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<\/p>\nThe ski season has begun in Tignes, with the ski lifts already starting to open and the snow falling thick on the ground!<\/p>\n
With December just around the corner we thought we\u2019d give you a run down of what\u2019s on next month, and why an early season ski trip could be just what you and your family or friends are after for a little get away.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what is coming to Tignes and Val d\u2019Isere this December\u2026<\/p>\n
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Yeti Race Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n Kicking off the month of December is the hilarious yearly event the Yeti Race Tour, taking place on the 1st. It\u2019s a 12km running race but with an alpine twist as runners battle and slip slide their way through the mountains in Tignes and Val d\u2019Isere.<\/p>\n Trail running in the Alps can be an amazing experience and immense fun as runners tackle the wintery conditions. At such a high altitude, the run is not only great for your fitness but also has views you certainly won\u2019t find at your regular Saturday morning park run.<\/p>\n And of course, because we all love the mountain apres, there\u2019ll be sure to be some great celebrations and ice-cold beers on tap after the race is over!<\/p>\n The Alpine Winter World Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n The annual sporting event of the Alpine Winter World Cup, including the world-cup downhill and great slalom races, is heading to Val d\u2019Isere this year.<\/p>\n The event comprises of approximately 90 races hosted across three different continents, as international teams compete to hold one of the winning crystal globes. And this year, Val d\u2019Isere will host four races \u2013 two women\u2019s, and two men\u2019s.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The races take place on the \u201cStade Olympique\u201d black piste which runs down to central Val d\u2019Isere. So if you\u2019re keen to form part of the audience this year, either get yourself over to the large Olympic stadium located at the bottom of the piste, or find yourself a nice little spot on the mountain on either side of the run.<\/p>\n On December 14th the slopes will host the Men\u2019s Great Slalom at 9:30am and 1pm. And on December 15th you\u2019ll be able to see the Men\u2019s Slalom at 9:30am and 12:30pm.<\/p>\n Jumping ahead to the following week, the Women\u2019s Downhill will take place on 21st December at 10:30am. And on December 22nd Val d\u2019Isere will host Women\u2019s Alpine Combined at 11am and 2pm.<\/p>\n Christmas celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n In the run up to Christmas, Tignes and Val d\u2019Isere transforms into city of fairy lights, mulled-wine, and seasonal events. Not only will you be guaranteed a white Christmas in the Alps, you\u2019ll also be guaranteed a celebration done properly, brought to you by the true heroes of Apres ski.<\/p>\n With Tignes and Val d\u2019Isere famous for its nightlife, restaurants, bars, and clubs will be celebrating Christmas in style. Be sure to explore some of the world-famous ones, such as the original Folie Douce, Dick\u2019s Tea Bar, and Cocoricos. And it\u2019s also definitely worth popping along to the smaller local pubs and restaurants to experience a more authentic French Alpine Christmas.<\/p>\n Opening Party Week<\/strong><\/p>\n As well as the Christmas celebrations, venues across the Alps will be opening doors for the first time for the season and this can only mean one thing \u2013 a week full of opening parties!<\/p>\n The week commencing 30th November will be the first week where all the lifts in Val d\u2019Isere will be open and all the Apres ski venues will be opening doors. Email info@chaletchardons.com to book this beautiful chalet.<\/p>\n Avant Premiere Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n If the above wasn\u2019t enough to entice you for a last minute ski trip in December, I\u2019m sure the avant premiere prices might just be!<\/p>\n As standard, lift passes are a fair bit cheaper for the days leading up to Christmas week, and you\u2019ll often find some unbeatable accommodation deals in these first few weeks of the season<\/p>\n An Early Christmas Gift from Chardons\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019d love to give you an early Christmas present and offer you a special December chalet offer at Chalet Chardons.<\/p>\n For the weeks running up to Christmas week, book a week-long stay in any chalet plus a six-day lift pass and you\u2019ll get 50% off the accommodation price! And means you\u2019ll be taking advantage of pre-Christmas quiet slopes, with the majority of the area open by the 30th November<\/p>\n and the whole area then open from 14th December.<\/p>\n To get this unmissable deal, email info@chaletchardons.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (T&Cs apply)<\/p>\n *Photos courtesy of Tignes.net<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The ski season has begun in Tignes, with the ski lifts already starting to open and the snow falling thick on the ground! 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\nFor accommodation in central Val d\u2019Isere, take a look at Chalet Bivouac by Chardons. Sleeping up to 15 guests, you can have the whole chalet for the week commencing either the 30th November or 7th December for just \u20ac3,000!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.chaletchardons.com\/summer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-300x200.jpeg\")
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\nThis includes breakfast and afternoon tea everyday and dinner and free flowing French wine six nights of the week.<\/p>\n