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Summer Skiing & Snowboarding

If visiting the mountains is all about skiing for you, don’t let the summer stop you! Tignes is nicely placed below the Grande Motte glacier – France’s highest ski-able glacier making it possible to ski and snowboard at high altitude (3550m) all year round.
The Glacier in Tignes is open through the summer from 21st June to 6th September between 8am and 2pm – leaving the afternoon free to enjoy other activities or relax in the sunshine.

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Le Grande Motte Glacier Summer Ski Area

At an altitude of 3000m the summer ski area awaits you. Six ski lifts open up 20km of pistes, a 750m vertical drop and one of the most impressive snow parks in Europe. The snow park (750m by 250m) is a fantastic place for freestylers – and with graded jumps it’s not only for the pros! The glacier in summer is a top playground for real snow sports enthusiasts.

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Lessons

Whether you’re a novice keen to give skiing or snowboarding a try, or a more experienced rider wanting to improve your skills, we can help to arrange ski or snowboard lessons throughout the summer season.
We reccomend the following Ski & Snowboard Schools:
www.tdcski.com - Tignes Ski School specialists
www.esf-tignes.org - ESF Ski & Snowboard School
www.alliancesnowboarding.com - British Snowboard School in Tignes

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Equipment

Chalet Hotel Les Melezes provides in-house ski hire. We have a full range of skis and snowboards for any ability. We can even lend you clothing so need to pack your ski kit for a summer holiday.

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Non-Skiers

The glacier is easily accessible to pedestrians who can take a trip into the heart of the mountains and visit the Ice Grotto and admire the impressive views of the glacier and surrounding peaks (Grande Casse, Grande Sassiere, Mont Pourri and the Mont Blanc range).

Conditions

Fresh snow always falls on the Glacier over the course of the summer keeping the snow levels nicely topped up. Powder days on the glacier have been known even in July and August! The mornings usually begin with hard snow after the cold temperatures at altitude during the night. This remains in good shape throughout the morning, usually softening throughout the morning.

Summer Adrenaline Package

Fun filled, action packed short breaks created for young, highly active adults aged 18-80! Escape to the mountains on our adrenaline package and recharge your adrenaline highs!

◦ Arrive any day
◦ 3, 6, 9 night catered short breaks
◦ Includes Transfers, half board accommodation and activities
◦ 28th May – 8th July from £99 per person
◦ 9th July – 2nd September £119 per person

Family Mountain Holidays

Warm sunshine, fresh mountain air and stunning scenery! Relax on the sun terrace or in the outdoor hot tub, enjoy adrenaline fueled activities with your family or enjoy mountain walks and lakes.

◦ 7 and 14 night family holidays in the beautiful French Alps
◦ Relax and unwind or get active!
◦ Multi Activity Package available.
◦ Airport transfers can be arranged.
◦ 7 nights FULL BOARD accommodation from £179 per person

Do Your Own Thing

For those exploring the mountains generally we offer B&B or half board accommodation allowing you to stay as long as you like at very special rates!

◦ B&B accommodation from £20 per person per night.
◦ Add a 3 course evening meal for just £10 per person.
◦ Our experienced staff can advise you on local attractions and help arrange any activities you wish to take part in.