Chalet Arktic, Tignes

  • Tignes-Val d’Isere Ski Area, France, Tignes

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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.

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. Each day you can look forward to a cooked breakfast, freshly made afternoon tea and a three course evening meal - you also have unlimited wine 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

This season, our menu is changing for the better. 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.

Added value

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

7 day lift pass & equipment hire for the price of 6 if travelling on the 8 night Eurostar Snow Train (must pre-book).

Buy one get one half price on all 6 day lift passes for 9, 16 and 30 Mar 2024 (while stocks last)

Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 7
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 3

Rooms

Ground Floor

Room 1 - Twin beds and bunk beds recommended for children 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
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

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.

Sustainable skiing is a key priority for Tignes, with the aim to become a 100% eco-responsible resort by 2023 - Tignes have been awarded their second Flocon Vert (Green Snowflake) recognising their continuous improvements in a transition to more sustainable tourism.

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
Lift Pass
6 days

Child

8 - 18 years

Adult

19 - 64 years

Senior

65 - 74 years

Full Area £310 £365 £310

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 - £114
Black - £130
Skis & boots Blue - £130
Red £103 £152
Black - £174

White category skis, boots and helmet are available for children aged 3 - 5 years: £57

6 days Category

Child

8 - 12 years

Adults

13 years +

Snowboard Red - £114
Black - £130
Snowboard & boots Red £103 £152
Black - £174
Equipment information

A helmet is included for children.

Save 30% when you pre book your lift-pass & equipment hire/ski carriage together (excluding 30 Dec, 10 Feb & 30 Mar departures, book by 11 Sept).

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 +

Low

Mid

High

Low

Mid

High

6 days AM

£277

£300

£332

£245

£259

£268

6 days PM

£277

£300

£314

-

-

-

Advanced 5 days

-

£223

£241

£259

 

Snowboard tuition 

Child 8 - 12 years

Adult 13 years +

Low

Mid

High

Low

Mid

High

6 days AM

£218

£218

£218

£182

£191

£195

6 days PM

£177

£177

£177

-

-

-

 

Kids club 

Child 3 - 5 years

Low

Mid

High

Snow garden 6 days

£286

£305

£317

 

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

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: 01 Nov - 16 Dec 22, 08 Jan - 04 Feb & 05 Mar - 1 Apr 23
  • Mid season: 17 - 24 Dec 22, 31 Dec - 7 Jan, 5 - 11 Feb, 26 Feb - 04 Mar & 02 - 30 Apr 23
  • High season: 25 - 30 Dec 22 and 12 - 25 Feb 23

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.

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

 

Family Facilities

Children are welcome outside of school holidays when a group take sole occupancy of the chalet.

Meals
  • Continental buffet breakfast for 7 mornings with hot option provided on 6 mornings per week, served from 8am
  • Afternoon tea and coffee with cake on 6 days, served from 4pm
  • Prosecco apéritif before dinner on 6 days
  • 3 course evening set menu, including a special regional menu on 1 night, is served 6 days and served from 7:30pm
  • Unlimited wine during dinner and tea/coffee 
  • Special celebration menus on Christmas Day & New Year's Eve

(Breakfast hot option, afternoon tea & dinner is 6 days per week due to chalet staff's day off)

More information about Chalet cuisine catering

Our menu is changing for the better. 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. 

Board basis options available

  • Chalet Catering

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

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 
Travel By Air

Flights to Chambery or Geneva from 13 UK airports

Transfer Times

  • Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours 15 mins by coach
  • Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours 15 mins by coach 

For customers who are booking a Gatwick flight, we highly recommend that you choose the morning Chambery flight for Tignes due to the traffic light system in 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 leaving for the airport earlier. 

Please note that transfers may be longer during peak holiday season or bad weather conditions.

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 16th Dec 2023 to 27th January 2024). 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

11:25

12:15

Bourg St Maurice

18:20

 

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

-

 08:26

Lille

14:30

15:35

London St Pancras

16:00

 
Travel by Train (7 nights)

We also 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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