Operator: Evolution 2 Tignes | Where: Rond-point de Tignes Val Claret, 73320 Tignes, France
Price: from €45 per machine (30 min) | Duration: 1 hour including ~30 min riding
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Season status: the Tignes circuit is closed for the 2025–26 season and reopens for winter 2026–27.
The ride here
Tignes runs MoonBike on a closed, enclosed circuit — one at Val Claret beside the snowtubing run, and a second on the Tommeuses side. Because the course is fenced and groomed, it suits riders who have never touched a snowmobile: you get the sensation of a motocross bike on snow without navigating open terrain. Evolution 2 positions it as a break in a ski day rather than a full excursion — the base sits at the Val Claret roundabout, so you can ride between lift sessions.
Who it’s for
- Riders aged 18 and over holding a category B driving licence
- Minimum height 1.55 m, maximum weight 100 kg
- Five riders per slot, one rider per machine — it is not a two-up activity
- Some experience on a bike or motorbike is advised, but the session is supervised throughout
Getting there
The meeting point is the roundabout in Tignes Val Claret. On foot it is a short walk from anywhere in Val Claret; by free shuttle, get off at les Platières. The nearest airports are Chambéry, Lyon and Geneva, all served by winter transfer coaches to Tignes. Evolution 2 also operates MoonBike from Val d’Isère, at the foot of the Tommeuses chairlift.
What to bring
Ski clothing with gloves rather than mittens, and high snow boots. Ski boots are not permitted on the machine; snowboard boots are accepted. A rental contract is signed before the session, and the activity runs under the supervision of a state-qualified instructor on a closed circuit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ride a MoonBike in Tignes?
Evolution 2 charges €45 per machine for a 30-minute session and €80 per machine for one hour (winter 2025–26 rates, one rider per machine).
How old do you have to be to ride a MoonBike at Tignes?
The Tignes circuit is open to riders aged 18 and over who hold a category B driving licence. There is a minimum height of 1.55 m and a maximum weight of 100 kg.
Do you need snowmobile experience?
No. A state-qualified instructor supervises the session and explains how to handle the MoonBike before you set off. Previous experience on a bike or motorbike is helpful but not required.
Where does the activity start?
At the roundabout in Tignes Val Claret, next to the snowtubing run. It is walkable from Val Claret, and the free shuttle stops at “les Platières”. Evolution 2 also runs a Val d’Isère base at the bottom of the Tommeuses chairlift.
What should you wear?
Ski clothing with gloves rather than mittens, and high snow boots. Ski boots are not permitted; snowboard boots are fine.
How long does it take?
Allow one hour in total, of which about 30 minutes is riding time. Arrive 15 minutes before your slot — arrivals more than 10 minutes late cannot be accepted.
Loved it? Own one.
The machine you rode at Tignes is the same MoonBike you can buy — 87 kg, silent, and transportable on a hitch rack. See the MoonBike, or find another park.