Ski Holiday to Tignes
A ski holiday to Tignes is a good choice if you want a snow sure ski resort. In fact, people have been known to ski on the glacier as
late as in August, such is the reliability of the snow in Tignes. As well as having good quality snow, a ski holiday to Tignes also
provides you with access to some world class slopes. Tignes ski resort forms part of the huge Espace Killy ski area and as such is
connected to the other excellent resort of Val D’Isere.
A ski holiday to Tignes offers some of the most demanding slopes in Europe, with a wide variety of steeps, moguls and off-piste terrain
for you to explore. Tignes has a vast amount of ski terrain, and a fantastic choice of slopes which cater well for experienced and
intermediate skiers. In particular, intermediates will love the wide choice of tricky blues and reds. Beginners on a ski holiday to
Tignes can hone their skills in the nursery area, before advancing onto the good selection of easy blue runs. Snowboarders will not
feel left out either, as Tignes is blessed with a snow park and some wonderful deep gullies which are ideal for showing off tricks
and turns.
Tignes is made up of five different areas, which all grant easy access to the Tignes ski domain, but which offer wildly contrasting
experiences. Le Lac and Val Claret tend to be louder and more busy, whilst the resorts of Le Lavachet, Les Brevieres and Les Boisses
are lower down the valley and relatively quieter.
Those who have been on a ski holiday to Tignes will testify that it boasts some lively après ski. Val Claret has the largest selection
of bars, restaurants and clubs, although the other resorts also have decent offerings. You will be hard pushed to get bored on a ski
holiday to Tignes, with several other activities available including paragliding, snow-mobiling, snow-shoe walking and dog sledding.
So, if you want guaranteed snow in a lively and modern ski resort, a ski holiday to Tignes might be just perfect!
Tignes Ski Resort Information
| Nearest Airports |
Grenoble (3.5 hours) & Chambery (2.5 hours) |
| Resort Altitude |
2100m |
| Highest Lift |
3550m |
| Km of Piste |
300 |
| Total Runs |
129 |
| Advanced Runs |
14 |
| Intermediate Runs |
36 |
| Beginner Runs |
79 |
| Snowparks |
One |