Recommended
Mountain Lunch: Grizzly Bar
Après Ski: Loop bar
Dinner: La Petite Lulu
Non-skiers: Ice diving
Best Off-piste: Les Vallon de la Sache
Best Ski Run: Perce Neige
Skiing
Ski Elevation: 1550m – 3500m
Pistes: 300km
56% Blue runs
27% Red runs
17% Black runs
Snowparks: 1
Airports
Chambery (CMF):
1h 45m / 142km
Geneva (GVA):
2h 30m / 172km
Grenoble (GNB):
2h 30m / 209km
Tignes Luxury Chalet
The quality of Tignes’ luxury ski chalets continues to grow year on year. Thanks to the purpose-built nature of the resort, the resort is home to a wealth of ski-in-ski-out properties with stunning views, as well as modern and flawless amenities. If value for money is important to you, you’ll find that what you would have spent in neighbouring Val d’Isere will go twice as far in Tignes, securing you the highest calibre of accommodation, design, and hospitality.
FEATURES – Almost all of our luxury chalets in Tignes come with wellness facilities, including hot tubs, swimming pools, and saunas. Expect expansive indoor and outdoor spaces and interior decor brimming with personality.
SIZE – We have chalets that fit up to 30 guests. If you have a larger party, contact us and we will help you select a combination of properties to meet your needs.
CATERING – Should you choose catered chalet in Tignes, you’ll have access to outstanding private chefs, housekeeping teams, and concierge services.
LOCATIONS – We have chalets in prime locations across the five villages of Le Lac, Lavachet, Val Claret, Les Boisses, and Les Brevieres. To decide which village is right for you, continue reading our guide to the resort.
Tignes is a popular resort, particularly with British guests. We recommend reserving your luxury accommodation in Tignes as early as possible, particularly if you plan to travel during half term, Christmas, or Easter. Explore our array of delightful Tignes chalet rentals and secure your dream property today.
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Chalet Rock n Love
This rock n roll themed chalet will be one of the quirkiest places you ever stay. Colourful and funky décor challenges everything you would expect from a typical ski chalet, with vinyl records at every turn, a VW pool table and beds, and vibrant artwork in every room. Create the soundtrack to your holiday with a jukebox, drum kit, and Marshall amp with guitar.
There’s plenty of style, but this chalet doesn’t scrimp on substance. Wellness facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, hammam, fitness room, and massage room with hydro jet bed. This Tignes luxury chalet is in the heart of Les Brevieres, steps away from bars and restaurants and a six-minute walk from the gondola. In the evenings, you can create incredible memories together in the open-plan living space, complete with a fireplace, bar, and games area.
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Tignes
Sporty, social and oh-so snowy, a luxury ski holiday in Tignes guarantees a week overflowing with action.
Sprawled across the west side of the epic Espace Killy, this purpose-built resort lacks the charm of its old-school neighbour Val d’Isere. But there’s plenty of indulgence to be found in Tignes’ ski-in-ski-out accommodation, modern conveniences, and sleek transport network.
Espace Killy is an adventure-seeker’s dream, offering 300km of adrenaline-pumping slopes and expansive backcountry. Iconic features include the distinctive Eye of the Needle rock formation (the perfect place to get your group holiday photo) and the Grande Motte Glacier, which keeps runs open well into the summer. Paired with towering altitudes between 2,100 to 3,456m, this allows incredible snow conditions in Espace Killy from December to May.
After you’ve racked up the miles on the mountains, fuel up at a sparkling selection of restaurants or dance the night away at lively apres ski venues. While the nightlife in Tignes is infamous across the Alps, there’s a huge market for families here too, thanks to the accessible nursery slopes, excellent ski schools, and a huge choice of off-slope activities.
Whether you want to pound the powder or pound your boots at apres, you’ll need a cosy retreat to recharge between escapades. Browse our selection of luxury ski chalets in Tignes and start planning your unforgettable winter break today.
