The areas are Les Boisses, Val Claret, Tignes Le Lac, Tignes le Lavachet, and Les Brevieres. With so much space available to skiers on the slopes, it might start to feel slightly crowded, but never jam-packed with people. But what if you don't ski or snowboard, is it worth going? Will all the activities you can enjoy skiless, certainly!
First of all, Tignes is a charming resort village. While some say Tignes's “retro" feel adds to its personality, the resort has its eyes firmly on the future and is striving to become a leading Alpine skiing destination. The town has been making improvements to make visitors' stays as enjoyable as possible. It is true that some of the town's residences have seen better days and renovations could be a help, but many of the hotels and buildings are getting makeovers, keeping the look of Tignes hip but with a throwback feel. The town has 20 hotels, fewer than 10 hotel residences, over 11 holiday centers, two holiday clubs, and nearly 75 private and leased-out apartments. In short, you will certainly find wandering about close to the accommodation you have selected and through the village very pleasant.
Then, there are enough outdoor activities to keep you busy! Dog sledding, ice-skating, hiking and snowshoeing will please the unhurried vacationers. Those who would like an adrenalin rush will also be served. To get your feet off the ground climbing, for one, is possible in many locations, whether you prefer waterfall, ice or rock climbing. Paragliding or helicopter rides are also a very efficient ways to get your feet off the ground! Karting on ice, snowmobiling are to try if you are into motor sports, and snow mountain biking or ice diving are two a bit more unusual winter sports available in Tignes.
When weather is really not cooperative, Tignes also has many indoor options. The Tignespace has courts to play volleyball, tennis, handball, football or basketball, one climbing wall with about 20 courses, two squash rooms with heated locker rooms and one ping-pong room. The aquatic complex "Le Lagon" comprises one 25m pool, one play-pool with slides, bubble bed, cascades, etc., one paddling pool, one wellness center (with hammams, Jacuzzis, saunas, etc.) and a fitness center. For quieter time, there is even a cinema playing the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
If shopping is your thing you take some time to go in some of Tignes's more than 125 shops! All services you might need are also readily available in town, such as several banks, post offices, petrol stations, and even churches of different denominations. If you have an urgent need of opening a retirement account, or if a confession is required, you will get what you need. In short, no matter what you are looking for in a ski resort destination, Tignes has it!
And to end your day nicely, forget what you might have heard before, Tignes is bursting with après-ski options. The town has successfully shaken off its past image as a quiet resort and has added some body-shakin' nightlife. Years ago in Tignes you could go out to just a few restaurants and bars, but today you will find packed bars, overflowing eateries, bumping discothèques and hot clubs.
If you forget your skis next time you go to Tignes, don't worry, you can still have a great time!
The Sestriere ski resort was purpose-built so long ago because it is a very snow-sure place. The altitude reaches well above 2000 meters, so snow is not only likely but also guaranteed. A family actually started the resort and was forward-thinkers in their own right. In fact, they had snow cannons and snow machines in the early 70s and 80s before other resorts even considered spending that kind of money to guarantee visitors snow. Almost forty years ago, Sestriere was making snow when not enough fell to guarantee visitors a good time.
If you're a skier looking for a ski-sure place this holiday season, look no further than Sestriere. The Via Lattea is actually a pass that links several other ski areas. The name itself means Milky Way and once you see the white glistening snow, you'll understand why the name makes perfect sense. The Milky Way-or Via Lattea-Pass interlinks Sauze d"Oulx to Montgenevre (located just over in France) by way of Sansicario, Claviere and Cesana. The four ski areas (towns) that make up Sestriere are Sestriere Colle, Sestriere Borgata, Champlas du Col and Champlas Janvier. If you hit the slopes late enough in the season, you could have access to over 430 kilometers of skiing under one ski pass right out your back door. This guarantees powder-rich slopes and the Milky Way is always white and dusted with several meters of snow.
Sestriere is in the Susa Valley within the world-renowned Piedmont of the Italian Alps, where you can literally see France in the horizon. All levels of skiers will have no trouble finding snowy slopes. Right near the resort itself, the hills just undulate oh so carefully, inviting beginners to try a ride or two. The nursery slopes beckon and don't scare away beginners and children skiers alike. Even if it only snows higher up, the nursery slopes are well covered with snow too with all the snow cannons. While little Johnny is practicing on the nursery slopes, you can take a ride down the Kandahar Slalom Giovanni Alberto Agnelli run as long as you're an expert.
If you're into the natural challenges of the mountains, you won't want to miss a run down Sestriere's slopes. In all, there are over 400 kilometers of runs and over 65 lifts with nearly 1000 snow guns. There are 58 km and 31 blue runs here, keeping the place uncrowned and moving. Additionally, the red runs cover 193 kilometers and number in the upper 90s. If you're an expert, you'll have around 70 km of ski runs with 32 official black slopes. The tallest peak you'll have access to in Sestriere Italian ski resort is 2840 meters, with access to 1840 and 2035 meters. If you like human power rather than gravity, take a trail on the cross-country courses; there's over 8km of these awaiting your skis.
In case you're wondering where to stay, here is an idea of what you can find and the altitude that each town is built at. To the east under Mt. Genevris, you'll find Sauze d'Oulx at 1509 meters-Oulx proper is just down the mountain from here. Sestriere ski resort lies at 2035 meters, under Mt. Rognosa and Mt. Sises. Grangesises lies at 1839 meters in the shadow of Roc del Boucher. Clavier, more to the west of the range, lies at 1760 meters and under Mt. Gilmont and Mt. Dormillouse. Just farther west and about 100 meters higher lies the town of Montgenevre, just south of Mt. Chenaillet. These towns and ski resorts all have doorstep access to the slopes, so if you find a good price in accommodation in one over another, take it and know that you can easily get back and forth from one resort to another in no time.
The apres ski venue isn't too shabby if you'd like a night out alone or with your family. If you're a young partygoer, you'll have no trouble finding a party or two to keep you up into the wee hours of morning. When you're here, try looking for The Cavern, The Irish Igloo, The People Pub, and the Tabata disco. You can get more to eat than pizza here too. Try the El Giget, Du Grande Pere, Pinky or Zio Popy for good service and some good eats. These places have been given good reviews by local and foreign crowds so you won't be let down even if you pay a lot for some of the meals.
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