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Tignes Ski Holidays

At a glance

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

Great for

  • Families
  • Glacier skiing
  • Non-skiers
  • Groups
  • Off-piste
  • High altitude skiing
Tignes freeride skiing Tignes apres ski New Year

Ski Holidays in Tignes

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.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Tignes Stats

Top Altitude
3456m
Bottom Altitude
1550m
Resort Altitude
2,100m
Total Piste
300km
Longest Run
15km
Slope Orientation
NSEW
Vertical Drop
1,900m
Skiable Vertical
1,900m
Night Skiing
Yes, every Thursday
Glacier Skiing
Yes

Tignes ski resort (pronounce it 'Teens') is one half of the stunning Espace Killy, one of the biggest linked ski areas in France. Because of its high-altitude terrain and access to the Grande Motte glacier, the resort is open both earlier and later in the season than many others and often the lifts are running for short periods of summer skiing.

Predominantly purpose built, the resort itself is divided into 5 villages, each different in its own way but all well linked by lifts and bus services.

The main area, currently being rebranded as Tignes 2100, is made up of Le Lac, Le Lavachet and Val Claret, all at around 2100m altitude. Le Lac is the central bit, where you not only have the convenience of the main lift system pretty much at your doorstep, but also some gorgeous views across the lake. Party lovers will find the best nightlife at Val Claret, which is also near the glacier if you're holidaying here at the very beginning or end of the season. Le Lavachet is cosier and quieter (often cheaper too as the slopes take longer to get to). Lower down at 1850m is quieter Les Boisses and at 1550m you'll find classic alpine village charm at Les Brévières.

The local pistes alone stretch to an impressive 150km, served by a fast and… + more

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Tignes Transfer Times

Chambéry 1h50
Geneva 2h
Grenoble 2h45

The nearest airport to Tignes is Geneva at 165 km or about 2 hours 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Tignes?

Tignes is considered one of the best resorts with the wide variety for all levels and all discplines. The glacier also means stable snow conditions and very long season. With varied pistes at a high altitude, the ski area has impressive, powdered terrain for skiers and boarders alike.

Which other ski resorts are near to Tignes?

The nearest ski resorts to Tignes include Val d'Isere, Espace Killy, Les Arcs, La Plagne, La Rosiere.

Ski Area Facts

LocationFrance, Alps.
Established1936
Downhill300km
Lift Pass€294 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

90 runs56%

Intermediate Skiing

44 runs28%

Advance & Expert Terrain

25 runs16%

Snowboarding Trails

300km100%

What is Tignes like for Beginner skiers?

Beginners can practice on the nursery slopes at Le Lac and Le Lavachet, where you'll find gentle, quiet runs that are accessible via free beginners' lifts. Le Bollin at Val Claret is another conveniently situated green and Grattalu is a lovely wide blue for those wanting to build confidence. Blue piste skiers have the run of the mountain, with the Sommarel streaming down from one of the highest spots, served by the Sommarel chair. Link it with Aurouze for an all-blue full valley descent. The… + more

What is Tignes like for Intermediate skiers?

Tignes is incredible if you ski at an intermediate level, with miles of powdery blue and red runs including the now famous Genepy and Double M. Its main USP is arguably the presence of the striking Grande Motte glacier. With 20km of snow-sure trails, it provides some of the world's best runs for confident intermediates pretty much all year round and virtually guarantees great conditions throughout the winter.

What is Tignes like for Advanced skiers?

Advanced snow lovers should also try the steep moguls at Toviere and Solaise or the 10k La Sache.

What is Tignes like for snowboarding?

Tignes comes very highly recommended by the snowboarders here at Sno, who enjoy its long, wide pistes. There's a great Boardercool area and a mini boardercross (with airbag) at the Gliss' park as well as challenging bends, whoops and curves on Tignes' 1400m boardercross.

The Swatch Snowpark, with an airbag, rails and good jumps for beginners and intermediates has a very cool "shoot my ride", where your performance is filmed and can be watched back. You can practice freestyling at high altitude… + more

What is Tignes like for off-piste skiing?

A big attraction for Experts is the abundance of off-piste terrain, much of which is lift-served.

There's loads of quality freeriding terrain – including 9 safe but ungroomed areas called ‘Naturides', where all abilities can practice and perfect their freeriding in a safe environment.

What is Tignes like for cross country skiing?

There is about 20km of cross -country trails in Tignes, most on or around the lake at the base of the ski area. No pass needed. More trails in Val d'Isere, although you will need a pass to get over to that part of the ski domain.

Tignes Restaurants

There are 60+ restaurants in Tignes including pizzerias, grills and traditional French establishments. Whether your day on the snow leaves your mouth watering for a kebab at Le Tchüss or some fine dining (accompanied by live music) in Le Caveau, the numerous and varied restaurants are sure to satisfy every craving.

