Diving under ice
Discover ice diving in Tignes, an activity other than skiing that is practiced in alpine winter sports resorts. The Tignes-Val d’Isère area is full of natural wonders. Among them, the natural lake of Tignes 2100, which transforms into a frozen coat for the winter season. With a thickness of one to two meters, the ice forms and reforms every day to create magnificent shadows and light effects. Accompanied by a qualified diving instructor, travelers will be able to go under the ice and experience this incredible sensation. Discover some useful information about this activity full of thrills:
Plunging into the ice: an immersion in The World of Silence
When the mention of ice diving is made, many film enthusiasts recall the famous opening scene from the equally famous film by Luc Besson, The Great Blue: the main character played by Jean-Marc Barr is seen diving under the ice to the haunting music of Eric Serra. This scene perfectly reflects the magic of ice diving, an activity that immerses you in the silence of a frozen lake and brings you a breath of pure purity. Note that this particular pastime is not without danger and requires training and the guidance of an experienced instructor.
If you spend your holidays in Savoie, know that you will have the opportunity to practice ice diving in Lake Tignes. The price of this activity is approximately 100 euros per person, and there are plenty of offers:
- Evolution 2: 04 85 58 08 50
- Adrenaline Cap: 0892 233 616
- Airelles: 04 79 22 22 22
Where else can you practice in France?
In addition to Lake Tignes, many other spots are available in ski resorts in France for ice diving, including:
- Chamrousse
- Val Thorens
- Val Cenis
- Montriond
- Chamonix
- Courchevel
- Piau Engaly
- Avoriaz
- Les Angles
- Annecy
- Alpe d’Huez
- Chatel
- Serre Chevalier
- La Clusaz
- Font Romeu
- Grenoble
- La Plagne
- Les Menuires
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