Tignes

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Photo provided by Andy Parant/Tignes Ski Resort
Photo provided by Andy Parant/Tignes Ski Resort
Photo provided by Andy Parant/Tignes Ski Resort

In the heart of the Tarentaise Valley, in the department of Savoie, Tignes is a legendary winter sports resort.

This ski resort caters to all tastes, whether you are a skier, sunseeker, shopping lover or hiking enthusiast. Made up of several villages at various altitudes (Les Brévières at 1,550m, Tignes1800 at 1,800m, Les Boisses at 1,850m, Le Lavachet at 2,050m, Le Lac at 2,100m and Val Claret at 2,150m), it offers over 300km of slopes with the highest point being the Grande Motte glacier at an altitude of 3,656m.

Originally a mountain village, Tignes was destroyed in 1952 during the construction of the Chevril dam. The village was then re-established at a higher altitude to become one of the world's largest ski areas where, along with Val d'Isère, it forms the Espace Killy. The resort hosted three freestyle skiing events during the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Explore the parish church of Saint-Jacques de Tignes, a replica of the original, which was submerged under the dam's waters, the statue of the Dame du lac and the ice cave.

Tignes also has fitness centres, a swimming pool and a bowling alley. In summer, Tignes lake offers water sports. In winter, you can even try ice diving with professionals. If you're a golf-lover, you can boast that you've played on Europe's highest course. There are also several mountain bike and dirt bike tracks. Tignes is on the edge of the Vanoise National Park, where the wildlife and plant life are protected.

To reach Tignes by car, take the RN90 expressway from Albertville, heading for Aime, the Bourg-Saint-Maurice exit off the D902, then the D87. The resort can also be reached by high-speed train, arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice station, just under 20 miles away from Tignes. Buses or taxis will take you from the station to the resort. Tignes can also be reached from Lyon-Saint'Exupéry, Geneva and Chambéry-Savoie airports.

Tignes offers reinvigorating breaks all year round!

Résidences Village Montana by Les Etincelles

Résidences Village Montana by Les Etincelles

4 out of 5
Les Almes, Tignes, Savoie
Stay at this 4-star residence in Tignes. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tignes Ski Resort and Chaudannes Ski ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
Roomy but dated
"Then property was ok but a little tired. It was not ski in ski out."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Résidences Village Montana by Les Etincelles
Hôtel Le Diamond Rock

Hôtel Le Diamond Rock

5 out of 5
Route du Rosset, Tignes
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tignes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tignes Ski Resort and Rosset Ski Lift ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"The hotel staff were very attentive, especially in the boot room where service was exceptional. Only criticism was the lack of view and the flimsy bath."

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Hôtel Le Diamond Rock
Belambra Clubs Tignes - Val Claret

Belambra Clubs Tignes - Val Claret

4 out of 5
Rue du Val Claret, Tignes
Stay at this 4-star spa holiday park in Tignes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tignes Ski Resort and Tignes Lake ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"Loved it."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Belambra Clubs Tignes - Val Claret
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Résidences Village Montana by Les Etincelles

Résidences Village Montana by Les Etincelles

4 out of 5
Les Almes, Tignes, Savoie
Stay at this 4-star residence in Tignes. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tignes Ski Resort and Chaudannes Ski ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
Roomy but dated
"Then property was ok but a little tired. It was not ski in ski out."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Résidences Village Montana by Les Etincelles
Résidence Club MMV l'Altaviva

Résidence Club MMV l'Altaviva

4 out of 5
L'Altaviva, ZAC des Boisses, Tignes, Savoie
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Tignes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tignes Ski Resort and Chaudannes ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
"The option to ski in and out of this location was perfect. The residence was quiet. Staff was frindly and helpful. The lobby could use an upgrade of its furniture. It was strange not to have a sink in the toilet area in the apartment, this seems like a strange design to me. The kitchen had all sorts ..."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Résidence Club MMV l'Altaviva
Odalys Residence le hameau du Borsat

Odalys Residence le hameau du Borsat

3 out of 5
Le Hameau du Borsat, Tignes, Savoie
Stay at this 3-star ski residence in Tignes. Enjoy WiFi (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Tignes Ski Resort and ...
New Year Family Ski trip
"Communication for property was fine. Told us codes etc in a SMS message. Upon entering the property the place seemed clean until you saw up close. We were a family of five and the accommodation served its purpose. It was close to the kids ski schools. The bath / shower water was very temperamental. ..."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2024

Odalys Residence le hameau du Borsat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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