Glacier Skiing & Snowboarding In Tignes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.