Tignes Ski Holidays

Tignes sits in the stunning Tarentaise Valley which is located in the northern French Alps, close to the Italian border. This renowned ski resort is made up of several ski areas – Val Claret, Tignes 1800, Le Lac and Le Lavachet – offering a diverse range of slopes and world-class skiing opportunities. From Tignes, skiers can enjoy easy access to neighbouring resort Val d’Isère.

At a resort altitude of around 2,100m, Tignes provides the best of high-altitude skiing. Its snow-sure conditions and glacier skiing mean that you can often ski here well into spring and sometimes as late as early May.

We highly recommend Tignes as one of the best ski resorts for beginners in Europe. Whether you’re new to skiing or are a group with a first timer in tow, this a great place to for beginners to gain confidence on the slopes.

Boasting a range of easy terrain and nursery slopes, beginners can make their first snowploughs in the ski world without fears of crowded slopes or sleep runs. Once you’ve gained confidence in your skis, there is a selection of long, cruisey blue slopes to practise your technique and work your way up to parallel perfection.

You can also make the most of Tignes’ excellent ski schools which offer classes for all abilities. If ski lessons sound like something you’d like on your holiday, be sure to book these in advance to secure your spot in a class.

Due to its famous glacier and high-altitude, Tignes has a long ski season which offers great snow conditions from late November until early May.

Typically, January provides the quietest period with excellent snow conditions and plenty of great ski deals on offer. However, lots of people choose to visit during December for a truly magical experience full of festive cheer.

Tignes proves popular with families and groups during the February half-term holidays, so you may find it busier at this time. March and April are also wonderful times for a ski holiday to Tignes as you can benefit from sunnier days and longer lift hours.

Tignes is a family-friendly resort with a variety of slopes, ski schools and childcare options. Les Marmottons kindergarten works with the Evolution 2 ski school to provide lessons for children aged three and upwards. There are also private nanny services here for those too young to venture out onto the slopes yet.

If you’re a non-skier or looking for a break from your skis, there are loads of alternative activities in this ski resort. Why not try ice diving, snow rafting or paragliding?

To explore more of Tignes’ ski area out of the skis, there is a range of touring activities such as snowshoeing, dog sledding, mountaineering, moonbiking and sledging.

If you fancy something more relaxing, Tignes’ centre offers many spas, a great leisure centre, a bowling ally and many shops to explore.

If you have your preferred departure date in mind for your Tignes ski holiday, you can leave the rest to us. Our experts will be on hand to help you with everything from travel arrangements and accommodation to activities and unique experiences, creating an itinerary that is entirely bespoke based on your wishes.

All you need to do to get started is get in touch with our team today or fill in our online enquiry form and one of our ski experts will contact you at a convenient time to help you plan the skiing adventure you’ve always dreamt of.

The overall cost of your tailor-made ski holiday to Tignes will depend on where you’d like to stay, how long you’d like your trip to last, the size of your travelling party, and what sort of activities you’d like to include. We’ll take all of this into account when providing you with a quote, so you can have peace of mind knowing everything is in hand ahead of your departure.

Before embarking on your Tignes ski holiday, there are some essentials that you’ll need to make sure you’ve packed for your trip:

• Ski jacket
• Ski trousers
• Ski socks
• Ski gloves
• Ski helmet
• Goggles
• Neck warmer or balaclava
• Sunglasses
• Long-sleeved layers and thermals
• Comfortable walking boots
• Casual clothing for evenings or days away from the slopes
• Waterproof jacket
• Hat and scarf
• Toiletries
• Essential travel documents
• Phone and charger
• Cash and debit or credit cards
• Sun protection
• SPF lip balm
• After sun lotion
• First-aid kit
• Small rucksack
• European plug adapter

For more tips on what to pack, check out our ski holiday packing list blog.