Luxury Tignes Holidays

As one of the highest ski resorts in the Alps, Tignes' high-altitude pastures, once used by local shepherds, are now among the most snow-sure slopes in Europe. A child of the 1950s its purpose-built, with some dubious architecture (undergoing improvement) but a reliable snow record, fast and efficient lift system and guaranteed skiing virtually year-round make it one of the top resorts in Europe. Tignes, together with Val d'Isère, form L'Espace Killy and with over miles of pistes, plenty of shops and bars and numerous ski schools it’s become something of a Mecca for experts and adventurous intermediates alike.

At a Glance
Snow: According to the Good Ski & Snowboarding Guide it’s one of only two ski areas in France that’s snow-sure (the other is Val d’Isere) Lift system: 97 lifts and two high speed underground trains (funicular railways) one of which will take you to the 'Panoramic Restaurant' on the Grand Motte Glacier Apres Ski: Whilst there are a number of lively bars and restaurants, visitors tend to stay on the slopes for as long as possible Families: Nursery lifts and kindergartens make it a good family resort Other activities: ice diving, dog sledding, hang gliding, skidoo riding, ice climbing, parascending, ski-joring (being pulled along by horses), skating, snowshoeing, indoor tennis, heliskiing