One option, zero hesitation: Circuit Glace de Tignes runs a 30-minute quad bike and buggy session on ice at Tignes, priced at 110 €. The session is open to everyone, no prior experience required. Book it as a standalone rush between ski runs or as a group warm-up before hitting the slopes. Arrive at Les Brévières with a confirmed reservation, especially during peak winter weekends when slots fill fast.
Quad bike and buggy ice driving in Tignes
Pushing the quad or buggy through a corner on ice is where the real grip test happens. With near-zero traction, every steering input becomes immediate and physical.
No license or prior quad experience is required. The physical level is listed as everybody welcome, so first-timers can jump in directly.
Yes. On an ice circuit, 30 minutes of active driving is dense. You spend the entire time managing traction rather than waiting for a highlight moment.
The session is available in English and French.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.8°C | 133.1 mm | Poor |
| February | -1°C | 129.3 mm | Poor |
| March | -0.7°C | 136.8 mm | Poor |
| April | 3.8°C | 149.1 mm | Poor |
| May | 7.2°C | 123.1 mm | Possible |
| June | 12.3°C | 147.3 mm | Possible |
| July | 17°C | 115.1 mm | Good |
| August | 17.2°C | 119.7 mm | Good |
| September | 13.5°C | 130.4 mm | Possible |
| October | 7.8°C | 144.4 mm | Possible |
| November | 1.2°C | 153 mm | Poor |
| December | -2.9°C | 69.8 mm | Possible |
Equipment
Wear warm, windproof layers and gloves since the 30-minute session takes place on ice in an open-air Alpine environment. Closed-toe shoes are essential, and a helmet is typically provided on-site by the operator.
Getting there
Head to Le Circuit Glace de Tignes, Allée du Géant, Les Brévières, 73320 Tignes, accessible by road from the lower Tignes valley or via the ski resort shuttle during winter season.
Updated March 2026