Tignes bike park - any experience?
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I went for a day about 6 years ago, so take this for what you will, as I'm sure a lot has changed since then. They had some really steep terrain. Some of the trails were, um, interesting. Think high speed straight sections ending in 90 degree hairpins with ~100' drops on the outside, and minimal warnings. I remember it all being pretty much out in the open, so not too much technical stuff, but lots of high speed singletrack. They had also had a go at building a slopestyle/freeride area that had some fun stuff to play on, and definitely had some potential. Seemed like a cool town. A nice lake to hang out at after riding etc.
It might be worth knowing that les Arcs and Meribel (les trois vallees) are both within driving distance. Certainly, back when I was there, both of these offered a better riding experience than Tignes, and would be worth checking out.
It might be worth knowing that les Arcs and Meribel (les trois vallees) are both within driving distance. Certainly, back when I was there, both of these offered a better riding experience than Tignes, and would be worth checking out.
I know about those but supposedly this year they connect to Val D'Isere and they host a WC this season. Also if I was to pay for a lift ticket I'd just go back to PDS/Morzine. The whole area is amazing, quite cheap and Ben's trails in Morgins are amazing. I'm only curious because half of my friends this season got married, had kids or wasted their money on other things I do not support 
Now I either find something cheap or I will have to go one some organized bike camp or just go alone which will mean high costs and a worse overall experience.
Also what you say seems a bit typical of French trails. I hope they changed it.
Now I either find something cheap or I will have to go one some organized bike camp or just go alone which will mean high costs and a worse overall experience.Also what you say seems a bit typical of French trails. I hope they changed it.
I know they spent a lot of money revamping Tignes a couple of years ago. And this is the last summer they're offering free passes too. I also reckon you can camp and ride for free, so that frees up some cash. But, I havn't been, so I can't comment on the trails.... Are there any good helmet cams on youtube?
Also, would be pretty cool to ride the world cup track in Val D'Isere. and you can take the road down to the lowest part of Tignes and get the lift from there.
From what I gather they have insanely cheap apartments in the first 2 weeks of their season. If I gather some friends I'll defo go there.
I have to say I really like this vid even though they guy omits large parts of the track
http://www.zapiks.com/vtt-tignes-dh-kamasutrail-et.html
http://www.zapiks.com/though-****.html
I have to say I really like this vid even though they guy omits large parts of the track
http://www.zapiks.com/vtt-tignes-dh-kamasutrail-et.html
http://www.zapiks.com/though-****.html
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looks pretty good fun to me!! You can snowboard there in the summer too 
norbar, we're planning to stop there this year too, when will you guys go there? we are there in the last week of july, afterwards we travel to sauze d'oulx again and then try out the bikepark in cimone, italy
The best acomodation prices are early july (200 eur for a 4 person apartment for a week !!!) but it all depends on my friends. I need to convince them and I just got the idea. I will give you a message when they decide what to do. For the price I'm certain I'm going though I'd also like to visit Morzine again this year.
tignes updated the trail maps for this year
tignes area:
val d'isere area:
will be there from july 28th to august 4th (then off to les arcs and sauze d'oulx)
tignes area:
val d'isere area:
will be there from july 28th to august 4th (then off to les arcs and sauze d'oulx)