Tignes Ski Holidays

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Tignes Ski Holidays
Ski Holidays

Tignes Ski Holidays are for skilled skiers looking for a difficult skiing vacation! Tignes ski chalets are booked early and there are lots of factors why! Tignes Ski Resort’s globally renowned skiing, being linked with Val d’Isere Ski Resort and an abundance of snow.

Indisputably 1 of the ‘crème de la crème’ of worldwide ski locations, Tignes provides very high, snow certain and frankly excellent riding. Appreciate the skiing and boarding.

A ski vacation in Tignes boasts year-round skiing and snowboarding and has a few of probably the most thrilling and difficult ski terrain outside The 3 Valleys. A first-rate snow record, with a huge selection of both equally on and off piste skiing.

Linking straight in to the 300km ‘Espace Killy’ with a thorough lift system – it is a fast drop over the hill into neighbouring Val d’Isere, at the peak from the Grande Motte down towards the picturesque old village of Tignes-les Brevières.

Tignes Ski Holidays

An area lift pass enables you to get a day trip within the 3 Valleys or Paradiski locations. Fantastic for all skills, this truly is the best ski vacation resort with some thing for everybody.

The primary resort of Tignes is made up of 3 locations; Le Lac, Le Lavachet and Val Claret. All of the villages consist of numerous shops, restaurants and atmospheric bars in which the après-ski is pretty lively. There’s also the chance to sign up for many activities off the slopes – numerous of which involve varying amounts of adrenaline!

Tignes Ski Resort

Tignes ski resort is one of the most well-known winter sports destinations in France acclaimed for unrivalled snow records and its amazing slopes offering indelible skiing experiences for intermediaries and experts.

With its incredible height of 2100m Tignes is one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps. It’s also part of the massive Espace Killy ski area so you can be sure there will be awesome snow waiting for you no matter the time of the year you decide to visit.

The resort is made up of three quaint villages: Val Claret, Le Lac, and Le Lavache all excellently interlinked by 24-hour bus service plus queue killing lift system that allows you more time on the slopes and less time on the line.

Tignes Ski Resort France

Tignes is splendidly located, with Val Claret boasting a superb location at the foot of the Grande Motte funicular. Le Lac and Le Lavachet, on the other hand, oozes warm cosy village feel offering easy access to the majestic Val d’Isere ski area.

Beginners might not have much to look up to in Tignes but there are handful nursery slopes served by free lifts and a few gentle greens to progress to. You can sample the nursery at Le Lac and Le Lavachet before progressing to easy greens at Val Claret’s Boillin and later when you gain more confidence proceed down to Val Claret for some blue runs.

Intermediaries and experts are well catered for in Tignes with a great balance of both challenging slopes and fairly difficult runs for the less confident.

Off the slopes, Tignes boasts a calm and laid-atmosphere with a traffic-free feature which makes the resort perfect for family that prefer convenience over charm.

The resort may lack architectural beauty especially when compared to the neighbouring resorts but the slopes are every skier’s dream.

The environment here is pretty relaxed and the nightlife isn’t the liveliest so it may not be the best destination if you’re on a group of young energetic friends but there is a fair selection of good restaurants and bars where you can grab a drink or snacks before retiring to your chalet.

Tignes Ski Resort Accommodation

Tignes ski resort accommodation is apartment-dominated but there is a great selection of hotels and cosy chalets too.

Tignes skiing experience on the slopes is predominant and most of accommodation in the resort are either ski-in/ski-out or situated just a few steps from the bottom of the slopes.

If you would rather choose charm over convenience, then you can head further down in Tignes Les Brevieres, which is the lowest resort in Tignes standing at 1550m. it may feel a little bit secluded and isolated but you’ll enjoy more of a village-ambiance and the chalets here exude a more traditional feel.

Tignes Val Claret Ski Resort

Being the topmost area of the Tignes ski resort Tignes Val Claret Ski Resort offers a great variety of awesome slopes perfect for experts and intermediaries, picturesque views plus proximity to extensive skiing areas in Espace Killy.

Tignes Ski Chalets

Tignes is really a French ski resort paradise fantastic for any type of skiing vacation. There’s an excellent choice of ski chalets in Tignes which can accommodate ski groups of any size.

The Tignes ski chalets range from eight sleepers towards the biggest sleeping 26.

Tignes Ski Holidays

Tignes Ski Package prices are per person, based on full occupancy of rooms departing.

Prices may vary subject to availability, flight/room supplements and/or changes.

Images from the Tignes Tourist Office.

The Resort
Non Skiers Good
Families Very Good
Nightlife Excellent
Skiing Altitude 3456m High, 1550m – Low
Resort Altitude 2100m
Glacier Yes
Number of Pistes 154
Number of Lifts 90
Terrain Parks 2 parks, 1 pipe
Mountain Restaurants 16
Snow Making 9%
Linked Resorts Val d’Isère
Disabled Skiing Yes
Leisure Centre Yes
Non Ski Childcare No
Ski Kindergarten Yes
Baby Care Yes
Transfer Time 4 Hours
Skiing Difficulty
Beginners Very Good
Intermediate Excellent
Advanced Excellent
Off Piste Excellent

Skiing in Tignes

Beginners

The resorts have superb ski schools, great nursery slopes and a few totally free lifts. There’s sufficient wide-open terrain for progressing and also you might even handle to ski in between Val d’Isère and Tignes by the conclusion of one’s initial week.

Intermediates

The selection is world-class and also the great circumstances are tough to match. There’s a lot to cover right here; it is a challenge to complete it inside a season, let alone inside a week. Perfect for all those who wish to develop self-confidence, make progress in miles of fantastic and varied snow-sure terrain.

Advanced

This resort has an unrivalled reputation with regards to sophisticated skiing and snowboarding. There’s a lot of selection; you will not wish to quit for lunch. In the event you can ski the steepest moguls here, you are able to ski any moguls, just about anywhere. Tignes is world-renowned for off-piste routes, served by the lift network. Join 1 of the off-piste groups for an unforgettable adventure.

Tignes Ski Holidays

Fantastic for boarders, with plenty of lengthy, wide pistes for quick, carving turns. Sophisticated boarders are spoilt for option in the massive snow park with jumps, a half-pipe along with a totally free ride zone in Tignes.

For newbies or intermediates with restricted experience, the glacier is fantastic for practice.

Ski with your family

 Tignes Ski Holidays provide a good choice of Après-Ski activities for those seeking a busy, fun holiday with some exciting activities.
  • 10-Lane Bowling Alley
  • Fitness Centre with Sauna
  • Squash and Indoor Tennis (in Le Lac)
  • Ice-Diving
  • Ice-Climbing
  • Ice-Skating
  • Husky Sledging
  • Ski-Joring (Ski Tow behind a Horse!)
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snow-Shoe Excursions
  • Paragliding
  • Bungee Trampoline
  • Tandem
  • Cinemas (in Le Lac and Val Claret)
  • Pony Trips
  • Superb Aqua Sports Centre, The Lagon, with Indoor Swimming-Pool, Water-Slide, Waterfall, Spa Centre & Gym.