In July, you can go summer skiing and join guided discovery tours at the Glacier de la Grande Motte, while water activities take centre stage at Lac de Tignes. There are also nature and history experiences: the Réserve Naturelle de la Grande Sassière and a virtual reality experience about the town’s history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Tignes, first consider which of these interests you’d like to shape your stay.

Getting to the Glacier de la Grande Motte

The Glacier de la Grande Motte is described as a landmark of the Tignes resort and lies at an altitude of 3,656 metres. It can be reached via two consecutive lifts: first the Perce-Neige funicular, followed by the Grande Motte cable car. In July, you can go summer skiing and join guided discovery tours with a mountain guide.

When planning your visit, check the lift timetables, seasonal offerings and mountain guide availability before you travel. This will help you tailor your visit to your preferred activity and the right date.

Water sports at Lac de Tignes

Lac de Tignes is a high-altitude lake at 2,100 metres. The Base Nautique de Tignes offers canoeing, kayaking, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboarding and Acroland. Activities are seasonal, so check which options are available for your travel dates.

Facilities at the Base Nautique include lockers, changing rooms, toilets, showers and a panoramic terrace. If these facilities are important to your plans, check the latest information on opening and amenities before your visit.

Nature reserve and high-altitude hike

The Réserve Naturelle de la Grande Sassière covers 22.33 square kilometres and spans elevations from 1,798 to 3,747 metres. Before visiting, check the latest official information on the nature reserve’s boundaries and regulations.

The Aiguille de la Grande Sassière reaches 3,747 metres. The hike there is described as the highest hike accessible on foot in France and Europe. According to this description, no crampons, ice axe or rope protection are required; route conditions remain weather-dependent.

Local history and transport

At the Panorama, a virtual reality experience takes you through the history of Tignes: from life in the old village in the 1920s, through the construction of the dam and the village’s relocation, to the development of winter sports. The experience offers a different perspective for anyone wishing to explore local history as well as activities and scenery. As programme details may change, check them before your visit.

Free shuttle buses with bike trailers connect Les Brévières, Les Boisses and Tignes 1800 with Tignes le Lac. Routes and timetables may change seasonally, so check the timetable before travelling.

Discover more destinations

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