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Head to the glacier!

Head to the glacier!
 
From June 19th to August 29th, 2010, the slopes belong to all who rise early. From 7:15am to 1pm, meet up on the 20 Kilometres of runs at Grande Motte glacier, located at an altitude ranging from 3,000 to 3,456 metres. The glacier features :
-         12 ski lifts
-         1 snowpark
 
7 minutes to skiing enjoyment
 
Since March 1993, Perce Neige funicular offers a lift from the heart of Tignes. Located at an altitude of 2,100 metres – at the foot of the 3,000-metre glacier – it will transport you in a record time of 7 minutes!
 
At the glacier, a spectacular sight awaits you! Survey a 360° panorama of all of Savoy and the nearby mountains:
·         Mont Pourri
·         Ridges of Grande Sassière
·         Grande Casse (highest point of La Vanoise: altitude of 3,856 metres)
·         Majestic Mont Blanc range (in the distance)
 
 
Useful information
 

Ski runs are open de 7:15am-1pm daily, June 19th to August 29th, 2010.

Glacier’s snowpark
 
At an altitude of 3,456 metres, meet up on the glacier with freestylers, pros and amateurs for summer snowboarding and skiing.
 
The atmosphere is outrageous. Unzip your polar fleece jacket to ride to the rhythm of thumping music! A half-pipe, rails, moguls, hip ramp, quarter-pipe, and rainbow rail are all waiting for you:
·         Pros train to perfect stunts
·         Beginners watch and do likewise
 
 
Tignes summer ski school
 
Progressing from snow ploughing to parallel skiing is just a matter of turning. Learn at your own pace to be ready to go freeride skiing next winter!
·         Starting at  €99 for a 5-day group workshop 
·         Starting at  €36 per hour for private lessons
 
 
 
Freestyle skiing summer camp
 
Summertime in Tignes also gives you the chance to rub elbows with top freestyle skiers, who take advantage of the glacier snowpark for summer training.
 
Head to the glacier snowpark to ride with the pros:

Starting at  €111 per person for a 5-day workshop

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In the heart of Savoy, in France's Northern Alps, Tignes’ ski resort welcomes you in summer and winter. From freeriding to MTB downhill trails, golf or spa therapy, you’re certain to enjoy yourself. Whether for recreation, accommodation, equipment rental or event planning, Tignes is ready to help make arrangements for your stay. A superb holiday in the mountains awaits you. Tignes is also the resort who will host the first Winter X Games Europe from March 10th to 12th 2010. The major event in snowboard and freestyle ski!