Tignes Resort
Tignes rests in the Tarentaise Valley not far from the Italian border. With fast connections to Val d’Isere by road, bus, and ski lift, the two resorts combined create one of the world’s largest and most snow-sure ski areas. Espace Killy is named after the Olympic alpine ski champion Jean-Claude Killy.
While they share the same picturesque slopes, Tignes was often labelled as the ugly stepsister compared to Val d’Isere. Since it was developed in the 70s, it does lack traditional architecture and heritage, but purpose-built resorts often offer high-quality amenities and easier access to the slopes. Instead, Tignes strives to be France’s sportiest resort, concentrating on delivering premium alpine activities year-round and serving as a base for international sports teams and events.
Tignes is made up of five different villages, all offering something unique for your week in the snow. Don’t worry too much if you’re having trouble deciding, since a free bus service is available to whisk you across the resort.
Val Claret is the highest village, at 2,111m. This is one of the livelier villages, with excellent shops, restaurants, and nightlife. It’s in a fantastic location if you want to catch the first lifts, with four different chairs and a funicular departing from the village. Val Claret shares a plato with Tignes le Lac, with a huge frozen lake dividing the two.
At 2,100m, Le Lac is the main hub for Tignes. It’s packed with slope-side accommodation, has great shopping, and offers some of the resort’s best views. Families enjoy this location thanks to the numerous ski school meeting points and easy access to the nursery slopes. There are plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants to keep you busy in the evenings, along with fast transport to Val Claret if you want to mix things up.
Le Lavachet offers the best of both worlds. This peaceful hamlet offers a tranquil experience with seamless access to the slopes. There are a handful of restaurants and bars to snuggle up in and, if you’re craving hustle and bustle, it’s a 10-minute walk to Le Lac.
Further down the valley, Les Boisses sits above the Chevril Dam at 1,850m and Les Brevieres just below it at 1550m. Both are more remote than the rest of the villages, so a catered ski chalet is the accommodation of choice here. If you’re looking for the convenience of Tignes but with the charm of a traditional village, Les Boisses and Les Brevieres are your best bet. Adorable farmhouses, typical Savoyard restaurants, and cosy bars will deliver that winter magic you’ve been craving. Take in outstanding views of Lake Chevril in Les Boisses or enjoy the tranquillity of Les Brevieres’ lakeside location. Meanwhile, fast ski lifts are on hand to transport you to the heart of Espace Killy.
Tignes Travel & Transport
Although Tignes may seem like a sprawling resort, getting around is a seamless experience. Buses between Le Lac and Val Claret run 24 hours and from Les Boisses to Le Lac between 7.15 am and 2.15 am. There’s a free gondola between Les Brevieres and Le Lac and a bus service running until 10.45 pm. You can even catch a bus to the glitzy resort of Val d’Isere for the day if you feel like a change of scenery.
Travelling by car
The drive to Tignes is straightforward, although you should be prepared for a winding mountain road up to the resort. Make sure you have all the equipment for driving on snow as most of this is required by French law.
There’s ample parking across the villages, but we recommend booking your space in advance if your luxury chalet in Tignes doesn’t include a parking space.
Travelling by train
The closest train station to Tignes is Bourg Saint Maurice. Many major international train companies offer routes here, including the Eurostar. From here you can take a 40-minute bus or taxi into the resort.
Airports
The closest airport to Tignes is Chambery. But Geneva is a bigger transport hub with more choices of flight times and airlines.
Chambery (CMF) – 142km
By car – 3 hours 33 minutes
By train – 1 hour 47 minutes
Grenoble (GNB) – 209km
By car – 2 hours 26 minutes
By train – 4 hours 22 minutes
Geneva (GVA) – 172km
By car – 2 hours 30 minutes
By train – 4 hours
Lyon (LYS) – 219km
By car – 2 hours 28 minutes
By train/ bus – 4 hours 14 minutes
Private transfer
You can transfer into Tignes by private car and shared shuttles. If you want to arrive by air, there’s a helipad at Tignes 1800.
