There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Tignes and the Espace Killy, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in Tignes, and don't forget to check out our weekly calender.
The Pro Beach Soccer tournament takes place over 3 days each year in Tignes: on the highest beach in Europe. Yes they even build a beach and a stadium for the event!
3 days of events, the best European teams in competition ...and none other than Eric Cantona!!! He and his brother are the major faces of the competition that is world renowned - you might even have spotted this competition on the extreme channel.
The atmosphere is like a Brazilian carnival and even non-football fans will have a great time.
Every summer France is gripped by the biggest and best cycle race in Europe - Le Tour de France. The Alps have played a large part in the race over the years with the gruelling mountain climbs providing some of the most exciting spectacles of the event. The route changes slightly each year, taking in different towns and villages along the way. Even if the race doesn't pass near to where you are this summer you can guarantee that it will still be avidly watched in bars and cafés around the country with everyone joining in to cheer on the famous yellow jersey! ... see "Le Tour de France" for more
ProAm International Ski Golf - July
For 3 days each July Tignes plays host to the annual Pro-Am Ski Golf International. A unique competition that combines both professionals and amateurs from the worlds of golf and ski.
On the first day, the competition begins with a giant slalom on the Grande Motte glacier, and culminates with a round of golf on day 2 on the 18 hole course in Tignes Le Lac. The team with the most points after the 2 events.....wins!
Fete du Vin de France - August
Every summer Tignes hosts the annual Fete du Vin de France - Festival of the Wines of France. The main street, usually home to the market on Thursdays and Sundays, will be populated with white wine tasting tents as far as the eye can see. Well... at least as far as the end of the road anyway.
Vinyards from all over France will be represented offering everything from big reds to pink Champagne and everything inbetween. This is a great chance to try a variety of wines and to stock up your wine cellar. The festival runs for 5 days in the centre of Le Lac.
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