Famed for its unbeatable snow record as well as its excellent skiing for intermediates and experts; Tignes comprises three main villages, Val Claret, Le Lac and Le Lavachet, all interlinked by an excellent 24 hour free bus service. Val Claret at 2,100m 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'Isere. 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.
Ski holidays in Tignes
Superb high altitude snow-bowl, backed by the Grande Motte glacier
Added value
Buy One Get One Half Price Adult Lift Pass Offer for departures on 14 Dec, 4 Jan, 1 Feb and 14, 21 & 28 Mar 2020
50% off ski/snowboard hire or carriage when you pre-book your lift pass
Free child helmet when booking skis and boots
Family Lift Passes available
Free entrance to swimming pool with Tignes-Val d'Isere lift pass
Ski and Snowboard Information
Skiing Levels
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Beginners
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Intermediates
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Advanced
- Snowboard
- Cross Country
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.
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.
Freestyle and terrain 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.
Mountain Facts
- Area 300 km
- Resort Altitude1785m
- Ski Alt. From1550m
- Ski Alt. To3656m
- Runs
- Longest Run10 km
- Lifts , Chairlifts 39 , Cable car 9 , T-Bar 17 , Draglifts 25 , Magic Carpets 4
- Lift Times
Depends on lift and time in season. Generally 09:00 until 16:00 - 16:45
- Lift Ski LockersNo
- Whole Area Pass Lifts75
- Night Skiing IncludedNo
- Glaciers2
- Mountain Restaurants7
- Cross Country Trails
35 Cross country trails
- Off-piste OptionsYes
- Slope Direction,N,E,S,W
- Snowpark Info
2 Snowparks
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from£949pp
- Sleeps 18
Chalet Camille is a superb free-standing chalet is a fantastic location in Tignes Le Lavachet, only 30m from the piste and the Paquis and Chaudanne ski lifts. There is also a hot tub and sauna to ease muscles after a day on the mountain. Next door to the Chalet Isabelle they are in an ideal situation for quick and easy access to the large ski area.
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from£899pp
- Sleeps 22-23
Chalet Chardonnet has a perfect location just on the lakeside, with handy access to the ski lifts. The Tovière gondola is just a short walk away or if you wish to start skiing in Val Claret then the regular ski shuttle bus service stops just outside the chalet.
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from£749pp
- Sleeps 8
Chalet Isabelle is a superb free-standing chalet in a fantastic location in Tignes Le Lavachet, only 30m from the piste and the Paquis and Chaudanne ski lifts. This chalet has a hot tub to ease muscles after a hard day on the mountain. The chalet is in an ideal situation for quick and easy access to the large ski area and is next door to the Chalet Camille.
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from£809pp
- 146 rooms
The hotel sits right in the heart of the village of Tignes Les Brévières giving access to the fantastic Tignes-Val d'Isére ski area.
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from£889pp
- 33 rooms
This friendly and well managed traditional hotel is beautifully decorated in wood and stone, giving it a warm chalet style atmosphere.
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from£1119pp
- 52 rooms
Located in the Rosset area of Tignes and finished to a very high standard with a ‘New Mexico’ theme, this property boasts large picture windows providing wonderful views of Tignes and the mountains.
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from£649pp
- 52 rooms
Located on the Lavachet piste and finished to a very high standard with a ‘New Mexico’ theme, this property boasts large picture windows providing wonderful views of Tignes and the mountains.
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from£789pp
- 44 rooms
The location of this hotel in Tignes Val Claret is fantastic for keen skiers looking for quick and easy access to the renowned Espace Killy ski area.
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from£599pp
- 51 rooms
These luxury apartments offer the last word in comfort and facilities! Ski straight to the door and unwind after a day on the mountain in the sumptuous spa and swimming pool complex, complete with jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath.
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from£439pp
- 100 rooms
The Hameau du Borsat apartments are well located with skiing to the doorstep and a selection of bars and restaurants nearby.
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from£409pp
- 96 rooms
These Residences Val Claret apartments are well located in Val Claret, with skiing virtually to the doorstep and a selection of bars and restaurants nearby. A half board option is also available.
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from£459pp
- 109 rooms
Enjoying an elevated, sunny piste-side location and close to the centre of Tignes Le Lac. The high quality apartments offer very comfortable and spacious accommodation and can make use of the Les Bains du Montana health club (with a supplement).
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from£1259pp
- 82 rooms
Enjoying an elevated, sunny piste-side location and close to the centre of Tignes Le Lac, this unique resort complex offers a choice of hotel rooms in a quiet, piste-side location. The hotel has an excellent range of facilities including the fabulous outdoor pool and the food in the different restaurants is superb.