Tignes Restaurants
Tignes has a huge choice of restaurants spread across the slopes and villages. From fine dining to cosy and rustic, you’ll be back to your luxury ski chalet in Tignes every night with a warm and happy stomach. The focus here is heavily on local cuisine, but you may be able to find Asian or Italian food if you need to mix things up.
In the town
The Bouvier family has made its mark across Tignes for its culinary excellence. Sample their Savoie specialities at La Table de Jeanne– a cosy restaurant with farmhouse décor, artisan produce at their fine food deli L’Epicerie, or their Michelin star delights at Ursus. The décor at Ursus immerses you in a 360° forest, a fitting tribute to a menu that uses 80% local ingredients.
La Bouida is a family-run restaurant dripping with alpine style. Sample Savoyard dishes in the cosy wooden interior or soak up the riverside views on the terrace. Also in Les Brevieres, L’Armailly offers delicious home cooking complete with indulgent desserts and wine from their cellar. If you’re in the mood for something with no frills, they have an excellent pizza menu too.
For dinner with a difference, check out La Ferme des 3 Capucines. This working farm has an exciting menu based around the cheeses that they produce on-site. Their Beaufort d’alpage cheese is produced from a single herd of cows that only graze above 1,500m. If you’re getting sick of French food, Le Pignatta is a stylish spot with excellent and authentic Italian plates.
On the slopes
Le Panoramic is definitely the most famous mountain restaurant in Tignes. Another masterpiece from the Bouvier family, this fine dining restaurant sits at 3,032m. Tuck into French classics cooked over a wood fire, while surrounded by tasteful wooden décor, sheepskin rugs, and 360° views of the surrounding mountains. Since it’s at the top of the Grande Motte funicular, it’s an ideal place to meet non-skiers for lunch. But we highly recommend booking in advance, since they only have two sittings per day.
For something less fussy, head next door to Cantine de Bouvier, a self-service restaurant with a delicious array of dishes. Lo Soli also has self-service or gourmet choices, complete with a crackling fire, panoramic views, and extra cheese on everything.
If you want to tag apres ski on to the end of your mountain lunch, head to Val d’Isere and dine at Folie Douce’s a la carte restaurant La Fruitiere. Aesthetically pleasing décor and plates set the perfect ambience before you attend the famous cabaret next door. Stylish French restaurant Le Bollin also has a lively apres ski party on their sun terrace. On a Thursday night, you can take a piste groomer up for a three-course meal around their open fire.
Tignes Apres & Nightlife
Most nightlife can be found around Tignes Le Lac. But with a great bus service running late into the night, you can hit your favourite bar and be back at your Tignes luxury accommodation before your bedtime.
With party hot spots Tignes and Val d’Isere sharing the same slopes, you can guarantee the drinks will start flowing before you’ve unclipped your skis.
- Pop over to Val d’Isere and check out mountain rite of passage Folie Douce. The original venue in the franchise, their cabaret parties have set the bar for apres ski across the French Alps. Take the Tommeuses chairlift home or catch a bus back from Val d’Isere.
- Party until the sun goes down at Cocoricos. This sun terrace at the base of the funicular has live music, DJ sets, and table dancing every day from 3 pm.
- Loop Bar in Tignes le Lac is the most popular place in town. The party starts early on the sunny terrace overlooking the lake. It’s very easy to miss your dinner reservations since live music and happy hours keep people partying here late into the night.
With an endless choice of bars spread across the villages, you won’t struggle to find a place to grab a drink or two before heading back to your Tignes luxury chalet.
- Warm up with a vin chaud by the open fire in Grizzly’s Bar. The fairytale-style log cabin is a dream for kids and Instagrammers alike.
- Couloir Bar is an ideal spot for a pre-dinner drink or a warm-up before you hit the club. They have a great choice of wine and cocktails, as well as live music and happy hour deals.
