In Tignes, there are 3 zones where you can enjoy donwhill mountain biking or "endurance" biking (i.e. bike rides) :
>> The challenging "FREERIDE" area on Tovière with donwhill trails.
>> The "OPEN TO EVERYONE" area on Palafour with easy trails that are accessible to the whole family.mille
>> The "THRILLING" area, new this summer, with allows you to come down from the Grande Motte glacier to the heart of the resort.
FIND THE MAP OF THE 3 AREAS :
THE DOWNHILL TRAILS
4 DOWNHILL TRAILS on Toviere
GUNPOWDER :
Blue run, for mountain bikers with intermediate skill levels
New for 2008
>> More easy jumps
>> New end of the run
FUNKY TUFS :
Blue run, for mountain bikers with intermediate skill levels + corresponding freeride zone (features, jumps, bridges)
New for 2008
>> New modules in the freeride zone
>> New end of the run
GYPSY :
Red run, difficult + corresponding freeride zone (wall ride, bridges, gap, step-up,etc.)
New for 2008
>> New line in the freeride zone
BLACK METAL :
Black run, for experts only
New for 2008
>> Remodeling with mechanical shovel
2 DONWHILLS on Palafour
EASYRIDE :
Green run, suitable for all abilities
New for 2008
>> New intermediate section
JUMP AROUND :
Blue run, for mountain bikers with intermediate skill levels
New for 2008
>> New jump section at the bottom of the run
THE ENDURANCE TRAILS
Various difficulties and height differences throughout the Tignes area, the endurance trails consists of downs but may be composed of some sizeable hills.
MR FREEZE (NEW FOR 2008) :
The Mr Freeze endurance trail is the new trail for summer 2008. Mr Freeze begins with on the glacier in the snow and ends at the foot of Grande Motte, right in the heart of the resort of Tignes Val Claret.
