Tignes Reviews & Ratings

A seriously good ski resort. Benefits from being really really high at main resort level at 2100 metres. There are some low cost accommodation options with loads of AirBNB and some high end hotels now such as Diamond Rock which is lush.
Multiple ski schools including Snowworks based in the village.
There are lower villages and hamlets that feed into the main resorts of tignes Lac and tigne Claret which offer some tree skiing.
For guarantied snow go high and go tignes.

Tignes offers great high altitude skiing, with a long ski season and great connectability. It has a lively and vibrant après-ski scene.

There is something for all levels. The Sache run, is a long and challenging into Tignes Les Brévières, for advanced skiers.
But other areas offers some good beginner slopes with free lifts.

Tignes les Brévières is more relaxed but with the new connection introduced last season you can now access the main tignes network well into the evening for a livelier experience if you so wish.

Fantastic off piste. I always hire a guide who can take me to the fantastic off piste.

Finish the day with a beer in the Jam Bar.

Good variety of accommodation, not the prettiest of resorts but great variety of ski runs and great apres ski.

Had a good time on a univeristy ski trip here in early December. Huge resort with giant open bmareas for great off-piste skiing. Runs are satisfyingly lengthy and well groomed.

Tignes keeps giving every year, the ski area is massive we find parts of the skiing are that we haven't skied before most years. Even on white out days there's always something to do with an excellent lagoon and gym

Plenty of opportunities for all levels of skiers to challenge and progress.
A favourite early season for snow quality and the whole area pass opens up massive ski area.

A sure fire place for snow - either on piste or off-piste. Apres Ski is good, plenty of places catering for all types of groups

The resort was a-Okies. Not too bad but not the best in my opinion. Instructors were patient but they were not as warm and friendly as Les Arc. The snow quality is quite good but i suspect that winter season was warmer and there were more icy slopes than expected.

This place costs money but if you go you WILL have fun, stop at the massive store before you go because the price of drinks here are spendy went over my balance buying drinks at the big store because I knew Id have gone over twice buying them there essentials are good skis, warm clothes, and a flask. This place has had the best mountain drinking culture Ive ever witnessed. When we went was white out conditions full week (couldnt see five feet ahead) but we went clubbing every night and skied naked one round and the lifties were so chill with it just told me to put a glove on my cock definitely recommend

Amazing ski resort, especially if youre just starting out snowboarding like I was. Pistes were super well bashed and there were a huge variety of runs ranging from all levels of difficulty. My only issue is that is is a tad expensive. But super worth it.

Really nice resort for a ski-focused holiday. Went with a group of friends from complete beginner to experts and everyone loved it. Nice slopes close to Tignes Le Lac and Val Claret for learning, and very quick chairlift/gondola/funicular links to the rest of the resort. Runs themselves very well taken care of with snowmaking facilities ensuring the runs are usually operational. The terrain is mostly above tree line, but the views of the surrounding mountains are absolutely phenomenal, with some quite steep drops down into valleys next to some higher-up runs. It must be noted however that the runs closer to Le Lac and Val Claret get really quite busy - we were there in early December and it was already quite a challenge having to dodge massive groups and other skiers on some of the blue slopes into town. Apres-ski wise, Tignes is probably not the place to go if you expect to party hard. There are plenty of nice Slopeside bars and even a folie deuce just on the border with the linked Val dIsere, but nothing much crazier than that. There is about one actual nightclub, and a few small bar/clubs to get your boogie on, but on the whole would be much better enjoyed if you want to go out for a pint (cheaper than nearby resorts!) and chat with friends. Tignes as a town (or series of towns rather) isnt the prettiest place to stay having been built in the 60s and 70s, but its not a brutalist nightmare, and has loads of good options for rental, shopping, and food options. Our group tried several different ski instructors from ESF for different levels - all very good (but do brush up on your French as it will make it much easier for all involved). All in all, a really good place to just go enjoy the slopes, hit some steep powder, and go for a couple drinks in the evening. Tignes, especially when considering its link with the equally incredible Val dIsere next door, is a 5/5 for a skiing holiday!

Really enjoyed Tignes, will be heading back this season. Great variety of slopes and great apres to match

A quintessential purpose built ski resort situated at high altitude, Tignes is one of the most renowned ski resorts in France, offering unparalleled access to the Grande Motte glacier and an abundance of ski-in/ski-out accommodations. Good for families looking for a good night out

Been to tignes a few times and love the park. Great apres and slopes aren't too bad. Really good run variety and overall good snow

Jack of all trades, master of none
Tignes has a lot of options for everyone, but doesn't quite cut it overall. The off piste is pretty good, and who hasn't seen the video of Candide Thovex jumping through the Aguile Pierce. The main jump park is ok, but can get pretty windy sometimes. The majority of the area lacks shelter from the wind, leading to some pretty impressive windblown crud. The race scene is decent, but the main race slope is very exposed and can get very windy. Access to Val D'Isèire is a positive, but the Johan Claret black down into Tignes is pretty treacherous, so watch out for crashed Jerrys. Finally, a shout out to Mountain Attitude, THEY CARE I TELEMARK.

Pros:
-great off piste and powder
-great apres
-well connected to val disere
-high up so always good snow
-good bus links
Cons
-expensive
-busy

Overall:
My favourite ski resort. The area is so well connected with interesting runs and loads of off piste options. Apres is also great with loads of little bars as well. But it is on the expensive side

I always have fun when I've been to tignes, plenty of piste so easy to find new runs, and some really nice pistes as well but overall it's just not my favourite, it's very busy particularly on the runs back over from the Val disere side at the end of the day. Apres is incredible though

I have returned to Tignes a total of 3 times since I first visited in 2018. The main reason I like it is simply for the sheer size of the resort, you can ski for days without skiing the same run twice as you also have Val disère just in case you manage to exhaust every run in Tignes!

The other thing I like is the ability to stay somewhere more affordable with so much accommodation available it is almost overwhelming. It is family friendly with an extensive ESF ski school and plenty of blue and green runs to let the kids loose on.

My only negative is the cost of a pint of beer, it wasnt uncommon for me to pay up to 12 for a single pint of IPA.

That aside, a resort as high as Tignes (1810m) is pretty much always snow sure and the Grande Motte glacier is absolutely sensational, offering breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.

Overall, I would rate the resort 9/10 only because of the cost of eating and drinking out along with the slightly crowded slopes.

I came here as a first time skier when I was younger so went through some ski lessons. The instructor was fabulous and had a good sense of humour also let my girlfriend tag along so she wasnt left out. The runs are well maintained and has a very large variety for all skill levels. The food is good just a little over priced the apres is fabulous and so is the scenery. Will defo be back for more