The Pissailas Glacier at Val d’Isere is open until mid July. It is a smaller affair, but a nice change to skiing in Tignes, for a half day at least. The conditions should be great, as it snowed up to 40cm of fresh powder earlier this month.

You can ski in  the morning from 7am, lift operations will shut around 2pm so you can still enjoy at least five hours of skiing before doing some hiking or mountain biking in the afternoon.

In the heart of Savoy, in France’s Northern Alps, Tignes’ ski resort has got a great summer and winter season. From freeriding to MTB downhill trails, golf or spa therapy, you’re certain to enjoy yourself. A superb holiday in the mountains awaits you. Tignes is also the resort of the Winter X Games Europe: the major event in snowboard and freestyle ski! The next Winter X Games Europe Tignes will take place in March 2012.

Every Sunday (from July 3rd to August 28th), a welcome meeting is organized to welcome you in the resort and present you all the entertainment and activities you will be able to enjoy during your stay.
Throughout the summer contests are organized every week: Crazy Airbag, MTB Airbag, Water Jump, biathlon, remote controlled cars, tennis, table tennis, “petanque”, beach soccer, beach volley, frisby, football, rugby, Wii, archery, nautical battles, pedal boats, canoe, fishing, shows and much more.

There is plenty to do in Tignes throughout the summer for skiers and non skiers. For accommodation, check Tignes apartment.

Imagine the sound of cowbells as you walk up one of the many trails around Val claret and Tignes Le Lac. If you never been in Tignes during the summer you probably can’t imagine the Alpine fauna that springs to life during the summer period on the foot of one of the largest ski-able glaciers in Europe. Imagine the contrast of green, white and blue.

Imagine skiing down the Grand Motte in a T-shirt on empty slopes, sunbathing on a terrace at 3000m in your shorts or bikini, having lunch overlooking some of the most stunning mountain ranges in the Alps. Well that just covers the mornings in Tignes.

Imagine yourself on a mountain bike downhill, racing down one of the many bike trails in full body protection, helmet and goggles. Toviere Aeroski, Palafour chair lift and Grande Motte funicular makes sure you can do this all day without breaking sweat.

Imagine playing a hole of golf at 2300m. Tignes golf course is the highest in Europe, 18 holes in a unique alpine setting.

Imagine playing football or rugby next to famous teams such as the French National Football team, Olympique Lyonnais, Stade Francais and Montpellier. Imagine great facilities, playing every ball game possible from tennis to beach volleyball.

Imagine the largest children and grown-up theme park in the world, without the crowds, without the theme but with all the fun. Imagine the largest children playground you can imagine. Imagine the buzz of children having fun

Imagine Tignes in summer.