Family French Alps Adventure (Lite Version)
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- Tignes-le-Lac - Overlook the lake and up towards the peaks at Val Claret
- Grande Motte glacier- Try hiking with a difference, on a glacier at 3400m altitude!
- Isere River - Experience white water rafting down this adventurous river
- Vanoise National Park - Walking in this beautiful area and learn survival skills
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Join trip at Geneva Airport and transfer to our chalet for the week. Chalet Hotel Rosset is perfectly located to meet any adventure expectations. It is only 100m from the summer sports beach where numerous activities are available and the fantastic Tignes Lake. Built ...
For those that wish to take part in todays optional white water rafting, we will drive to our activity base right next to the Isere River where we don our wet suits and lifejacket to explore this exciting river on our rafts along a 20 km stretch. We take on these exhi...
There are 55,000 hectares of hiking area in the heart of the preserved wilderness of the Vanoise National Park which forms, together with the Italian du Grand Paradis National Park, the most expansive protected area in Western Europe. Wild animals such as marmots, cha...
We recommend a truly unique experience, for those that wish to take part in this optional activity we clamp on our crampons and go hiking on the Grande Motte glacier. With breathtaking views and spectacular crevasses, this is an incredible adventure wandering through ...
Today is free to spend as you wish. There are lots of walks in the area that start from the chalet and include walking up to the famous Aiguille Percee (known as the eye of the needle), or to the Chardonnay lake for a refreshing dip. Other adventurous pursuits include...
Today is left free to try out mountain biking, an activity that Tignes is famed for in the summer months. Just a short walk to collect the mountain bikes, we can explore the local area following easy trails through the mountains and occasionally across quiet roads. Mo...
Today, for those that wish to take part, we have our second mountain walking activity along the numerous trails in the Vanoise National Park with classic views of the great alpine peaks as a backdrop. We will walk at a comfortable pace spending time looking at alpine ...
After breakfast, there is some free time before departing back to Geneva airport where the trip ends.
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France: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate.
Optional Excursions
Please note all activities are booked and paid for locally and are in addition to the basic holiday price on this Explore 'lite' family holiday. Prices quoted below are based on 2018 prices. Day 2: White Water rafting on the Isere River €62 per person + transport (approximately €90 each way per vehicle, maximum capacity 8 people) Day 3: Guided mountain walk for 3.5 hours with an experienced mountain guide including a small meal of local cheeses, meats and bread €55 per person Day 4: Glacier Walk €50 per person Day 5: Go-Ape Assault Park €21 per person + transport (approximately €45.00 each way per vehicle, maximum capacity 8 people) Day 6: Mountain biking on various trails €65 per adult and €60 for children Day 7: Mountain survival €35 per person Total cost for all activities €246 per person plus transport costs (dependant on the number of participants) In addition, all guests are provided with a 'My Tignes Open' card that which guests free access to a host of activities in the valley including tennis, archery, kayaking, stand up paddle boards, trampolining, mini golf, ping pong, squash and use of the municipal 25 meter swimming pool complete with water slides. Two activities are offered per day and you are free to use them on any day you prefer.
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