Tignes
France, Savoie
Year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier with modern facilities
Resort Statistics
300
Pistes
39
Lifts
3456m
Max Elevation
25%
Beginner
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- High altitude and glacier skiing
- Excellent snow conditions
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great for all skill levels
- Connected to Val d'Isère
- Year-round skiing on glacier
Cons
- Can be very cold and windy
- Limited tree skiing
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Expensive lift passes
- Limited nightlife
- Weather can be challenging
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Tignes has good beginner areas, particularly around Tignes Le Lac, with gentle slopes and excellent ski schools. The high altitude ensures good snow conditions.
Intermediate
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Tignes offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will love Tignes! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to the entire Espace Killy area.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Good
Après-Ski
Good
Price Level
Luxury
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Time:11-13 hours
Distance:1,050 km
Route:
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Lyon → Albertville → Tignes
By Plane
Airport:Chambéry Airport (CMF)
Flight:1h 45min
Transfer:2h 30min by bus/shuttle
By Train
Time:9-11 hours
Changes:2-3 changes
Route:
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Lyon → TER to Albertville → Bus to Tignes