What can you do in Tignes in a day?
Do you live in Haute Tarentaise or are you roaming around for a summer holiday in Savoie? How about enjoying a day in Tignes! 30 minutes from Bourg-Saint-Maurice or 15 minutes from Val d’Isère, treat yourself to a sporty & relaxing day in the cool air, at an altitude of 2100m. Some breathtaking landscapes and family-based or sensational sports activities await you at the end of the Tarentaise valley: it would be a shame to miss out!
A morning of sport
- 08:30: Indulge in a moment of coffee or chocolate on the terrace, gaze out over Lac Tignes and the surrounding mountains, and let the excitement build for a day that’s off to a great start.
- 09:30: hiking in the Parc national de la Vanoise, mountain biking on the Bike Park linking Tignes and Val d’Isère, golfing on Europe’s highest 18-hole course… Spend your energy at altitude without the fear of heatstroke! Alternatively, for the less sporty, discover the Grande Motte glacier from the rooftop terrace of the cable car at an altitude of over 3,000 metres. A unique and educational experience to raise awareness of environmental protection.
- 12:30: devour your well-deserved picnic, based of course on local produce (Beaufort, Persillé de Tignes, charcuterie, even a crozet salad for the hungriest). Even tastier than usual, thanks to the view of the surrounding peaks!
A very chill afternoon
- 14:00: a short digestive stroll along the 2.5 km greenway beside Lac de Tignes. Near the golf course, Instagram story essential at the Maldives-colored cove.
- 15:00: stop off at the nautical base for a pedal-boat, stand-up paddle or canoe/kayak session. Life is sweet! Looking for thrills? Try out the Acroland slides for instant refreshment!
- 16:00: beach volleyball, slackline, pétanque, mölkky… The “vamos a la playa” atmosphere continues all afternoon on the Plage des Sports.
- 17:00: take advantage of the Soirées Barges to enjoy a free live concert (DJ or local band) from a floating stage moving on the lake between the nautical base and the fishermen’s chalet (twice a week in summer, see the entertainment program).
- Alternatively, in the event of a mountain thunderstorm, you can take refuge in the Le Lagon water park and swim a few laps before slipping into the Jacuzzi, sauna or hammam in the wellness area.
An evening to remember!
- 18:00: enjoy the last rays of sunshine on the terrace over a local beer and a cheese and charcuterie board, dreaming of giving up everything to move to Tignes.
- 19:30: succumb to the rare pleasure of enjoying a fondue or raclette in the middle of summer!
Does this selection of summer mountain activities in Tignes make you want to extend your experience? Book your accommodation now for a weekend, a week or even longer: you’ll find plenty to keep you busy all summer long! Hundreds of kilometers of trails to explore, over 230 km of downhill, all-mountain and e-bike trails, mountain activities (climbing, mountaineering, glacier hiking…) and family activities (pedal boats, archery, mini-golf…), sports and festive events in July and August, and of course all the shops and services you need for a great vacation (restaurants, sports stores, cinema, mini-markets, bakeries…). See you soon in Tignes!