Tignes Ski Holidays
Skiing in Tignes
Skiing in Tignes offers skiers the chance to visit one of the largest and best-known resorts in the French Alps, most famous for being one of Europes' highest, and offering perhaps the best snow conditions and the most extensive skiing around. Situated at 2,100m, skiing in Tignes is an ideal base for intermediate and expert skiers, keen to make the most of the huge ski area, L'Espace Killy, that the resort shares with neighbouring Val d'Isere and enjoy the high-altitude. Comprised of 5 separate villages connected by free bus, skiing in Tignes offers both modern convenience as well as a taste of traditional rural charm at the resorts' lower altitude.
Skiing in Tignes - High-altitude resort offering access to extensive Espace Killy
A popular snow-sure resort with a very long season, skiing in Tignes remains a favourite with intermediates and experts looking for exceptional conditions. Offering extensive skiing that does cater to all levels and abilities, skiing in Tignes is known for a huge variety of slopes and terrain, and extremely well-served by a modern lift service incorporating 97 lifts. L'Espace Killy boasts 300km of piste, and is known as one of Europes' best ski areas, offering everything from good nursery slopes for beginners to some of the most challenging lift-served off-piste around, ideal for adventurous experts. Skiing in Tignes offers quick and easy access to the Grande Motte glacier, the highest point at 3,656m, which boasts year-round skiing and spectacular views.
Skiing in Tignes - Popular and convenient, with a choice of five varied villages
The resort has five villages to choose from, with skiing in Tignes offering Val Claret and Le Lac, at 2,300m and 2,100m respectively, home to convenient high-rise ski-in/ski-out accommodation, and the lower villages of Les Boisses and Les Brevieres providing a quieter, more traditional atmosphere at more affordable prices. Apres-ski on a skiing holiday in Tignes is a relatively quiet affair, with the five villages in the resort all offering different atmospheres, and the busiest and most lively apres-ski venues located at the higher altitude. Far from being the most charming French ski resort, the purpose-built resort has been reinventing itself of late, and after remodelling and developing, is beginning to re-emerge as a more attractive option, with skiing in Tignes now hoping to have wider appeal.
Cheap ski deals to Tignes
The Lavachet Apartments are conveniently situated close to the ski slopes, approximately 4 minutes walk to the Lavachet chairlift, giving access to the whole skiing area of Tignes. Accommodation is compact with a choice of four different types of apartment
Recently renovated, the Aparthotel Alpina is well located in the Val Claret area, within easy reach of the shops and only 2 minutes walk to the Grande Motte gondola. Location • close to the shops • 2 minutes walk to the Grand Motte gondola • near ski school meeting point • 1 minute walk to kids clubs at Hotel Diva Features • indoor pool • sauna • bar • lounge • 35 apartments Meals • breakfast buffet • 3 course evening meal taken at L’Alpine Café Rooms for 2 or 3 people sharing a room with a double fold out bed or two single beds and bunk beds in the entrance hall, private bath or shower room and WC
Only 200m from the resort centre and ski lifts, the Residence V.montana hotel in Tignes boasts excellent facilities and a fantastic piste-side location. Guests will enjoy a choice of three restaurants and two bars, as well as a fitness club. This is ideal accommodation for those on a family skiing holiday.
Tignes ski resorts
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