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While Tignes is known primarily for its association with skiing and snowboarding, the resort also offers a variety of activities for the non-skier. Those travelling without a snowboard will therefore have no problem finding fun and excitement off the slopes. Also, the abundance of hiking trails and beautiful scenery make renting Tignes chalets an excellent choice even in the summer season.

Those hoping to keep fit but stay off of the ski slopes will be pleased to hear that the resort offers a wide variety of options. Tignes’ Le Lagon is an indoor aquatic center featuring 3 large swimming pools along with wellness and fitness centers. The sports centre, Tignespace, offers a climbing wall and indoor courts for football, tennis and basketball. The twenty wall-climbing courses in the Tignespace center are particularly popular.

As you would probably expect, there are a number of outdoor activities that don’t require a snowboard. The Tignes area of the Rhone Alps features trails suitable for both hiking or mountain biking during the summer. In the winter months, snow mountain biking is also a popular activity along with snowmobiling and ice climbing. During the winter months you can also enjoy ice skating, dog-sledding and snowshoeing.

Shopping is also covered as the resort features over 150 shops and boutiques, providing the ideal refuge to escape whatever the weather. From small souvenir shops and the ubiquitous sporting goods store to a range of French boutiques specializing in luxury items, Tignes offers something for everyone. The region also features a number of markets which offer visitors the opportunity to purchase locally produced good as well as buy local foodstuff.

The resort also offers a variety of restaurants and cafes to suit all budgets. From fast food and take away restuarnts to fine dining at Hotel Ski d’Or and Le Caveau, Tignes offers a wide variety of options.

While Tignes is commonly held as one of the top skiing destinations in Europe, the resort is also particularly popular with non skiers, due to the range of activities and calendar of events. It truly is a uniquely versatile vacation destination, and you can find quality Savoie accommodation to suit whatever your needs and budget may be.