Which part of Tignes is ski-in/ski-out?

Ten of our 22 places are within 50 m of a piste. All 20 with an exact location are within 500 m of a lift, and the median is 170 m. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.

When is the best time to ski in Tignes?

Tignes's most reliable snow is from January to April: the village (2,100 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 92% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.

How much does a week in Tignes cost?

Our places in Tignes usually cost £3,000–£7,000 a week, depending on their size and the week. Each place's own page shows its price for every week.

What is the skiing like in Tignes?

The main ski areas in Tignes are Grande Motte, for strong skiers; Tovière, for off-piste; Palafour, for intermediates; Les Brévières, for intermediates; and DC Park, a snowpark. Its lifts link to 300 km of pistes in the Espace Killy ski area.

How do we get to Tignes from the UK?

Fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), then it's about 3 hours by road (220 km). The nearest railway station is Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

How much is a lift pass in Tignes?

An adult six-day Espace Killy pass costs €468 for 2026/27.

When is the ski season in Tignes?

The season runs late November to early May.

Where are the best places to eat in Tignes?

Well-known places to eat include Le Panoramic (Grande Motte Glacier), Ursus (Tignes Val Claret), La Ferme des 3 Capucines (Tignes Le Lavachet) and L'Armailly (Tignes Les Brévières).

Are there catered chalets in Tignes?

Yes: 3 of our 22 places in Tignes are catered, and 16 are self-catered.

Snow-covered peaks ring the Tignes valley, with Tignes le Lac small below under a blue sky.

Luxury ski chalets in Tignes

22 properties available

About Tignes

High, snow-sure skiing, shared with Val d'Isère

Tignes was built in the 1960s, high enough that the snow is reliable early and late in the season. It shares 300 km of pistes with Val d'Isère, up to the Grande Motte glacier. The villages are modern and practical, and many places are close to the slopes.

Village: 2,100 m
Pistes: 300 km in the Espace Killy
Season: Late November to early May
From Geneva: 3 h by road

Resort facts: Wikipedia, tignes.net and Skiresort.info, checked 4 Oct 2026.

The village · Val Claret, Tignes
The skiing · On the slopes at Tignes
Evenings · Tignes after dark

Photo credits

The mountain · Antoine Lamielle, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The village · Antoine Lamielle, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The skiing · Ed Wingate, Unsplash
Evenings · David Magalhães, Unsplash

Who it suits

Is Tignes right for you?

Advanced skiersHuge variety of steep runs and challenging terrain.
FreeridersWorld-renowned lift-served off-piste and backcountry areas.
Early/late season skiersThe Grande Motte glacier guarantees snow from November to May.
Groups and party-goersVibrant après-ski scene including the famous La Folie Douce.

Chosen, not listed

Which Tignes chalets should you look at first?

4 of our 22 places, for different sizes of group. Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.

See all 22 in Tignes

Chalet Opale
Chalet·10 guests·5 bedrooms·5 baths
Chalet·10 guests·5 bed·5 bath
Catered or Self-catered
Hot Tub
£10,008 – £21,683per week
from £1,001 per guest
100 m to a piste · 170 m to a lift
What stands out
Fireside views across the valley. Vaulted timber frames floor-to-ceiling mountain vistas and a wood-burning fireplace in the open-plan heart of the chalet.
Chalet Sneg
Chalet·12 guests·6 bedrooms·6 baths
Chalet·12 guests·6 bed·6 bath
Catered
SaunaGames RoomWine Cellar
£23,351 – £53,373per week
from £1,946 per guest
60 m to a piste · 200 m to a lift
What stands out
Outdoor spa on the terrace. Unwind in the outdoor hot tub and barrel sauna while taking in panoramic alpine vistas.
Chalet Ganga
Chalet·16 guests·8 bedrooms·8 baths
Chalet·16 guests·8 bed·8 bath
Catered
SaunaGames RoomWine Cellar
£25,436 – £45,868per week
from £1,590 per guest
50 m to a piste · 200 m to a lift
What stands out
Indoor spa and relaxation floor. Unwind after skiing in a seven-seat indoor hot tub and custom sauna, accompanied by a dedicated games room and bar.
Chalet Opale Ambre
Chalet·18 guests·9 bedrooms·5 baths
Chalet·18 guests·9 bed·5 bath
Catered or Self-catered
SaunaHammamHot Tub
£16,679 – £37,945per week
from £927 per guest
120 m to a piste · 210 m to a lift
What stands out
Two outdoor hot tubs, south-facing views. Soak under afternoon mountain light with a waterfall feature and uninterrupted alpine vistas from both tubs.