- Cave du Loop is in the cellar of Loop Bar. They mix cocktails and an intimate atmosphere with some of the best DJs in Tignes.
If you have the stamina to keep partying, you’ll find several late-night venues where things are guaranteed to get out of hand.
- The rowdy Saloon Bar has a pool table, happy hours, and a DJ. It’s a good spot if you’re ramping up for a big night on the town.
- Melting Pot is popular with the Brits, being one of the only places in Tignes to feature more electronic and drum & bass into their set lists. Keep the party going here until 4 am.
- Blue Girl is a French discotheque that plays mostly Euro-pop. It can come across a little seedy, but it’s the only venue in Tignes open until 5 am.
Tignes Ski Area
Tignes offers incredible diversity across its 300km of piste. This is the ideal resort for mixed groups, with outstanding off-piste and hair-raising blacks for experts, lots of cruisy blues and tricky reds for intermediates, and a huge choice of greens so beginners can still feel like they’ve conquered the mountains. Wherever you choose to ski, you’ll be met with breathtaking mountain vistas. And altitudes of 2,100-3,456m combined with the Grande Motte glacier guarantee great snow throughout the winter.
The ski area
The immense Espace Killy stretches across Tignes and the neighbouring resort of Val d’Isere. The intricate and efficient lift network will take you anywhere you want to go. They are modern and fast, with regular buses as a backup should you miss the last lift.
On the Tignes side, there are four main ski domains:
- Tignes Le Lac/ 2100 is the main hub for the Tignes side of Espace Killy. It offers a sprawling network of lifts and runs, allowing you to go up to Val Claret or ski down to Les Boisses. All levels of skier will be happy here.
- Val Claret gives you access to Tignes Le Lac, the Grande Motte glacier, and Val d’Isere. There are some fantastic runs for advanced skiers here.
- Les Boisses/ 1800 and Les Brevieres are calmer areas away from the main drag with pretty, tree-lined runs. It’s great for beginners and intermediates and is a great spot for families.
Boarders
Thanks to its wide slopes, consistent snow, and unpretentious attitude, Tignes is a fantastic option for all levels of snowboarder. The modern lift system is ideal for bridging the gap between skiers and boarders.
Beginners will be happy with the selection of nursery slopes and free lifts spread across each of the villages. When they’re ready to venture onto the main slopes, there are plenty of gentle blues close to the main hubs. Even more so if you’re willing to catch a bus over to Val d’Isere.
Confident intermediates will have the run of almost every corner of Espace Killy. Our recommendation would be to start on the quiet pistes around 1800 and work your way across throughout the week. On the rare occasion that the snow conditions are below par, take the funicular up to the glacier. You’ll have no trouble finding smooth snow and a run to match your level.
Advanced riders will find excellent blacks and a whole world of backcountry. Take the leg-burning 1,200m descent from Aguille Percee to Les Brevieres, via a network of runs and even more options beyond the piste. You’ll find glorious powder and endless lines on the glacier. To save yourself a hike, pop over to Val d’Isere, where you’ll find a lot of accessible and lift-served off-piste terrain.
There are two snow parks in Espace Killy, and the one on the Tignes side is ideal for beginners and intermediates, with a small drag lift to take you over to the expert zone. The 2km DC Park has plenty of boxes, jumps, and rails, as well as a chill zone to watch the action unfold while lazing in the sun. Fun extra features include a boardercross, a giant airbag, and a ‘shoot my ride’ system.
Beginners
High-altitude villages mean that you can find great snow as soon as you step onto the slopes. Beginners will find nursery areas and 8 free lifts in Val Claret, Tignes Le Lac, Lavachet, and Les Brevieres, making the slopes accessible for beginners wherever you choose to stay. Wide and gentle greens make it easy for new skiers to practice their turns.