Where to eat in Tignes and on the mountain

Le Bouchon Montagnard Traditional cuisine, specialities Open all year long for lunchtimes and evenings. A charming little restaurant… + more

Satsuki de Tignes Tignes is our 2nd take-away restaurant; the restaurant first opened in December 2008, awaited by all. In the kingdom… + more

Amandine Ask Amandine’s scores of returning clients and any will tell you – they can no longer ski without their chef. Striving to… + more

Tyrone Power Starting his culinary travels more than a decade ago, Tyrone Power has cooked for some of the world's most influential.… + more

Tignes Après Ski

While it's said that those who appreciate Tignes do so for the serious skiing over the après ski, this doesn't do justice to the fact that Tignes' 60+ bars/pubs and 4 night clubs provide some of the best nightlife in the Alps. All villages have their fair share of places to eat and drink, and with a shuttle bus service running 24 hours, you can enjoy your evening without worrying about the journey back. Jam bar is small but with a great atmosphere and Loop bar pretty much offers it all: with live sport, world class DJ's and well-known comedians as well as great food. For a more sophisticated atmosphere, the Couloir has cocktails and comfy sofas. Whether you want a lively night of music and dancing or a quiet nightcap to round off a great day on the slopes, Tignes really does have it all.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Tignes

TC's Opening times From 3pm till late everyday (possibly earlier on bad weather days - of course Powder Rules will apply) Open all day… + more

Tiscali Tignes Multimédia TIGNES MULTIMEDIA (Maison de Tignes le Lac) Even during your holidays… stay connec ted! Send an email, surf… + more

Jam Bar Open from 10 am to 2 am. Serving breakfast snacks, lunch time pukka pies, take away hot drinks, happy hours and evening drinking !

Le Brasero Bar/restaurant Le Brasero sits at the foot of the piste de digues in le lavachet , ski to us for a great lunch or finish… + more

Alpaka Lodge Hotel & Bar Friendly Cosy and warm welcome in the centre of Tignes le Lac, log fire & a large Irish Wolfhound called Oscar.

Loop Bar Now entering our 6th year, we at the Loop wish you a warm welcome to the fantastic resort of Tignes. You can find us in prime… + more

Tignes Activites for Non-skiers

While it goes without saying that those on the piste are well entertained, Tignes is also notable for its' excellent range of activities for non-skiers. You can experience the incredible Espace Killy scenery on dogsled, horseback, snowmobile or hang glider; try ice climbing or snow shoeing or experience a different perspective entirely by ice-diving through a hole cut into the frozen lake. There are also two children's sledging runs which are sure to keep little ones entertained in their mini bobsleigh. Indoors, Tignes has a bowling alley, ice rink and cinema. If there's plenty left in your energy reserves, there's a bungee trampoline, swimming pool and gym as well as a football pitch and basketball, volleyball, squash and table-tennis courts. If you prefer entertainment at a slower place, play a game of bridge or browse the museum, library and shops.

Aqua Centre - Le Lagon 'Le Lagon' is: •a 25-metre swimming pool •a play pool with a 3-track multi-lane water slide, leisure pool,… + more

HÔtel Les Campanules Let yourself be pampered by the expert hands of our staff. We offer a new range of treatments dedicated to… + more

Ev2 Snow Shoeing Snowshoe Expeditions If you fancy a change from skiing, follow a local guide on Canadian snowshoes through the alpine… + more

Franceraft Welcome to franceraft Savoie Rafting and whitewater sports in the Savoie French Alps Franceraft specialists in rafting and… + more

Gds Pralognan-la-vanoise Come to discover all the richnesses of the National park of Vanoise in company of the Guides of Pralognan-la-… + more

Taylor’s Therapies Taylor’s Therapies is a mobile massage service based in Tignes, Val D’Isère and its surrounding areas. We… + more

Ski-Massage Massages aren’t just for the luxuriant, indulge and you’ll enjoy rapid recovery, better sleep and even improved skiing… + more

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Tignes has better shopping than many on the modern French resorts, with the bonus of a traditional market twice weekly. Apart from numerous sports shops spread around the different centres, there are a several grocery outlets in each village, including boulangeries and patisseries. You will also find stores selling French fashion, local products, souveniers and gifts.

Intersport Le Chalet Club Val Claret We offer you a whole range of high performance skis and boots. Our skis and boards are also… + more

Billabong Snow Barrel Our pro team is here to welcome you to your skishop and give you tips on the look you need be a hit on the… + more

Le Vallon Blanc Hiring of VTT of descent/freeride/enduro with TIGNES With two steps of the departure of the ski lifts of Tovière and… + more

Magasin SKI REPUBLIC - Tignes Val Claret Borsat Ski Republic Val Claret Borsat is between the Odalys and Club Med accomodations. Just… + more

Magasin SKI REPUBLIC - Tignes Le Lac Palafour Ski Republic Tignes Le Lac Palafour is not far from the Aeroski telecabine that takes… + more

Sherpa Discover one of the station’s four Sherpa supermarkets for the daily necessities of your mountain holidays. But, above all, don’… + more

Duch Sports Duch Sports is an authentic and technical shop that's been running for more than 50 years. We have a wide range of… + more

Le Lodge Skimium the Lodge specialise in technical, all mountain and freeride skiing, and have an excellent range of equipment – skis,… + more

