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What's On in Tignes: Events Guide for the Week Starting 21st December 2024

Tignes is the perfect destination for a festive week in the French Alps. Whether you’re here for the snow-covered slopes or to soak up the holiday atmosphere, there’s plenty happening to make your stay unforgettable. Here’s a rundown of events you can look forward to during the week commencing 21st December 2024.

Sunday, 22nd December: Christmas Cheer and Local Delights

Children’s Christmas Market
Time: 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Tignes le Lac Snowfront
Kick off the week with a festive market featuring handcrafted items, delicious cakes, and hot chestnuts. Musical entertainment by Batucadence will set the mood, and Father Christmas himself will make an appearance from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Proceeds from the market will support the Enfants de la Lune charity.

Laser Gun Shooting
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Tignes le Lac Snowfront
Fancy some competitive fun? Try your hand at laser gun shooting with mini-games suitable for ages 8 and up.

Welcome to Tignes Event
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Panorama Centre (Maison de Tignes)
Meet the Tourist Office team and get the inside scoop on the best activities and events in the resort. There’s even a chance to win prizes during the evening entertainment.

Monday, 23rd December: Magical Moments for All Ages

Father Christmas Tour
Father Christmas will be making his rounds across Tignes:

Run & Slide Obstacle Course
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Near Lavachet bus stop
Race your friends in this hilarious obstacle course and luge competition. Perfect for kids aged 6 and up.

Ice Sculpture Demonstration
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Tignes le Lac Snowfront
Watch talented ice sculptors create stunning works of art before your eyes.

Charity Evening with Squash Falconer
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Tignespace
Join Everest summiteer Squash Falconer as she shares tales of her mountain adventures. All proceeds will go to SOLEA, a cancer research association.

Tuesday, 24th December: Christmas Eve Extravaganza

Lantern and Torchlit Descents
Time: Starting from 5:30 PM
Locations: Val Claret and Tignes le Lac
Children and instructors from the local ski schools will illuminate the slopes with a magical lantern-lit descent, followed by a stunning torchlit display. Father Christmas will make a grand appearance, and the night will culminate in a spectacular fireworks show.

Video Games and Board Games Evening
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Panorama Centre
Unwind with family and friends during an evening of video and board games. Free and suitable for ages 3 and up.

Christmas Day, 25th December: Festive Fun on the Slopes

Christmas Investigation Game
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Panorama Centre
Children aged 5 to 7 can put on their detective hats for a Christmas-themed mystery game. Registration required.

Yooner Sled Racing
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Near Tufs chairlift, Val Claret Centre
Experience the thrill of Yooner sledding with a parallel slalom race, suitable for ages 6 and up.

Crash Team Racing Tournament
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Panorama Centre
Compete in this classic video game tournament. Limited spaces available, so register early.

Christmas Choir Performance
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Tignespace Auditorium
Enjoy a festive evening with the Alp’Vox choir, featuring 40 singers and musicians. Admission is free, and doors open at 6:00 PM.

Stay Tuned for More Events

While details for Thursday and Friday are yet to be finalized, the festive energy in Tignes will undoubtedly carry through the entire week.