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Summer in Val d'Isere / Tignes |
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Val d'Isere
/ Tignes
has great summer skiing; 12 ski lifts and over
20 kilometres (130 hectares) of runs & a vertical drop of over 750 m, gives you
plenty to do. For the summer ski season, the Glacier will be open from
19 June until 29 August 2009
& then reopens late in September. A popular hangout is the snowpark,
offering 2 half pipes, rails, bumps and jumps of all sizes. Often there is
a BBQ, music and you can watch some of the pro's that spend their summers
practicing here. There is a multitude of other activities to do,
see the activities organised by Evolution 2 below.
The
Grande Motte glacier ski area will be open every day from 7h15 to 13h00
from 19th June to 29th August 2009. In the
afternoon ski lifts are open for mountain biking if you're interested in
this activity.
Val d'Isere is like a different town compared to its winter counterpart: the Le Lac nursery slope is
covered in
tennis courts, a football pitch, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, table
tennis and table football. Behind which you can see the
volleyball nets and an amalgamation of skateboarders, BMXers and roller bladders
in the skate park. There is also " Acroland" with it's acro-bungee, trampolines,
water slide and of course the spectacle that is 'the water jump'
where people on snowboards, ski's and roller blades, are hurling themselves off
one of the four jumps and flying straight into the lake. A great place to
practice the acrobatics of these sports, also a good place to sit in the sun and
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On the lake itself you can hire sailing boats,
windsurfers, canoes,
rowing boats and pedalos, for some of which lessons are available. You'll notice
Europe's highest golf course on either side of the lake, horse riders and fishermen. As you arrive in Val Claret
the scenario can look quite odd with some
people in shorts and t-shirts but others in full skiing outfits. You can take the
Funicular to the Beautiful Panoramic Restaurant.
To
visit Val d'Isere in the summer: Look below at the multitude of activities & Contact
Evolution 2 about those you are interested in. Check with our Travel
Page about methods of getting to Val d'Isere.
For Summer Accommodation Click Here
Summer ski school:
If you are thinking of
brushing up on your skiing here in Val d'Isere this summer why not benefit
from some discounted ski lessons? Ski Encore is offering at least 25%
off private lessons and are running a few group courses over the
summer to. The group lessons are orientated towards blue run skiers
and red run and coincide with other events happening in Val d'Isere.
Friday 17 to 19th
July RED group
Friday 24 to 26th
July RED group
Tuesday 11 to 13th
August BLUE group
We will offer video
analysis and even the opportunity to play some team sports such as
volley ball or tennis etc
For more information
please have a look at the
www.skiencore.com web site and click on the summer menu.
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Mountain Biking:
Looking for a bike in tignes, StartlineMTB can help. Based at Loop Bar and Resturant in Tignes Le Lac, we have a fleet of big brand bikes including Santacruz, Orange and Kona that will allow you to enjoy all elements of this truly breath taking alpine resort. See www.startlinemtb.com
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Summer
Activities Organised by our Friends at Evolution 2: |
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Helicopter Flights | Paragliding
|4x4 | Quad Biking |Trial
biking | Mountain Biking |
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Climbing & Hiking | Canyoning
| Wild Water Activities |
They
can also organise your Skiing or Snowboarding Lessons plus they have an
events department that can
offer you, for example, a special evening event or 'something out of the
ordinary'. Contact Evolution 2 |
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Helicopter
& Plane Flights |
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A
real once in a lifetime experience ! Hover around the Espace
Killy or tour the olympic resorts in a helicopter,
marvelling at the wonderful scenery beneath you.
Discovery
flight: (5 mn - Val d'Isere
or Val d'Isθre)
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Espace
Killy flight: (10 mn
above the Espace Killy)
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Tarentaise
flight: (15 mn tour of
the higt Tarentaise area)
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Mont
Blanc flight: (35 mn flight
over the root of Europe)
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Plane
Fly on board a small, mountain plane (light - motorised).
Alone next to the pilot for approximately 45 minutes you fly
above the most beautiful scenery of the Alpes (the Mont
Blanc, la Sassiθre...).
Activity subject to weather conditions.
