Tignes ski information
Tignes is a high altitude resort offering great skiing and boarding for all levels as well as some of the best lift accessed off-piste areas in the world. We offer accommodation in Tignes Val Claret and Tignes Le Lac which are linked by a regular ski bus and both have easy access to the slopes. Val Claret, the highest part of the resort, has a number of shops, restaurants and bistros and is the starting point for the funicular leading up to the glacier. Tignes Le Lac has a twice weekly market, shops, bars, restaurants and a sports centre. There are slopes leading directly back to both resorts.
Special Offer: Buy one Espace Killy lift pass and get one FREE (worth up to £206!). Valid for deps. 20th Dec 2010, 15 & 22 Jan, 19 & 26 March 2011 when staying in any of our catered chalets or the Hotel Tignes 2100. Must book before 30th Sept 2010.Linked ski area
Espace Killy
Skiing and snowboarding in Tignes
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.
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
Tignes at a glance
Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs 30mins, Geneva 4 hrs. Snow Train (Bourg St. Maurice) 50 mins
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
2,100m (6,889ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
300kms
Piste type No of runs Easy 83 Intermediate 46 Difficult 25 -
Cross-country
44kms
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Longest Run
10kms (La Sache)
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Number of Lifts
94 (2 funiculars,4 cable cars, 4 gondolas,44 chairlifts, 40 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
1
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Snow Cannons
15%
* Terms & Conditions
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.