Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin, Tignes

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4.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews
The hotel was ok. They staff were pleasant and friendly. We had two rooms between the 3 of us. Rooms are standard. Nothing amazing. The food was alright, it wasn’t anything to shout home about. Buffet style for breakfast and then a set menu for dinner. The quality could have been slightly better. Nothing to co... + more
Tim
4 out of 5
Excellent, staff were okay. Hotel quality was great Catering was good Not bad, the weather was not great – only got 3 days skiing. Weather dependant, buy lift pass on the day rather than a full week. + more
David
5 out of 5
Everything was alright. It was all fine, but the cleaning was not so good. Just for the bedrooms, they definitely weren’t cleaned every day, but it was fine. The sauna was good, but the jacuzzi and swimming pool was quite cold or tepid. We had a good time though and would go... + more
Kirsty
4 out of 5
We really enjoyed our holiday. The place was nice and clean. Really loved the stuff that they did in the evenings to keep everybody entertained. So yeah it was all good and the facilities were great as well. I’d say 4/5 overall as rooms were very small, but I know that’s standard for France.... + more
Neil
4 out of 5
Fantastic, everyone was very friendly. Food was good, great mix, something new each day, plenty of courses and wine. Ski access is on the other side of the resort, small town so no issue at all. + more
James
5 out of 5
Really, really good! The food was excellent; we had half board with breakfast, afternoon tea and a 3 course dinner. The location is perfect, it took us a five minute walk to get to the lifts and the town as well. Facilities were really good. I would definitely recommend staying here! + more
Fiona B., London
4 out of 5
We had a great time, this is a really good chalet and I don’t really have any downsides. The rooms were a good standard and good quality – we had an adjoining double for us and our kids and it was fantastic, with a nice balcony. The bedrooms and bathrooms were kept nice and clean and the housekeeping was very... + more
Mr. Bonthrone
5 out of 5
Excellent! I don’t think there’s anything I could fault, it met all of our expectations. The kids were looked after well, the staff were good and the food was great. Bedrooms are a little small but that didn’t bother us. We used the pool all the time. Location was a bit of a bind at first when it came to rea... + more
Ashley
5 out of 5
5 star! It’s brilliant and I like everything about it, I stayed here last year through SNO as well, and recommend this place all the time. For anyone who skis it’s the place to go. You couldn’t knock the staff one little bit, especially the manager and catering manager. Everything is very clean – some peopl... + more
David
5 out of 5
I visited the chalet hotel in Dec and had a great time. The pool facilities were especially great with a large heated pool, water fountains and hot tubs! The food was really great and we always had a choice (including wines). The staff were also excellent and always did their best to help (my friend was gluten ... + more
Calvin
5 out of 5
The chalet hotel is really nice. I hadn’t done the sort of holiday before where everything’s so sociable – they sat you in different places for dinner each evening to mix people up and get everyone talking. Actually quite a few people mentioned that it was so noisy in the dining hall that it got to the point... + more
Rebecca Thomas, Derby
4 out of 5
My room was lovely, with the beds made every day. The spa and pool were very nice and the staff were friendly. In terms of the location, I didn’t find it a problem having to walk / get the bus to the slopes. I’d give it a 4 or 5 out of 5 if I hadn’t lost the last 2 days out there to food poisoning. + more
Anon, Bristol
3 out of 5
We had a fantastic week and very much enjoyed our stay in Chalet hotel L'Ecrin. All the staff were very friendly and seemed happy. There was a good mix of people staying there, from older couples to families with kids and young people who have the bar etc – everyone seemed to be having a good time. My room was... + more
Roddy Campbell, Edinburgh
5 out of 5
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Package : what's included : what's included & available : what's included plus available extras : what's included & what extras are available

Accommodation
Catered Chalet
Flights Included
Transfers
No Lift Pass
No Ski Rental
No Boot Rental
No Ski School
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Overview: chalet description: Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin description

Chalet Hotel L’Ecrin du Val Claret is situated a short walk from the centre of Claret village above Tignes Le Lac with easy access to all the village bars, restaurants and amenities. The chalet hotel is conveniently only a 10-minute walk or short bus ride to the 5 main lifts in Tignes Val Claret, making it an excellent choice for hitting the slopes, browsing the resort shops and enjoying stunning walks around the lake. The high snow-sure resort of Tignes, part of the combined Tignes and Val d’Isere ski area, offers over 300km of pistes, making it perfect for all levels of snow sports enthusiasts.

