Luxury Ski Chalets Tignes

Situated in the Tarentaise Valley in the Savoie region of the French Alps, Tignes lies at the heart of the western half of the expansive Espace Killy ski area. Split into two main areas, Tignes Le Lac is the main hub of the resort, whilst Val Claret lies two kilometres further up the valley. Down the valley from the main villages are two more traditional satellite villages: Tignes Les Boisses and Tignes Les Brevieres.

The main resort sits at an altitude of 2,100 metres, whilst the lower villages are located at 1,550 and 1,850 metres. Linked with Val d’Isere, Tignes offers an incredible 300 kilometres of slopes to explore, with a maximum elevation of 3,456 metres at the top of the Grande Motte cable car.

Chambery is the nearest airport to Tignes, with a transfer time of just under two hours. However, the main gateway airport for Tignes is Geneva, approximately three hours drive away. Regular high-speed trains to and from London and Paris stop at Bourg-Saint-Maurice, which is about 45 minutes away.

Thanks to its excellent elevation, Tignes offers reliable snow cover right up until the end of the season. The two glaciers in the Espace Killy ski area, Glacier du Pisaillas and La Grande Motte, even offer some summer skiing. Additionally, Tignes operates 400 snow cannons to assist during any warmer periods.

Tignes is an excellent destination for beginner skiers, with several highly respected ski schools ready to help you improve your technique. There are four nursery slope areas: one in Val Claret, one in Le Lac, one in Le Lavachet, and one in Les Brevieres, all served by eight free ski lifts. Additionally, there are several easy runs on the glacier for beginners to progress to.

Tignes is a superb choice for young families, offering distinct areas like Le Lac and Les Boisses that provide quieter, more family-friendly environments. With ample childcare options, terrain for skiers of all abilities and various family lift pass concessions, it’s no surprise that Tignes has earned the ‘Famille Plus’ seal of approval.

Tignes provides an endless array of non-skiing activities, including ice climbing, snow biking, dog sledding, helicopter tours and paragliding. For more relaxing options, you can try bowling, catch a film at the cinema or unwind at a luxury day spa. In the summer, activities such as walking, glacier hiking, white-water rafting and canyoning are available.

Tignes hosts numerous events organised year-round, ranging from quirky local happenings to large-scale sporting spectacles. Highlights include the switching on of the Christmas lights to mark the start of the winter season, New Year's Eve celebrations, European Snow Pride week, Tignes Fete de la Musique and The Tour de France.