How big is Tignes?
Tignes has 300 pistes served by 39 lifts — 2nd for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 12th of the 15.
Tignes resort guide
Savoie, France
Year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier with modern facilities
Tignes at a glance
300
Pistes
39
Lifts
3,456m
Top
1,550m
Base
1,906m
Vertical
TRN
Nearest airport, 64 km
25% beginner40% intermediate35% advanced
Tignes offers year-round skiing on its glacier and is connected to Val d'Isère, creating one of the world's largest ski areas.
Your questions about Tignes, answered
How high is Tignes?
The lifts run from 1550m at the base to 3456m at the top, a vertical of 1906m. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 3rd highest, with the 6th biggest vertical.
Is Tignes good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Tignes split 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For off-piste, our guide documents 4 zones at Tignes, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Tignes?
Over the last ten winters Tignes has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 13 November to 5 June, about 206 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 194cm, 95cm of new snow and 4.7 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Tignes?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Turin (TRN), Italy, 64km away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 82km, Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 83km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Tignes?
A 6-day adult Val d'Isère–Tignes costs €468 for 2026/27, or €78 a day. For value it ranks 10th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Tignes
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- TurinTRN64 km · major airport
- Annecy MeythetNCY82 km
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF83 km
Travel time to Tignes
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Turin (TRN)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 918 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 20m · 86 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 10m
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 781 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 40m · 111 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 20m
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 798 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 45m · 112 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 25m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Tignes lift pass 2026/27
€4686-day adult Val d'Isère–Tignes · ≈£402
€78 per day · 3.8 km of piste per € · #10 of 15 for value in France
79value scoreGreat value
Tignes piste map
The official Tignes piste map, published by Tignes. This map covers Tignes and Val d'Isère (Espace Killy). It shows every run, lift and sector across 300 pistes served by 39 lifts, from 1,550m at the base to 3,456m at the top.
Always check the resort's live piste status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and off-piste terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Tignes
- 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
Things to know
- Can be very cold and windy
- Limited tree skiing
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Expensive lift passes
- Limited nightlife
- Weather can be challenging
Skiing and snowboarding Tignes by ability
Beginners
Tignes has good beginner areas, particularly around Tignes Le Lac, with gentle slopes and excellent ski schools. The high altitude ensures good snow conditions.
Intermediates
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.
Our take on Tignes
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Official resort website: tignes.net
More on Tignes
- Tignes snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Tignes snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Tignes lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Tignes off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Tignes off-piste guidesMountain guides and schools offering off-piste, touring and heli-skiing here.
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Tignes
Distances are straight-line, not by road.