There’s also an excellent selection of ski schools to help you master the basics. Kids will love the Piou Piou areas run by ESF. The inflatable features, magic carpet, and games will have them desperate to hit the slopes each morning.
When you’re ready to progress, there are gentle slopes within crashing distance of the nearest village, so you’ll have plenty of options to build up your confidence. The long green in Les Brevieres is the perfect place to get your first taste of scenic mountain cruising. Ready to brave a blue? The Combe run is close to Le Lac, with well-groomed terrain ideal for building confidence before heading back to your luxury chalet in Tignes Le Lac.
If you’re up for an adventure, head over to Toviere for a wonderful selection of long greens and blues. There’s a gondola back to Le Lac if you don’t want to ski back down.
Our recommended ski schools:
- New Generation are a British company established for over 20 years and operate across the Swiss, French, and Austrian Alps. They offer group, private, and off-piste lessons for all ages.
- Snocool are a family-run company that come highly recommended. They specialise in private lessons but also offer classes in very small groups. Limited spaces are available. Experts can make the most of their guiding and heli-skiing options.
- Evolution 2 is one of the best-rated ski schools in the Alps. They offer group and private lessons, kids clubs, and a range of unique winter activities in Tignes.
Intermediates
Tignes is a dream resort for intermediate skiers, with endless ground to cover and speedy lifts to whisk you across the mountain.
For a first-day confidence boost, take the Perce Neige blue in Le Lac. It’s a quiet piste with lots of fun turns to help find your snow feet again. Its stunning views across the valley will pique your excitement for the week ahead. Afterwards, go to Grande Motte and ski the Grattalu run. This run is often forgotten about since it neighbours the snow park and many of the resort’s most popular reds. From here, get the chair back up and take a long blue route back to Le Lac for lunch.
Now you’re warmed up, the whole resort is your oyster. You could spend the week on long, cruisy blues but, with so many outstanding red runs on offer, you may as well push yourself.
Make sure to check out the excellent selection of blues and reds heading toward La Daille. The Orange run is a gorgeous red departing from the top of the Marmottes chairlift. You can even stop for a drink at Folie Douce on the way down.
The long reds down from Grande Motte or Aiguille Percee are not for the faint of heart or weak of limb. The 6.2km trip from Aiguille Percee to Les Brevieres is a local favourite, with lots of red and blue options so you can mix it up each time. If you happen to be in the area, make sure you take the Cyclamen red at least once. This is the home of Tignes’ famous Eye of the Needle, a rock formation that serves as the icon of the resort.
Advanced
With an impressive collection of black runs, challenging reds, and marked itinerary runs Espace Killy is one of the more challenging ski areas even for skiers who don’t like to venture off the piste.
Warm up on the long reds in La Daille, before heading up to Grande Motte, where you’ll have a fabulous time hopping between reds and blacks. You could easily fill a whole day on Augille Parecee, with super long red, black, and itinerary routes. The most famous black in Espace Killy on the Tignes side is Sache- a gruelling 10km run littered with moguls, steep sections, and tricky twists. You’ll definitely have earned a vin chaud by the time you reach Les Brevieres.
Although Tignes is considered the advanced side of Espace Killy, you’ll find lots of great blacks on the Val d’Isere side, including the legendary La Face. On the way home, check out the Johan Clarey black in Toviere. It offers stunning views over the lake, long and tricky terrain, and delivers you almost to the front door of your luxury accommodation in Tignes Le Lac. For a big day out, you could start early in Le Fornet and challenge yourself to get to Les Brevieres before the lifts close.
Espace Killy has many itinerary runs, also known as naturides. They are marked and patrolled but not groomed. These are excellent options for capable skiers who haven’t yet made the transition to off-piste skiing. A good place to start would be the Leisse on Grande Motte or the Guerlain Chicherit on Col de Ves. Both offer more than enough challenges but are short enough not to overwhelm you on your first time.
