Trail at altitude

The differents villages of Tignes offers you diverse paths, some trails in the forest at Les Brévières, single track with a view over the dam and the lac du Chevril at Tignes 1800 and less Boisses, or high altitude path between mountain lake and summits from Tignes le Lac.

Rooky or advanced trail runner, you will enjoy the diversity of our trail to escape and discover our beautiful environment, with your trail running shoes on!

Advices for trail running in the mountain

• Check the weather forecast before your departure. In summer, the weather can change very quickly and storm are frequent in the evening
• Wear adapted clothes to altitude and weather conditions
• Take some water and your mobile phone fully charged

Les lacs du Chardonnet

• Level: Green (easy)
• Distance: 6.344 km
• Altitude Min: 2 087 m
• Altitude Max: 2 477 m
• Elevation: +410 m / -397 m

The Lacs du Chardonnet are your goal fo the day ! A perfect path for trail running beginners, with an incredible view on the Lac de Tignes and the Grande Sassière!

L’Aiguille Percée

• Level: Blue (advanced)
• Distance: 7.378 km
• Altitude Min: 2 095 m
• Altitude Max: 2 702 m
• Elevation: +641 m / -626 m

You know it by heart in winter time, it’s time to discover the Aiguille Percée in summer. Regular up hill on the ridge before a downhill on the Palafour slopes.

Tovière

• Level: Red (Confirmed)
• Distance: 12.54 km
• Altitude Min: 2 084 m
• Altitude Max: 2 268 m
• Elevation: +663 m / -665 m

Face the challenge of climbing to Tovière with its 663m of elevation gain ! Part of the Tignes Trail path, it’s perfect to train for the race. You still have the choice to go down by running and taking the cable car if your knee need to rest.