Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboard

Tignes at a glance

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Travel included to Tignes

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Chambery or Geneva 

Chambery transfer time: approx. 2 hours 30 mins by coach

Geneva transfer time: approx. 4 hours by coach

Bourg St Maurice station to resort transfer time: approx. 45 mins by coach

Included in your ski holiday to Tignes

  • Free ski bus in resort
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Tignes
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday 
  • Flights or rail from the UK, transfers and accommodation 

Ski & snowboarding information

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboard

With high-altitude glacier skiing and vibrant après-ski, the ski areas of Tignes and Val d'Isere are linked offering 300 km of pistes.

Runs

Ski routes map
Blue: 165km
Red: 75km
Black: 60km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
300km
Resort altitude:
2100m
Ski Altitude:
1550m - 3456m
Snow Cannons:
900
Ski Lifts:
74
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
Glaciers:
2

Beginners skiing and snowboarding in Tignes

An easily accessible green run in Tignes le Lac is the perfect starting place for complete beginners, with further green runs in Val Claret and les Brevieres. As you progress, plenty of wide, cruising blue runs will allow beginners and improvers to easily explore the mountain and hone the techniques learnt during ski and snowboarding lessons.

Tignes has designated free beginner areas, perfect for those just starting out. There are nine free lifts across the Tignes resorts - there are magic carpets in Val Claret, Le Lac and Tignes 1800, and a drag lift in Brevières. Once you have nailed the basis, progress can be made onto the longer slopes using the Bollin lift in Val Claret and the Almes and Rosset in Tignes Le Lac. 

A number of ski schools operate in Tignes, providing an excellent standard of tuition. Complete beginners will also be reassured that the high altitude location of Tignes means snow-sure conditions. You won’t have to travel to the top of the mountain to get good quality snow.

Intermediates skiing and snowboarding in Tignes

The ideal area for intermediates, Tignes provides a wide choice of long blue and red runs. The Grand Motte glacier gives spectacular views over the whole valley and beyond with a suitably challenging red run leading you into Val Claret.

The blue run from the top of the Grattalu chairlift, with its wide piste and generally great snow conditions, is an excellent area in which to get your ski-legs back if you have been away from the slopes for a while.

During peak season when all pistes are open, long blue and red runs from the top of Aiguille Percée  (2748m) all the way down into Tignes les Brevieres (1550m) give skiers and boarders something to really get their teeth into.

Advanced skiing and snowboarding in Tignes

Tignes has a great selection of ‘Naturides’, un-groomed black runs which blend the snow conditions of natural terrain with the security of patrolled pistes. The area is known for the quality of its off piste and the mountainside is criss-crossed with bold lines carved by daring freeride skiers and boarders.

The Vallon de la Sache down to les Brévières is a lengthy black run sure to challenge the more advanced skier and boarder. Or hop over to the other side of the ski area to take on the infamous Face, a steep, icy black run which leads all the way into Val d’Isere.

Off-piste and snow parks in Tignes

Tignes provides fantastic facilities for skiers and boarders who are beginning to learn or improve their freestyle technique. Two ‘Easy Parks’ with green and blue tables and rails are a great place to practice and you can also have your performance recorded on video for prosperity.

The DC park has added in a new Chill & Relax area, so you can watch the speedy snowboarders and skiers from the comfort of the terrace with deck chairs and picnic tables. There is also some giant letters spelling Tignes - it is a great photo opportunity.

6 days

Child

8 - 18 years

Adult

19 - 64 years

Senior

65 - 74 years

Whole Area £322 £380 £322

 

Lift pass information

Free lift passes for children under 8 years and seniors over 75 years are issued locally, photo ID is required.

6 day lift passes also include a free 7th day of skiing and snowboarding.

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

6 days Category

Child

6 - 12 years

Adults

13 years +

Skis Red - £119
Black - £135
Skis & boots Blue - £135
Red £107 £158
Black - £181

 

6 days Category

Child

8 - 12 years

Adults

13 years +

Snowboard Red - £119
Black - £135
Snowboard & boots Red £107 £158
Black - £181
Equipment information
  • A helmet is included for children.
  • White category skis, boots and helmet are available for children aged 3 - 5 years: £59
Levels of equipment
  • Blue: ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn
  • Red: suit confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old
  • Black: ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

Ski tuition 

Child 5 - 14 years

Adult 15 years +

Low

Mid

High

Low

Mid

High

6 days AM

£291

£309

£336

£264

£282

£309

6 days PM

£268

£300

£318

-

-

-

AM lessons and lunch

£465

£484

£511

 

 

 

AM and PM lessons plus lunch 

£697

£705

£746

 

 

 

Advanced 5 days

-

£264

£282

£309

 

Snowboard tuition 

Child 8 - 12 years

Adult 13 years +

Low

Mid

High

Low

Mid

High

6 days AM

£227

£227

£227

£189

£199

£203

6 days PM

£184

£184

£184

-

-

-

  

Extras

Child 3 - 5 years

Low

Mid

High

Panda Club 6 days AM

£300

£318

£345

Panda Club 6 days PM

£266

£284

£310

 

