Tignes is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Tarentaise, Savoie. The ski area covers 150 km of runs between 2,100 m and 3,456 m, served by 36 lifts. Day pass 70€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Tignes was born in the 1950s after the filling of the Chevril dam. Together with Val d'Isère, it forms the Tignes-Val d'Isère ski area (300 km). Its Grande Motte glacier (3,456 m), open almost all year round, makes it a world reference. A car-free resort, hugely popular with snowboarders and freeriders, with one of Europe's best snowparks.
- Glacier open almost all year round
- A world-class snowpark
- Tignes-Val d'Isère ski area (300 km)
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
The Tignes ski area, with its 150 km of runs, offers a great choice for every type of skier: big enough that you won't go round in circles for a week, yet compact enough to find your favourite sectors easily. The 36 lifts let you chain descents without long queues. The resort is known for its lively après-ski: bars, concerts at the foot of the slopes, and an international atmosphere as soon as the lifts close. If you want to enjoy the mountain by day as much as the evenings out, Tignes is clearly one of the best options in its range. As for snow, Tignes is in a strong position with its highest point at 3,456 m: even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well into April. The village at 2,100 m is also well placed to offer comfortable conditions from mid-December. A stay in Tignes is clearly expensive: a day pass at 70€, plus accommodation and high-altitude restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Tignes keeps its promises: a Northern Alps resort that will suit most skiers without disappointing.
🏔️ 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.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
