A sensational experience, paragliding on skis
It’s a very popular activity in the high altitude resorts: you are attached to a very lightweight parachute that goes up and down in the air according to the breeze you let through. It is real fun for your eyes and for the body that will feel very light. We advise, for the first times, to go on a tandem with a guide or someone who is used to it.
Fly over the snowy landscapes in ultralight aviation
Ultralight aviation is another way to conquer the mountain sky: your plane is equipped with a motor which gives you control over the commands. It is recommended to begin with a baptism of the ultralight aviation which gives you the necessary certificate to fly on your own. Including pilot, you cannot fly with more than two people.
Have a go at a grand sport with heliski
Who has never dreamed of an experience dignified by big Olympic skiers? Heliski gives you thrills: on board a helicopter that plays the role of ski lift you are launched off-piste on hundreds of meters altitude. It’s up to you to profit from a landscape during your descent: gigantic spaces covered in white, nothing but the horizon, no sounds… happiness! An extreme activity that addresses the passionate.
Ice-skating, an amusing activity
All French ski resorts have an ice rink, indoor or outdoor. Put on your skates and let yourself be guided for a musical atmosphere and surrounding animations: it sets the tone of a holiday. As a real symbol of winter, ice skating is an activity to do with the family, between friends and for couples: during the day or evening, it is always a moment to share high in the mountains.
Have a good time thanks to Snake Gliss
Snake gliss is between a thrilling activity and an entertaining moment to share. Sitting with several on a luge, that is why it’s called ‘snake’, you slither down the slope with high speed. Choose the back seats for most sensations! To do with family or friends.
Live the unique experience of sled dogs
Friendliness, sharing, change of scenery… these are the main words for such an experience, in the heart of a natural snowy environment. Play with the new mushers and admire the beauty of the surrounding landscapes or give commands and lead your sled to conquer new spaces. Beginner sessions or very sporty sessions are organized: you have nothing left to choose from!
Learn how to drive a snow mobile
Thrilling sports, you like that? The snow mobile is the perfect motorized machine to test new experiences in the snow. Accessible from 10 years, you can either do an introduction to snow mobile (especially for the youngest), or do a tour. A bonus to reconcile the pleasures of skiing, without putting on your skis.
Take a breath of fresh air while snowshoeing
On marked trails or off-track, snowshoeing is always a nice occasion to admire the beauties of the mountains, the summits. In Savoie you have for example to occasion to admire the Mont Blanc, after certain viewpoints, only accessible by foot. For one day or half day, snowshoeing is a nice opportunity to conciliate sport and discover gastronomy: finishing on an amusing note, stop at a farm or local producer near your resort.
Entertainment and sliding: give yourself a toboggan break
The luge is unavoidable during ski holidays, but not only for children. Adults love this type of activity, at the same time entertaining and funny. Take an individual luge or a duo luge to maximize thrills. Once experienced, why not try the descent of the biggest slope in France which will keep you going for 45 minutes in Val Thorens?
The waterslide ski, an unusual activity
Hold your breath and take momentum, then launch yourself, skis or snowboard on your feet, on the slope! But it doesn’t matter which: waterslide means surfing well. Therefore, your ultimate goal while making a lot of speed is to overcome the water space installed at the end of the runway. It is not walking in the water but gliding on water that becomes passion. It is a thrilling activity but also doable for children. This activity is usually in a snowpark to benefit from sufficient snowfall.
Descent all crazy with speed riding
It is a cousin activity of paragliding but with the feet on the ground and then on snow: with either skis or snowboard, you let the parachute guide you in your dizzying descent being pushed by the wind and with power in your arms. In general, speed riding is practiced off-piste. It is a sport for experienced and lovers of thrilling sensations!
Try Bun J Ride in Tignes
The Bun J Ride is a unique activity in France which you find in Tignes in particular. The principal? Jumping on a trampoline. More exact, this unusual activity combines trampoline and yodel to offer thrills: hanged in a harness and two elastic mobiles we offer 30 meters of momentum to throw yourself to 40 above the ground. The harness binds you to a yodel that permits you to stop you going after an incredible sensation of liberty.
Bobsleigh in La Plagne
The bobsleigh, does that tell you something? Of course, because the famous film Cool Runnings, that follows an unusual team of bobsleigh that go on to the Olympics. Speed and thrills will run through your body because it is a slope of ice! The bobsleigh slope of La Plagne was built for the Olympics of 1992 to satisfy all: with its 1500 m and 19 turns no doubt this activity will make you want to start again!
Cross the resort aboard a zip line
Fly over the snowy landscapes of your resort in all security, do you like that? Then is the zip line an excellent idea for that. You can do this with the family, it consists of transporting you from one point to another via a line of iron to which you are connected by a harness. You have your hands free to launch yourself but your body is lost in this incredible descent!
Launch the assault of Fat Bike slopes
Tendency since some months, the Fat Bike on skis consists of a traditional bike ride… but on snow! You have a bike with enormous tires that are not entirely inflated to know how to slide easily. Endurance and perseverance are necessary to do a tour on a Fat Bike which is very sporty. Certain resorts have specific terrains but it is preferable to be accompanied for your first outings. The principal advantage? Other than physical exercise, is discovering the corners of the mountain that might still be undiscovered…
Freestyle sensations thanks to big airbag
Do you have the soul of a stuntman and wish to try your chance but in a secure context? No need to watch regulars in freestyle parks: big airbag is made for you. With either skis or snowboard you launch yourself on a slope descending to land on a giant airbag! Profit of trying out the most beautiful figures and impress your audience of the day. An accessible activity for experienced skiers.