Culinary experience

In the relaxed restaurant, small and large tables give you the choice of eating with your partner or your family or joining new friends for a convivial meal. Our friendly staff will ensure you’re relaxed and well fed, from breakfast (full English or continental) and afternoon tea with cakes to 3-course dinners with complimentary wine.

Family time

This chalet hotel is perfect for families, with the ski slopes close by. There’s a colourful crèche, children’s club for ages 4 months to 12 years and an evening childcare service with DVDs and Snuggle Club which provides a quiet sleeping space for younger children.

What's included

Accommodation

Direct flights

Resort transfer typically 3 hrs

Welcome drinks

Breakfast

Afternoon tea (6 days)

3 course dinner (6 nights)

Wine with dinner

Children's high tea (6 days)

Indoor pool

Sauna

Please note, some services, activities and facilities may not be available.

Distance of Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin to Ski Lifts

See which Tignes ski lifts are nearest to Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin.

  • Snowtubing magic carpet - 133m
  • Tufs chair lift - 398m
  • Val Claret magic carpet - 454m
  • TSD6 Tichot chair lift - 488m
  • TSD6 Bollin chair lift - 577m
  • TSD4 Lanches chair lift - 662m
  • Fresse chair lift - 905m
  • TKD1 Chardonnet platter - 1124m
  • Paquis chair lift - 1171m
  • Combe Folle platter - 1234m
  • Tovière gondola - 1289m
  • Centre magic carpet - 1297m
  • Rosset chair lift - 1339m
  • Merles chair lift - 1353m
  • Palafour chair lift - 1358m
  • Replat rope tow - 1367m
  • Grand Huit chair lift - 1424m
  • Almes chair lift - 1462m
  • Lavachet platter - 1484m
  • TSF3 Col des Vés chair lift - 1499m
  • TSD6 Grattalu chair lift - 1541m
  • TKD1 Col du Palet platter - 1560m
  • Tommeuses chair lift - 1645m
  • TSD6 Chaudannes chair lift - 1827m
  • Aiguille Percée chair lift - 2199m
  • TSD6 Aiguille Rouge chair lift - 2702m
  • TSD4 Vanoise chair lift - 2759m
  • Mont Blanc chair lift - 2764m
  • Snow Park t-bar - 2854m
  • Slalom t-bar - 2855m
  • Borsat chair lift - 3186m
  • Marmottes Express chair lift - 3261m
  • Daille gondola - 3435m
  • TCD10 des Boisses gondola - 3792m
  • Tapis 2 Tignes 1800 magic carpet - 4674m
  • Tapis 1 Tignes 1800 magic carpet - 4765m
  • TCD8 des Brévières gondola - 4859m

Navigating in Tignes can vary, as distances from Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin to ski lifts are in a straight line.

Families: Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin for children

4 months to 12 years

Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin is a popular hotel for families with the ski slopes 500m away. Childcare at the hotel is available for children from ages 1 to 12 years and must be pre-booked at an additional cost. From December 2019 we will also offer our Baby Club for ages 4 months plus.

The hotel crèche is colourful, fun and fully equipped with all the latest toys and books, cots, potties, bottle sterilisers and fridge.

There is a parents kitchen facility for late night feeds and a free evening childcare service if children are booked into day time clubs. Parents can relax over dinner for two or join a social table with fellow guests.


Ski school

We work very closely with Evolution 2 ski school in Tignes, who offer a range of ski schools from 2.5 years and upwards.

