Tignes Winter 2010-2011

All winter sportsWinter 2010 - 2011

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All winter sports

BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE

Bungee trampoline permit you to realize jumps & acrobatics till 6 metres high.

Accessible by children (from 2 years and a half) and adults.Prices:euros5 the session

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Bungee TrampolineHave a go on bungee trampoline in Tignes le Lac, next to the Lagon!

Le Lac 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)6 67 30 81 81

DOG SLEDDING

One mushing sport

In the Great North, man's best friend was not a horse, but rather a dog. In the frozensilence, sleds ploughed through the snow. Invigorated by the fresh air, settlers innovated a naturalmeans of powering them. When this tradition made its way to Tignes, it became a breathtaking rideover the frozen lake. Located in the heart of the resort, the lake is accessible in a matter ofminutes. Chomping at the bit The Husky, Samoyed and Malamute breeds exhibit amazing physical abilities. In particular, they loveto run in the cold. Trust their instinct : they'll guide you through the pristine, quietwilderness.

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AR Unik EventsSnowmobiling, adrenaline sports, organising your holiday...

Les Combes d'Amont 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)6 79 49 22 44E-mail : [email protected]://arunikevents.fr

happyphyllHere to organise your group holiday and seminars

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Le Lavachet BP 39 73321 Tignes CedexPhone : +33 (0)6 60 18 33 34Fax : +33 (0)4 79 06 97 65E-mail : [email protected]://www.happyphyll.fr

Evolution 2Snowsports lessons, dog sledding, snowshoeing...

Le Lac 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 79 06 43 78Fax : +33 (04) 79 06 37 29E-mail : [email protected]://www.evolution2.com/tignes

HELICOPTER TOURS

The mountains as you've never seen them

Are you a nature enthusiast? Discover the mountains and the many viewpoints possible fromthe skies: the great expanse of snow from an aerial view, coupled with a charge of adrenaline.

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SnocoolYoung and dynamic team who would like to share with you the pleasure of riding no matter if it is onpiste, off-piste, heliskiing or freestyling. In a group, on your own or among friends, whetherit’s your first experience or the next step towards proficiency, by giving you the best tips, youwill enjoy riding on the Espace Killy area or anywhere in the Tarentaise valley.

Le Lac 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 79 24 30 94Fax : +33 (0)4 79 24 30 94E-mail : [email protected]://www.snocool.com

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More than 200 instructors will raise your skiing dreams to new heights. The children from 3-year oldare welcomed at the piou piou kids garden.

Le Lac 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 79 06 30 28Fax : +33 (0)4 79 06 41 14E-mail : [email protected]://www.esf-tignes.com

HELISKIING

Indulge your sense of adventure

In March, the spring snow enables you to experience the excitement of backcountry skiing withconfidence. Tignes snowsport schools offer unusual outings on the slopes of the Italian Alps.In France, head for a day of skiing in Bonneval resort. The ascent will reveal the vast expanse of apristine domain you're sure to appreciate. Following your descent, the helicopter ride backwill allow you to admire the Alpine landscape where you've just left your tracks. It'lltake your breath away!

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Ecole du Ski FrançaisMore than 200 instructors will raise your skiing dreams to new heights. The children from 3-year oldare welcomed at the piou piou kids garden.


Red Ski Organisationwe organize for you activities or holiday in Tignes


Ecole du Ski FrançaisMore than 100 instructors will raise your skiing dreams to new heights. From 3-year old, childrenare welcomed at the chalet piou-piou to learn how to ski.

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Le Val Claret 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 79 06 31 28Fax : +33 (0)4 79 06 39 91E-mail : [email protected] web

Bureau des Guideswe can propose you huge diversity of activities: heli-skiing, wintermountaineering, ice climbing,snowshoeing, canyoning, rock climbing...

Le Val Claret 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 79 06 42 76Fax : +33 (0)4 79 01 31 60E-mail : [email protected]://www.guides-montagne-tignes.com



Red Ski OrganisationWe organize for you activities or holiday in Tignes

Le Val Claret 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 79 06 31 80

ICE DIVING

Break the ice at Tignes

Intriguing. Surprising. Captivating. Not a single noise or movement. Here, air bubbles dance, whilerays of sunlight or moonlight play on the frozen surface. Rediscover the wild and feel at one withnature.Whether a beginner or advanced ice diver, plunge straight into the icy waters of the frozen lake andtake advantage of professional advice, suitable facilities and equipment to go ice diving in uttersafety.

