Chalet Cairn

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

  • Group Holidays
  • Inghams Choice
  • Spa Facilities
5/5
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  • Crouze, 73320 TIGNES

Facilities

  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Tignes at a glance

  • French
  • Euro (EUR)
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  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in your ski holiday to Tignes

  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner 6 days a week
  • Afternoon tea included 6 days a week
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Tignes
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on chalet catering

About Chalet Cairn

Located on the lakeshore in Tignes Le Lac, Chalet Cairn is a comfortable chalet that is fully catered by our Inghams hosts. You benefit from the wellness facilities including a hot tub on the sun terrace and a cosmic sauna (a sauna with a viewing window) overlooking the lake and the mountain peaks beyond. Chalet Cairn is available to book exclusively for a group as well as room by room.

The owner takes great pride in the chalet and is constantly updating to keep it in a perfect condition for Inghams guests. All bedrooms in the property are decorated to a high quality and all feature en-suite facilities. The living room and dining area is open plan, leading out to the sun terrace where you'll find the hot tub and cosmic sauna. You'll also find a heated ski and boot room as well as extra storage by the entrance of the chalet. 

  • Sun terrace with cosmic sauna and hot tub
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • TV (Please note the property does not have a DVD player)
  • Heated ski and boot room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • L'Occitane toiletries

Family facilities

  • Children's menu and earlier meal times are available upon request
  • Highchairs are available 
  • Room 4 can take a cot

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 2025/26 these dates are:

  • 13, 20 and 27 Dec
  • 14 and 21 Feb
  • 28 March, 4 and 11 April

Chalet Cairn also offers you easy access to the Tignes and Val d'Isere ski area. It's just a three-minute walk to the slopes, the Tovière gondola and Palafour chairlift in Tignes le Lac, and the free ski shuttle bus stops right outside the chalet on its way to Val Claret. There'll also be plenty of opportunity for you to explore the resort and its bars or restaurants as the resort centre is just a two-minute walk from the chalet, perfect for après ski!

  • Stunning location on the lakeshore in Tignes le Lac
  • Three minutes' walk (250 metres) to the Tovière gondola, Palafour chairlift and ski school meeting place
  • Partner ski hire shop just four minutes' walk from the chalet
  • Free ski shuttle bus going to Val Claret and the Grande Motte funicular stops outside
  • Two minute walk to Tignes le Lac centre with a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants

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. 

Staff night off is once a week when there is no afternoon tea or dinner, so on this day you can explore the local restaurants in Tignes. Breakfast on this day will be a continental breakfast. Our Destination Experts are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.  

  • For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available.
  • A tasty home baked cake will be served for afternoon tea with a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate.
  • A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. Start your evening with an aperitif with nibbles, followed by a starter, main, dessert and cheese board.
  • Wine is served with dinner, plus tea and coffee will be available after your meal.
  • On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, a special celebration menu is prepared.

Chalet staff day off is usually a Wednesday, but for Christmas and New Year week this will be a Thursday.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Dairy free
  • Gluten free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Chalet Catering

Occupancy

Sleeps 12-14 in 6 bedrooms

Ground floor

Chalet entrance

Heated ski and boot room (located in adjacent garage)

Room 1, 2 & 3 - Twin beds, bath with a handheld shower and WC. Beds can be made up as doubles if requested.

Lower ground floor

Newly renovated open-plan kitchen

Dining room

Lounge with fireplace

Terrace

Cosmic sauna 

Outdoor hot tub

Room 4 - Twin beds, bunk bed (partially separated sleeping area), bath with a handheld shower, WC and balcony.

Room 5 - Twin beds, bath with a handheld shower and WC.

Room 6 - Twin beds room, bath with a handheld shower and WC.

Resident staff bedroom.

Room facilities

  • Hairdryer
  • L'Occitane toiletries 

Additional information

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Access ramp: No

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 2 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 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 & 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 1 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. 

Aperitif 

Prosecco, beer or soft drinks 

Starter 

Sweet potato and coconut soup 

Choice of main course 

Chicken chasseur 

or 

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 

Book For Exclusive Use

Inghams' Choice catered chalets are the perfect base for your group ski holiday, with chalet hosts on hand to make you feel right at home.

Speak to our reservations team about booking this chalet for exclusive use. 

02045 388944

Travel 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

Check availability

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.

Inghams Rating: 5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Tignes

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Beginner

Intermediate

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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

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
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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.

More about Tignes

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.

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