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Paragliding |
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70
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Sensation
tandem flight (360°):
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80
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Performance
tandem flight: (long flight)
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Paragliding
courses to learn to fly solo. Monday to Friday
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450
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Contact
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Test
your driving skills on Europe's internationally renowned,
highest, specially designed 4x4 tracks.
Discovery
Trip
You
are driven by a professional for one and a half hours. |
for 1 to 4 people: 87
for 5 to 9 people: 122 |
Trial
Driving
You drive accompanied by a professional giving
advice and helpful tips (2 hours long). |
For 1 to 3 people: 130 |
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4x4
lesson (per hour):
Private driving lesson (with your own vehicle) |
40
Evening Excursion (with meal): on demand
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Find
out what it's like riding a quad bike on Europe's highest 4x4
tracks.
One
hour trip (introduction):
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Two
hour trip (advanced):
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Passenger
(behind the instructor):
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Quad
junior (introduction 30 min - 10 -15 years olds):
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Moni
quad junior circuit for children (per 5 min): |
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For
complete beginners or experienced motorcyclists, why not venture up
the mountain on one of our fun guided tours ? Supervised and
instructed by Bertrand Quartier ex-french trial biking champion.
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Private
lessons - 45 minutes:
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| Introduction
to trial biking for complete beginners |
50
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Introduction
to trial biking for motorists
(From 18 years of age. Driving licence needed) |
50
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2
hour trip:
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Advanced
- technique group lesson 250 cc motor bike licence needed
NB : All trips include the provision of specialist equipment :
helmet, boots and gloves. Insurance option available from 3 .
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Technique
trail course:
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- Friday, 8h30 - 12h30, trial bike not included on course |
230
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| Hire
of trial bike of course |
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Evolution 2
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Mountain
Biking |
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Explore
the vast network of mountain tracks amongst the snow capped
peaks, the local wildlife and the array of wild flowers. Trips
that cater for all levels of mountain biking.
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Initiation
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Half
Day "Espace Killy" Trip:
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From
35 to 50
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Full
Day "Tarentaise" Trip:
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80
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Please
ask our offices for the weekly programme. NB:
These prices include instruction, transport and equipment
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suspn bikes
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Double
suspn bikes
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Freeride/
Downhill full suspn
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2
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Afternoon:
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Full
day trip:
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Whether
you fancy the thrill of rock climbing, mountaineering, adventure
assault courses, or Via Ferrata; our programme of climbing
activities will not fail to challenge you.
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Rock
climbing Adults:
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30
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Rock
climbing Under 13s:
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25
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Via
Ferrata Adults:
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50
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Via
Ferrata Under 13s:
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25
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Adventure
Assault Course:
(For adult and
children over 1m45)
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Ramble
through the alpine forests, discover the flora and fauna in its
natural surroundings and take in the most spectacular scenery with
one of our local guides. Minimum number of clients required.
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day under 13's: |
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day Adults: |
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day under 13's: |
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An
adventurous combination of abseiling, swimming, jumping and
sliding through crystalline rivers and waterfalls. A natural
aqualand set in genuine surroundings. Maximum safety assured by
our specialist mountain guides. |
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Discovery
Trip: (1/2 day), from 10 years old accompanied by adults
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Advanced
Trip: (1/2 day), from 12 years old accompanied by adults
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Canyon
weekend in Italy: Please ask for further information...
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Contact
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If
it's watersports that you want, try out our intrepid white water
adventures. Discover the Isθre river in an inflatable raft,
tackling rapids such as "the meat slicer" and enjoying
the scenery of the spectacular gorges.
| Rafting
(24km from Bourg st Maurice to centron): For over 14 years
old only. |
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Junior
Rafting (12km from Bourg
st Maurice to Gothard): For children from age 10.
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For
the real water enthusiasts in quest of the ultimate adrenalin
high, you can surf down the rapids on a specialised river board.
For good swimmers only.
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Riding
River Rapids
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12km
trip (discovery trip - 14 years +): |
45
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15km
trip (discovery with rapids at the
end ! - 16 years +). |
55
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24km
trip (reserved for those with
experience- 16 years +). |
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Kayak
- Rafting (For 14 years old and above)
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12km
trip(discovery trip): |
46
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9km
trip(reserved for those with experience) |
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Contacting
Evolution 2 |
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Fill
in all or part of the form below as necessary. You will then be
contacted by Evolution 2. |
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