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    ABOUT TIGNES

    Tignes consists of five villages located at the base of France’s La Grande Motte, one of Europe’s largest glaciers. Tignes connects to Val d’Isere, skiing at both resorts is possible when you purchase a joint ski pass, creating a combined network of over 186 miles of runs linked by 102 lifts. Tignes' main attraction for skiers and snowboarders is its massive vertical of over 6,000 feet and more terrain than you could possibly cover in one visit. As host of Winter X Games Euro, your kids will love exploring Tignes’ Snowpark DC, with the option to start at the easy terrain park on the opposite side of the mountain to build confidence and keep an eye out for professional skiers and snowboarders training for the next X Games!

    La Grande Motte glacier enables skiers to get turns in almost year-round when planning a vacation to Tignes. With a Tignes ski vacation everything can be enjoyed on a grand scale: a massive, skiable glacier, 186 miles of terrain and the Perce-Neige funicular, an underground express train capable of transporting 3,000 passengers per hour up to La Grande Motte at a speed of 12 meters per second.

    Stay…

    in one of the multiple villages of Tignes. Choose Campanules Hotel for a stay in a historic establishment with a panoramic view of Lake Tignes and the Grande Motte glacier, or Le Levanna Hotel for the cozy ambiance of the recently renovated stone and wood chalet.

    Travel…

    by flying into Geneva or Lyon International airports.

    Explore…

    half of Europe’s eighth-largest ski resort with 186 miles of skiable terrain.

    Treat…

    yourself to a dip in Spa Voulez Vous’ heated outdoor pool while taking in stunning, 360-degree views of the French Alps.

    Ski…

    at a top elevation of 11,338 feet.

    Enjoy…

    complimentary access to Le Lagon Aqua Center, complete with a counter-current swim lane, fun pool and three-lane slide, and saunas when you purchase a lift ticket for six or more days.

    Taste…

    mountain specialties like incredibly long cheese pulls from the fondue pot during après.

    Experience…

    Bun J Ride—an activity perfect for thrill-seekers where you launch from ski jumps while connected to bungee cords.

    SKI TIGNES

    The cruising at Tignes is fantastic, especially if you don’t want to ski the same run twice. First-time visitors can never get over how truly vast this ski area is. Individually, Tignes is comprised of several villages connected by lifts. The combined resort, Tignes-Val d’Isere, shares 186 miles of terrain and 78 different lifts. Tignes skiing is divided into four areas: La Grande Motte, L'Aiguille Percée/Palet, Tovière and Les Brévières, and each area offers something different.

    La Grande Motte’s high-elevation glacier skiing offers year-round skiing. There is a wide selection of blue and red pistes, so skiers of at least an intermediate level are best suited for this area. L'Aiguille Percée/Palet is an ideal zone for less experienced off-piste skiers and boarders to try out variable conditions. This area is also where the most famous run of Tignes, La Sache, a 6-mile-long black run full of bumps, from the top through the valley of Les Brévières, can be found. Experts in search of steep terrain will be stoked on everything Tignes has to offer, including glacier skiing, but skiers of all levels will be able to ski the resort if they purchase the interconnected pass to get to more accessible terrain on the Val d’Isere side.

    Conditions

    53°F

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    Summit

    Partly Cloudy

    Open Lifts

    25of 88

    Open Trails

    50of 83

    Skiable Acres

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    Snowfall Summary

    Latest Snowfall

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    24hr

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    48hr

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    24hr

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    72hr

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    Percentage Groom: 0

    Base Depth: 101"

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    Weather Forecast

    Tue 19

    21°F / 28°F

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    Wed 20

    24°F / 34°F

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    Thu 21

    20°F / 36°F

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    Fri 22

    18°F / 30°F

    Light Snow

    Wind Speed: 3mi

    Sat 23

    14°F / 20°F

    Light Snow

    Wind Speed: 2mi

    Mountain Stats

    6398'

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    TERRAIN

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    Total Acres

    88

    Total Lifts

    Longest Run

    Trails

    23

    Beginner

    67

    Intermediate

    29

    Expert

    Activities

    TerrainPark

    No

    Tubing

    No

    Night Skiing

    No

    Tignes FAQ's:

    Tignes primarily offers terrain for intermediate and advanced skiers, with over half of its runs being blue. However, the resort is connected to Val d’Isere, with 19% of its terrain being green runs and better for the beginner skier. which has a much higher proportion of green runs at 19% of its terrain. Ski.com recommends hiring a guide to maximize your time on the mountain, especially if you're not familiar with the resort. Tignes is an ideal spot for expert skiers, especially with the famous 6-mile-long Le Sache run. Lift tickets for Tignes-Val d’Isere, the combined resorts making up the 8th biggest resort in Europe, enable skiers to reach terrain for all levels.
    Deciding between Tignes and Val d'Isere depends on what you're looking for. Tignes is better suited for expert skiers and is generally the more budget-friendly option for lodging and dining. However, if you have skiers of mixed levels in your group, purchasing combined lift tickets for Tignes-Val d'Isere is your best bet for access to a wide range of terrain. There is also a free shuttle available between the two areas, making it easy to experience both. Plus, the two do make up the eight largest ski resort in Europe, Tignes-Val d’Isere.

    Tignes’ altitude ranges from 5,085 feet to 11,338 feet above sea level. The resort has a vertical drop of up to 6,234 feet. The high altitude of the resort provides many benefits, such as a longer ski season and reliable snow conditions throughout the winter months. La Grande Motte is the highest point of skiing at Tignes Resort and even non-skiers can travel to the top to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The bonus of glacier skiing is being able to get turns in even through the summer months. making it a popular destination for ski enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

    The ski season typically runs from November to May. The lengthy season offers plenty of opportunities to hit the slopes in this beautiful area and the La Grande Motte glacier provides year-round skiing with more challenging black and red runs, making it an excellent option for those seeking an extra thrill during the off-season.
    Tignes and Val d'Isere are connected and make up the 8th largest ski area in Europe. The two resorts offer a combined 186 miles of skiable terrain, making it an attractive destination for skiers and snowboarders alike. The joint ski passes allow visitors to access the slopes of both resorts seamlessly. The resorts were formerly known as the "Espace Killy Ski Area," a tribute to Olympic athlete Jean Claude Killy. Although the name has since changed to Tignes-Val d'Isere Resort, the joint offering continues to provide an unparalleled ski experience for visitors.

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    Tignes is another resort that was far different than the preconceived image in my head.  I had heard of the area primarily because it hosts a number of terrain park competitions and, as a result, I had imagined a much smaller resort that probably didn't have much to offer in the way of natural terrain. I couldn't have been more wrong.

    While the area's more rustic lodging options and simpler dining make it much more popular among younger crowds than the more family-friendly and higher-end Val D'Isere, I found that it offered quite a bit for smaller families, especially those on a budget.  This area is comprised primarily of more basic hotel properties and does have a few condo-style hotels that offer larger units with living areas and kitchens at great rates for small groups (rare in the Alps).

    Another thing that is worth mentioning about the area is the amount of outdoor activities that it offers to guests.  Between the two main village areas is a huge indoor water park and gym, complete with the largest climbing wall I saw in the French Alps.  Additionally the frozen lake that separates the two villages provides a number of activities as well most notably ice diving, which I didn't get to try but can only imagine is a wild experience.

    If you are looking to access the same terrain as is available at neighboring Val D'Isere and prefer to save on lodging and spend during your actual stay, Tignes is a great value.  The area even features some of the same smaller events and farmer's markets that generally take place in the village at Val D'Isere.