Ski One Tignes Ski and snowboard equipment rental, as well as off piste safety equipment, telemark skis and luges. We are Ski One… + more

Magasin SKI REPUBLIC - Tignes Le Lac Lavachet At Ski Republic you'll find all the equipment you will need for a fantastic winter… + more

Magasin PRECISION SKI LE ROSSET - Tignes Le Lac Precision Ski Tignes Le Lac prides itself on regularly serviced skis and snowboards,… + more

Magasin PRECISION SKI - Tignes Le Lac Palafour Close to the snow front in Tignes Le Lac just by the Palafour lift, Precision Ski offer… + more

Magasin PRECISION SKI - Tignes Val Claret Centre In the centre of Val Claret and only 200m from the pistes, Precision Ski has a whole… + more

Magasin PRECISION SKI - SKI REPUBLIC Tignes Val Cl Ski Republic, Tignes Val Claret Diva is at the foot of the pistes in the hotel Diva.… + more

SKI REPUBLIC Tignes Val Claret Diva Ski Republic Les Platiers is in the centre of Val Claret. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, the… + more

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Best Time to Visit Tignes

Thanks to the Grande Motte glacier, the winter season in Tignes lasts longer than most other resorts. You can often ride the glacier from the end of September and enjoy excellent snow through to mid-May, but the main Tignes ski holiday season runs, like the rest of the ski world, from early December until mid or late April. You can also get on the glacier in the summer (June – September), where lifts provide access until 1:30pm.

In terms of snow quality, Tignes is a tough resort to beat – with… + more

What's Tignes like at Christmas?

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, a Christmas in Tignes will be one to remember. Father Christmas usually makes an appearance on Christmas Eve as well as the day itself, and there's a festive market, Christmas ice disco and spectacular torch-lit display. With the snow-covered surroundings and festive activities, the whole resort is buzzes with an infectious festive spirit.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Tignes like in the New Year?

There’s always something big going on over New Year in Tignes, from the legendary ‘Fire Mix Party’ of recent seasons (past DJ’s include David Guetta) to performances by the spectacular Eloize Circus.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Tignes like in Half-Term?

Even during February half term, when Tignes is a popular destination for families looking to make the most of their week off, queues are reportedly short, and with the huge Espace Killy area to ski, you'll be able to find quieter slopes if that suits your needs.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Tignes like at Easter?

Because of its snow-reliability, those who spend Easter in Tignes are rarely disappointed by the condition of slopes, and can enjoy a good dose of sunshine too. With organised events like street theatre and Egg hunt, Easter in Tignes is an enjoyable holiday for all, and one of the more snow-sure ski holidays when booking a late-season trip.
Easter Ski Holidays

Tignes Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Tignes snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Tignes snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Tignes snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Light snow showers Today
  • Sunny skies Thursday
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  • Patchy light snow Saturday
  • Moderate or heavy snow showers Sunday
  • Current snow depth at top
    154 cm
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    95 cm

Ski Accommodation in Tignes

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Book a hotel with childcare services if you’re travelling with little ones too young for to ski. Hotel Le Paquis is a popular place for families less than 1 minute from the ski school meeting point. For a cheap family getaway, self-catering Residence Le Telemark Apartments is near the ski school meeting place and kindergarten. Chalet hotels like Chalet Hotel Aiguille Percee are popular family favourites offering a fantastic combination of traditional alpine charm in a sociable hotel-sized property – many offer family rooms where everyone can stay together, while the children play and make friends and parents enjoy other adult company in communal dining and lounge areas. For an intimate,… + more

For an intimate setting, book a chalet like Chalet Colombero where groups of 8-10 can book sole occupancy and enjoy the place to themselves. In our ski hotels, groups of all sizes can book private rooms and enjoy communal living and dining areas. Hotel Diva is a large property, popular with groups for its slopeside position opposite the ski lifts in Tignes’ party capital Val Claret. Those looking for a cheap group holiday who don’t mind sharing out the workload should check out our self-catering apartments.

Whether your group is looking for a chalet, hotel or apartment, you don’t need to look further than prestigious ski in-ski out Montana Village which has all three! Chalet Montana offers… + more

