Chalet Arktic, Tignes

Tignes-Val d’Isere Ski Area, France, Tignes
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Chalet Arktic Communal Lounge Area

Chalet Arktic Communal Kitchen Area

Chalet Arktic Communal Dining Area

Chalet Arktic Bedroom 2

Chalet Arktic Bedroom 4

Chalet Arktic Bedroom 5

Chalet Arktic Bedroom 1 And En-Suite

Chalet Arktic Sauna

Chalet Arktic Hot Tub

Chalet Arktic Wellness Area

Chalet Arktic Terrace

Chalet Catering - Breakfast

Chalet Catering - Dinner

Chalet Catering - Dessert

Chalet Catering - Wine With Dinner

Chalet Arktic is one of the most popular ski chalets in Tignes, perched slightly above the resort the chalet benefits from having incredible views of the mountains over the lake to Val Claret, the balcony is a great spot to enjoy your afternoon tea. It is only a short walk, around 150 metres, to the slopes and the Chardonnet ski lift, so you can enjoy quick and easy access onto the Tignes-Val d'Isere Ski Area. Chalet Arktic is available to book exclusively as well as room by room.

Home comforts

The chalet has a modern design and has all of the home comforts you'll need for a home away from home stay. All seven bedrooms are furnished to a high standard in a contemporary Savoyard style and have en-suite facilities. The open plan dining and living area features a fireplace so it's a great place to sit back and relax at the end of the day skiing. After a day of exploring the wonderful ski area, unwind and relax in the sauna or give your achy ski legs a break in the hot tub in the wellness area which has fabulous mountain views over Tignes.

Chalet catering

Chalet Arktic is on a chalet catering board basis. All meals are prepared for you by your designated chalet hosts who are on hand to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. You can look forward to a cooked breakfast, freshly made afternoon tea and a four course evening meal - you also have unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during dinner.

Why is this an Inghams' Choice property?

Excellent location - Located a short walk away from the centre of Tignes and the ski lifts, Chalet Arktic is close to all the amenities you'll need for a week in the mountains.

Chalet team - Chalet Arktic is a catered chalet, each day breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner will be provided, plus you don't need to worry about the tidying up. Your hosts are there to make you feel right at home and will be looking after you throughout the week.

Great for groups - The chalet can host fourteen people between the seven twin bedrooms and is designed for socialising given the open plan dining area and living room, it is the perfect choice for groups of families or friends.

Our chalets are going greener, so our mountains don't

In all of our chalets we're giving you more choice, with both meat-free and meat options on offer throughout your stay. This is driven as part of our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint.

Family discounts available, please see the family facilities section below

Save £100 per person on all Inghams' Choice holidays when you pre-book your lift pass and ski hire/carriage

Tignes

Ski to an altitude of 3,456m
300km of skiing across Tignes and Val d'Isere
24 green, 65 blue, 40 red and 32 black runs
Eurostar Snow Train now available - see details in Travel Tab below

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.

Skiing and snowboarding in Tignes

There's a great mix of slopes in Tignes, making it a great place for families and groups of different levels. There's plenty of wide and long runs, through trees and on glaciers. One of the best runs has to be from the top of Grand Motte glacier and down the red into Tignes Val Claret village.

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. 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.

Bars and restaurants in Tignes

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 alot of restaurants dotted around the ski area for that well deserved mid-morning hot chocolate and then a lunch break.

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Tignes

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, half board, chalet catering, full board or all inclusive. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area	300 km
Runs	24 65 40 32
Longest run	0 Km
Snowparks	2 Snowparks
Lifts	Drag lifts 0, Chairlifts 0, Cablecars 0
Slope direction
Ski/resort bus	True

Rooms

No. of rooms: 7

No. of buildings: 1
No. of floors: 3

Rooms

Ground Floor

Room 1 - Twin beds and single bed recommended for a child in partially separate sleeping area, shower and WC

Room 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 - Twin beds, shower and WC

Chalet Arktic Ground Floor Plan

First Floor

Open plan dining room/living room with fireplace

Sun terrace with mountain views

Wellness Centre with sauna and hot tub

Chalet Arktic First Floor Plan

Second Floor

Chalet entrance

Heated ski and boot room

Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: No

Lift Pass

6 days	Child 8 - 18 years	Adult 19 - 64 years	Senior 65 - 74 years
Full Area	£322	£380	£322

6 days

Child

8 - 18 years

Adult

19 - 64 years

Senior

65 - 74 years

Full 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.

