Chalet Les Arolles is in a great location in Tignes le Lac, just 2 minutes' walk (200m) to the nearest ski lift, the Chardonnet drag lift and a 10 minute walk to the local ski school. You can ski back to the chalet on an easy off-piste route.
The centre of Tignes le Lac is a 10 minutes' walk away where you will find the main area for shops, bakeries, gift stores, restaurants and bars. This is where our ski and snowboard equipment hire shop is located.
The resort has a well run bus service to get around the many areas, even after the lifts have closed. This bus service connects to Tignes sister resort, Val d’Isere if you want to explore further. The closet bus stop to the chalet is 2 minutes' walk.
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Chalet Les Arolles is a catered ski chalet in France that has been traditionally refurbished with a Savoyard design, set in the most attractive area in Tignes le Lac close to the Chardonnet ski lift. Other features of this ski chalet in Tignes include a comfortable lounge area, a new ski and boot room with boot warmers and a cosmic sauna and hot tub.
All bedrooms in the property have modern en-suite facilities including jet showers and massage baths and some also have balconies. The living and dining area also lead out onto a large sun terrace for guests to enjoy the south facing mountain views, which are beautifully flood lit at night.
This is the perfect option for your ski chalet holiday, your friendly chalet hosts are on-hand to ensure your catered needs are met from your meals to providing advice on where to ski at what time of the day and ensure you have a relaxing stay. Make use of the cosmic sauna and hot tub after your day on the slopes and take in the lovely views across the frozen lake with a mountain backdrop.
This ski chalet is ideal if you are travelling as a large group, due to its 7 bedrooms that can host up to 14 people exclusively. Its catering offering is outstanding, with cooked breakfast, freshly made cakes for afternoon tea, pre-dinner Prosecco and an array of freshly cooked meals each night.
The team are there to help point you in the best direction to enjoy some apres fun, light the fire for cosy nights in and show you the cosmic sauna and hot tub.
Beginners - with a great ski school in Tignes, Chalet Les Arolles is a great place to learn to ski and develop your skiing ability. The resort centre has a magic carpet and button lifts, meaning it's the ideal starting point for any beginner skier. For tired legs, there's a bus stop just around the corner of the chalet which can take you into the resort centre.
Intermediates - With gondola rides to the top of the mountain, the blue and red runs down offer a challenge but nothing too much for a good intermediate skier. There are varying lifts to take you to perfect piste tops across this resort, that as an intermediate you will not only have plenty of runs to keep you busy but also; if you so chose, test your ski skills.
Easy ski access - Located 10 minutes' away from the slopes and ski lifts, guests at the Chalet Les Arolles can enjoy easy access from the chalet onto the Tignes-Val d'Isere Ski Area.
Close to resort - This ski chalet in Tignes is also only a short walk to the resort centre where you can find plenty of shops, restaurants and bars.
Enhanced Features - With a log-fire in the lounge, spa-showers, a sun-terrace with mountain views and a hot tub included - this catered ski chalet ticks all your holiday boxes for a true winter escape.
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.
See which Tignes ski lifts are nearest to Chalet Les Arolles.
Navigating in Tignes can vary, as distances from Chalet Les Arolles to ski lifts are in a straight line.
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:
Chalet Les Arolles offers all the needed facilities for the perfect ski chalet holiday experience, including:
Occupancy
14
Rooms
Accommodation Summary
Please note that all beds can be made up as twin or double beds, please request your preference at the time of booking.
Ground Floor
Room 1 - Twin beds, massage bath, WC and balcony
Room 2 - Twin beds, jet shower, WC and balcony
Room 3 - Twin beds, massage bath, WC and balcony
Room 4 - Twin beds, jet shower and WC
Outside is a hot tub and cosmic sauna which is a sauna with a glass door so you can enjoy the views.
First Floor
Room 5 - Twin beds, shower and WC
Room 6 - Twin beds, jet shower, WC and balcony
Room 7 - Twin beds, jet shower and WC
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 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 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.
Sample Menu
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
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.
Chalet staff day off is usually a Wednesday, but for Christmas and New Year week this will be a Thursday.
Board basis options available
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements
Please specify any dietary requirement at the time of booking so we can be prepared for your holiday. 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.
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•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.
Great for •Families •Glacier skiing •Non-skiers •Groups •Off-piste •High altitude skiing
Snow Report: Top 374cm, Bottom N/Acm
Snow Forecast: 43cm expected this week
Snow History: November average depth 29.67cm
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 Les Arolles.
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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