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15th May 2019
Val d’Isere – a fantastic resort for mountain biking in summer
What: Mountain biking in Val d’Isere Why: Amazing bike park and lots of trails with fantastic scenery Where: Val d’Isere When: June 29th to September 1st Val d’Isère really is a fantastic summer mountain biking resort. The Val d’Isère bike park together with the XC trails of the wider resort offer the mountain biker… Read more »
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2nd May 2019
Experience the thrill of Via Ferrata this summer!
What: Via Ferrata Why: Get the sensations of climbing without the technical knowledge Where: Various routes in and around Val d’Isere When: Throughout the summer season Scaling a sheer cliff hundreds of feet in the air sounds like something only experienced climbers with expensive kit would be able do, but the Via Ferrata – a… Read more »
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9th April 2019
Get ready to book your flights for next winter!
What: Winter season flights released Why: Get your holiday dates secured Where: Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, Chambery When: December to April 2020 British Airways have released their short-haul flights for dates up until February 2020, and EasyJet are releasing their ski season 2019/2020 flights on Thursday 11th April, which means you can now start getting organised for… Read more »
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3rd April 2019
Explore the mountains on a Fat Bike!
What: Mountain biking on snow Why: A fun new way to explore the mountain Where: Val d’Isere When: Throughout the winter season If you want to try something different on your ski holiday, why not have a go at Fat Biking, a new sport to hit the Alps. It’s mountain biking on bikes with… Read more »
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26th March 2019
Bonne Santé – keeping you mountain fit!
What: Bonne Santé offers a range of services including physiotherapy, massage, yoga, pilates Why: To treat and prevent injuries on the mountain, optimising your performance and enjoyment Where: Val d’Isere & Tignes Le Lac When: Throughout the winter season, by appointment No matter how fit and ready for alpine activities people are, unfortunately accidents, strains… Read more »
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19th March 2019
La Ferme des Trois Capucines – one of our favourites in Tignes
What: Authentic French mountain restaurant / farm / shop Why: Delicious food, and a warm and welcoming ambience Where: Route de la Ferme, Lavachet, Tignes When: Tuesday to Sunday 12-1.30pm and 7-9.30pm. Closed Mondays. La Ferme des Trois Capucines is one of the best restaurants we’ve tried in Tignes – it’s a farm,… Read more »
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12th March 2019
The 20th GEM Altigliss Challenge – the student ski world cup
What: GEM Altigliss Challenge Why: Watch students from all over the world compete and join in the celebrations! Where: Various locations in the resort When: 16th to 23rd March For the 8th consecutive year Altigliss association and Val d’Isère are hosting the GEM Altigliss challenge with a week of inter-university challenges on the slopes, in… Read more »
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7th March 2019
Classicaval – 4-day festival for classical music-lovers
What: Classical music festival Why: Listen to wonderful music and meet the performers When: 11th to 14th March Where: Various locations in Val d’Isere Val d’Isère’s classical music festival Classicaval celebrates its 26th anniversary this year from March 11th to 14th, under the artistic direction of Frédéric Lagarde. Frédéric Lagarde (artistic director, piano-player) and his guests… Read more »
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28th February 2019
Try a microlight flight with Marine Air Sport
What: Microlight flights over Val d’Isere Why: An adventurous way to see the mountains Where: Flights start from the top of Bellevarde When: Throughout the winter season (on fine days) For the real adventure-seekers who want to try something a little bit different on their ski holiday, why not take a trip on a microlight… Read more »
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18th February 2019
Snowshoeing – explore the mountains in a unique way
What: Snowshoeing, alone or with a guide Why: Experience the beauty and wonder of the mountains, and discover its flora and fauna Where: Val d’Isere When: Throughout the winter season The wonders of the mountains exist well beyond the pistes. Discover its hidden gems either on your own or in the company of a local… Read more »
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