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out of 5
We had a fabulous week. We hadn’t skied in Tignes before but we’ve done a lot of skiing and always had a negative perspective of purpose built resorts – we loved it and all said we would go back! We didn’t spend much time on the local slopes and mainly went straight up and over towards Val d’Isere. We skie... + more
Mrs D., Stirling
5 out of 5
I’d definitely recommend Tignes to other snowboarders. We had difficult conditions as it was technically early in the season so the runs were pretty hard work in some cases, and some were closed. However it was still really good to be there and we found lots of places to go. I’m sure later in the season is mu... + more
Caroline,
4 out of 5
Really liked Tignes, found some slopes on the second half of the week that we wished we had found earlier, but that’s typical! It’s a good resort for beginners, and all levels – a real all rounder with something for everyone. There didn’t seem to be a lot going on in Le Lac over Christmas, the main entertai... + more
Sally, Leeds
4 out of 5
We had really bad weather the week we were here, but still managed to get out every day. We found quite a few other things to do, like walking and ice diving and going to bars etc. + more
Nicki, London
4 out of 5
Awesome! We only had one or two bad days, the rest was glorious weather. I stayed in Val d’Isere/Le Fornet last year and it was nice to explore from the other side. You can get across to all the ends of the area so there’s lots to do, like jump on a lift easily and head off for the day - it’s definitely good... + more
Mike,
5 out of 5
Incredible weather in Tignes, came back sunburned! This was my first ski holiday and I would definitely go back, the lesson we had went well. + more
Brendan,
5 out of 5
Tignes was a bit too hot in the second half of April, but we had a great time. We usually ski in the Portes du Soleil and stay in Chatel and Morzine, but decided to have a change. Tignes isn’t as pretty but in general it is a well thought out resort. The skiing is great for every level from beginner to advance... + more
Mr. Bonthrone,
5 out of 5
Excellent resort, I would definitely recommend it to parties with children. It has everything you need if you’ve got kids. + more
Ashley,
4 out of 5
Had a good New Year’s week in Tignes, usually stay in Val d’Isere so it was good to explore the ski area from the other end. + more
Cara H.,
3 out of 5
I’m 72 and have been going to Tignes for 16 or 17 years now. I would recommend it to anyone who loves skiing. Val Claret up at 2000m is in the centre, and there are so many varied runs of all abilities. Outside the Borsat and Tommeuses Apartments there’s a children’s area and a nice free slope. 1800 has some... + more
J. B.,
5 out of 5
Absolutely great time in Tignes. The kids had lessons with New Generation and got on very well. I’ve been to Tignes three times now, what more can I say?! It’s a great, family orientated resort. + more
The Ellis Family,
5 out of 5
Such a good resort with lots of opportunity for skiing – the whole reason we chose it is because it’s quite high and has good snow in April, and most of the pistes were still open. We are intermediate / advanced skiers and there’s something for everyone with runs of all colours. + more
S. H.,
5 out of 5
It’s a 60’s resort with apartment blocks, you can’t get away from that! But if you’re here to ski it’s brilliant. I’d definitely say that it’s an intermediate resort. I recommend Tignes and the Chalet Hotel L’Ecrin to everyone – just pray for snow! + more
David,
5 out of 5
We were very lucky to have both good snow and good sunshine in April in Tignes. Having stayed the year before in La Plagne, Tignes is easier to get around and looks nicer being in a bowl. It seemed to suit all levels of skier and be great for skiers and non-skiers alike. + more
Lynda, London
5 out of 5
My advice if you haven’t been to Tignes before is to get your board and go! I want to go again! I’ve been to Tignes a few times are really like it. There are plenty of slopes and there’s always somewhere quiet to find if you look for it. I would say that the resort is good for all levels. Last time I was ... + more
Mr Lowcock, Lancashire
5 out of 5
Tignes is excellent, I would definitely recommend it if you want a wee bit of adventure. It’s pretty much directly linked to the slopes which is really handy for getting to most places, and across to Val d’Isere etc. One of the links is a black run back which is usually full of people who’ve had more to drin... + more
Kevin, Glasgow
5 out of 5
The resort was excellent. It has everything and caters for all types of skiers and boarders of all abilities. + more
Mr Campbell, Edinburgh
5 out of 5
Weather was good and we all liked Tignes – I’m not a skier but my son and his friends enjoyed the Espace Killy and there was plenty for my wife and I to do around the resort. There’s a lovely restaurant called La Ferme which we were recommended and the food there is absolutely super. We went to the wine bar ... + more
Mr & Mrs Y., Dorset
4 out of 5
I liked Tignes very much. It doesn’t have as much character as some places we’ve been to but the skiing is very good – we covered a lot of the area and went over to Val d’Isere. One thing I noticed was that in the supermarkets, things were a similar price to what you find at home, so you didn't end up payin... + more
S.H., London
4 out of 5
Tignes is a lovely resort and we had brilliant snow, too much snow at the top so some of the runs were closed! We still managed to ride all over the area and go over to Val d’Isere which was great – there’s all sorts for skiers and boarders (we were two intermediate snowboarders). In terms of the town, we we... + more
Karen,
5 out of 5
I’ve been to Tignes a few times; the Tignes and Val d’Isere pass is just fantastic. If you like skiing lots of different areas the area is vast, with really nice easier runs, lots of medium runs and harder ones to test you. We skied here in January when you don’t always know what you’re going to get with ... + more
Martin, Perth
5 out of 5
I had never been to Tignes before but was very impressed. It’s easy to reach one end of the resort from the other and the snow and everything was perfect. I arrived just in time for the snow in December – it was a bit cloudy lower down but once you were up it was sunny and bright. It was one of the best holid... + more
Maddy, Guernsey
5 out of 5
I’ve been to Tignes before and would go again. It’s my favourite resort - there’s loads of skiing and it's also one of the best resorts for snow. + more
Alan, Durham
5 out of 5
A no nonsense purpose built ski resort, snow-sure, with skiing way up on the Grande Motte Glacier. You have a huge ski area here, it’s my favourite just for the huge variety on offer, from the snowpark, the easy blues to the off-piste. The nightlife here is best served by the Le Couloir bar, where there are ... + more
