Other Winter Activities
Sled Rides
Husky dog sledge racing round the lake has become increasingly popular, especially with kids, and it is certainly a new experience for most people.
Tarentaise traineau mushing
+33 (0)6 16 48 60 47
École de motoneige de Tignes
Tél. 33 (0)6 07 10 19 62
Tignes Snowmobile (Le Lac)
+33 (0) 479 064 378
Ice Diving
For the divers, a truly surreal experience is to go scuba diving underneath the frozen lake in Le Lac. Unlike diving with a wet suit, it’s possible to wear thick clothing under the dry suit to keep you warm. By all accounts there is quite a bit to see down there and the still quiet water under the ice can make for an eerie dive. For the best dive, head out on a clear day so the sunlight can penetrate the layer of snow and ice. We haven’t experienced it yet but it’s definitely on our list of things to do!
1 dive by day from € 75/ 1 dive by night from €95
Evolution 2
Tel.: 33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
Ecole de plongée sous glace
Tel.: 33 (0)6 89 15 18 34
SKI JÖRING
Ski Jöring, the old tradition of being towed on skis behind a horse - popular in the old US West and traditionally in other cultures - is making a bit of a comeback but normally as a demonstration sport at festivals: in Tignes you can try it for yourself at the School of Equestrian Adventure and Ski Jöring. Traditional pony rides in the snow and over a frozen lake are on offer too.Trips from €32
École d’aventure équestre
Tél. 33 (0)6 22 67 00 55
Evolution 2
Tel.: 33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
MOUNTAIN BIKING ON SNOW
Downhill mountain biking after the pistes have closed. From €50
Happyphyll
Tél. 33 (0)6 60 18 33 34
On a Skidoo
What a great way to experience the best backcountry in Europe! Day-time trips from €48/ Evening trips from €69
Ice Skating
Ice-skating was one of the original winter sports, and it is now making a comeback at various resorts around the world. One of the most beautiful places to Ice Skate is Tignes. Each season the west side of the frozen lake gets turned into a hugely popular rink. Rather than gliding (or shuffling embarrassingly) round in circles until you get bored, the 500m-long circuit allows you to explore the lake's nooks and crannies, surrounded by huge peaks. It's a great way to round off a day on the slopes - especially if you're looking for something romantic.
