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Essentials
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Resort Height
2,100m (6,889ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs 30mins, Geneva 4 hrs. Snow Train (Bourg St. Maurice) 50 mins
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Typical costs
· small beer £3 · litre of milk £1· bottle of house wine £11
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
glacier resort guaranteed snow
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
High altitude resort with superb snow and extensive skiing
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 rolling reds and blues down to Tignes Les Breviers. Tignes also has some great off piste and board parks with the X-games returning for 2012. The resort is great for groups with a lively nightlife as well as families with Crystal childcare in resort. Exclusive offer: Buy one lift pass and get one 1/2 price (valid for departures 17th Dec, 7th, 14th Jan & 21st Jan and 17th Mar & 24th March 2012)
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2 for 1 equipment
Book now to get 2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. If you don't have your own gear or if you simply want to remove the trouble of transporting it, then take advantage of this offer now.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
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Buy 1 lift pass get 1 half price
If you buy a lift pass then help yourself to a second one at half price.
Excludes certain departure dates, see terms and conditions for details.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Private Transfer
From Chambery airport
One-way (arrival) from £44 pp. Return from £84 pp. One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 people are also availableHelicopter Transfer
Arrive in style! Pre-book a private helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers. For further details phone our reservations team on 0871 231 2256.
Families
Pepi Penguin Club (6mths-4yrs) - open to all guests staying in Tignes, located in Hotel Diva.
Whizz Kids Club (4-11yrs) - open to all guests staying in Tignes, located in Hotel Diva.
Mini & Kids Clubs (4-12yrs) - open to all guests staying in the Hotel Diva.
Private Nanny (6mths-8yrs) - available to guests staying in one of our chalets (must book the whole chalet) or any or our Finest Apartments in resort.
Pre-booking is essential.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 area lift pass
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs -
Our best deals to Tignes
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Tignes in France | Self catering |
£282 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 April 2012 | London Gatwick | Tignes in France | Self catering |
£292 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Tignes in France | Self catering |
£293 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 April 2012 | London Gatwick | Tignes in France | Self catering |
£298 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Tignes in France | Self catering |
£311 based on 4 sharing |