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Ecole de Plongée sous GlaceHave a go under the iced Lake with the ice diving school

Le Lac 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)6 89 15 18 34E-mail : [email protected]


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ICE KARTING

A rush of adrenaline

Ice offers a challenging terrain for the adventurous. In your 270 cc kart, outfitted with studdedtires, you'll take off on Val Claret's ice-covered raceway. This 320-metre long trackwill challenge you to reach your limits. Behind the wheel, you'll draw on speed andself-restraint, as well as boldness and assurance. You'll enjoy a thrilling race with friendsor family. May the best man win!

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Karting sur glace - Atoll T2 KartKarting on Ice in Tignes Val Claret


ICE CLIMBING

Scaling a wall of ice

The artificial waterfall of Tignes is frozen, announcing the arrival of winter. Climbing up a wallof ice, you're sure to enjoy a unique experience. Wearing a harness and crampons, with an iceaxe in hand and a helmet on your head, you'll be off to conquer an icefall, suspended along awall of ice.Located in the heart of the resort, this activity is open to everyone for the enjoyment of all.

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Bureau des Guideswe can propose you huge diversity of activities: heli-skiing, wintermountaineering, ice climbing,

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snowshoeing, canyoning, rock climbing...




ICE DRIVING

Melting the ice

In Tignes, you can demonstrate your daring beyond the ski runs. If you've always dreamed ofperforming feats on ice behind the wheel, you've come to the right place. Forget about citydriving and discover ice driving at an altitude of 1,500 metres, just like a rally driver! For the uninitiated Emergency braking, turning, counter-steering, skidding... you'll discover all thetricks of ice driving on a very slick track. As for thrills, you'll be alone to feel them asyour vehicle negotiates a turn at high speed. But no worries: workshops are led by certifiedinstructors (BPJPES Sport Automobile). Useful information Season: - Early December to mid-March Location: - Tignes ice track : Les Brévières

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AppikCivil works

Les chartreux 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)6 09 42 68 95E-mail : [email protected]

Circuit glace TignesForget all you know about how to drive in the city and discover the ice driving at 1500 m ofaltitude in Tignes les Brevières.

Les Brévières 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 50 51 71 04http://www.circuit-glace-tignes.com

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ICE SKATING

Tignes ice rink has shut its doors, because of warm Spring temperatures. See you in December 2010!

Everyone on the ice!Slip on your skates and enter a world of fun and sport. Depending on your mood and preference, youcan opt for leisurely skating or Winter Games on the lake. To expand your skating possibilities,Tignes also offers ‘Disco on Ice' evenings every week. Things might just heat up on theice! One cool atmosphere Just like its Canadian counterparts, Tignes skating rink is an open-air rink, located on the frozenlake in the heart of the resort. Skate leisurely together with your companion at the 600 m outdoorrink. Or have a great time on the 2,000-m² surface area featuring a game area, ice hockey and a‘fun' square. Admission to Tignes skating rink is free, so by all means take fulladvantage! Useful information Open admissionOpening times:- During French school holiday period (February): 11.00am-12.30pm & 2.00pm-8.00pm daily- ‘Disco on Ice' 8-10pm weekly- Outside French school holiday period: 4.00-8.00pm dailySkate hire: - Adults: euros3 - Children under 13: euros2- More Action ! Buy a 2-to-15 day espace killy skipass and hire ice skates for free.The ice rink is now closed...opening in december 2011.

INDOOR SPORTS

There is nothing such as a challenge with your friends to keep up team spirit. Go to

Tignespace after skiing to organize a football match, a basketball match, a roller-hockeymatch, a squash match, a tennis match or a table tennis match! TEAM SPORTSOlympe room: two rooms equiped with two team sports fields, meaning 1300m² to enjoy either afootball match, a basketball match or a roller-hockey match.Rates:- 18euros per hour and per fieldOpen everyday, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pmField booking: Tignespace, everyday (except Saturdays), from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Outside openinghours, you can book a field at the Maison de Tignes le Lac, or call 0033.(0)4.79.40.04.40.

SQUASHTwo fields are at your disposal to improve your technique.Rates:- euros5 per 1/2 hour and per person- Week card: euros25 (6 1/2-hour sessions)Possibility to rent rackets and shoesOpen everyday, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pmField booking: Tignespace, everyday (except Saturdays), from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

PING-PONGTignespace ping-pong tables are in free access.Racket renting rate:- euros1,5 per personOpen everyday, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pmField booking: Tignespace, everyday (except Saturdays), from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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TignespaceA multipurpose complex featuring a sports hall, 2 squash courts, a climbing wall and a conventioncentre for holding business functions.


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MTB ON SNOW

When the ski runs close, the mountain bikes

arrive in the starting blocks! Travel up in thegondola and ride down the deserted pistes asthe sun sets. This is another way to sample thejoys of snowsports, but on 2 wheels this time...From euros50/pers for a 1 hour descent(price includes downhill mountain bike rental,protective gear and supervision).