Children 4 years and above, who are booked into our children's clubs and the recommended ski school will be dropped off and collected from ski school by our childcare team and from there bought back to the hotel where we provide lunch and afternoon activities (or return to ski school) all supervised.

For children that are not skiing and are booked into the children's clubs then a mountain of fun and games both indoor and outdoor awaits daily.

Facilities: Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin features

Savoie style and charm

Built from timber in the traditional Savoie style, our property in Tignes Val Claret oozes charm and tradition with its alpine interior, spa and swimming pool. At the heart of this inviting chalet hotel lies a large lounge with local wood panelling and comfy sofas around an open fireplace. Perfect for socialising or relaxing after a day on the pistes. Enjoy sleeping in cosy chic inspired bedrooms, featuring embroidered fabrics, carved wood furnishings and flat screen TVs in the twins, doubles, interconnecting and family rooms. Plus many of our guest rooms have balconies.

Room Types: Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin bedrooms

Savoie style and charm

Built from timber in the traditional Savoie style, our property in Tignes Val Claret oozes charm and tradition with its alpine interior, spa and swimming pool. At the heart of this inviting chalet hotel lies a large lounge with local wood panelling and comfy sofas around an open fireplace. Perfect for socialising or relaxing after a day on the pistes. Enjoy sleeping in cosy chic inspired bedrooms, featuring embroidered fabrics, carved wood furnishings and flat screen TVs in the twins, doubles, interconnecting and family rooms. Plus many of our guest rooms have balconies.

Meals: Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin food & drink

Restaurant

The traditional Savoie style flows through to the restaurant and bar. Small and large group tables are available and guarantee a lively, fun atmosphere.

Inside the hotel, you’ll find a warm welcome from our friendly staff. They’ll serve you a full English or continental breakfast to set you up for the day, followed by an afternoon tea with plenty of cakes, juices and assorted teas to go round.

Evening dinner will be the perfect time to reflect on your day on the slopes and unwind. A high tea is available for children 12 years and under.

One evening a week dinner is not served in the chalet hotel allowing you the opportunity to dine out at one of the excellent local restaurants.

Bar

The traditional Savoie style continues to flow into the alluring bar and lounge at this chalet hotel. The warm charm of this spacious bar is a great place to gather with friends and fellow skiers to socialise.

While tucked away around the corner is a cosy lounge with a roaring open fireplace, sofas with plump cushions and snug armchairs. The ultimate chill-out spot after a hard day on the slopes.

We update Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin's details often, but facilities do change. e.g. some extras listed by the supplier as "free" or included might only be for the first time you use them, or for one time per party, then charged for further use. If any specific feature is essential to your holiday, make sure you ask us to confirm the details of it before you book your holiday.

Availability: dates & airports: dates & departure airports: chalet dates & departure airports: Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin dates & departure airports

Price per person with: Prices shown are per person based on: Prices shown are per person based on: The prices shown here are per person and based on the following criteria:
Sun 22 Dec 202422/12/24
£1649
Sun 29 Dec 202429/12/24
£2099
Sun 05 Jan 202505/01/25
£1199
Sun 12 Jan 202512/01/25
£1199
Sun 19 Jan 202519/01/25
£1199
Sun 26 Jan 202526/01/25
£1199
Sun 09 Feb 202509/02/25
£1299
Sun 16 Feb 202516/02/25
£2399
Sun 23 Feb 202523/02/25
£1399
Sun 02 Mar 202502/03/25
£1399
Sun 09 Mar 202509/03/25
£1399
Sun 16 Mar 202516/03/25
£1399
Sun 23 Mar 202523/03/25
£1399
Sun 30 Mar 202530/03/25
£1599
Sun 06 Apr 202506/04/25
£2049
Sun 13 Apr 202513/04/25
£1749
This package holiday to Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin in Tignes, France departs Sunday 5th January 2025, for a 7 night stay on a "catered chalet" board basis. A local tourist tax (Taxe de Sejour or Kurtaxe) is levied by many councils in European ski resorts. It varies by standard and type of accommodation and is age dependent, so not everyone is charged. It's not included in the basic price of your holiday and is usually paid locally. For reference, the average charged in winter 2024 was between €1 and €3 per person, per night.
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Resort: about Tignes: about holidays in Tignes: about ski holidays in Tignes: about ski holidays in Tignes France