Tuition information

  • Ski and snowboard 6 days AM timings: Sun 9:30am - 12pm and Mon - Fri 9am - 12pm
  • Ski and snowboard 6 days PM timings: 2 - 5pm
  • Ski advanced 5 days starts on a Monday and are 6 people max
  • Panda Club timings: Sun 9:30am - 12pm and Mon - Fri 9am - 12pm
  • Child lunch timings: 12 - 2pm

Levels of tuition

  • Beginner: never skied before
  • Level 1: advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2: low intermediate; snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3: good intermediate; parallel turns 
  • Advanced: fully confident on all slopes and looking to improve technique

Season dates

  • Low season: 04 Jan - 01 Feb and 08 Mar - 22 Mar
  • Mid season: 14 - 21 Dec, 08 Feb, 01 Mar, 29 Mar and 12 Apr
  • High season: 28 Dec, 15 - 22 Feb and 05 Apr

Please ensure you pre-book tuition for high season dates to avoid the ski schools being fully booked.

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

Where to stay in Tignes

We offer accommodation in all of the main villages in Tignes, with Le Lac and Val Claret being the most popular. Val Claret is 2,100 metres high and has a superb position right at the foot of the Grande Motte funicular. Le Lac and Le Lavachet have a more cosy village feel to them and also offer easy access to the slopes and over to Val d’Isère. From the majority of the hotels and apartments you can reach the slopes within a few minutes, making it extremely easy to get onto this world-renowned ski area. We also offer a fantastic range of catered ski chalets in Tignes that are perfect for families and friends, providing you with the comforts and knowledge of your very own chalet hosts who are there to look after you for the duration of your ski holiday.

Our accommodations in Tignes

Discover Tignes

Tignes is famous for it's record amounts of snowfall, making it the best place for skiers and snowboarders to carve up the slopes. The area has three main villages: Val Claret, Le Lac and Le Lavachet, which are linked together by a 24 hour free bus service. Val Claret is 2,100 metres high and has a superb position right at the foot of the Grande Motte funicular. Le Lac and Le Lavachet have a more cosy village feel to them and also offer easy access to the slopes and over to Val d’Isère. The villages have a great selection of shops, bars and restaurants and have a lively, friendly, buzz about them. We also have accommodation in Tignes 1850 and Tignes Les Brevieres, which are quieter villages with easy access to the slopes.

Tignes is a lively area with plenty of restaurant and après options, from live bands and happy hours in 'Loop Bar' to delicious local Savoyade fondues in 'Coeur des Neiges'. Tignes Val Claret has the famous 'Cocorico' apres bar and pizzeria, then 'La Folie Douce' is up in the mountains. There's a lot of restaurants dotted around the ski area for that well deserved mid-morning hot chocolate and then a lunch break.

As with many winter resorts in France, Tignes provides a grand gourmet experience. There are plenty of restaurants, both on the mountain and in the town, where you can sample the delicious, Savoyarde cuisine such as tartiflette and fondue. Typified by their use of cheese and potatoes, these regional specialities provide a filling and necessary meal after a heavy work out.

‘L'escale Blanche’ in the centre of Tignes le Lac serves a magnificent fondue, while ‘L'Alpage des Chaudannes’ at the top of the Chaudannes lift serves one of the tastiest tartiflettes on the mountains.

The ‘Aspen Coffee Shop’ in Val Claret is an American themed cafe with affordable food and a good range of burgers. A short walk from the pistes it is an ideal stop for lunch.

Alternatively ‘Tignes Cuisine’ which serves either noodles or burritos (an odd mix we know) is located at the end of the Trolles black run coming back from Val d’Isere. Why not reward yourself after taking on that challenging, steep piste?

There are plenty of new bars and restaurants opening this winter, the Panoramic restaurant is a fantastic choice for the gourmet lovers, serving baltic black beef to turbot cooked over a fire - it is sure to impress. 

Tignes is a lively resort with a great range of bars and clubs. ‘Loop Bar’, near the Toviere gondola, attracts a young crowd and is popular with off-duty seasonnaires and ski-bums. Their menu is pretty tasty too, especially the chilli nachos, and it makes a great stop off for lunch.

Those looking to have a more sedate après experience will enjoy ‘Grizzly’s Bar’ in Val Claret. Decorated in a very ‘bear’ fashion, as supposed to a very bare one, the benches in this establishment are lined with fur rugs and extra blankets are available. It’s a perfect place to cozy up with a hot rum chocolate.

Inside Bar in Val Claret is the newest addition, with a large terrace and a fantastic view of the Grand Motte glacier, it is a great apres spot - plus it is open until 2am most nights with live music, DJs and themed nights. 

The culture of Tignes is heavily focused around sport – winter sports in particular. Tignes has played host to the SFR Freestyle Tour for the past two years as well as the Ski Halfpipe World Cup Final. Non-sporting events held in the resort include a Christmas parade with fireworks and Santa Claus touring the local villages, as well as a Pop-Rock festival to herald the New Year.

Between the 9th-16th March the resort has a programme of demos, shows, music and tricks - the finals of the Big Air Ski World Cup and Slopestyle World Cup will be held in the resort. It is also the same week for the Winter Art Camp - artists from all over the world are presented with the challenge of customising a DC Snowboard, they will be on show at the Maison de Tignes Le Lac for public viewing.