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

Equipment Hire

6 days	Category	Child 6 - 12 years	Adults 13 years +
Skis	Red	-	£119
Skis	Black	-	£135
Skis & boots	Blue	-	£135
	Red	£107	£158
	Black	-	£181

White category skis, boots and helmet are available for children aged 3 - 5 years: £59

6 days	Category	Child 8 - 12 years	Adults 13 years +
Snowboard	Red	-	£119
Snowboard	Black	-	£135
Snowboard & boots	Red	£107	£158
Snowboard & boots	Black	-	£181

Equipment information

A helmet is included for children.

Please see here for description of hire categories.

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

Tuition

Ski tuition	Child 5 - 14 years			Adult 15 years +
Ski tuition	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 +
Snowboard tuition	Low	Mid	High	Low	Mid	High
6 days AM	£264	£282	£309	£264	£282	£309
6 days PM	£184	£184	£184	-	-	-

Child Extras	Child 3 - 5 years			Child 5 - 14 years
Child Extras	Low	Mid	High	Low	Mid	High
Panda Club 6 days AM	£300	£318	£345	-	-	-

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

W24/25 Season departure 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.

Longitude: 6.9006978
Latitude: 45.4673194

Great location in Tignes Le Lac
2 minutes (150 metres) to the Chardonnet drag lift
5 minutes' walk (500 metres) to the Tovière gondola and ski school meeting place
5 minutes' walk (500 metres) to the centre of the resort
600 metres to Le Lagon Sport Centre

Facilities

Sun terrace with amazing mountain views over the lake to Val Claret and the Tignes ski bowl
Lounge with 'floating' fireplace
Wellness area with sauna and whirlpool
Heated ski and boot room
Free Wi-Fi
Open plan lounge and dining room with social seating
L'Occitane toiletries

Children 11 years and under are welcome in the chalet on any date where one group books the entire chalet for their exclusive use. Otherwise children are allowed on peak dates only. Please see our chalet page for more information. For Winter 2024/25 these dates are:

14, 21 and 28 Dec
15 and 22 Feb
29 March, 5 and 12 April

Family discount offers

Book your next family ski holiday for winter 2024/25 and enjoy discounts when booking this family friendly hotel:

For more information on family ski holidays, and these discounts, please click here.

Family Facilities

Meals

Our catered chalets mean there is no need to worry about a shopping trip whilst on holiday, as you will be looked after by us from arrival right to departure.

Breakfast

A continental buffet breakfast is available on 7 mornings of your holiday. There’ll be a selection of cereals, bread and pastries from a local bakery, jams and spreads, local cheeses and charcuterie, yogurts and fresh fruits. We have Nespresso coffee machines in each chalet, along with teas, infusions, hot chocolates and fruit juices.

For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available, starting from 8am. Your hosts will take an order from you and get it prepared ahead of your big day on the slopes. Options include free range eggs, sausages, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Afternoon Tea

A fresh cake will be baked and ready for your return from the slopes, 6 days of the week. Perfect to pair with the selection of teas, hot chocolate and Nespresso coffee, that’re in your chalet for you whenever you fancy.

Evening Meal

A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. You’ll start your evening with an Aperitif and nibbles, where we have a choice of Aperol Spritz, two Italian Proseccos from the Veneto region, one of which is a 0% alcohol option, beer and soft drinks.

The evening set menu has been designed to incorporate a variety of different cuisines, including classic French, Asian, Italian, Austrian and British dishes. One evening the menu will be a delicious regional dish, from the area you are staying in.

After each homemade dessert there’s a selection of cheeses with fresh bread, crackers and chutney, along with coffee, tea or infusions.

