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In Tignes, the Bike Park can be either downhill or “enduro” (tracks) over 2 different sectors

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In Tignes, the Bike-Park can be either downhill, or, “enduro” (tracks) over 2 different sectors:
·         "FREERIDING" on the massifs of Tovière, more elite, with downhill runs.
 
·         "ACCESSIBLE" on the Palafour massifs with easy runs for all the family.
 
The downhill runs and the “enduro” trails are accessible for free via the Tovière aeroski and the Palafour ski-lift.
 
DOWNHILL RUNS

7 downhill runs on the Tovière massif 
 

 

   
KANGOORIDE :
 
Blue trail, for bikers with some experience. Many jumps, accessible, in high mountain pastures, a longer trail to get back to the resort by MTB (NEW 2011)
Distance : 1.3 km
D- : 595 m
Don't miss it! For those who like to jump on their MTB. Two long and wide tables.

   
GUNPOWDER :
 
Blue trail, for bikers with some experience, alternative routes and added ramps (2010)
Distance: 4.5 km
D- : 500 m
Don't miss it! The easiest of the Toviere area trails, with 12 banked bends

 
FUNKY TUFS :

Blue trail, for bikers with some experience + specialist freeride zone (ramps, jumps, bridges), new alternative routes and added jumps (2010)
Distance: 3.2 km
D- : 500 m
Don't miss it! First trail of the Bike Park. Aerial, for those who like to play and ride fast

 
GYPSY :
 
Brand new red trail, difficult, alternative to very difficult black trails (NEW 2011)
Distance : 2.8 km
D- : 500 m
Don't miss it! Superb trail with short bends and jumps

 
BLACK METAL :
 
Black run, experts only
Distance: 0.8 km
D- : 210 m

 
MOUSTACHE :
 
Black trail, very difficult, experts only, natural freeride route (NEW 2011)
Distance: 1 km
D- : 250 m

 
KAMASUTRAIL :
 
Black trail, very difficult, experts only + specialist freeride zone (wall ride, passerelles, gap, step up and a new moderately difficult alternative route) NEW 2011
Distance: 1.8 km
D- : 340 m
Don't miss it! A brilliant freeride zone with many modules: big jumps, wallride, step up, river gap & road gap

 

4 downhill runs on the Palafour massif

 
EASYRIDE :
 
Green trail, accessible to all, with easy ramps. The bottom of the trail is even more accessible
Distance: 5.5 km
D- : 460 m

   
SMOOTHIE :
 
Green trail, for beginners. Smooth curves, complementary to the Easy Ride trail (NEW 2011)
Distance : 4.5 km
D- : 460 m
Don't miss it! THE trail for beginners who want to discover MTB

 
JUMP AROUND :
 
Blue trail, for bikers with some experience, new alternative routes and added jumps (2010).
Distance: 3.4 km
D- : 460 m
Don't miss it! At the top, many modules such as a hip, 2 big woops and a step up. Don't be scared and take some air!

 
TARTE A LOGNAN :
 
Blue trail, accessible to all, alternative route to go to Tignes Val Claret (NEW 2011)
Distance: 2 km
D- : 300 m

 


ENDURO TRAILS

The 6 enduro trails in Tignes ranging from steep mountain trails to tracks through the trees dodging rocks and tree roots will provide you with hours of enjoyment.

 
ICE TIGNES :
 
Extreme enduro trail, on a crest, for a big thrill!
Distance: 10 km
D+: 250 m
D- : 850 m
Technical difficulty: **
Physical difficulty: ***

 
WONDERBOISSES :
 
Come and ride the Boisses forest without taking the lifts!
Distance: 6 km
D+: 220 m
D- : 520 m
Technical difficulty: ***
Physical difficulty: **

 
PALAF :
 
A short version of the Rocky Trail, getting you back to the bottom of the lifts.
Distance: 4 km
D+: 80 m
D- : 540 m
Technical difficulty: ****
Physicall difficulty: ***

 
ROCKY TRAIL :
 
The most beautiful enduro trail in Tignes? Come and check it by yourself!
Distance: 7 km
D+: 220 m
D- : 520 m
Technical difficulty: ****
Physical difficulty: ***
Don't miss it! The Rocky Trail - Wonderboisses combo is known as one of the most beautiful in France

 
FOREST BUMP :
 
Go on Wonderboisses to les Brévières! Please note: you will have to go back to Tignes 1800 by bike.
Distance: 10 km
D+: 500 m
D- : 790 m
Technical difficulty: ****
Physical difficulty: ****

 
WILD 10 NEZ :
 
discover another side of Tignes, with this trail in green high mountain pastures featuring several (very) technical portions.
Distance: 5 km
D+ : 100 m
D- : 695 m
Technical difficulty: ****
Physical difficulty: ****
Don't miss it! Wild, breathtaking...

 

Bike land
Just to get you used to mountain biking, to test your reflexes and generally help you get the feel of things before you venture into the Bike Park. The Bike Land is a learning/training zone including a mini-downhill, a parallel slalom and two modifiable zones in specially adapted wood.
 
2 cross country circuits

 
COW LANTA :
 
Distance: 6 km
D+: 350 m
D- : 350 m
Technical difficulty: **
Physical difficulty: ***

 
TRAILSPOTTING :
 
Distance: 8 km
Technical difficulty: ***
Physical difficulty: ***


Skatepark 

Agility and mobility are the key words  …
Open to all.


Waterjumping

Great for learning new figures, the rider and bike take off from a specially adapted trampoline and land in the Tignes lake. Fee payable activity.
 

See also

In Tignes, the Bike Park can be either downhill or “enduro” (tracks) over 2 different sectors