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Tignes in France - a group of people skiing down a snow covered mountain.
Tignes in France - a person skiing down a snowy mountain.
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Tignes Overview

Tignes Val d'Isère is a remarkable ski resort nestled at an altitude of 2100 m, offering an array of sports activities including summer skiing. The resort is conveniently located within a 3-4 hours drive from Geneva airport, making it an ideal destination for international travellers. It features a vast range of slopes suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers. The quality of ski instruction is highly commended, providing an enriching skiing experience for visitors.

The resort is well-connected with an efficient transport system, allowing seamless exploration and easy access to its various key areas. From family-friendly Tignes to the more advanced terrain of Val d'Isère, the resort offers an extensive variety of pistes, all well-groomed and receiving abundant snowfall. The weather conditions can vary significantly but generally provide a refreshing skiing environment.

In addition to skiing, Tignes Val d'Isère offers plenty of other activities such as running, hiking, biking, SUP, kayaking, and volleyball, making it an excellent choice for both winter and summer holidays. The availability of facilities like a closed swimming pool and gym further enhance the visitor experience.

The town's architecture reflects the aesthetic of the 80s but has been modernised with all necessary comforts. It is easily walkable, boasting a decent range of dining options both on and off-piste and a vibrant après-ski scene. Favourably, the resort also offers direct access to a large ski domain, ensuring a memorable skiing experience amidst a spectacular landscape.

Despite the relatively underdeveloped nightlife, visitors find the resort a serene and calming place, with friendly locals that create a warm atmosphere. It is highly recommended to speak French in order to enhance interaction with the locals. The resort's application, Tignes, is also found very useful by visitors. The Tignes Val d'Isère ski resort is indeed a must-visit destination, promising an unforgettable experience with its high-quality services and facilities.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

6214
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

211
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

84
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
55.0%
Intermediate
34.0%
Expert
11.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Tignes

Where is Tignes?

Tignes is a ski resort in Savoie Mont Blanc, Tignes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at coordinates 45.4700, 6.9100.

How many lifts does Tignes have?

Tignes has 84 lifts, serving 211 km of marked runs and 6,214 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Tignes?

Tignes has a peak elevation of 3,447 m, a base elevation of 1,559 m and a vertical drop of 1,888 m.

How is Tignes rated?

ShredIndex rates Tignes 64.5 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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6214 ac

Skiable Terrain

211km

Total Run Distance

84total

Number of Lifts

3447m

Peak Elevation

1888m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

645.2cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (125.5cm)
100.4cm
Nov
119.5cm
Dec
125.5cm
Jan
74.0cm
Feb
100.6cm
Mar
68.7cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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