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from£1589pp
- 28 suites
Newly renovated. Enjoying an elevated, sunny piste-side location close to the centre of Tignes Le Lac, this unique resort complex offers a choice of suites in a quiet, piste-side location.
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from£539pp
- 142 rooms
The new L'Altaviva Residence is ideally located on the slopes and opened in December 2018. Protected by woodland and rocks, it overlooks the slopes with a large south-facing terrace with restaurant and indoor heated pool. The elegant apartments all have views across the ski area and the valley and are tastefully decorated.
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from£469pp
The L'Ecrin des Neiges is located in the centre of Val Claret, Tignes and boasts panoramic views of the mountains. The apartments are well equipped and decorated with an alpine style.
Things To Do
Restaurants, food and drink
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?
Après, bars, clubs and nightlife
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.
The ‘T-Bar’ in Val Claret is located directly underneath our very own Chalet Le Curling where residents have their own private access to the bar.
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.
Shopping
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.
Spas and relaxation
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.
Arts, culture and events
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.
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 local representatives.
Resort Activities
Le Lagon
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!
Huskies
If you want to explore Tignes with four legged fluffy friends then take a dog sledging ride around the lake. Whizz around in two-person carriage enjoying the scenery. Don’t forget to arrive early so you can have cuddles with the dogs!
This is an incredibly popular excursion so make sure to book this with your resort representative as soon as you arrive as places can be limited.
Tignespace
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.
Ice Diving
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.
Ski Jumping
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!
Tobogganing and Sledging
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).
- Cinema
- Ice climbing
- Snow tubing
- Ice driving
- Horse riding
- Snowmobiling
- Mountaineering
- Indoor squash and tennis court
- Heliskiing & Heli-tours
- Mountainbiking
- Snowshoeing
- Parapenting & Paragliding
Ski Extras
Winter 2019/20 Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition
| SPECIAL OFFER ON EQUIPMENT HIRE | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save up to £76 per person |
Book your lift pass with us and we’ll give you 50% off equipment hire or carriage. See our Ski Bundle page for details.
Overnight snow train offer: 8 days ski/board hire for the price of 6 (book locally)
| Lift Passes | Days | Adult 14-64 |
Child* 5-13 |
Senior 65+ |
Family 2ad & 2ch under 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes - Val d'Isere | 6 | £271 | £218 | £218 | £871 |
*0-4yrs Free (issued locally, photo required)
Special Offers:
- Buy One Get One Half Price on 6 day adult lift passes for departure on 4th Jan, 1st Feb, 14th Mar, 21st Mar & 28th Mar 2020.
| Equipment | Description | Blue | Red | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 13+ | Skis | £87 | £101 | £114 |
| Skis & Boots | £117 | £136 | £153 | |
| Snowboard | - | £101 | £114 | |
| Snowboard & boots | - | £136 | £153 | |
| Child* 6-12 | Skis & boots | - | £63 | - |
| Snowboard & boots | - | £63 | - |
Equipment Hire (6 days) – Please see here for description of hire categories.
*White category skis/boots available for children aged 3-5: £50.
*Snowboard and boots 8-12yrs
| Tuition | Days | Hours | Adult (15yrs+) |
Child (5*-14yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski AM | 6 | 3 hours per day | £210 | £242 |
| Ski PM | £169 | £201 | ||
| Snowboard AM | £210 | £210 | ||
| Snowboard PM | £174 | £174 |
Times AM: 9.00-noon.
*Child snowboard lessons from 8-14 years
Prices and supplements are correct at time of printing. Up-to-date prices will be confirmed at time of booking.
Useful Information
Resort Code: FRTI
Languages spoken: French
Time difference: GMT+1
Currency: EUR
Travel and Transportation
Flights depart Saturday
To Geneva
From Gatwick
Manchester
Heathrow*
Jersey
Edinburgh
Belfast Int'l
Inverness
Birmingham
Isle of Man
Cambridge
Newcastle
Leeds Bradford
Transfer 3hrs by coach
To Chambery
From Gatwick
Exeter
Stansted
Manchester
Southampton
Bristol
Transfer 2hrs 15mins by coach
To Grenoble
From Bristol
Stansted
Birmingham
On 21 Dec, 28 Dec and 15 Feb departures.
Transfer 2hrs 30mins by coach
Supplements apply on some flights.
*Only private transfers (at supplement) available on these flights.
Rail
Direct Eurostar to Bourg St Maurice
Transfer from Bourg St Maurice - 50mins
Private transfers and Self drive are available.
Car hire available: No
Evening resort bus service: No
Local bus services:
Parking available: No
Resort Ski bus available: Yes
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