Towards the end of March Tignes hosts Europe’s largest gay festival of winter sports – European Snow Pride. The festival features many après events and DJ sets as well as a pool party.

Tignes is a magical place when it snows but if you find you want to spend some time away from the slopes there are also plenty of other activities to keep you occupied. Here are just a few of our favourites, all of which are recommended by our Destination Experts.

Visitors to Tignes who have booked a Tignes-Val d'Isère lift pass will have free access to the swimming pool at Le Lagon aquatic centre.  The centre also provides wellness facilities such as Jacuzzis, saunas and a hamman which can be paid for locally.

In addition to Le Lagon many of the hotels and apartments in Tignes have luxury spa facilities available for their guests to use. These include the Village Montana Hotel and the Résidence le Telemark Apartments.

There are plenty of small supermarkets dotted about Tignes for those staying on a self-catering basis and require groceries. Similarly, there are lots of shops selling souvenirs and postcards so you can bring gifts back home for those unfortunate enough not to join you on your holiday.

Equipment rental and sports shops are typically open until late in the day so you can maximise your time on the mountain before returning your equipment at the end of your last day.

Travel to Tignes

Travel by air

Flights to Chambery or Geneva depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 11 April 2026.

Transfer time

  • Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours 30 mins by coach
  • Geneva airport: approx. 4 hours by coach

 

Travel by train

We have a 7 night train option to Tignes, from London St Pancras.

This is a train that departs and returns Saturdays with a much shorter transfer of 45 minutes from Bourg St Maurice railway station to resort.

Please see the drop down below for provisional timings.

The transfer in Tignes will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation and in some cases there may be a 5 minutes' walk due to the location of the property not being accessible by coach.

There is a traffic light system in the Tarantaise Valley controlling traffic and stopping cars and coaches sitting in places where rocks could fall, and to make snow clearing easier when snowing.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

Here are the provisional timings:

  1. London St Pancras

  2. Lille Europe

    Change

  3. Lille Europe

  4. Lyon Part Dieu

    Change

  5. Lyon Part Dieu

  6. Bourg St Maurice

Upon arrival you meet you transfer up to Tignes (45 minutes)

Return timings are as follows. Please note these are provisional and could change.

  1. Bourg St Maurice

  2. Lyon Part Dieu

    Change

  3. Lyon Part Dieu

  4. Lille Europe

    Change

  5. Lille Europe

  6. London St Pancras

Things to do in Tignes

Treat yourself to an afternoon relaxing in the wonderful wellness area in Le Lac. With your lift pass it only costs about €12 for 90mins chilling and relaxing those achy ski legs away. There is also a fantastic recreational pool area here, and if relaxing isn’t your thing then the incredible fitness facilities will help you train for your next ski expedition.

Don’t forget your speedos!

Tignespace will keep you occupied with its state-of-the-art infrastructures in an exceptional setting. Its massive climbing walls and indoor football pitches make it perfect for white-out days when the snow is just too heavy to ski. It also includes a conference centre.

Tignes is one of the only resorts in France that provide free diving beneath the ice! An incredible opportunity for an underwater experience with a qualified instructor.

If you're looking for a thrill ride, slide down a 30 km ski jump on your skis/snowboard wearing a bungee harness and land safely via zip wire!

Swap your skis for a toboggan on the Pala'Fou Toboggan run! Alternatively, to add a bit of extra fun to sledging, try snow tubing! Slide down the slope on a giant rubber ring (3 years and above).

The Plateau du Marais is a new viewing platform at 2425 metres offering panoramic views of the surrounding summits. Head up the Aiguille Rouge 6 seater chair lift to access the viewing platform.

Be the first one up the mountain and enjoy a breakfast with a view, you can enjoy the exclusivity of being one of the first ones on the mountain. Please ask your representative for further details on how to book.

FAQ and Travel Information

La Rosiere, France - Offering partnerships with quality ski schools offering group or private lessons. Good selection of family friendly stays including hotels, chalets or apartments. Off-slope fun, from a cinema, bowling to ice skating.

Tignes, France - Top rated ski schools to chose from, mainly located by the start of the slopes. A beginners area near the resort and lots of cruisy, wide runs further up. Lots of space for fun afternoons of tobogganing or sledging.

Champoluc, Italy - 3 ski areas with one lift pass so you can explore all beginner areas. Pre-bookable ski schools in resort. Perfect for slightly more advanced or older children who want to explore on and off the slopes.

Val d'Isere, France - In resort nursery slopes come with free lifts for the little ones. Dedicated beginners area at the top of Solaise lift. Perfect mix of family friendly accommodations, offering apartments, hotels and chalets.

With a high altitude up to 3456m, Tignes offers a good snow record.

Reaching an altitude of up to 3,080m, Obergurgl is ideal for late season.

Saas fee boasts an altitude of up to 3,500m so you can be sure that this resort will offer you a snowy destination.

Banff has a resort altitude of an incredible 1,383 metres high so is a top choice for April.

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