Tignes

The best thing about a ski holiday in Tignes? Well, that would be its snow sureness. Boasting an altitude of 2100m, as well as a location at the foot of the Grande Motte glacier, which stands at a towering 3555m, (phew!)

This winter playground is one of the most dependable ski resorts in Europe, and a hit with those seeking a truly adrenaline-filled adventure!

Tignes is known for its fast and efficient lift system as well as its abundance of long, cruisy, blue runs. A Mecca for freestylers, boarders will enjoy Tignes’ snowpark, which comes complete with rails, boxes, and half pipes! And for the novice and intermediate boarders? You’re in luck. You can perform the tricks you’ve always dreamed of with the safety of the Powerade airbag, situated in Val Claret.

Purpose built, the resort is all about ease and convenience, and you’ll find nearly all areas in the region are ski in ski out. With quick and easy access via a funicular railway to the glacier, a trip to the top of Grande Motte is highly recommended to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring scenery of the surrounding area.

Offering some of the finest lift-accessed slopes in Europe, Tignes is comprised of a few different villages, with two of the most noteworthy being Val Claret and Le Lac. Nestled at the foot of the Grande Motte glacier, Val Claret is the highest village in the Tignes region, while Le Lac, just down the road, is set on the shores of a frozen lake, where you can go ice-diving. Holidaymakers will enjoy the wide choice of good restaurants and shops in the resort, while parents will appreciate the wide range of family-friendly facilities on offer too, including a number of fantastic ski schools, convenient accommodation close to the pistes and lifts, and a wide range of kid-friendly activities.

Choose Topflight for your Tignes holiday and stay in one of our two fantastic chalets, both located in the heart of the L’Ecrin des Neiges residence, in Val Claret. Situated close to the pistes, with pretty alpine architecture and cosy interiors, Chalet Lilas, which sleeps 8, and Chalet Edelweiss, which sleeps 6, are the perfect bases for your trip.

Most of Tignes’ nightlife is centred in Val Claret and Le Lac, with the latter known as the more vibrant of the two. Whether you prefer to soak up the afternoon sun in a cosy pub with a quiet beer, or live it up in a super buzzing bar, there is no shortage of places to go for a spot of après-ski fun. For those seeking the ultimate DJ and dancing-on-tables experience, as well as some of the best food in the entire region, Topflight recommends paying a visit to the famous La Folie Douce. If après-ski is not your thing, Tignes also offers a wide range of post-piste activities and facilities, including a swimming pool, a wellness area, a bowling alley, ice diving, ice skating and dog sledding.

For a little touch of evening magic, Topflight recommends going nighttime tobogganing on the specially designated (and long!) piste, which runs between Le Lac and Les Brevières. Ambiently lit with lanterns, zooming down the winding run with family or friends is an experience not to be missed.