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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Tignes

Lake Tignes – The Pierced Needle loop from Tignes

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Tignes

Lake Tignes – The Pierced Needle loop from Tignes

Moderate

4.4

(19)

448

hikers

Lake Tignes – The Pierced Needle loop from Tignes

04:09

10.6km

630m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle de Tignes-Champagny

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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959 m

Lac de Tignes

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The natural lake of Tignes, whose waters descend directly from the Grande Motte glacier, is a beautiful place to visit. Many activities can be done: water jumping, paddle surfing, canoeing, …

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1.26 km

Lake Tignes

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It is a superb natural lake. Its waters descend directly from the Grande Motte glacier. In winter, the lake freezes and a footpath linking Tignes le Lac to Tignes Val Claret crosses it.

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5.05 km

Orientation table

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very pleasant

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5.53 km

The Pierced Needle

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The Aiguille Percée is 2,778 meters above sea level. Located at the foot of the summit there is a natural arch from which the mountain takes its name. From here we have a beautiful view of Tignes.

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5.66 km

L'Aiguille Percée Natural Arch

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The Aiguille Percée is 2,778 meters above sea level. Located at the foot of the summit there is a natural arch from which the mountain takes its name. From here we have a beautiful view of Tignes.

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6.82 km

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10.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.43 km

2.25 km

2.23 km

455 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

3.71 km

1.30 km

715 m

267 m

121 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,700 m)

Lowest point (2,080 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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6°C

18 %

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