Tignes – Val d'Isère

Tignes and Val d'Isère, joined since 1965 by the Col de Fresse, form a 300 km ski area, one of the largest and highest in the Alps. It is a ski area for purists: high altitude from bottom to top, the Grande Motte glacier skiable up to 3,456 m, and snow almost guaranteed from October to May. The two resorts complement each other more than they resemble one another: Val d'Isère has the charm of a genuine Savoyard village and a reputation as a chic resort, while Tignes embraces its 1960s architecture and its sporty atmosphere. Off-piste here is among the most renowned in Europe.