Located at the end of the Tarentaise valley, Tignes lies between 1,550m and 3,450m altitude as part of the Espace Killy, the ski area named after the spectacularly successful skier Jean-Claude Killy who was raised here. With the Grande Motte glacier, there is skiing from November right through till the Spring with skiing for all levels of skier or snowboarder. 57% of the slopes are easy runs so ideal for intermediates. However it is also considered a paradise for freeriding! Temperatures are regularly sub zero during the day and/or at night during the entire winter season, as well as in April. This maintains snow cover, even without new snowfalls. The snow is always there!
There are 5 villages in the Tignes area, the main resort of Tignes Le Lac sits at an altitude of 2100m while the lower villages boast altitudes of 1550m and 1850m. The old town of Tignes disappeared beneath the waters of the Lac du Chevril when the valley was dammed in 1952. The lake is drained every 10 years and it’s possible if lucky to see the remnants of the village when this happens. On the Val d'Isere end of the lake is the famous statue, ‘La Dame du Lac’ or The Lady of the Lake, erected to commemorate the 50th anniversary, however there is much more to her intriguing story in our blog here.
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There are a host of other activities to enjoy. There’s the adrenaline rush of the Bun J Ride jump, a ski jump where you are attached to a bungee cord for safety! Lots of professional sports teams come to train here winter and summer and as the host to FIS Para-Alpine World Championships from 7 to 19 March 2027, Tignes is heavily invested in being a training ground for top-level para-athletes.
There are plenty of events, restaurants and options for nightlife ensuring there is something to suit every taste and budget and with afree shuttle bus running between the villages, it's easy to sample what eac village has to offer. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes and some of the best après-ski fun to be found with the lively Cocorico and of course the ubiquitous original Folie Douce over in Val d'Isere. Tignes hosts a wide range of events throughout the year with a constant stream of live music throughout the winter, as well as the much anticipated new Tignes Unlimited festival in April boasting World famous DJ's. The annual Yoga Festival is busy too, with those seeking a a bit of zen to balance the exertion of the skiing and the après!
As with all major ski resorts, Tignes continues to improve the infrastructure year after year. Le Marais has a new detachable six-seater chairlift which is quieter, faster and more energy efficient, carrying a whopping 2,020 skiers per hour.
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