The Skiers' Guide to Tignes

Went for a week with university ski friends. Tignes is great for ski in ski out and a wide ski area into val d’isere. The village has everything you need in it and public transport if you want to go down to Le Lac or to Bourg. Would really recommend Tignes as a resort.

First (proper) time to Tignes Val Claret - and thoroughly enjoyed! We loved the range and extent of pistes and the convenience of everything being close to hand in the town. Snow sureness (relatively.. was getting thin and worn by time we left!) is of most importance these days and Tignes height was a key reason for our choosing to holiday here. All in all a great and popular resort.

Tignes is in my opinion, hands down one of the best ski resorts. You've got access to a great ski area, combined with Val d'isere and further afield. Fantastic options for accommodation, nightlife and there really is something for all ages. What it lacks in beauty it makes up for tenfold in other areas, and its snow sure!!

Amazing resort. Stayed in Les Breviers. There are good connections via bus/gondolas.

The food was mostly average at an average price. I was mostly on blue and green slopes but our instructor also showed us some canyons off-piste. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to visit.

Nice resort, free buses, fairly busy slopes but it was school holidays. Stayed in a catered Chalet, maids were fabulous.

Had the best experience in Tignes. We went with a group of 6, a mix of ski and snowboarders.
Would definitely visit again!

Tignes-Val d'isère might be my favourite resort (been 4 times). It is probably the most complete ski resort that exists. It has excellent pistes for all levels (though intermediates/experts get the most out of it). It has amazing off-piste possibilities from the lift and also some great backcountry access. It has 2 glaciers, and is easily one of the most snow sure resorts of them all.
I like Tignes le Lac the most for hotels, Val Claret is best for good location /value/nightlife. Les boisses and les brevieres offer some great options for good quality lodging for families but offer a less central location in the resort.
The après ski is really nice and the quality of the restaurants is pretty good, but you just pay a pretty penny for everything here.. It is expensive, but offers great quality. Nightlife in Val Claret can be pretty good for French standards.

This resort is a must visit for every skier imo!

Booking outside the main holiday dates meant that the slopes were a lot quieter.

Easy access to both Tignes, the glacier and Val D'isere

Great resort for intermediate and advanced skiers, with great variability and speedy lifts to whizz you around.

Tignes is a magnificent all-round resort, catering to all levels from beginner to heli-ski expert. We've been coming here as a family for 15 years now, as the quality of the snow and pistes are second to none. For non snow sport enthusiasts there is plenty to do, from the weekly market in Le Lac to snowmobile sessions, shopping, and a vast array of restaurants offering local delicacies. It would be amiss to ignore the other wonderful tradition for many families - pizza on the last night, of which many different takeaways offer a final slice of perfection. At the time of writing I am packing for our next trip up the mountain - Tignes, here I come!

Excellent skiing, Great people, the ski school is very easy to find and the instructors are very helpful and extremely good at teaching you to be a better skiier

Great for apres / skiing can be tough later in the day due to ice as the majority of the slopes are in the shade / very expensive but worth it

Had a great time in Tignes, plenty of things to get stuck into on the evenings and the ski throughout the day in Tignes and Val d’seire was phenomenal!

Great apres and amazing ski terrain, the full espace Killy zone is definitely worth it. Breviere and Val claret are the more central areas

Excellent ski resort thoroughly enjoyed. Great apres and accommodation was comfortable and close to the lifts.

Myself and two friends stayed in Val Claret Tignes. It was a lovely resort, the piste was well groomed and there are facilities for both those that like to party at Apres or just enjoy the day skiing.

Vast range of options for every type of skier and high altitude so increased chance of good snow conditions. Not the most aesthetically pleasing town and definitely less of a traditional feel than some other alpine towns so if you're not interested in first lift/last lift skiing you may prefer something different but if you want to maximise your skiing it's perfect.

Tignes is my all time favourite resort. It has become a bit more pricey in recent years but there are still some good deals to be had a great snow later in the season.

Tignes is great for off-piste and snowboarding in between the different small resort areas. Lots of great bars and good food, from small kiosk style Asian food to good old proper French alpine restaurants. Lots of good aprés to enjoy. Plenty of snow guaranteed due to its higher altitude. The snow parks are good fun also, with a Big Air inflatable!

First time visiting Tignes as a beginner and loved it! It had lots of cost effective group lessons. A wide area of slopes to ski on, really spoilt for choice!