There will be special celebration menus on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Wine and Drinks

During your evening meal guests can indulge in our carefully selected complimentary local wines, which consists of a choice of 3 red, 3 white and 2 rosé. All of the wines have been carefully chosen so that there is a great variety and offer something to cater for all tastes and that pairs well with the menu.

For those guests that don’t drink wine, there is a selection of beer (both with and without alcohol), sparkling mineral water and soft drinks.

Sample Menu

Aperitif

Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, beer or soft drinks

Starter

Sweet potato and coconut soup

Choice of Main Course

Chicken chasseur

Baked aubergine and mushroom chasseur

Sides

Chive mash potato and green beans

Dessert

Lemon posset with shortbreads

Selection of French cheeses with fresh bread and chutney

Please note

Breakfast hot option, afternoon tea & dinner is 6 days per week due to chalet staff's day off. Our representatives are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.

Board basis options available

Chalet Catering

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
Gluten Free
Vegans
Vegetarians

Please let us know of any dietary requirements before your holiday, so we can be as prepared as possible.

Useful Information

Information about Tignes
Resort Code	FRTI
Languages spoken	French
Time difference	GMT+1
Currency	EUR
Latitude	45.4699822
Longitude	6.9076373

Travel By Air

Flights to Chambery or Geneva from 13 UK airports.

Transfer Times

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

There is a traffic light system for the Tarentaise Valley. This system controls and slows down the traffic, stopping traffic sitting in dangerous places, like tunnels, where rocks can fall and to make snow clearing easier when it is snowing. This can impact your transfer time, meaning you may arrive into resort later and be leaving for the airport earlier.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 21 Dec 24 - 06 Jan 25, 08 Feb - 10 Mar 25 and 05 Apr - 05 May 25.

The transfer in Tignes will stop as chose 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.

Travel by Eurostar Snow Train (8 night package)

We now have a special 8 night Eurostar Snow Train package to Tignes (available for departures from 21st Dec 2024 to 22nd February 2025). Please call to book this option.

This is a train that departs on the Saturday and returns 8 days later back to London on the Sunday giving you 7 days of skiing and an extra night in Bourg St Maurice before returning home, all included in the Eurostar Snow Train Package.

Here are the provisional timings

Saturdays	Arrive	Depart
London St Pancras	-	09:01
Lille	11:27	11:50
Bourg St Maurice	17:45

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

Spend 7 nights in your chosen hotel or apartment

Check out Saturday morning and store your luggage at your accommodation and enjoy a day on the slopes

Approx 17:00 (exact timings to be confirmed in resort), meet your transfer down to Bourg St Maurice for an overnight stay at the Base Camp Lodge with dinner and breakfast included. Twin triple and quad rooms are available.

On Sunday, a transfer will take you to the station for your return home.

Sundays	Arrive	Depart
Bourg St Maurice	-	08:09
Lille	14:22	15:30
London St Pancras	15:57

Travel by Train (7 nights)

We have a 7 night train option to Tignes that can be booked online.

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

How to Book Online

Using the holiday search at the top of this page, select “London St Pancras” on the “Departing from” drop down.

Here are the provisional timings

Saturdays	Arrive	Depart
London St Pancras	-	07:04
Change at Lille Europe	09:26	11:03
Change at Lyon Part Dieu	14:00	14:50
Bourg St Maurice	18:45

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

Return timings are as follows

Saturdays	Arrive	Depart
Bourg St Maurice	-	12:38
Change at Lyon Part Dieu	16:10	17:00
Change at Lille Europe	19:58	21:00
London St Pancras	21:27

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18/01/2025 - 7 nights

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Chalet Arktic

Tignes-Val d’Isere Ski Area, Tignes

Chalet Arktic, Tignes

5 Rating

Home comforts

Chalet catering

Why is this an Inghams' Choice property?

Our chalets are going greener, so our mountains don't

Added value

Skiing and snowboarding in Tignes

Where to stay in Tignes

Bars and restaurants in Tignes

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Tignes

Family discount offers

Reviews of Chalet Arktic