If you do want to venture outside the lines on your piste map, you’ll find some of the world’s best lift-served off-piste. La Daille, Grande Motte, and Auguille Percee provide fantastic options, but this is a ski area best explored with a guide. Although heli-skiing is illegal in France, many companies offer the chance to heli-ski across the border in Italy and Switzerland.
Weather
High altitudes and the Grande Motte glacier ensure a fantastic snow record in Tignes year after year. On the rare occasion that the snow is lacking, Espace Killy has one of the best artificial snow-making and piste-grooming systems in the world. With one of the longest winter seasons in the Alps, lifts typically open from late November until early May.
December
Tignes has great snow conditions in December and the slopes are usually quiet before the festive rush. The days leading up to Christmas hit peak season. Although more expensive and busy, it’s a magical time to visit with Christmas markets, festive activities, and even livelier apres ski than usual.
Average snowfall: 141cm
Snow days: 10
January
New Year’s Eve is huge in Tignes, with an open-air party, live music, and fireworks. Once the festivities have died down, January is a cold but quiet month, perfect if you want good snow and the pistes to yourself.
Average snowfall: 137cm
Snow days: 9
February
European half-term weeks make February one of the busiest times for families in Tignes. Historically, this is the best month for powder and bluebird days.
Average snowfall: 98cm
Snow days: 9
March
March is a great time to visit with longer days, sunny weather, and still plenty of fresh powder. This equals more time on the slopes (or more time sipping Aperol at apres).
Average snowfall: 105cm
Snow days: 9
April
Tignes is a great option for spring skiing, when the snow in many other resorts has started turning to slush. It’s possible to get some great late-season deals at this time, especially outside of the easter holidays.
Average snowfall: 75cm
Snow days: 8
Things To Do In Tignes
Just because you don’t ski, doesn’t mean you won’t stay active in Tignes. This is, after all, France’s sportiest resort.
Le Lagoon Tignes is an aqua and well-being centre with three pools, a spa, and a gym. You can also check out Tignes Space, for a wide range of sports and athletic courts, a climbing wall, a golf simulator, and a mini skate park.
Or, get out and explore your alpine surroundings with a spot of snowshoeing, winter walking, cross-country skiing, horse riding, or dog sledging. Kids (and big kids) will love competing on the 3km toboggan, tumbling down the sledging areas, and gliding across the natural ice rink. For a unique experience with a loved one, spend an evening in a Mongolian yurt in the forest of Les Boisses. After a Savoyard meal, star gazing in a transparent dome, and drinks by the fire, you’ll wrap up the day with a sledge ride by torchlight.
Adrenaline junkies can take things up a notch with an endless collection of winter exhilaration. Try classic alpine activities like ice diving, ice climbing, and winter mountaineering. Snow biking, snow rafting, snowmobiling, and ice driving are sure to get your heart rate up. Or take to the skies, with bungee jumping, paragliding, and microlight flights on offer. Why not try out the Bun J ride- a towering activity combining bungee jumping, ski jumping, and zip lining?
If you came to Tignes with the intention of not moving a muscle, that’s okay too. If your luxury ski chalet in Tignes doesn’t come with wellness facilities, you can while away a day at the lavish spa in Hotel Les Suites du Nevada. Or, get a bird’s eye view of the peaks with a private helicopter tour. There are a lot of great shops in Tignes but, for some variety, the stylish resort of Val d’Isere is a 15-minute drive away.
There’s fun for the whole family at the bowling alley, cinema, and escape room. La Banquise is an Inuit igloo village with sledging, curling, and a maze built completely with snow. Le Panorama internet café in Le Lac is ideal for bad weather days and features board games, a library, and a gaming area for the kids, and exhibitions and VR experiences for the grown-ups.
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Tignes Seasonal Chalets
Need to stay in Tignes a little longer? Or just wish to enjoy the piste for a few months rather than a week? Check out our collection of seasonal chalets in Tignes, giving you access to the resort for the entire snowy season.