Seb, London
5 out of 5
the hgiest village, Val Claret, has loads of different apartment blocks. most of them are okay, especially the two Grand Tichot towers, but try to stay in one thats central to the village as you're near the shops bars and restaurants and still have easy lift access. There's loads of wide easy motorway type pist... + more
Rory,
5 out of 5
1st time to Tignes, my other half hadn’t skied before and it was pretty tough for her – the Val d’Isere and Tignes area is pretty much for intermediates and more confident skiers. Other than that, for what we wanted it was fine, it was nice to have somewhere we could go in the evenings to find a pub – we we... + more
Sam T, Buckinghamshire
3 out of 5
Hadn’t been here before but it’s a good resort, there’s loads of skiing but unfortunately the weather was awful - too windy and snowy which was very strange for the time of year (end of March!). We still skied every day but because a lot of lifts were closed we didn’t make it over to Val d’Isere. I can’t ... + more
Miss Blue, Cumbria
4 out of 5
We had loads of snow and the sun came out, so it was a lovely week. There’s loads to ski in Tignes, it goes all the way from Les Brevieres to the other side of Val d’Isere. Unlike the 3 Valleys, where by time you reach the next valley you have to ski back, here you can get across quite quickly, which gives ... + more
Sonia, Surrey
4 out of 5
We had a great week away, I can’t complain about anything in Tignes. We were staying in Val Claret which is so much easier for getting to Val d’Isere, just take one lift and you’re up. The Folie Douce is over there so we got to enjoy a bit of après and the nightlife in Tignes is really good – we went out e... + more
Vicki, London
5 out of 5
I did a season here in 2014/5. Its a great place to ski, the palafour run is great to get your ski legs back. Double M is a great run for intermediates with lots of little bumps on the side for those feeling a bit more adventurous. Loop is great for a beer on sunny days often they have a live band outside. Marm... + more
C Roberts,
5 out of 5
Tignes skiing was really good, the off-piste is excellent and good piste skiing to suit everyone in the group. Palafour is a great run to get your ski legs back on. Loop bar in the village was great for a beer on the sunny terrace after skiing, and marmot arms pub was really good for a burger in the evenings. L... + more
C Roberts,
5 out of 5
We had lots of snow (end of March, beginning of April) which meant bad visibility, but we were still out every day and liked the area, it just meant that we didn’t get to explore as much as we’d have liked to because a lot of the lifts were closed. We did make it over to Val d’Isere one day and in better con... + more
Anon, Aberdeen
4 out of 5
I’d skied in Tignes before and my Dad (an intermediate skier) who was here for the first time really enjoyed it. We were quite lucky as it snowed whereas previous weeks had been quite patchy. I snowboarded this time and would really recommend Ultimate – a British ski and snowboard school I randomly found on... + more
Rebecca Thomas, Derby
4 out of 5
Perfect weather for our first week in Tignes, really liked it as a resort. We skied all the way over to Val d’Isere and I would definitely advise people to get the full pass and ski the whole lot. We had an amazing time! + more
Tom Hawthorne, Nottingham
5 out of 5
A great place, we’ve been a lot of times. The ski area’s well connected with a good lift service and there’s great skiing for all abilities. Of the advanced skiing, there’s some fairly safe off piste on the side of the runs. This was one of the best ski holidays we’ve had. We stayed in late March but wer... + more
Anne, Cornwall
5 out of 5
This was a first time in Tignes for all of us but we all had a great week. It’s a good place to ski, with slopes that weren’t too hard for the less experienced people and more difficult stuff for the rest of us. I think we’d all quite happily go back. + more
Daniel, London
5 out of 5
Tignes isn’t a pretty resort but it has good skiing and a good lift system, with no queuing. Tignes is very high which is great for snow and the week we spent here had good conditions on the slopes. It’s not the size of the 3 Valleys (I managed to ski every run in the Espace Killy in 4 days) and the only draw... + more
Mr Knowles, Northampton
4 out of 5
The conditions are as good as it gets in Tignes and I’d go back - the snow was fantastic and we had a great time. Ski wise, it’s such a vast area (we went for the whole Espace Killy pass). There’s plenty to do in the town and we found really nice restaurants and a bit of good après. + more
Lewis Davies,
5 out of 5
We’re all fairly decent skiers who have skied together since the children were little (they’re now in their teens) and loved the ski area. We were quite lucky because it had good snow at the beginning of the season. It’s a great resort, we skied locally on the first day but it was quite crowded as there were... + more
Alison, Bath
4 out of 5
Before this holiday I’d only ever visited Tignes when I’d skied over from Val d’Isere. As a resort, Tignes is lovely and Val Claret where we stayed had everything we needed. The best thing about it is the access to the skiing, I’m all about the skiing! The snow was alright, though by the end of the week it ... + more
The Waxmans, Essex
5 out of 5
I’ve been to Val d’Isere a couple of times and this was my first time staying in Tignes. It’s a lot quieter than Val d’Isere, which has a lot more going on. Tignes is nice but it’s more of a family place and I wasn’t staying with family so personally I’d rather go back to Val d’Isere – we had the Espac... + more
Fiona, Aberdeen
3 out of 5
Tignes is awesome. It has a massive ski area and some really good lift-accessed off piste and backcountry. The snow’s good and the area as a whole’s pretty snow sure. I went heliskiing with Evolution 2 who organised a reverse heli-ski trip, which was incredible. Also did a guided backcountry day with another ... + more
D.M., Devon
5 out of 5
We were redirected to Tignes from Chamonix with 48 hours’ notice because there wasn’t much snow at the beginning of the 14/15 season. If you’re an experienced skier you would probably rate it higher but from my perspective there weren’t enough greens open for me to get my ski legs back on. Things like the i... + more
Wendy & Family, North Yorkshire
4 out of 5
We’ve been to the Portes du Soleil for four years running and thought we’d try something different, but we wish we hadn’t! Tignes wasn’t a patch on the Portes du Soleil, it’s a bit of a concrete jungle whereas we’d previously had old Swiss cottage style buildings and resorts with a lot more character. T... + more
Paul C., Hove
3 out of 5
