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TIGNES | 1550 - 3450 m                      Espace Killy
In the Tarentaise, Tignes shares the Espace Killy with neighbouring Val d'Isère. This area is justly known as the "most beautiful skiing area in the world". The area marked off with banners and the off-piste areas are immense and of a rare quality. The cosmopolitan clientele (50% foreigners) ski all 4 seasons. The equipment, including the snowpark (2.5 km long), is on par with the area. But Tignes remains on a human scale. There are five free ski lifts for beginners. There is a special rate and a ski lift reserved for the half pipe. No matter where they are staying, all skiers can ski from the front door to all of the ski runs. However, although a real-estate refurbishing program was begun in 1996, the resort still lacks charm. Tignes ski resort special negotiated prices
 
bullet Good skiable area.
bullet Good snow conditions.
 
bullet Resort divided into three villages.
bullet The night life is not on par with the general amenities of the resort.
bullet The architecture lacks charm.
 
Skiable area Facilities for children
After-ski activities Accessibility of the resort
Beginners Intermediate skiers
Experienced skiers Snow coverage
       
Skiable area
Minimum/Maximum altitude : 1550 / 3450 m
Tignes : 65 slopes (150 km + 20 km Cross-country skiing )
Green ski slope for Learners. These are usually not marked trails, but tend to be large open, gently sloping areas at the base of the ski area.  1 slopes Blue ski slope are Easy. Similar to the North American Green Circle, and are almost always groomed, or on so shallow a slope as not to need it  39 slopes Red ski slopes are Intermediate. Steeper, or narrower than a blue slope, these are usually groomed, unless the narrowness of the trail prohibits it  16 slopes Black ski slopes are Difficult. Steep, may or may not be groomed, or may be groomed for mogul. It is worth noting that 'Black' can be a very wide classification, ranging from a slope marginally more difficult than a 'Red' to an icy mogulfield  11 slopes
       
Espace Killy : 135 slopes (300 km + 52 km Cross-country skiing )
Green ski slope for Learners. These are usually not marked trails, but tend to be large open, gently sloping areas at the base of the ski area.  22 slopes Blue ski slope are Easy. Similar to the North American Green Circle, and are almost always groomed, or on so shallow a slope as not to need it  64 slopes Red ski slopes are Intermediate. Steeper, or narrower than a blue slope, these are usually groomed, unless the narrowness of the trail prohibits it  35 slopes Black ski slopes are Difficult. Steep, may or may not be groomed, or may be groomed for mogul. It is worth noting that 'Black' can be a very wide classification, ranging from a slope marginally more difficult than a 'Red' to an icy mogulfield  16 slopes
Includes the resorts :  Tignes; Val d'Isère;
Some of our products in Tignes
Here is a selection of our best offers for this resort. To find out if these products are available please click here for Tignes ski resort special negotiated prices and we will indicate the products and prices that correspond to your holiday..
Résidence Le Rond Point des Pistes , 2-Star
Well located, ideal for sports enthusiasts, functional
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Les Grandes Platières
Centrally located and close to the stores.
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Le Grand Tichot
Centrally located and close to the stores.
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Le Prariond
Centrally located and close to the stores.
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Resort slopes                                  Tignes ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  No. of slopes : 65
  Total slope length : 150 km
  Longest slope : 5 km
  Max. vertical drop : 1900 m
  Slope distribution :
Very easy : 1
 		    Easy : 39
 		    Intermediary : 16
 		    Expert : 11
 
Slopes in the linked area : Espace Killy
 
  No. of slopes : 135
  Total slope length : 300 km
  Slope distribution :
Very easy : 22
 		    Easy : 64
 		    Intermediary : 35
 		    Expert : 16
 
Ski lifts in the resort
  No. Of tow lifts : 10
  No. of chair lifts : 23
  No. of cabin lifts : 2
  No. of cable cars : 1
  No. of funicular : 1
  Uplift capacity : 75535 people
     
Ski lifts in the linked area : Espace Killy
  No. Of tow lifts : 40
  No. of chair lifts : 45
  No. of cabin lifts : 4
  No. of cable cars : 4
  No. of funicular : 2
  Uplift capacity : 143365 people
     

Cross-country skiing itineraries

 
  In the resort : 20 km
  In the domain Espace Killy : 52 km
     

Freestyle                                           Tignes ski resort special negotiated prices

 
  No. of snowparks : 1
  Snowpark special pass : yes
  No. of half-pipes : 1
  Daily maintenance : yes
     

Off-piste

 

Heli-ski :
 

 yes
 
Facilities specially for Children
  No. of day-care centres : 1
  Number of snow play centres : 1
  Number of nurseries : 1
     
Sports activities
  Fitness centres : 1
  Indoor pools : 1
  Snow scoots : yes
  Parasailing : yes
  Icefall : yes
  No. of skating rinks : 1
  Squash : yes
     
Recreation & leisure                        Tignes ski resort special negotiated prices
  Saunas : 4
  Jacuzzis : 4
  Hammams : 4
  Movie theatres : 2
  Game rooms : 2
  Internet access points : 1
     
Night life
  No. of restaurants : 53
  No. of bars : 16
  No. of nightclubs : 2
     
Stores - Services
 
  No. of self-service places : 20
  No. of post offices : 3
  No. of banks : 6
  No. of bakeries : 5
  No. of butchers : 1
  No. of bookstores : 1
  No. of tobacco shops : 1
     
Health Care                                        Tignes ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Nearest hospital Bourg-Saint-Maurice
  Number of doctors 1
  Number of dentists 2
  No. of physiotherapists 7
     
Accommodations
 
  4-Star Hotels : 2
  3-Star Hotels : 6
  2-Star Hotels : 10
  Unrated Hotels : 4
  Homes : 10
  Youth hostels : 1
  Club : 3
  Total capacity : 28000
     
Closest city : Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Distance from major cities
  Paris : 700 km Marseille : 438 km Lyons : 233 km
       
Airport
 
  Aéroport d'Aix-Chambéry resort at 145 kms 
resort shuttle service : yes
Transit time : 105 min
 
  Aéroport de Genève resort at 180 kms 
resort shuttle service : yes
Transit time : 2 h 35 min
 
Road access                                     Tignes ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Highway exit : Albertville
  Distance from exit : 86 km
  Road info tel.: : 00 33 4 79 07 15 64
  Michelin road map : 74
     
Train
  Closest train station : Bourg-Saint-Maurice
  Distance : 31 km
Train schedules, maps, prices
  Available shuttle : yes
  Travel time : 35 min
     
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