Tignes will perform at every level this summer | News
Tignes not only organizes sports; it is literally a natural stadium. The resort has earned the title as a high-altitude training base for Olympic teams, Tour de France participants, international rugby and football teams and world-class individual athletes. This summer, Tignes will open two new MTB routes, a spectacular Himalayan-style pedestrian bridge, the resort’s first wellness retreat and an events calendar that turns the mountains into an arena for everyone. The summer season runs from June 20 to September 6, 2026.
ON YOUR BIKE: TWO NEW MTB TRAILS FOR ALL POSSIBILITIES
Tignes and the wider Tignes – Val d’Isère area already have 230 kilometers of mountain bike trails. This summer, two exciting new additions will open the mountains to even more riders.
La Fario: the perfect e-mountain bike adventure in the valley
Launched in June, ‘La Fario’ is a brand new 40km (80km return) e-MTB route linking Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Tignes through spectacular valley scenery. The route, which is blue rated and suitable for families, has a gentle elevation profile, e-MTB charging points, heritage information boards and multiple access points for flexible routes. All local buses are equipped with bicycle racks, making journeys easy to plan. The ride takes about four hours uphill and three hours downhill.
La Scarefresse redesigned: flow and confidence on an iconic black run
The legendary La Scarefresse black run in the high altitude bike park has been redesigned to be smoother, playful and still very challenging. Open from June 27 to August 28, 2026. Day passes: adults €23, – 14 years €17 (included in the MyTignes card). A Saturday special offers a great price: €15.
WALK ON AIR: TIGNES’ HIMALAYAN FOOTBRIDGE (NEW)
One of the most dramatic new additions this season, the new Himalayan-style hanging pedestrian bridge stretches over 200 meters in length and hangs more than 100 meters above the River Isère, overlooking the La Daille gorges.
The bridge connects the Bois de la Laye botanical trail, built on the site of a former dam quarry full of local heritage, with the authentic hamlet of La Reculaz and offers a gentle but exciting way to experience the mountain landscape. Accessible for all abilities. The best news is that this must-see attraction is free.
ALTITUDE WELLNESS: BODY AND MIND IN THE MOUNTAINS
For the first time, Tignes enters the wellness retreat space with two notable new offerings:
Yoga and wellness retreat at Chalet Hôtel Yéti
The Chalet Hôtel Yéti will host its first mountain wellness retreat from June 26 to 28: a three-day, two-night escape combining Vinyasa and Yin yoga, breathwork, gentle mobility, nature trails and journal writing. Led by physiotherapist and yoga teacher Pauline Kunegel, the retreat is accessible to complete beginners. From €730 per person, including accommodation, meals and activities.
Afternoon Tea & Spa package at Hotel Les Suites
Maison Bouvier’s five-star Les Suites hotel is launching a new bespoke Afternoon Tea & Spa package all summer long. Featuring a granite and reclaimed wood spa interior, indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna and bespoke muscle recovery treatments, the experience concludes with a gourmet afternoon tea in the Whitney Bar. Available daily from €92 (25-minute massage) or €147 (50-minute massage), including full spa access.
SUMMER EVENTS: FOR EVERYONE
Tignes’ events calendar is a central part of its sporting identity, but it is also rooted in the community and truly spectacular:
Mountain Shaker Summer Festival (July 18 – 26): The fourth edition of this nine-day adrenaline festival brings together mountain biking, skateboarding, skating, BMX, outdoor film screenings and live music.
July 18 – 19: The FISE Session freestyle headline event competition: skateboarding, scootering and skating in an outdoor lakeside skate park.
July 20 – 21: Xplore Film Festival
July 23: Tour Pump Party Tour, mountain biking and skateboarding on the Tignes pump track
July 24 – 26: the 6th stage of the Enduro des Alpes mountain bike race
Tignes Trail (15–16 August): One of the most beautiful trail runs in the Alps, passing through the Vanoise National Park. 2026 adds a brand new 12km trail through the Aiguille Percée area. Four adult distances from 12km to 42km, plus three junior races for ages 10 to 17.
Sustainable Mountain Forums: Free expert-led discussions on climate change and alpine water cycles. Accessible and open to everyone every Tuesday, July and August.
