Tignes, French Alps
French Alps

Tignes

When the rest of the Alps are still green, Tignes is already skiing. The Grande Motte glacier opens in late September, and the link to Val d'Isère gives it the longest dependable season in the range.

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Altitude
1,550 - 3,456 m
Vertical drop
1,906 m
Pistes
300 km
Lifts
78
Snow score
95/100
Season
Sep 26 → May 4

Pistes and lifts

Glacier skiing
What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideGlacier
145 marked runs
Green
22
Blue
48
Red
48
Black
27
Average snow by month
155cm
Dec
225cm
Jan
280cm
Feb
265cm
Mar
170cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Club Med Tignes
4.5591 reviews
130
Top pick

Club Med Tignes

Very good · 591 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Tignes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 591 reviews). It sits about 1.6 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Tignes, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.6 km to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Hôtel VoulezVous by Les Etincelles
4.7330 reviews
125

Hôtel VoulezVous by Les Etincelles

Excellent · 330 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Tignes, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Hôtel Village Montana by Les Etincelles
4.0491 reviews
100

Hôtel Village Montana by Les Etincelles

Great · 491 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Tignes.

≈ 450 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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Hôtel Le Taos
4.4266 reviews
110

Hôtel Le Taos

Very good · 266 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Tignes, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
110/ night
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Hôtel Le Diamond Rock
4.6155 reviews
130

Hôtel Le Diamond Rock

Excellent · 155 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Tignes, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Hôtel Les Campanules by Les Etincelles
4.3207 reviews
115

Hôtel Les Campanules by Les Etincelles

Very good · 207 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Tignes, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 250 m to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Hôtel Tetras Lodge
4.8106 reviews
140

Hôtel Tetras Lodge

Excellent · 106 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Tignes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 4.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Val Claret and Le Lac put accommodation a few steps from the lifts. Les Brévières and Les Boisses, at the foot of the valley, are less convenient.

Get to know the resort

Higher and more functional than glossy Val d'Isère next door, Tignes trades charm for altitude and a season that barely ends. The lakeside hub of Le Lac is convenient and good value, and the autumn glacier opening makes it a magnet for early-season skiers.

Tignes, French Alps
Tignes, French Alps

Hotels in Tignes

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Tignes good for beginners?+

Tignes offers 300 km of pistes across 78 lifts, from 1,550 m to 3,456 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Tignes?+

The season runs from Sep 26 to May 4, with a snow score of 95/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Val Claret and Le Lac put accommodation a few steps from the lifts. Les Brévières and Les Boisses, at the foot of the valley, are less convenient.

How big is the Tignes ski area?+

Tignes has 300 km of marked pistes served by 78 lifts, between 1,550 m and 3,456 m of altitude.

Is Tignes more for beginners or experts?+

Tignes counts about 145 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.