•Espace Killy ski area •Fantastic après ski •High altitude skiing

Tignes is somewhere you can ski longer, higher and further than most other resorts in the Alps. Owing its snow-reliability to the Grande Motte glacier, the local ski area is joined with Val d’Isere’s to form the mammoth Espace Killy - intermediates will have a whale of a time here. Choose between 5 different villages, whether your priority is convenience, cosiness or cheap accommodation. Tignes also has one of the most famous New Year parties in the Alps.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Families •Glacier skiing •Non-skiers •Groups •Off-piste •High altitude skiing

Tignes webcam

Snow Report: Top 89cm, Bottom 49cm

Snow Forecast: 58cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 89cm

Tignes trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Chambéry (CMF)138km, 1h50
Geneva (GVA)165km, 2h
Grenoble (GNB)200km, 2h45
Region:France, Alps.
First opened:1936

Tignes lift pass price last reported as €294 (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin.
Night skiing: Yes, every Thursday
Tignes has NSEW facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing October - May.

Town altitude: 2,100m
Top of slopes: 3456m
Bottom of piste: 1550m
Vertical drop: 1,900m
Total length of trails:300km
Longest piste:15km
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"Value for money."

Tim
4/ out of 5
The hotel was ok. They staff were pleasant and friendly. We had two rooms between the 3 of us. Rooms are standard. Nothing amazing. The food was alright, it wasn’t anything to shout home about. Buffet style for breakfast and then a set menu for dinner. The quality could have been slightly better. Nothing to complain about but it wasn’t luxurious. Ski access was easy. You could get a bus but it was only a short walk to the slopes, only a few hundred metres. Not sure we would go back. But the value for money is good and it is worth it for the price. Tignes is great though, brilliant for apres!

"Excellent!"

David
5/ out of 5
Excellent, staff were okay. Hotel quality was great Catering was good Not bad, the weather was not great – only got 3 days skiing. Weather dependant, buy lift pass on the day rather than a full week.

" The staff were really friendly and very informative."

Kirsty
4/ out of 5
Everything was alright. It was all fine, but the cleaning was not so good. Just for the bedrooms, they definitely weren’t cleaned every day, but it was fine. The sauna was good, but the jacuzzi and swimming pool was quite cold or tepid. We had a good time though and would go again, but would be mindful of what we’re getting. The food was alright and the afternoon tea was good. The location was why we chose this place. We thought it was perfect, you just nip down and sit on the bus and then you’re soon at the top of the mountain at the highest points.

"It was really nice and the staff were brilliant"

Neil
4/ out of 5
We really enjoyed our holiday. The place was nice and clean. Really loved the stuff that they did in the evenings to keep everybody entertained. So yeah it was all good and the facilities were great as well. I’d say 4/5 overall as rooms were very small, but I know that’s standard for France. The food was ok, we felt it was small portions, but maybe we had big appetites…who knows. Location was alright for us too.

"Great deal!"

James
5/ out of 5
Fantastic, everyone was very friendly. Food was good, great mix, something new each day, plenty of courses and wine. Ski access is on the other side of the resort, small town so no issue at all.

"Really good!!"

Fiona B., London
4/ out of 5
Really, really good! The food was excellent; we had half board with breakfast, afternoon tea and a 3 course dinner. The location is perfect, it took us a five minute walk to get to the lifts and the town as well. Facilities were really good. I would definitely recommend staying here!

