Summer Ski in TIGNES and LES 2 ALPES – French Alps - 2013

Choose from:

·  Glacier details

·  Ski and snowboard summer school

·  Lift passes

·  Ski, snowboard and boot hire

·  Accommodation

Introduction

We can offer Summer Skiing in the French Alps in two resorts – Les 2 Alpes  in the Oisans region and Tignes in the Tarentaise region.

Les 2 Alpes has one of the highest ski areas in the world, and from 2800 to 3600 metres (11 800 ft), between Saturday 22 June and Saturday 31 August 2013 the largest skiable glacier (200 hectares) in Europe is open for Summer skiing and snowboarding. Les Deux Alpes is very much Europe's capital of summer skiing with a significant area of marked pistes, an 800m vertical descent, 16 ski lifts open from 7.15am to 12.30pm, a purpose built “snowpark” with half pipes, jumps, and organised courses available it offers a total ski area bigger and better than many small winter resorts. With a variety of runs in a relaxed summer atmosphere Summer skiing is for everyone from complete beginners to more expert skiers or boarders looking to enjoy something different. You can even mix with professional snowboarders who come from all over the Europe for training. Summer skiing is done in the morning until lunchtime leaving the rest of the day for more traditional summer activities in Les Deux Alpes.

Tignes Glacier rises from 2700m to 3600m and boasts 20km of ski runs, 12 lifts, 750m of vertical, a snow park and an ice grotto not to mention having breathtaking views. From its summit of 3656m, the Grand Motte glacier dominates the surrounding area. Grande Motte Glacier is open during the summer months allowing freestylers to practice in the snowpark, or watch the professionals complete their summer training.  For the beginners amongst you the soft summer snow is ideal. The Grande Motte Glacier is open from July 6th until August 4th 2013 everyday from around 7.15am to 1.30pm.

VIEW HERE FOR GLACIER MAP SUMMER SKI

LES DEUX ALPES SNOW PARK

2 Alpes Glacier details

The Glacier for summer skiing is open from:

22^nd June to 31st August 2013

From around 7.15am to 12.30pm every day, depending on the period.

In less than 30 minutes you can be on one of Europe's largest glaciers (3200m-3600m).

Piste: 200 skiable hectares on the glacier

Lifts: 16 ski lifts (2 chair lifts, 7 ski lifts, 2 gondola, 1 funicular, 2 rope tow, 1 cable car, 1 lift)

Slopes: 11 runs (8 blue, 2 green, 1 red)

Snowpark: a large snowpark with 2 half-pipes, hips quarters, boarder-cross, grind bars and jump modules plus music and barbecue.

Tignes Glacier details

The Glacier for summer skiing is open from:

6th July to 4th August 2013

Everyday from around 7.15am to 1.30pm.

Piste: 20km of ski runs, 750m of vertical

Lifts: 12 lifts

A snow park and ice grotto.

View here the Tignes Snowpark Map 2011

Ski & Snowboard Summer School

Summer Ski School 2013 – 2 Alpes

Les 2 Alpes launched the first snowcamps in the summer of 1996.  Since then the camps have become more and more successful and offer courses for every level and discipline including: freestyle, freeride and freecarve.

The European Ski School have put together an extensive summer programme alongside Skivolution from Courchevel and SnowPro. Benefit from high-level courses with some of Britain's top ski professionals.

Each morning for a week you can perfect or learn new skills; in the afternoon take part in dynamic and diverse activities such as skate boarding, rollerblading, bungee jumping, paragliding, trampolining, climbing, mountain biking, white water…

Whether you want to learn skiing or snowboarding or improve your technique come and join our summer clinics. The courses are based on small groups for maximum progress and most instructors are English or from English speaking countries so language won’t be a problem.

Summer 2012 lesson prices

European Ski School (ESS)

ESS Group Lessons:

01/07/12 – 26/08/12

5 day intensive improvement course ski (Sun-Thurs), 2 hours per day £157 (4 per group max). Adults and children from 6 years old.

01/07/12 – 26/08/12

5 day intensive improvement course snowboard (Sun-Thurs), 2 hours per day £157 (4 per group max). Adults and children from 10 years old.

