There's a natural 25-hectare lake in the heart of Tignes that, in the summer sun, becomes a hive of action and activity. Hop on board a catamaran or dingy and set sail across the lake, or take part in the daily races. Try the Blob Jump, to be catapulted into the water, or the Jumping Slide, to whizz into the lake from a height. Also keep your eyes peeled for the experts, practising flips and jumps on their skis from the lake's jumping ramp. Pop the kids in a water ball and roll them on to the lake for an hour of implausible fun, or jump aboard a white water raft for high-adrenaline action. For more leisurely water sports, Tignes offers kayaking or stand up paddling, too.
On dry land
For a simple day's activities, follow one of the many hiking paths around the resort. The pedestrian lifts in the area are free to use from the end of June to the end of August, making accessing the most beautiful spots easy. The huge Vanoise National Park presents gorgeous walks and cycling paths, with wild animals and stunning landscapes to keep you occupied before a well-earned picnic. Children will love the Sports Beach, which offers trampolines, tennis, volleyball, rugby, and even petanque. If you're looking to freestyle, head to the skatepark to try inline skating, BMX and freestyle ATB.
Try a new sport
Archery: Take up your bows, because Tignes has an archery course at the Lognan Athletic Centre. With workshops for every level, ages six and up and taught by friendly instructors, these lessons are a bargain from just Eu5.
Via ferrata: A mash-up between hiking and rock climbing, via ferrata is an exhilarating way to scramble up the mountain side. With cables, lanyards and safety harnesses aplenty, there's no risk, but that won't stop you looking down and gulping! There are routes for all levels, and fully-trained staff to guide the way.
Summer skiing: As such a high altitude resort with a glacier, Tignes offers the rare opportunity to try summer skiing. There are 20km of pistes on the glacier and a snowpark, plus a sunspot terrace to enjoy a refreshing drink on.
Mountain bike airbag: To practise your jumps on two wheels, head to the Tignes MTB airbag. Gain some speed in the run-up before ascending the ramp and flying over onto the giant air-filled bag for pure adrenaline in a totally safe and free way.
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