Tignes is a great place to stay, been there 4 times now. The skiing is so good, especially when you have the Val d’Isere pass as you can go all the way out. If you go all the way over to the far east side of Val d’Isere you’ll find all these great red runs with no one on them - not sure I want to recommend t... + more
Roddy Campbell, Edinburgh
5 out of 5
Tignes is a really nice ski resort, probably one of the better resorts we’ve been to. The snow was good and it snowed during the week, so while visibility wasn’t always great, we had enough snow. The ski area is mixed enough that everyone could enjoy it, and you can ski further afield if you want to. We went ... + more
Gareth, Oxfordshire
4 out of 5
Been to Tignes a couple of times and will definitely go back, it’s a cracking ski area with really varied slopes – I’d definitely recommend Tignes to snowboarders. The prices in the pubs are now very much on the steep side (£10 a pint in some places). + more
Craig Cunningham, Preston
5 out of 5
Tignes is great, it’s not as pretty as other resorts, but the skiing is really good and quite snow sure. It was a bit icy on the first couple of days but overall really good. Our ski school met outside a coffee shop in Val Claret, really near our hotel (La Vanoise – highly recommended) our instructor was fabu... + more
Val & Andy Mcculloch, Yorkshire
4 out of 5
Hadn’t been to Tignes before, it’s a nice resort with really good après. The snow wasn’t too bad, it was a lot better than we thought it would be considering the bad start to the season, and it only started getting icy towards the end of the week. The only problem I had was that I wanted some snowboarding... + more
James Moody, Kent
4 out of 5
We’ve been to Tignes several times – it works for us as a family because we’re skiers and snowboarders of varied levels. There’s a lot around the area and I always find a lot to do for me as a beginner. Tignes has some good bars like the Loop bar in the centre. The New Year celebrations were very good for t... + more
Cal Brooks, North Wales
4 out of 5
If you haven’t been to Tignes before, definitely make a play for the lake / le lac area. It’s a big bowl of restaurants, pizza stalls, shops and good runs. We went swimming every night in the lagoon there (access is free as soon as your ski pass is activated, you just swipe to get in). It has an Olympic pool ... + more
The Poulters,
5 out of 5
We had a lovely Christmas and were very fortunate with the location as this was one of only a few resorts that had snow (they ended up bussing people over from other resorts because of poor conditions). The weather was actually lovely. This was our first time skiing in Tignes, and in France as a whole (have pre... + more
Anthony Brown, Berkshire
4 out of 5
SNO moved us to Tignes from Chamonix because the snow was lacking at the beginning of the season. Weather wise, the first couple of days weren’t so great, but towards the end it was brilliant - we still got to ski every day which is the main thing (though there’s a lot going on in Tignes anyway even if you’r... + more
Anon, Sussex
5 out of 5
I spent new year in Tignes 2011/12 and it was one of the best new years I've ever had. First of all the snow was incredible. I returned the next Feb and the snow was again fantastic. It's a high resort so it usually guarantees decent snow, it's one of my favourites when it comes to good powder and not being too... + more
Hannah Umlandt, Bromley
5 out of 5
I can understand the appeal to young people like me who want to go hard on and off the slopes, but for a family holiday I don’t think it’s as good. The ski area was nice and there was plenty to keep me occupied. The snow was still quite good even late in the season, and there was plenty of sun. I went off-pis... + more
Aimee, Southampton
3 out of 5
Tignes is a high resort at 2100m meaning it is a great choice for early and late season skiing- went over the New Year period and had glorious sunny weather most days with excellent snow cover. In terms of Après we found Saloon Bar great for cheap drinks deals and happy hour was always busy with tourists and... + more
Olivia Martin,
5 out of 5
Tignes is really cool, I’ve been a few times – there’s so much skiing and it has a high altitude which means you have so much better snow. There was loads of stuff happening at the ski resort at Christmas – all the ski instructors did a torch light procession down the mountain and they had Father Christmas... + more
Anon, Surrey
5 out of 5
Had a great time here, some really good nights out. I spent quite a lot of time in the park and now I’m a lot better at freestyle. We went to the Folie Douce which is great but it’s a bit weird, it’s not skiing but it’s not a night out, it’s kind of a weird in-between. + more
Oliver Banfield, Bedford
5 out of 5
Tignes is quite a modern resort, it hasn’t got the infrastructure of an old place like Chamonix but it has everything you need – shops, restaurants and bars. The mountain restaurants are fantastic and there are a number of different ones. In Tignes, the one at the top of the funicular is stunning, a proper re... + more
Andy and Tracy, Birmingham
5 out of 5
This was the first time we had been to Tignes, a lot of friends who had been before recommended it to us as being great for late season... and it was absolutely spot on. We had brilliant snow in the mornings but because the temperatures were mid to late teens, by the time the afternoon came along it meant the s... + more
Ray, Alex and Callum, Ringwood
4 out of 5
Tignes is a big bowl so everything ends up in the middle, whereas Val d’Isere is a valley so if you end up at one end, you have to go all the way over to get back. I’ve been to quite a few ski resorts and have returned to Tignes over 10 times now... and had great fun every time I’ve been. The snowboarding is... + more
Vince, Surrey
5 out of 5
I thought I’d enjoy Val d’Isere more than Tignes, we spent a day over there but whilst it’s got slightly more things happening, when you see the extent of the bars and restaurants in Tignes, Tignes is more than adequate. This is certainly somewhere I’d return to. The Espace Killy area is an awesome place, t... + more
Adam Souness, Midlothian
5 out of 5
The snow was good while we were there (early March). Tignes is very good. In terms of eating out, everywhere is nice for lunch, there is so much competition so the restaurants have to be good. Obviously the higher up the mountain the more expensive it gets, as every experienced skier knows. My tip for Tignes is... + more
John Ray, Edinburgh
4 out of 5
I was using skins and going up and over the back for off piste, the conditions were fantastic and I had blue skies every day – it was pretty quiet too with not too many people. If you haven’t skied Tignes before, definitely get the full Espace Killy pass and head over to the other glacier, more so than the Gr... + more
Skier from Scotland,
5 out of 5
