Tignes ski resort
Snow Range
1550-3550m
Resort Quote
high altitude resort with superb snow and extensive skiing
Intro
Tignes offers some of the best skiing in Europe with guaranteed snow all season long. Part of the Espace Killy ski area the skiing is varied and vast, from the highs of the glaciers in Tignes and Val d’Isère to the pretty alpine town of Tignes Les Breviers. Tignes also has some great off piste and board parks with the X-games returning for 2011. The resort is great for groups with a lively nightlife as well as families with Crystal childcare in resort.
- the experience
- the slopes Tignes snowboarding
- Tignes lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Tignes
The experience
Tignes Nightlife
• lively with a good choice of bars • Scotty's Bar for atmosphere • the Crowded House which attracts many British skiers
Activities
Sports centre (Lac de Tignes), pool, slides and spa, bowling alley, husky sleigh rides, ice rink, ice climbing, ice diving, ice karting, ice parapenting, market in Le Lac & cinemas (Lac de Tignes & 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 ·Large choice including Pizzeria 2000, Daffy's Tex Mex, Le Caveau, Saint Jacques and La Krepouz.
Cross Country Skiing
44km
Resort features
Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs 30mins, Geneva 4 hrs. Snow Train (Bourg St. Maurice) 50 mins
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
There are a number of easy runs for novice skiers with the bonus of 5 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.
Ski Information 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 provides speedy access to Val d'lsère and the glacier at le Fornet.
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Tignes really does have it all, this is one of the best playgrounds in Europe no matter what you want. Check out the Tichot 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
15%
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Longest Run
10kms (La Sache)
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Cross-country
44kms
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Snow Range
1550-3550m
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Resort Height:
2,100m (6,889ft)
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Transfer
Please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 people are also available
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 | £177 | £143 | £143 |
| Area | £206 | £166 | £166 |
Child 5-13 yrs incl. Senior 65-74 years.
| Family passes (Area)* | 6 Days |
| 2 Adults & 2 Children | £656 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Junior & 1 Child | £696 |
| 2 Adults & 2 Juniors | £716 |
| 2 Adults & 3 Children | £737 |
Lift pass coverage: Local pass covers Tignes only. Area pass covers the entire Espace Killy. Complete beginners should buy lift pass in resort as 4 FREE lifts. 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) | £168 | £177 |
| Ski (5 x 3 hrs pm, EV2) | £135 | £140 |
| Board (5 x 3 hrs am, EV2) | £168 | £168 |
| Ski/board (6 x 3 hrs am, ESF) | £140 | £140 |
| Fine Skills Clinic (1 x 4 hrs) | £51 | - |
| Fine Skills Clinic (4 x 4 hrs) | £172 | - |
Children: Ski 4-13yrs (ESF) 5-13yrs (EV2). Board 8-13yrs (both). Same hours as adults.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Money savers: FREE entry to swimming pool and open-air ice rink on lake with lift pass
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* | Mini** |
| Bronze skis | £55 | £30 | £20 |
| Silver skis | £75 | £40 | - |
| Gold skis | £90 | - | - |
| Ski/board boots | £35 | £20 | £15 |
| Snowboard | £75 | £40 | - |
| Superior snowboard | £90 | - | - |
| Helmet | - | £15 | - |
** Mini Ski 3-5yrs incl.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Money savers: FREE entry to swimming pool and open-air ice rink on lake with lift pass
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.