Ski Resorts News
01/04/2021
Tignes 'Bun J Ride' sends skiers hurtling down ski jump into a 40m abyss... If you need an adrenalin buzz, then try sliding down this 30m ski jump on skis or a snowboard while wearing a bungee-style harness.
The rider wears a harness attached on each side at the waist to two mobile elasticated cords. Standing on top of the ski jump, you travel down a runway approximately 30m long that drops down into a 40-metre void. You are supported by the two elasticated cords that follow your trajectory. The system locks and once you are stable stable, you travel back down the zip wire to the ground.
Bun J Ride practical info
The jump is situated next to the "Lac" blue run (Merles, chairlift), is exclusively dedicated to jumps on skis, snowboard or sledges.
Minimum age: 13 years & minimum weight : 40 kg
Open, everyday (except on Saturday) between 10.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Jump for 1 pers. - 75 euro.
Open, everyday (except on Saturday) between 10.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Jump for 1 pers. - 75 euro.
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