Skiing in Tignes
Tignes is one of the highest winter sports destinations in France, built around a reservoir in the Savoie and spread over several village sections at serious altitude. Together with neighbouring Val d'Isère it forms one large linked ski area, with skiing between 2562 and 3024 metres according to our area data and glacier terrain on the Grande Motte. The linked Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area counts around 300 kilometres of pistes and more than 75 lifts. Snow is rarely a problem here: recent winters brought up to 287 centimetres, and 13 centimetres of fresh snow fell this past week. Tignes is sporty, high and functional. We list 37 accommodations here, from 439 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Tignes
Tignes7.8Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Bec Rouge
Tignes4.7Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Home Club
Tignes6.4Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Borsat IV
Tignes7.5Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Palafour
Tignes6.0Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Hameau du Borsat
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Soleil
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Rond Point Des Pistes B
Tignes5.2Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Shamrock
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Chalet Crystal Ridge
Tignes7.4Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Inter-Résidences
Tignes8.0Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Club L'Altaviva
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Chalet Breckenridge Sud
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Tour Du Lac
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Armaillis
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Ducs De Savoie
Tignes10.0Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Chalet Bobech
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Chalet Whistler
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Chalet Aspen
Tignes10.0Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Lodge des Neiges
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Phoenix
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence le Palafour
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence le Rond point des pistes B
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence le Rond point des pistes C
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Chalet Pre Saint-Jacques
Tignes5.2Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Vacancéole Le Borsat IV
Tignes6.1Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidences du Roc Blanc Val Claret - extra ingekocht
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence les Platières
TignesTignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Nouvelles résidences
Tignes5.7Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Odalys Essentielle Le Hameau du Borsat
Tignes7.3Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Inter-Résidences
Tignes8.0Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Club MMV l'Altaviva
Tignes9.0Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Bec Rouge
Tignes6.3Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Tommeuses
Tignes8.0Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Club MMV l'Altaviva - kort verblijf
Tignes7.1Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Village Montana
Tignes8.4Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence CGH Kalinda - Voordeeltarief
Tignes8.4Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence CGH Kalinda
Tignes7.2Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Hotel Club MMV Les Brévières
Tignes8.8Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Lodges des Neiges
Tignes7.9Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Hotel Village Montana - extra ingekocht
Tignes7.7Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Village Club Miléade de Tignes
Tignes8.9Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence CGH Le Lodge des Neiges
Tignes7.4Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Hotel Club Belambra Le Diva
Tignes8.8Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Phoenix
Tignes8.6Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Santa Terra
Tignes8.1Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence La Ferme du Val Claret
Tignes7.5Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Télémark
Tignes8.6Tignes - Val d'Isère, Frankrijk
Résidence Ynycio
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The Tignes and Val d'Isère ski area
Tignes shares its ski area with Val d'Isère, one of the most famous pairings in the Alps. According to our data you ski between 2562 and 3024 metres, with the Grande Motte glacier as the crowning asset and regional passes opening up thousands of kilometres of pistes.
The terrain is versatile but strongest for intermediates and advanced skiers: long descents, extensive off-piste in the right conditions and modern lifts. Beginners get their own practice zones in the village areas.
Snow reliability above 2500 metres
Few Alpine destinations are as snow-sure as Tignes: the village and pistes sit almost entirely above 2500 metres and the glacier kicks the season off early. Recent winters measured up to 287 centimetres of snow.
This winter has already begun too: 13 centimetres of fresh snow fell this past week. From late November into May you can usually ski here without worry, even in the changeable fringe months.
The village of Tignes
Tignes consists of several hubs around and above the reservoir, largely purpose-built for winter sports. Expect functional apartments and hotels, sports shops and restaurants rather than a centuries-old mountain village.
The vibe is sporty and international, with lively but not extreme apres-ski. If you want authentic village charm, Val d'Isère delivers more of it; if you want doorstep skiing, Tignes is exactly right.
Who is Tignes for
Tignes is the pick for sporty skiers and snowboarders who want maximum snow security, vertical and terrain variety, including freeride and glacier skiing. It is also one of the safest Alpine choices for early and late season weeks.
Families do fine here thanks to practice zones and spacious apartments, though the setting is less cosy than a Tyrolean village. Complete beginners and atmosphere-seekers should know what they are choosing: altitude and sport over quaintness.
Practical: getting there and booking
You reach Tignes via the French Alpine routes through the Tarentaise; the final climb is long but well maintained. Train travel works too, to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, followed by a bus ride up.
With 37 accommodations from 439 euros per person, our selection here is large, from compact studios to roomy apartments. Thanks to the long season, November, December and April are worth booking too; French and international holiday weeks are the busiest.
Tignes on the map
FAQ about Tignes
What does a ski holiday in Tignes cost?
Accommodations in Tignes start from around €429 per person; Nivosola compares 103, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Tignes?
Yes. Recent winters in Tignes - Val d'Isère reached a maximum snow depth of around 287 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Tignes?
The village sections and pistes of Tignes sit between 2562 and 3024 metres according to our data, with glacier terrain on the Grande Motte. That makes it one of the highest winter destinations in the Alps.
Is Tignes suitable for beginners?
There are plenty of practice zones and ski schools, so learning works fine, but the area really shines for intermediates and advanced skiers. Beginners who mainly want charm may prefer a lower, cosier village.
Can you ski Tignes early or late in the season?
Yes, altitude and the Grande Motte glacier give Tignes an exceptionally long season, usually from late November into May. It is one of the safest choices for fringe-season weeks.
What is the difference between Tignes and Val d'Isère?
You ski the same linked area, but Tignes is higher and more purpose-built, while Val d'Isère has a historic village core and a more polished feel. Tignes is often slightly cheaper to stay in.