Tignes ski holidays
Discover Tignes ski holidays with Mychaletfinder. Find chalets and holiday accommodation in one of the French Alps' highest and known for reliable snow conditions, with access to the extensive Tignes–Val d'Isère ski area which includes skiing on the Grande Motte glacier at 3,456m.
The resort is made up of several connected areas, including Val Claret, Tignes Le Lac, Le Lavachet, Tignes 1800 and Les Brévières, giving visitors a choice of different locations and accommodation.
Tignes is particularly well suited to families, groups and skiers who want extensive terrain, while its high-altitude setting makes it a popular choice for snow-sure ski holidays.
Find your Tignes ski accommodation, explore the resort and plan your ski holiday below.
| Key information (whole area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 2100 m |
| Top lift | 3456 m |
| Piste (km) | 300 km |
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| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Expert | |
| Nearest airport | Chambery (130 km) |
Where to stay in Tignes
Tignes has 5 mini-resorts to choose from for your ski holiday that range from purpose built and ski-in, ski-out with lively apres-ski to quieter and more traditional villages.
| Area | Altitude | Best for | Character | Ski access | Ski-in, ski-out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Claret | 2,100m | Skiers / groups | Lively | Excellent | ✔ |
| Le Lavachet | 2,050 | Quieter holidays | Relaxed | Good | ✔* |
| Le Lac | 2,100m | Everyone | Lively | Excellent | ✔ |
| Tignes 1800m | 1,800m | Families | Traditional | Good | ✔ * |
| Les Brévières | 1,550m | Village atmosphere | Traditional | Ski-bus / short walk | ✘ |
* - not all properties are ski-in, ski-out
Tignes chalets & apartments to rent
From ski-in/ski-out apartments in Val Claret to larger chalets for families and groups, browse over 200 rental properties in Tignes and find an apartment or chalet to suit your trip.
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Skiing in Tignes
Tignes is a high-altitude ski destination with terrain to suit a wide range of abilities. The resort is connected to Val d'Isère, allowing visitors to explore the wider Tignes–Val d'Isère ski area during their holiday.
Beginners have dedicated learning areas and gentle pistes, while intermediate skiers can enjoy a huge choice of blue and red runs. Advanced skiers can explore more challenging terrain and high-mountain areas, with off-piste opportunities available with a qualified professional.
One of the highlights is the Grande Motte sector, which reaches more than 3,000m and provides some of the highest skiing in the resort. Whether you're planning your first ski trip or returning for another week in the Alps, Tignes offers enough variety to keep you skiing somewhere different throughout your stay. For more information on Tignes - val d'Isere ski area, see our Tignes ski resort guide.
Tignes - Val d'Isere ski area
Tignes is lift-linked to Val'Isere and together, provide over 300kms of slopes for all levels of skier and snowboarder. With such a large connected ski area, Tignes is an excellent base for skiers who want to explore and go ski-touring and you can see the various possibilities on the Tignes piste map to see the layout. To get the most out of the ski area, you can book a guided off-piste ski lesson or hire a local guide.
When to go on a Tignes ski holiday?
Tignes' high-altitude terrain makes it an attractive destination throughout the main winter ski season.
- Christmas and New Year are popular for a festive ski holiday in the French Alps, although these dates are among the busiest and should be booked well in advance.
- January can offer excellent winter skiing conditions and is often a quieter alternative to the Christmas period
- February is particularly popular with families because of the school holidays, so accommodation and travel can be in high demand
- March combines good high-altitude snow with longer daylight hours and increasingly sunny conditions, making it a popular time for skiing
- April can be an excellent choice for late-season skiing in Tignes, with the resort's high-altitude terrain providing good opportunities for spring skiing
Always check current lift operations, snow conditions and season dates before travelling.
Family ski holidays in Tignes
Tignes is a popular choice for family ski holidays, with beginner areas, ski schools and accommodation suitable for different group sizes.
Families can choose from apartments and chalets and combine skiing with activities away from the the resort centre yet still close to the ski lifts.
For information about children's and adult ski lessons and mountain guides, see our Tignes ski schools guide.
Why choose a Tignes ski holiday?
Tignes is a fantastic choice if you want a high-altitude ski holiday with reliable snow and plenty of terrain to explore. The resort forms part of the Tignes–Val d'Isère ski area, giving skiers and snowboarders access to around 300km of pistes which you can see on the Tignes–Val d'Isère piste map.
The high altitude is one of Tignes' biggest attractions. The ski area reaches 3,456m and much of the terrain is above 2,000m, helping provide good skiing conditions throughout a long winter season.
There is also something for every type of skier. Beginners can learn on dedicated nursery slopes and gentle pistes, while intermediate skiers have an enormous variety of terrain to explore. Advanced skiers can enjoy challenging pistes, high mountain terrain and extensive off-piste opportunities with a qualified ski guide or as part of an off-piste ski lesson.
Whether you're planning a family ski holiday, a trip with friends or a couples' getaway, Tignes combines excellent skiing with a good choice of accommodation, restaurants, bars and activities away from the slopes.
Why choose Tignes rather than Val d'Isère?
We think Tignes is a particularly good choice if skiing is your priority. Its high-altitude villages give easy access to the Tignes–Val d'Isère ski area, while the accommodation and apres-ski can offer better value than neighbouring Val d'Isère.
Tignes ski holidays FAQ
Is Tignes good for a ski holiday?
✔ Tignes offers extensive skiing at high altitude for a wide range of abilities, together with restaurants, après-ski, off the slope activities and a choice of holiday accommodation.
Is Tignes good for family ski holidays?
✔ Tignes can work well for family ski holidays, with beginner areas, ski schools, family-friendly activities and accommodation for different group sizes.
Is Tignes good for advanced skiers?
✔ Definitely, Tignes is known for its advanced trails with steep pistes, plenty of off-piste itineraries and the long verticals from the Grande Motte glacier.
Can I rent a chalet or apartment in Tignes?
✔ Mychaletfinder has a dedicated selection of Tignes holiday rentals, including chalets and apartments.
How many ski areas are connected to Tignes?
✔ Val d'Isere is connected to Tignes and together they provide over 300 kms of lift-linked pistes.
Is it easy to get to Tignes?
✔ Transfers to Tignes take approximately 90 minutes from Chambery airport and around 3 hours from Geneva. By train, it's a 50 minute from from Bourg St. Maurice railway station. See our how to get to Tignes guide.
Is there summer skiing in Tignes?
✔ Yes, you can ski on the Grande Motte glacier during the summer at 3,456m. See our guide to summer skiing in Tignes for lift opening times.
Ski holiday extras
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