Ski Pass Rates
Day pass for Val d’Isere – Tignes ski area, 2022-2023 winter season:
Adults: 60€
Children up to 13y: 50€
Senior: 50€
Tignes is a high altitude ski resort located in south eastern France, specifically in the Tarentaise valley, in the Savoie region and comprises of several different villages – Val Claret, Le Lavachet, Le Lac, Les Boisses and Les Brevieres. The first three are the highest in altitude, with Val Claret being the highest at 2300m, whilst the other two are located a bit lower on the mountain. All the villages can be easily reached on skis or by the free shuttle bus .
It is located at an altitude of 2100m in the French Alps and together with the neighbouring resort of Val D’Isere, forms the great Espace Killy ski area that covers over 300km of runs and two glaciers. The glaciers ensure snow availability for most of the year, thus making it one of the most snow secure resorts in Europe.
Tignes is a purpose-built resort, so compared to other French resorts, it lacks in the overall French charm but still, keeps its aesthetic simple. Amongst the villages, there are many chalets, hotels and apartments to suit all budgets and there are over 100 different restaurants and bars to relax and unwind after a long day on the slopes.
As Tignes is consisted of many different villages there are many options for après ski whether you are looking for something lively or something more laid back.
Situated in Tignes Les Lac, specifically at the bottom of the Trolles slopes, in a prime ski in-out location, is the Loop Bar. Offering a huge, sunny outdoor terrace, you can enjoy a drink or two accompanied by the tunes played by some of the best live bands and top DJ’s in the Alps.
One of the most popular late night après spots in Tignes is the Melting Pot. A nightclub that stays open until the early hours of the morning, you can dance the night away to the blasting electronic dance music whilst enjoying a drink.
Grizzly’s bar is a log cabin themed bar located at the base of the Val Claret slopes. The Aspen Café is the ideal place to grab lunch in between your time on the slopes, as it is perfectly located at the bottom of the Grand Motte in Val Claret.
Couloir bar & restaurant is situated in the main square of Val Claret and is just 2 minutes from the Tufs chairlift. Offering European flavors and Savoyard dishes for both lunch and dinner, it is an all-time favourite.
Le Panoramic restaurant is located at an altitude of 3032m and is easily accessed by the funicular railway, offering an authentic gastronomical experience in a unique setting, with breathtaking views of the Vanoise National Park.
Tignes is the perfect location for someone who is just beginning to learn the ropes around skiing, with 4 different nursery slope areas, specifically in Val Claret, in Les Lac, in Le Lavachet and in Les Brevieres. Across these nursery slopes there are various beginner lifts ranging from drag lifts to chairlifts and even a carpet lift in Val Claret. Once your confidence is built, you can attempt the many blue pistes that Tignes and the overall Espace Killy area has to offer.
Tignes is greatly favored by intermediate skiers as there is great variety of terrain and snow-sure conditions. Overall, Tignes generally has many challenging on piste terrain whilst the neighboring Val D’Isere is better for more leisurely intermediates who are looking for wide, open cruising. Worth mentioning is the long, red Double M that begins from the Grande Motte glacier and takes you all the way down to Tignes Val Claret.
Tignes could be referenced as a playground for an expert skier. There are a good deal of steep, black runs available to offer a thrilling descent as well as numerous off piste routes. La Sache is the areas longest run, that starts from the top of L’Aiguille Percee (Eye of the needle) and takes you on a 10km descent into Tignes Les Brevieres. For exciting off-piste opportunities, try the Tour de Pramecou, which starts just below the Grande Motte glacier.
In the Espace Killy area you will have the option of two snow parks – one in Tignes and one in the nearby Val D’Isere. The Tignes snowpark is located at the top of the Grattalu chirlift. It has many features that cater to the needs of beginner and intermediate snowboarders, including a half-pipe that sits at the base of the Les Lanches chairlift. There is also an airbag, perfect to practice safely with a guaranteed secured landing. The highlight of the park is that it is sponsored by Swatch, meaning there is a ‘Shoot my ride’ system. A series of cameras that are placed in the park are automatically activated by your lift pass. Once you swipe the pass over the sensor, it films and saves your descent where at the end of the run you may view and download it to always have as a memory.
Day pass for Val d’Isere – Tignes ski area, 2022-2023 winter season:
Adults: 60€
Children up to 13y: 50€
Senior: 50€
KEY FACTS:
Elevation between 1550m and 3456m. / Resort height: 2100m
Day pass for Val d’Isere – Tignes ski area, 2022-2023 winter season:
Adults: 60€
Children up to 13y: 50€
Senior: 50€
Nearest airports:→Geneva: 220km /~2h 50m
→ Parc Animalier D’introd
→ Lac de Tignes
→ Le Lagon aqua & well-being center
→Altitude Experience
WINTER ACTIVITIES
→ Skiing/ Alpine skiing/ Night skiing
→Cross country skiing
→ Paragliding
→ Kite skiing
→Snowboarding
→ Ice climbing
→Snowshoeing
→Ice skating
→Karting
→Snowmobile
→Tobogganing
→Dog Sledding
→Helicopter tours
→Wellness & spa