"There wasn’t anything to fault"

Mr. Bonthrone
5/ out of 5
We had a great time, this is a really good chalet and I don’t really have any downsides. The rooms were a good standard and good quality – we had an adjoining double for us and our kids and it was fantastic, with a nice balcony. The bedrooms and bathrooms were kept nice and clean and the housekeeping was very attentive. Food was second to none, couldn’t fault it! The choices of meals were great, there wasn’t a meal we didn’t like the sound of. The younger kid’s meals looked nice too. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. The position of the chalet hotel is good as we could come out of the boot room straight onto the access road that brings you to the slopes. Directly opposite, 40 metres away, is where the shuttle bus pick up point is, and the drop off point was opposite that. You’re on the slopes within 5 minutes. All in all, a great week!

"Excellent for our family"

Ashley
5/ out of 5
Excellent! I don’t think there’s anything I could fault, it met all of our expectations. The kids were looked after well, the staff were good and the food was great. Bedrooms are a little small but that didn’t bother us. We used the pool all the time. Location was a bit of a bind at first when it came to reaching the slopes, but we soon found our way around – the walk takes about ten minutes.

"Second stay @ L'Ecrin!"

David
5/ out of 5
5 star! It’s brilliant and I like everything about it, I stayed here last year through SNO as well, and recommend this place all the time. For anyone who skis it’s the place to go. You couldn’t knock the staff one little bit, especially the manager and catering manager. Everything is very clean – some people say it’s getting a bit worn but it’s fine. The food they serve is really good, not stingy at all, and if you want anything in particular they just deal with it to accommodate you. When we first stayed here we were warned about it being away from the lift. However there’s a brilliant tow across the car park which makes it virtually ski in, ski out.

"A wonderful chalet in a great location in Tignes"

Calvin
5/ out of 5
I visited the chalet hotel in Dec and had a great time. The pool facilities were especially great with a large heated pool, water fountains and hot tubs! The food was really great and we always had a choice (including wines). The staff were also excellent and always did their best to help (my friend was gluten free and forgot to let them know before hand, but they put together last minute special meals for her for all 3 courses!). The location is also great, very close to the slopes. The feel of the chalet hotel was very homely. Would certainly go back.

"Really good chalet hotel, very sociable"

Rebecca Thomas, Derby
4/ out of 5
The chalet hotel is really nice. I hadn’t done the sort of holiday before where everything’s so sociable – they sat you in different places for dinner each evening to mix people up and get everyone talking. Actually quite a few people mentioned that it was so noisy in the dining hall that it got to the point where you could barely hear what anyone was saying… The food was really good with a decent amount of choice – by dessert I was always full! I thought the afternoon tea was really good, we had cakes, biscuits, salmon on crackers, sandwiches... There was probably too much of it as it didn’t all get eaten most days, which isn’t a complaint as such, but it would have been a shame if it was going to waste. On the night out, the hotel booked us into a restaurant somewhere quite high up in the town. It ended up snowing so what we did instead was book into a restaurant connected to the chalet hotel (possibly called Chalet Bouvier?) where some of the other guests were eating. The chef had previously worked in a Michelin starred restaurant and the food was amazing. It was also the easiest restaurant to get to by far, so I’m glad we ate here instead and would recommend that others do too! Our twin room was a good size, no problems with it at all. I liked having a gym and a pool – there were a few issues with the Jacuzzi not working which my dad was disappointed about but I prefer the sauna anyway! The location is probably the best you can get without being able to ski to the door and the local buses were really regular.

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Anon, Bristol
3/ out of 5
My room was lovely, with the beds made every day. The spa and pool were very nice and the staff were friendly. In terms of the location, I didn’t find it a problem having to walk / get the bus to the slopes. I’d give it a 4 or 5 out of 5 if I hadn’t lost the last 2 days out there to food poisoning.

"Good all round"

Roddy Campbell, Edinburgh
5/ out of 5
We had a fantastic week and very much enjoyed our stay in Chalet hotel L'Ecrin. All the staff were very friendly and seemed happy. There was a good mix of people staying there, from older couples to families with kids and young people who have the bar etc – everyone seemed to be having a good time. My room was perfect and the food was great, with nice variety (it was a little bit of a mix, some French things and a little bit of British). There was always more than enough and they’d bring you more from the kitchen if you asked for it.
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