Where to stay

Where should you stay in Tignes?

Our 22 places in Tignes, nearest the lift first. Of the 20 with an exact location, 20 are within 500 m of a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.

22 places · nearest the lift first

Apartment OrnateApartment · 5 bedrooms · 12 guests80 m from the Rosset chairliftfrom£11,675a week
Apartment Phoenix 203Apartment · 1 bedroom · 5 guests130 m from the Palafour chairliftfrom£1,426a week
Apartment Phoenix 704Apartment · 3 bedrooms · 7 guests130 m from the Palafour chairliftfrom£2,402a week
Apartment Phoenix ChardonnetApartment · 3 bedrooms · 6 guests130 m from the Palafour chairliftfrom£2,252a week
Apartment Phoenix Le 4 saisonsApartment · 1 bedroom · 4 guests130 m from the Palafour chairliftfrom£1,543a week
Apartment Phoenix Le PanoramicApartment · 4 bedrooms · 8 guests130 m from the Palafour chairliftfrom£3,503a week

Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.

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When to go

Best snow in January, February, March and April

Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the village (2,100 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 92% of days in January, February, March and April. Higher up, the top (3,456 m) had it on nine days in ten or more from December to April. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.

Best time to ski in Tignes Tignes snow report

Dec71%
Jan99%
Feb100%
Mar100%
Apr92%

Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (2,100 m)

School holidays, winter 2026/27

Snow today: 30 cm at the top (Grande Motte glacier, 3,456 m) · 20 cm forecast in the next six days

Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26

Side by side

Tignes, Courchevel, Val d'Isère or Val Thorens?

Tignes compared with Courchevel, Val d'Isère and Val Thorens
Compare	Tignes	Courchevel	Val d'Isère	Val Thorens
Village altitude	2,100 m	1,850 m	1,850 m	2,300 m
Ski area	Espace Killy · 300 km	Three Valleys · 600 km	Espace Killy · 300 km	Three Valleys · 600 km
A week, chalet for 8–12	Too few to say	£20,000–£45,000	£9,000–£15,000	Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of ours	170 m · 20 of 22 measured	160 m · all 83 measured	350 m · all 67 measured	Too few to say
Adult lift pass	€468 · 6 days	€421 · 6 days	€468 · 6 days	€421 · 6 days
What it feels like	Modern mountain resort	Polished, with Michelin dining and designer shops	A real town below big, steep terrain	High, modern and practical
Choose it for	Advanced skiers and freeriders	Service and dining	Strong skiers and off-piste	Snow in March and April
	You're here	Courchevel vs Tignes	Val d'Isère vs Tignes	Val Thorens vs Tignes

Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.

Common questions

Tignes questions, answered

Which part of Tignes is ski-in/ski-out?: Ten of our 22 places are within 50 m of a piste. All 20 with an exact location are within 500 m of a lift, and the median is 170 m. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.
When is the best time to ski in Tignes?: Tignes's most reliable snow is from January to April: the village (2,100 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 92% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
How much does a week in Tignes cost?: Our places in Tignes usually cost £3,000–£7,000 a week, depending on their size and the week. Each place's own page shows its price for every week.
What is the skiing like in Tignes?: The main ski areas in Tignes are Grande Motte, for strong skiers; Tovière, for off-piste; Palafour, for intermediates; Les Brévières, for intermediates; and DC Park, a snowpark. Its lifts link to 300 km of pistes in the Espace Killy ski area.
How do we get to Tignes from the UK?: Fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), then it's about 3 hours by road (220 km). The nearest railway station is Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

How much is a lift pass in Tignes?: An adult six-day Espace Killy pass costs €468 for 2026/27.
When is the ski season in Tignes?: The season runs late November to early May.
Where are the best places to eat in Tignes?: Well-known places to eat include Le Panoramic (Grande Motte Glacier), Ursus (Tignes Val Claret), La Ferme des 3 Capucines (Tignes Le Lavachet) and L'Armailly (Tignes Les Brévières).
Are there catered chalets in Tignes?: Yes: 3 of our 22 places in Tignes are catered, and 16 are self-catered.

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