Tignes Chalets

As part of the Espace Killy, Tignes offers world class, high altitude skiing. All abilities are well catered for here. We actually prefer the skiing in Tignes than Val d’Isere because of the varied terrain on offer, whether it be the flattering runs around below the Aiguille Percee rock formation (tradition dictates you take a photo of this before you leave!) or the long and demanding runs down to Val Claret from the Grande Motte glacier. So much to do in a week!

BEGINNERS:

There are good beginner areas in Le Lac, Val Claret and Lavachet as well as one lower down in Les Brevieres. Val Claret especially suits beginners thanks to a free carpet lift. Once off the nursery slopes, there are some nice easy runs higher up the mountain on which to progress.

INTERMEDIATES:

The Espace Killy works wonderfully well for intermediates. Our favourite areas are the long, leg burnings runs from the top of the Grande Motte glacier all the way down to Val Claret and what is referred to locally as the “Tignes Loop”. Starting off in Val Claret before heading up to the Aiguille Percee rock formation and then heading back down.

EXPERTS:

In terms of pistes, Tignes is actually better suited to intermediates than experts although the black run called La Sache which ends in Les Brevieres is a real highlight. The off-piste however, is phenomenal. We recommend you hire guide to really get the best out of the resort quickly and also always make sure your insurance covers you.

Tignes is much more about the excellent skiing than a wild nightlife scene. Those looking for a large selection of bars and nightspots are better off staying over the valley in Val d’Isere. That’s not to say the resort is completely devoid of nightlife, far from it.

We love the Loop Bar in Le Lac, not just for its happy hour and live music but also because the sun terrace is an excellent spot to stop for lunch. For those looking to party into the wee hours, Jacks bar is open until the small hours of the morning. For guests staying in Val Claret, we recommend the Grizzli Bar and the Couloir.

New Generation: http://www.skinewgen.com

Evolution 2: http://www.evolution2.com/tignes/en/ski.htm

The Development Centre: http://www.tdcski.com/tignes

ESF: http://www.esftignes.org/