Tignes ski resort
Snow Range
1550-3550m
high altitude resort with superb snow and extensive skiing
Set high in the magnificent Savoie Alps, Tignes offers some of the best skiing in Europe with guaranteed year-round snow. Val Claret, the highest part of the resort, offers the best access to skiing, being at the foot of the glacier. It has a number of shops, restaurants and bistros. Le Lavachet has chairlift links to Tovière and connections onto Val d'Isère and offers a variety of cafés/restaurants. Bustling, lively Lac de Tignes, with runs leading directly back into the resort, has a twice weekly market, shops, bars, restaurants and an modern sports centre.
- the experience
- the slopes Tignes snowboarding
- Tignes lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Tignes
The experience
Tignes Après Ski
Lively with a good choice of bars, try Scotty's Bar for a good atmosphere or the Crowded House which attract many British skiers
Activities
· Crystal Pepi Penguin and Whizz Kids Clubs · Ice rink · Sports centre with squash court, tennis courts, aerobics, weight training, Jacuzzi, sauna (Lac de Tignes) · Municipal swimming pool · Bowling alley · Cross country skiing · Ice karting · Parapenting · Husky drawn sleigh rides · Market in Le Lac twice a week · Ice climbing · Ice diving · Ice driving · Lagoon leisure centre with pool, slides and spa · Weekly local street market · Range of boutiques · Supermarkets · Cinema (Lac de Tignes and Val Claret)
Eating out in Tignes
More than 20 restaurants with menus to suit every palate and budget · 3 course set menu at around €30 · Local fondues for €25 including wine and dessert · Pizzas from €15 · Pizzeria 2000, Daffy's Tex Mex, Le Caveau, Saint Jacques and Scotty's
Family choice
Tignes is a great choice for families with a Crystal-run Pepi Penguin Crèche and Whizz Kids Club in the resort. These are located at the Hotel Diva in Val Claret (open to all guests in Tignes). Pre-booking essential. Call the Family Hotline 0871 971 0457 (call charges apply).
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Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Crystal Snowboarding Escort
- Family Choice
- Helicopter Transfer
- Twin Centre
Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs 30mins, Grenoble 4 hrs, Geneva 4 hrs. Snow Train (Bourg St. Maurice) 50 mins
The slopes
Beginners
There are a number of easy runs for novice skiers with the bonus of 4 free ski lifts for beginners. Once basic skiing techniques have been mastered, head to the Palafour lift in Le Lac or up the Tichot or Grattalu chairlifts.
Intermediates
A multitude of exciting, challenging terrain is ready and waiting for all levels of intermediate skier. Try cruising down the easy blue run to Tignes les Brevières in time for lunch at the bottom. The high speed 6-seater chair from Val Claret to Col de Fresse speeding access to Val d'lsère and the glacier at le Fornet.
Advanced
Together with the ski lifts of Val d'Isère, Tignes has an unmatched variety of skiing possibilities including some of the most extensive off-piste in the world.
Snowboarding
Tignes really does have it all, this is one of the best playgrounds in Europe no matter what you want. Check out the Lanches chairlift in Val Claret for the boardpark full of kickers and hits to suit all and freeriding doesn't get any better, on or off-piste.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
300kms
Piste type No of runs Easy 83 Intermediate 46 Difficult 25 -
Number of lifts
94 (2 funiculars,4 cable cars, 4 gondolas,44 chairlifts, 40 drag lifts)
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Snow cannons
216
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Longest run
10kms (La Sache)
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Cross-country trails
44kms
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Snow Range
1550-3550m
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Village Height:
2,100m (6,889ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,550m (11,715ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Local | £ | £ | |
| Area | £ | £ |
Child 5-13 yrs incl. Senior 65-74 years.
| Family passes | 6 Days |
| 2 Adults & 2 Children | £ |
| 2 Adults, 1 Junior & 1 Child | £ |
| 2 Adults & 2 Juniors | £ |
| 2 Adults & 3 Children | £ |
Lift pass coverage: Local pass covers Tignes only. Area pass covers the entire Espace Killy. Absolute beginners will not need a pass for beginner slopes, speak to rep on arrival for advise on lift pass. 8 & 13 day prices on request.
Photo required for lift pass? Over 74yrs and under 5yrs only.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski (5 x 3 hrs am, EV2) | £ | £ |
| Ski (5 x 3 hrs pm, EV2) | £ | £ |
| Ski (6 x 3 hrs am, ESF) | £ | £ |
| Board (5 x 3 hrs am, EV2) | £ | £ |
| Board (6 x 3 hrs am ESF) | £ | £ |
| Fine Skills Clinic (1 x 4 hrs) | £ | - |
| Fine Skills Clinic (4 x 4 hrs) | £ | - |
Children: Ski 4-13yrs (ESF) 5-13yrs (EV2). Board 8-13yrs (both). Same hours as adults.
No. of instructors: 86 (All English speaking).
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £ | £ |
| First Time board | £ | £ |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition (3 hrs per day, ESF). A lift pass is not included as the beginner lifts are free. Depending on progression you may be required to buy a lift pass locally.
the savings
FREE entry to swimming pool and open-air ice rink on lake with lift pass.
Reduced price lift pass for over 65's.
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
FREE lift pass for under 5's (arrange locally).
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £ | £ |
| Silver skis | £ | £ |
| Gold skis | £ | £ |
| Ski/board boots | £ | £ |
| Snowboard | £ | £ |
| Helmet | £ | £ |
the savings
FREE entry to swimming pool and open-air ice rink on lake with lift pass.
Reduced price lift pass for over 65's.
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
FREE lift pass for under 5's (arrange locally).