Tignes

Overview

At the heart of the world famous Espace Killy area, Tignes is a high mountain resort with a long, long season. The winter ski season starts in November and ends in May and here at Snowfinders we have skied back to the resort on the Trolles run on the May bank holiday. The glacier serviced by the Grande Motte funicular is open for summer skiing all year round. Some may regard Tignes as an ugly purpose built blot on the landscape, and admittedly it's not the prettiest place in the world. Indeed, the Bec Rouge in Tignes Le Lac is a wart on mother nature's beautiful face. Having said that we're here to ski not take part in some architectural critique. Those wanting ski convenience in a high altitude snow sure resort, need to turn a blind eye to the architecture!! Tignes offers a large ski area that is suitable for early intermediates to experts. Take the Aeroski Telecabine in the morning and head up to the Toviere where the option is to ski down on the Campanules to Val Claret or head over to Val d'Isere . Another day head up to the L'Aiguille Percee better known as the "Eye of the Needle" and ski down to Tignes Les Brevieres. With views of Lac Du Chervil on your way down, this run offers stunning scenery. Take lunch at La Sachette( 50 metres over the bridge and on the left)  which is cheaper and better than the more convenient restaurants on the bridge. In the afternoon discover the more traditional area of the Tignes Les Brevieres skiing. The Espace Killy is a large ski area and has more than enough skiing for even the most dedicated. With legendary off piste, the Espace Killy offers something for nearly everyone. Bullish beginners will prosper with plenty of great blues and reds to progress to, although nervous skiers might find the area limiting .  

Offslope/apres ski

There is a small selection of activities for those who don’t ski such as ice-skating, snowmobiling and dog sledding. There is also a new leisure complex with great pools and wellness areas, but bear in mind that these activities do get booked up quite quickly. There is a good selection of bars spread across the different areas in Tignes, and restaurants are varied with welcoming and efficient staff.

Tignes nightlife, whilst not in the same league as Meribel, Val d’Isere and St Anton, is busy and entertaining with some worthwhile apres ski destinations. With bars including the popular French bar Embuscade at the top of Le Bec Rouge area of Tignes Le Lac, the ever popular Grizzly in Val Claret. Dropzone in Val Claret has a hugely popular apres ski scene from 3-6pm and then the venue morphs into a nightclub for action into the small hours.

Tignes Le Lac has the ever popular Loop Bar and Jacks nightclub plus the bowling alley.

Overview

A skiers resort with a huge area, excellent lift access, snow sure slopes and a long season. Close your eyes to the architecture and feast on the fact that there isn’t a property more than 10 minutes walk to the piste, and there is a large amount of truly ski in ski out accommodation. From budget to luxury there is something for everyone.

 

 

At a glance

Pistes:
300km
Resort height:
2100m
Top station:
3455m

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Positives

  • Good snow and long season
  • Fantastic lift served off piste
  • A lot of slope side accommodation
  • Varied terrain and easy access to Val d’Isere

Negatives

  • Unattractive resort
  • Bleak and treeless
  • Some long slow chairlifts
  • Limited apres ski
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Chalet Hotel Quartz REF: ALTR03

Le Quartz, the latest of our ski-in/ski-out complexes, is ideally located in front of the Val Claret snow front, a lively district in the resort of Tignes (2,100m high), in...

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Freddie Residence REF: ALTR01

At an altitude of 1800 meters, in the heart of Savoie in the French Alps, our new residence, the Freddie, will open its doors in December 2025! Nestled in the...

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Chalet Panoramique REF: CC099

Chalet Panoramique, a stunning 35-person chalet in Tignes les Brévières, offers flexibility to accommodate a variety of group styles and sizes. The airy chalet is nestled in the village’s Hauts...

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Chalet Isabella REF: CC098

Chalet Isabella is a spacious and modern chalet, sleeping up to 17 guests over four floors, in Tignes les Brévières with panoramic mountain views. The premium accommodation is located in...

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Chalet Sophia REF: CC097

Chalet Sophia is a spacious chalet sleeping 16 people, laid out over four floors, in Tignes les Brévières and boasts panoramic mountain views. The premium accommodation is located in the...

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Chalet Indah REF: CC096

Chalet Indah is a modern chalet in Tignes les Brévières with panoramic mountain views. The premium accommodation is in the village’s Hauts des Brévières area, just a short walk from...

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Chalet Boubou REF: CC095

Chalet Boubou Plus is a beautiful 14-person chalet in Tignes les Brévières with panoramic mountain views. The premium accommodation is located in the village’s Hauts des Brévières area, just a...

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Chalet Hattiers Apartment 1 is an airy apartment on the top floor of homely Chalet Hattiers, ideal for smaller groups seeking sole occupancy at great value prices. It is perfectly...

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Hattiers Apartment 2 is a bright ski apartment in Tignes on the top floor of homely Chalet Hattiers. The apartment is perfectly located in the heart of Tignes les Brévières,...

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Chalet Rosko REF: CC092

Chalet Rosko, an open-plan 21-person chalet in Tignes les Brévières, is the perfect choice for large, sociable groups. The spacious chalet is located in the village’s Hauts des Brévières area,...

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