Take on Tignes: An Off-Piste Guide for Daredevils
Daring jumps, deep drifts and scenic mountain routes are just some of the reasons to leave your catered chalet – Tignes is heaven for off-piste risk-takers!
(firmenpresse) - In addition to its wonderful runs and catered chalets, Tignes, which is part of the Espace Killy ski area in the French Alps, is well known for its diverse array of off-piste opportunities. If you
Safety First
As always when straying off the beaten track, your first concern should be personal safety. Off-piste accidents account for most of the casualties of the winter season, so while it the essentials are a shovel, a probe and an avalanche transceiver.
Note: If you plan on heading off-piste you
So, with safety covered, there
Les Brevieres
Plenty of runs in and around the small, cosy Les Brevieres offer the chances to break off the beaten track. Cut through the trees on your way down into the village, or explore the vast area from the top of the Aiguille Perc
Val Claret
The highest part of the resort, Val Claret has a lot of wide-open runs with deep snow off to the sides. Beyond that, you can take the Tichot and Grattalau lifts to explore some nice steep drops, or use the funicular and chairlift to get up to the Grand Motte and its glacier, for great powder and a huge off-piste bowl.
Le Lac
Le Lac has generally high-quality powder snow, but not much else. Still, if you can bear to leave your cosy catered chalet, Tignes Le Lac offers plenty of opportunities for the adventurous skier.The Chardonnet and Palafour lifts especially lead to some interesting areas, with easy access to Les Brevieres.
Bellevarde
Finally, we come to the biggest and best off-piste area in Espace Killy. The imposing Bellevarde mountain lays out a huge array of great routes, offering adrenaline hounds more than enough to get stuck into.
First, the infamous Banana: a hugely popular steep drop-off, which is accessible via the Olympique chairlift.
Secondly, the Charvet Tour: perhaps the best-known route in the area, the Charvet Tour is south-facing, so it
As you can see, therebigger, showier areas, most of the Espace Killy runs have bumps and jumps along the side, as well as cut-throughs, mogul fields and more! Get out there!
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Tim Heal is the founder of Chaletline, a travel agency offering catered chalet accommodation in worldwide ski resorts. With an extensive knowledge of resorts and excellent post booking care, they pride themselves on the personal touch they offer to each and every client. If you''re looking for a catered chalet, Tignes is just one of the superb ski resorts in which they can quickly and efficiently match you with the perfect accommodation. Catering for individuals, couples and groups up to 50, the knowledgeable Chaletline team will help you choose the right chalet in the right resort.
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