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Tignes offers a wide variety of watersports in summer, from thrilling rafting and canyoning to relaxing swimming or paddleboarding on the lake.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Tignes Watersports Guide.

Canyoning, Tignes Valley

1. Canyoning

Fancy diving, swimming, sliding, abseiling and discovering how the water dug its paths along the river and the rocks? Canyoning is for you!

The activity takes place in Les Gorges du Pussy Canyon. It is quite a technical canyon where you will have lots of fun descending into the canyon in several ways walking, jumping, swimming, abseiling and sliding down natural waterslides.

This activity can be done during the summer months and is a fun activity for all the family and friends!

Suitable for all abilities from the age of 10 upwards, however, you must be able to swim and have a reasonable level of fitness.

You can choose from the classic option which is a half day or the advanced option which is a full day.

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Franceraft Savoie Rafting, Courchevel

2. Franceraft Savoie

Location
Plagne Villages

This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area. 

Rafting, hydrospeed, canoe rafting, and Airboat on the Isere and the Doron de Bozel, two magnificent rivers in the Alps. Canyoning in the gorges of the Tarentaise in the Savoie and the Haute Savoie near Lake Annecy.

They can also organise a variety of mountain sports: mountain biking, paragliding, Via Ferrata and adventure assault Course.

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About Watersports in Tignes

Tignes offers a wide variety of watersports in summer, from thrilling rafting and canyoning to relaxing swimming or paddleboarding on the lake. There’s something for everyone wanting to enjoy the water and mountain scenery.

In summer, Tignes offers a range of watersports to get your adrenaline pumping or just help you relax. You can try white water rafting or canoeing on fast-flowing mountain rivers, or for something more thrilling, take on hydrospeeding, where you ride the rapids on a float. If you prefer a gentler pace, paddleboarding, pedalos and sailing are available on the beautiful Tignes lake. For an extra splash of fun, try canyoning through mountain streams or take a leap on the Blob Jump at Acroland water park. Whatever you choose, there’s plenty of water-based fun waiting for you.