The ski region of Tignes-Val d’Isere, formally known as the Espace Killy, if one of the world’s largest, best, and most snowsure. With skiing from 1550m to 3456m it boasts a huge vertical and a long season that begins at the end of November and finishes in May, although summer skiing is possible on the Grande Motte glacier above Tignes and sometimes on the Pisaillas glacier above Val d’Isere. The domain covers 300km of piste and some of the world’s best of-piste too. Whilst Val d’Isere is a valley floor resort with three main villages (Val itself, La Daille, and Le Fornet), Tignes has 4/5 main villages at varying heights. These are namely Les Brevieres at 1550m, Tignes 1800 at 1800m, Le Lavachet at 2100m, Le Lac at 2100m, and Val Claret at 2300m. The region’s lift system is also one of the best in the world with queues being an absolute rarity even at peak periods.
The Apres ski in the area is not to be sniffed at either with well-known bars and clubs including (Val d’Isere) Le Petit Danois, Le Salon, Dick’s Tea bar, The Doudoune, Le Salon, Cocorico, Chez Jules (Coin des Amis), Victors, La Taverne, La Folie Douce, and the Underground. Whilst Tignes boasts La Couloir, Brasero, Loop Bar, Le Moose, Cocorico, 247, Marmot Arms, Box Café, and La Queue.
Access can be gained from Grenoble, Lyon, Geneva or Chambery airports and by rail to Bourg St Maurice.
Lodging options include hotels, catered chalets, self catered chalets, apartments and bed and breakfast pensions. Snowfinders pick of these options are as follows:
Catered chalet.
Chalet Azel, Val d’Isere.
A stunning brand new chalet for 8 guests complete with its own dedicated hot tub and sauna. The 5 out of 7 night catering includes a fantastic menu coupled with hand selected local wines. The package includes flights with a choice from Manchester or Gatwick with shared coach transfers from Chambery.
Self catered chalet.
Chalet Inuit, Val d’Isere.
Sleeping up to 12 this property features a lavish spa area with sauna and sunken jacuzzi. The balcony offers stunning views across the village and comes with a complementary driver service. Flights and transfers are not included allowing guests to chose their mode of transport and departure points.
Self catering apartments.
Residence Le Taos, Tignes Le Lac.
Le Taos (pronounced Touse and in house) is named after the New Mexico ski resort of the same name. The residence offers superb apartments with access to spa facilities and inhouse dining options. It comes as a package with flight across the UK and transfers included or on an accommodation only basis.
Bed &breakfast pensions.
Le Paquis, Tignes Le Lac.
A traditional 3 star superior pension hotel just minutes from the main lifts. Packaged with flights from across the UK and transfers.
Hotels.
Club Med Tignes, Tignes Val Claret.
This Premium resort with Exclusive Collection space boasts a piste side location this is the perfect resort for families, friends, singles, or groups. The hotel is run on a truly all inclusive basis meaning that everything is paid for in advance and there are no nasty surprises in resort. This all inclusive ski holiday option covers everything; full board, unlimited drinks, lift passes, ski and board tuition, ski and board guiding, children’s clubs from 4 years old, non-ski activities, pool, entertainment, tips and taxes. The vibrant décor introduces a contemporary mountain spirit into the cosy rooms and the Exclusive Collection space offers amazing suites perfect for families. Flights are offered from all UK departure points with transfers included.
