There are specific lift passes for pedestrians! Take the funicular and the cable car. Stop by the terrace of the Panoramic restaurant to enjoy the view on the famous peaks and mountains around: the Mont Pourri, ridges of the Grande Sassière, the Grande Casse (highest point of La Vanoise: altitude of 3,856 metres) and of course the majestic Mont Blanc (in the distance).
You are in a national nature reserve, at the periphery of the Vanoise National Park (www.parcnational-vanoise.fr).
Warning: you are in a glacier area, so don’t forget to ask a high-mountain guide for their advice to enjoy the glacier to the most!
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New: Discover the audio-digital guided tour to learn all about the Grande Motte glacier!
The experience begins at the funicular station in Tignes and ends at foot of the Grande Motte glacier, at an altitude of 3,032 metres. During the ascent, on the funicular and then on the cable car, visitors are invited to take advantage of 8 specific panoramic view points located at varying altitudes. This quality educational support is part of the Altitude Experiences project, launched; by the STGM and the Vanoise National Park. At the heart of all discussions, global warming and the diversification of activities in alpine resorts.
In the long term, it’s an educational experience that you will be able to discover, including some suspended walkways! How glaciers are formed, erosion, fauna, flora, the extreme conditions at the peaks... Learn about all of this and more along the marked trails, where those who care about the mountains will be made aware of the environmental issues at stake here.
| Period | Funicular | Cable Car |
| From June 19th to 25th, 2021 |
First pedestrians departure : 7.15am (continual until 9.00am then every ½ hour) Last pedestrians departure : 12.30am / last descent : 1.30pm |
First departure : 7.20 am Last departure : 1.00pm / last descent : 1.15pm |
| From June 26th to august 1st, 2021 |
First pedestrians departure : 7.15am (continual until 9.00am then every ½ hour) Last pedestrians departure : 3.45pm / last descent : 4.35pm |
First departure : 7.20am Last departure : 4.10pm / last descent : 4.20pm |
| From August 2 to 27th, 2021 |
First pedestrians departure : 9.30 (then every ½ hour) Last pedestrian departure : 3.45pm / last descent : 4.35pm |
First departure : 9.40am Last departure : 4.10pm / last descent : 4.20pm |
Access to the Altitude Experiences terrace: (10 € more for a trip, on sale at Grande Motte point of sale only)
- On June 25th 2021: 10am to 12.45pm
- From June 26th to August 27th, 2021 : 10am to 3.30pm
From 19/06/2021 to 27/08/2021
Audio guided tour from : 5 € (possibility of following the visit with an audio guide for 2 people via two mini-jack outputs).
/ Security deposit required (ID)
Salespoint of Grande Motte :
COVID-19 specific health measures:
The STGM is the Tignes' ski lift compagny. To access to the ski area you need to buy a ski pass. In summer /autumn: 1 sale point is located at Grande Motte in Tignes Val Claret In winter : 5 sales points are located in Tignes : Tignes1800, Tignes 1550 Les Brévières; Tignes 2100 Lavachet; Lac; Val Claret (village and Grande Motte)
Open all year
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