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MOUNTAINEERING

Pristine heights

A traditional Alpine activity, winter mountaineering enables you to stretch your limits.You'll gain confidence by experiencing the solidarity of a roped party. You'll breathein fresh air and walk above a 360° panorama. With Grande Casse (the highest summit in Vanoisenational park) and Grande Sassiere just a stone's throw away, strap on your crampons without asecond thought! Moving mountains On the ice and snow, your limbs become one with the mountain. It's an incredible sensation.Whether a beginner or advanced mountaineer, the guides in Tignes lead you on the ice and snow andgive you valuable advice. You'll benefit from specially designed equipment and expertguidance. Useful information Rates:- Mountaineering school starting at euros62

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PARADIGLING

Soar to new heights

Live the dream of Icarus while experiencing a feeling of absolute freedom through paragliding.The fabric wing held taut above you will send you soaring like an eagle among the birds. The skiesof Tignes are yours to explore. There you will write one of the most captivating chapters of yourpersonal adventures. But will you be able to find the words to describe the intense emotion thatwill overcome you as you contemplate the world below? Discovery paragliding flight You'll enjoy this unique experience in complete safety, under the watchful eye of certifiedinstructors. To familiarise yourself with this unusual activity, Tignes offers tandem paraglidingdiscovery flights and paragliding lessons and instruction, from beginner to advanced levels.

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Ecole de parapente de TignesParagliding school

BP 80 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)6 09 40 05 74E-mail : [email protected]://www.parapente.biz

ROCK CLIMBING

Artificial wall for real thrills

Indoors, the climbing wall in Tignespace offers some 20 routes to allow everyone to suit up andadvance at their own pace. Once you've become familiar with the safety rules, you'llhave an excellent time. Your own fearlessness will surprise you.

Useful informationRates:- Indoor climbing wall, single session: euros5Open everyday (except Saturdays), from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.Field booking: Tignespace, everyday (except Saturdays), from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Outside openinghours, you can book a field at the Maison de Tignes le Lac, or call 0033.(0)4.79.40.04.40.- Rock-climbing school, half-day for adults: euros30Information: Bureau des Guides

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TignespaceA multipurpose complex featuring a sports hall, 2 squash courts, a climbing wall and a conventioncentre for holding business functions.


SKIJORING

Horse drawn skiing!

Skiing or equestrian sport? Equestrian sport or skiing? Enthusiasts of the two sports need notchoose anymore. With skijoring, these passions are at last compatible. This sport is practised onthe icefield of Tignes' Lake, where you will be pulled on skis or snowboard. Skijoring is opento all in Tignes and offered every day from December to April. Whether a beginner or advanced, bothchildren and adults are welcome to discover this ancestral practice likely to win over many.

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SNOWMOBILING

Across the snowy terrain

In Tignes, nothing stops the fun! At nightfall, the snow becomes a terrain to discover a uniquesport combining nighttime discovery and adrenaline : snowmobiling. As an enthusiast of natureand motor sport, you'll enjoy the pleasure of driving a motorized vehicle while exploring theresort beneath the starry sky. Travelling farther yet One highlight of your snowmobiling ride is a stop at the Mongolian Yurt. Overlooking the resort,this inviting and rustic hut will send you on a journey through time and space.

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Red Ski OrganisationWe organize for you activities or holiday in Tignes


Ecole de motoneigeSnowmobile school in Tignes

73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)6 07 10 19 62E-mail : [email protected]://www.tignes-motoneige.com/

SNOWSHOEING

Treading lightly

Feel at one with nature with snowshoes strapped to your feet. In the dead silence of a vastsnowscape, you will tread pristine stretches of wilderness and come into contact with chamois andibex as if by instinct. Your reverential respect for nature offers your best chance of approachingthese wild creatures. Gain a grasp of snowshoeing Wearing traditional snowshoes : simple footwear that enables you to distribute your weightover a larger area : walk with ease at your pace and without any special effort. Snowshoeingis an activity open to all. Stops are even planned along the way to take in the fresh air andsurroundings. Your only imperative is to marvel at the hidden treasures that suddenly appear beforeyou.

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Ecole du Ski FrançaisMore than 200 instructors will raise your skiing dreams to new heights. The children from 3-year oldare welcomed at the piou piou kids garden.


Red Ski Organisationwe organize for you activities or holiday in Tignes



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Ecole du Ski FrançaisMore than 100 instructors will raise your skiing dreams to new heights. From 3-year old, childrenare welcomed at the chalet piou-piou to learn how to ski.

Le Val Claret 73320 TignesPhone : +33 (0)4 79 06 31 28Fax : +33 (0)4 79 06 39 91E-mail : [email protected] web





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Tignes Winter 2010-2011