I picked France as it has better snow and Tignes because we did a late booking. My daughter got tired quite quickly so we didn’t do as much skiing as I would have liked - we went to the swimming pool every day, the good thing about the lift pass is that you get free access to the pool. + more
Philip Wraighte, Littlehampton
4 out of 5
I’ve skied Tignes before and know the area well. The snow was absolutely lovely even though it was the beginning of the season, you can’t argue with the conditions when you go somewhere nice and high. If it’s open, the black Sache run in the last sector coming into Breviere is pretty serious if you’re that ... + more
Phil, Sale
5 out of 5
We really enjoyed Tignes, there’s some great skiing and we had excellent snow. Our family are intermediate to advanced skiers and there was no shortage of runs. If you’re staying over New Years, they have an enormous New Year party over by the lake – we have young kids so didn’t go along and instead went o... + more
Katharine, London
5 out of 5
Tignes was amazing this year. We had superb snow. I think I liked it more than my wife did, she isn’t as adventurous as me and I think she found it a bit difficult – she’s more cautious. It’s quite a challenging resort, I would recommend it more for experienced skiers (especially the area around where we we... + more
D. R., Essex
3 out of 5
The ski area is huge and you have plenty of slopes on the whole Espace Killy. It’s quite high so you’re guaranteed good conditions. It has plenty of variety for different abilities, I’m an intermediate and there was plenty for me but we were also with lots of learners who had lots of nice blues etc. + more
Robert Whisson, Coventry
4 out of 5
We’ve skied here in January and March and always had plenty of snow. We’re experienced skiers and love having such a vast area to explore but it’s also good for beginners. My son’s wife was learning to ski and enjoyed it as the runs aren’t too difficult, everything is quite wide open and safe. The areas by... + more
Terence Quigley, Brockmoor
5 out of 5
I’ve skied Tignes in the past from Val, it’s a very good resort. It was really cold in January but there was plenty of snow. In terms of which area to stay in, Val Claret is definitely the best. + more
John Steers, Bristol
5 out of 5
This was my first time in Tignes. As a group of boarders in our early 30’s, we all had really high expectations but it turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. We felt too old for it, which wasn’t great, everyone there was quite studenty and partying about. We were a bit disappointed with the snowboarding ... + more
Graham Finlayson, Leeds
1 out of 5
Been to Tignes a couple of times and it’s cool, I’d definitely go back there again. + more
Stephen Morris, Jersey
4 out of 5
I love Tignes - we skied here as a big group and really enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend it to other groups. I’m a boarder and the area is great for snowboarding, I’ve been doing it for quite a few years so I’m not a beginner or an expert but the area was perfect for me. There was one nice bar w... + more
Zoe Abel, Chelmsford
5 out of 5
We really like Tignes. Snow was OK, wind and temperature not so good (we were here at the beginning of January). + more
Norman, Plymouth
4 out of 5
Tignes is great for skiers at all levels with its high altitude and open space, snowboarders will too enjoy the 2000 meters of vertical decent. There are easily accessible runs for beginners at Le Lac and Lavachet with free lifts and multiple schools including snowboard schools, or if you prefer a one on one le... + more
Ms Callum, Feltham
5 out of 5
Tignes offers great skiing conditions and door-to-door skiing and being linked to Val D’Isere, gives you the best of both resorts by being able to ski between the two. This resort is great for budget travellers as its the more affordable half of the Espace Killy and also has guaranteed snow making for great sk... + more
Alison Brown, Sydney
5 out of 5
Here is a review of Tignes for you. Have to admit this is one of the best skiing experiences. Love it there. 1) Scotty’s Bar was excellent in Lavachet. A bit of a party bar with live sport, a fantastic sun terrace and regular offers on cocktails. 2) I am sure we ate at La Caleche – again a traditional French ... + more
Alec Fowler, Manchester
5 out of 5
The infamous, high altitude snow paradise, suitable for beginners to advanced skiers. Tignes boasts a vast amount of space; this ski heaven will continue to astonish you. With all year round guaranteed ski time it continues to appeal to the masses. The Espace Killy is world renowned for its superb slopes, sceni... + more
Mark W, London
5 out of 5
Tignes is a fantastic place to head to for almost any holiday. We found it slightly cheaper than Val d’Isere, so would be perfect for those with less cash to splash. We also found that despite it being cheaper, there was more going on and a much better vibe than in the neighbouring town, with the night life pr... + more
Tom, Sno Staff
5 out of 5
Whether you like to hit the clubs and party or just have a drink at a quite bar, Tignes is the place for you. With a vivacious nightlife Tignes certainly wont disappoint. The Villages in Tignes have a varied choice of restaurants, you will never fail to be satisfied. You could have a try with ‘Sat Suki de Tign... + more
Tanika C, Middlesex
5 out of 5
Tignes Ski resort is set in the beautiful Espace Killy which it shares with Val d’isere with over 300km of pistes. The world renowned Espace Killy named after skier and triple Olympic Gold medallist Jean-Claude Killy. The Grande Motte Glacier allows the resort to stay open all year round; with five different v... + more
Callum, Middlesex
5 out of 5
My favourite! Wide, uncrowded reds give intermediate skiers and boarders the confidence to increase their speed and decrease the breadth of their turns. I chickened out of the glacier as it looked a little icy nearing the end of the day, but next time, you’re mine red glacier run! (probably not gonna be confid... + more
Maddie, Southampton
5 out of 5
Many people visit Tignes for the great links to Val d’isere and snowsure glacier, but it has a really cool terrain park as well. Tignes has amazing powder skiing and it also hosts the X games, which attracts some of the biggest names in freestyle skiing and snowboarding, to lay down their best tricks. The reso... + more
Andrew Fyfe, Aberdeen
5 out of 5
The best thing about the resort for me was the altitude. Making a snow sure holiday with fresh snow throughout was worth the transfer time. Also the amount of skiable area is massive especially if you have the full area pass. The off piste is also excellent. Thanks for a good Holliday! + more
Mr Chris Kerrigan, Preston
4 out of 5
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How much is a ski pass in Tignes

