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Join us for your free session of Stand up Paddleboarding (or a choice of Kayaking) on the beautiful lake in Morzine and the lake in Tignes. In both resorts,we include it as a free activity in our Active Packs, and it makes for a great day out when you combine it with one of our walking or biking itineraries. SUP’s and kayaks are easy to get started on, suit all ages and promise lots of fun as you explore these tranquil mountain lakes.
Many people can’t explain why they get so addicted to Paddleboarding. For some, it’s the ‘feel good’ factor of a core workout, for others it is the feeling of peace they get from this ‘soulful art of walking on water’.
Paddleboarding makes for a great day out when combined with one of our Route Card Itineraries, for a bike ride or a walk which takes in the lake on route. You can also try some wild swimming, or just sunbathe on the lake shore.
You can either start off with a cycle up to the lake, or take the free bus. It’s about 3.5 miles from Morzine centre and a great way to start the adventure is to cycle along the mountain roads that lead up to the lake.
Your on-the-water session lasts for about an hour, which is more than enough time to explore the lake and have a great session on a SUP or kayak. We recommend arriving 10 mins before your allocated slot (which our Active staff will give to you) so you can meet our Active Reps at the activity centre and familiarise yourself with the lake and the equipment.
Once your session starts, you will be allocated a high quality inflatable paddle board and fitted to a paddle. The centre staff will help you get started so even complete beginners can ‘give it a go’ in the secure and calm waters of the lake.
If you would like to extend your session then you can do this locally for only €10 as a special concessionary rate paid directly to the supplier.
You can get to Tignes’ lake from our hotel in Les Brevieres quite easily using the free shuttle which runs every 30 mins. We offer all our guests a free session at the Nautical base so you can choose to kayak, SUP or pedalo.
It’s a great activity to do when combined with another one of our Tignes adventures like a walk up the Eye of the Needle or our Altitude Experience.
SUP has derived from an ancient form of surfing with Hawaiian heritage and, as the fastest growing sport worldwide it benefits participants with a strong ‘core’ workout, and the ability to glide around and explore the bay. Everyone loves the experience, which is why we include it for free!
Lac Montriond is an easy 35 min cycle from Morzine on the main road up to the lake, or 10-15 mins by free resort bus. For a more interesting excursion, you can cycle (or walk) there using the Super Morzine a lifts and following a mountain route at altitude, before dropping down to lac Montriond. You’ll want to follow our Fantasticable Route Card which our reps can give you on arrival. It’s a great day out (ages 6+) and a real adventure to get there.
Once at the lake, the watersports centre is by the tourist centre and very visible. The lake has a couple of restaurants and a nice walking or running track all around, with a swimming lake, a beach and other family activities.
The Nautical Base is on the lake by the tennis courts in Tignes Le Lac. Simply take the free resort minibus shuttle up to Tignes Le Lac which stops 5 mins from our hotel and runs every 30 mins. Alight by the tourist office in Le Lac and walk past the Toviere cable car and tennis courts following the lake path round to the Nautical base in the far corner of the lake, by the Giant Slide.
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