Le Tignes
The popularity of Tignes is simple, a combination of great snow and a large ski area with varied terrain. Indeed Tignes is one of France’s most sure snow resorts, and it remains open for an astonishing 10 months of the year.
The skiing in the Espace Killy (the linked areas of Val D’Isere and Tignes) is certainly some of the best in Europe for all abilities of skier. It is because of these reasons that we can forgive Tignes its unsightly architecture.
The centre of Tignes is at 2100m and there are three main areas: Lavachet, Val Claret and Le Lac. All the areas have a lot going on for them although Val Claret has better access to the slopes. With some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Europe, beautiful mountains and a fun, if somewhat unattractive town, it’s easy to see why so many Brits flock to Tignes each year.Pros
- Great snow guaranteed for a long season.
- A huge amount of varied terrain.
- Lots of accommodation near to the slopes.
- Some of the best lift accessed off piste in Europe.
Cons
- The architecture in resort is stark.
- The setting is bleak and treeless.
- Many lifts are prone to closure if there are storms.
- The après ski is slightly limited but is improving.