Maximum and minimum adult Tignes lift pass prices ranged from €192 to €285 for 6 days access to the Tignes ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Tignes holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

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1 Day Price €26 - €46 €32 - €57 €26 - €46
6 Day Price €156 - €228 €192 - €285 €156 - €228
Age Range 5 - 13 14 - 64 65+
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Getting to Tignes

Most of our ski holidays to Tignes packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Tignes from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Tignes from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Tignes from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Geneva 165 km 2 hours 30 minutes
Lyon 220 km 2 hours 30 minutes
Chambery 130 km 1 hour 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Tignes from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Tignes?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Tignes transfers.

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Bourg St Maurice 30 km 30 minutes

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Going to Tignes under your own steam

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Tignes Tourism Office Tignes is a wonderful, top-tier resort with over 300km of piste across Tignes - Val d’Isère area. In Tignes, you have tree-lined runs, long descents and generally tougher-than average blue and red runs. There is great Apre ski and plenty of ski-in ski out places to stay so it would be very easy for you to spend your evenings in and out… + more

Ski-Physio A member of the British Chartered Physiotherapy clinics, Ski-Physio offer their physiotherapy and massage services in Tignes and other French ski resorts. All therapists are experienced, chartered and registered to work in France and most insurance companies will cover the cost of treatments. Their massages include the heavenly Lava Shell Massage,… + more

Ambulance Anita Desvallon Ambulances services in Tignes

Centre Medical de Tignes Located in Tignes Le Lac Opening hours Mon-Thu 10h00-12h00 and 16h00-18h30 Fri 09h00-12h00 and 16h00-18h30

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