Tignes

Tignes is a famous resort in French Alps linked to Val D'Isere.

Get in & out

The nearest train station is Bourg-Saint-Maurice, which is served by TGV and local services. In the winter months, additional services operate; Eurostars direct from London, Thalys trains from Europe, and the ski train sleeper from Paris. This is some 35km away however, so coach services provide the onward connection; the journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes in good weather.

Tours and Getting around Tignes

The village itself is fairly compact, and the use of cars is now being discouraged. The slopes are accessed direct from the village level ski lifts and cable cars; there are some 90 lifts in total!

Tignes tourist attractions and sightseeing

The bleak architecture in the town has somewhat detracted from the atmosphere in the past, but the situation is now improving. Of course, the views of the Alps from the resort are spectacular. It is partly for this reason that Tignes is not only a winter resort for skiing, but a summer one for hiking, mountain biking , summer skiing on the glacier ; it has won the sporting town of france 2008

Tignes city tours

Winter Sports

Tignes is in the "Espace Killy" skiing area, which means that just one pass is needed for access to the slopes around Tignes, Val-Claret and Val D'Isere; for the 2006/7 season, a six-day pass will cost €180 (£135; $220).

The resort has some 2300km of pistes, of which 26km are served by snowmaking equipment. 15% are green, 46% blue, 27% red and 12% black. The resort is always renowned for the amount of snow it gets, though - a forecast of "rain up to 2000m" means snow to village level, i.e., fresh snow on all pistes.

Summer Sports

• Mountain Biking with two of the main lifts in the resort open for hikers and mountain bikers you have the choice of 8 different marked routes to decend, with a difficulty ranging from easy to difficult, although this would not be a resort for complete beginner mountain bikers.

Hiking

The resort is also much suited to hiking; in summer, the snow at ground level has disappeared and the Sun can actually be quite pleasant.

Tignes souvenirs and shopping

Ski equipment and rental is available, as is hiking equipment in summer.

Tignes Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Tignes is not renowned for its après, but the situation is improving.

Tignes nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

there are around 20 bars and restaurants open , Le Lac is the hub for all activities in tignes in the summer , but Le Lavachet weith its all year round atmosphere has the the highest percentage of business's open in the summer ( alsmost the same as the winer season !) Val Claret has a slightly empty feel to the village apart from the tennis/rugby/football pitches

Tignes cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

There are several hotels, apartment rentals and chalets available in the village, up to 4 star standard.

• Résidences MGM L'Ecrin des Neiges, [1]. The Residences MGM L’Ecrin des Neiges residences at Tignes is a modern ski residence that has a location in the Val Claret area of the Espace Killy ski area. Built in the traditional Savoyard style, this residence has charming, spacious and fully-equipped apartments. Direct access to the slopes, a comfortable lounge and 3 free passes per person per stay to the Lagon Aquatic area during the closure of the nearby Aquatonic fitness centre. 

Get out

For major shopping etc, Geneva, Switzerland is about 2 hours away in car, 4 by train. Lyon is about 4 hours by car, 4 hours by train. For lesser needs, Bourg-Saint-Maurice has a cinema and outdoor and indoor swimming pool.

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