Events
Apart from the many small events scattered all throughout the year, particularly summer concerts and winter competitions and special offers, Tignes has a few major events that stand out.
- TignesFest – annual
What: Live bands and DJs
When: 17 – 20 April 2008
Admission: Free
Sports events
- Black Shoes Telemark Competition – annual
What: All sorts of telemarking races
When: March 2009
Admission: Registration fee; free for spectators
- Ice-diving season – annual
What: Diving through a hole in the ice of Tignes Lake, assisted by professionals
When: mid-December 2008 – mid-April 2009
Open hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: 70€
Other events
- Happy Gay Snow Week – annual
What: Cocktail and masquerade parties, plus SnowGaymes, an international ski and snowboard competition for gays and lesbians
When: March/April 2009