ESS Private lessons* can also be arranged all summer long (for children aged 5 years then this is a good option as they cannot do the group course):

1 person £64 per 2 hour session

2 people £73per 2 hour session

3 people £82 per 2 hour session

4 people £90 per 2 hour session

*Minimum 3 days and 2 hours per day*

Please note that for complete beginners private lessons may be the only option if there are insufficient numbers in a group.

*Subject to availability

ESS For those with a good level of skiing (courses subject to sufficient numbers being achieved). Max 8 per group

6 sesions from Sunday 22/07/12 only

Piste performance camp - £170

Children pre-race academy [8-13yrs] - £183

Freestyle ski camp - £174

Snowboard camp - £174

Summer 2013 lesson prices

Ecole du Ski Francais (ESF)

ESF Group Lessons:

07/07/13 – 16/08/12

Mini group ski or snowboard lessons for adults and children from 6 years old. Runs between Sunday and Fridays from 9am-12am (3hrs). Max 4 per group.

Prices per person:

6 day course - £167

5 day course - £148

4 day course - £126

3 day course - £94

ESF Private lessons* can also be arranged all summer long (for children aged 5/6 years then this is a good option as they cannot do the group course. Minimum 3 days and 2 hours per day). Between 9am and 12am:

1-2 persons        £82 per 2 hour session

3-4 people         £106 per 2 hour session

5% off 4 x 2hrs

10% off 5 x 2hrs & 6 x 2hrs

ESF Special Courses:

07/07/13 – 16/08/13

£9 booking fee applies to ski school per party

Summer Ski School 2013 – Tignes

06/07/13 - 04/08/13

5 day course ski/snowboard (Mon-Fri) from 08.30 – 12.00. Min 5 per group to run. Adults and children from 5 years (snowboard lessons usually from 10 years).

Prices per person:

5 day adult or child course - £113

Competitive course (Slalom) - £130

For more flexibility and for children age 4 to 5 we recommend Private lessons which can also be arranged all summer long. Skiing at high altitude is not recommended for young children and is not always possible for children aged 4-5. An initial private session will determine whether suitable or not for your child.

1-5 persons at same level        £65 per 2 hour session

1-5 persons at same level        £93 per 3 hour session

1-5 persons at same level        £118 per 4 hour session

6-9 persons at same level        £37 per 1 hour session

*Subject to availability

£9 booking fee applies to ski school per party

Lift passes – Summer 2013 – 2 Alpes

Summer ski-passes are available which give you access to the summer ski area and use of the tourist lifts (walkers and mountain bikers). Skiing is free for children under 5 years old and adults aged 72 years and above.

Passport photo necessary. Prices are in £ Stirling and payable to PR.

2-5 day passes include one access per day to the swimming pool and ice rink (hire excluded), 3 descents on the summer toboggan.

6 day and above passes include one access per day to swimming pool and ice rink (ice skate hire excl.), 6 summer toboggan runs, use of tennis courts, 1 session of archery, I session of golf practise, special price on Adventure Parc. 1 day access to the lifts (pedestrian and mountain bikers) in each one of the 4 Galaxie resorts.

Lift passes – Summer 2012 – Tignes

Ski passes of 3 days or more include free unlimited Lagon pool access for the duration of the pass.

Children under 5 and seniors over 74 FREE.

Ski & boot and snowboard & boot hire Summer Skiing 2013 – 2 Alpes & Tignes

Ski & Boots or Snowboard & Boots

Adult - £59

Child (under 12) - £35

Skis/Snowboard only

Adult - £47

Child (under 12) - £23

6 days (7 days for the price of 6)

      View here for details of Les 2 Alpes and the accommodation that we can offer

      View here  for details on Tignes and the accommodation that we can offer

Check our full activity packages (‘Ski Active’) available with accommodation at the 4 star Alba, the luxury Le Cortina and Goleon at Les Deux Alpes.

In Tignes we offer accommodation at the luxury ‘Le Nevada’ &  ‘Le Telemark’ residence with free activity card per person. We also have a hotel – ‘Hotel Ecrin Val Claret’.