Tignes-Val d'Isère

Tignes-Val d'Isère, France

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Tignes-Val d'Isère

Tignes and Val d'Isère combine to form Tignes-Val d'Isère (formerly known as the Espace Killy), one of the world's great ski areas. Glacier access on the Grande Motte guarantees snow high into the seasons, while Val's charming village and Tignes' altitude give skiers of all levels huge scope to explore.

 Summary

Tignes and Val d'Isère sit at the head of the Tarentaise valley, linked together with fast, modern lifts. Between them, over 300km of pistes spread across high, open bowls and glaciated terrain, with lift links allowing a full day's tour without repeating a run.

The ski area of Tignes-Val d'Isère comprises the ski slopes of Tignes and Val d'Isère.

The ski area includes 2 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 186 miles of downhill skiing, with 154 marked pistes, served by a total of 87 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in either of the ski areas of Tignes and Val d'Isère.

With ski lifts as high as 11,319ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Snow and Weather

Snow reliability is a strength of the Espace Killy, with much of the terrain above 1800m and glacier skiing on the Grande Motte extending the season into autumn and spring. Tignes in particular benefits from its altitude, holding snow well through the winter. Check J2Ski for up-to-date snow depths and recent snowfall reports before booking.

When will it snow in Tignes-Val d'Isère?

The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 8 October.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

Snow this week

Ski Area Stats

Skiing

The Espace Killy spans from Tignes (2100m) up to the Grande Motte glacier (3456m) and across to Val d'Isère's Solaise and Bellevarde sectors. The Grande Motte funicular whisks skiers up to glacier skiing year-round, conditions allowing, feeding pistes like the Genepy black run. Val d'Isère's La Face, home to World Cup downhill racing, drops off the Bellevarde massif, while the Vallée de l'Iseran offers long, high cruisers. Tignes' Toviere sector links the two resorts via cable car, with pistes such as Sache and Silver dropping through varied terrain. The Col de Fresse and Pissaillas glacier extend skiing further, particularly useful early and late season. Lifts including the Funival, Cugnai chairlift, and Palet gondola provide efficient access to the upper mountain. Beginner areas are found at Le Lavachet in Tignes and around La Daille and Val's nursery slopes. Off-piste terrain is extensive, with couloirs and itineraries off the Bellevarde and Grande Motte drawing experienced skiers, often accessed with a guide given the scale of the terrain. Overall the combined domain covers around 300km of marked pistes across both resorts, with a high proportion above 2000m ensuring reliable coverage through the season.

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Ski Lessons in Tignes-Val d'Isère

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Tignes-Val d'Isère Ski Schools and Tignes-Val d'Isère Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Tignes and Val d'Isère have long been popular with freestyle riders, with the Tignes park beneath the Aiguille Percée offering kickers, rails and a boardercross track. Val d'Isère's snowpark near La Daille caters to all levels, and the natural terrain across both resorts, including wide bowls and glacier runs, suits freeriders looking for powder lines off-piste.

Location and Map

Where is Tignes-Val d'Isère?

This ski resort is in the French Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Tignes-Val d'Isère is Chambery, 100 minutes drive away.

Annecy, Geneva, Turin Caselle, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry and Turin Cuneo airports are all within three hours drive.

Geneva is the closest major airport, roughly two and a half hours by road via the A41 and A430 through Albertville and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Lyon airport is a further alternative, adding extra driving time. Eurostar and TGV services run to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, from where regular buses and transfers connect to both Tignes and Val d'Isère. Self-drive is straightforward given good road links, though winter tyres or chains are recommended for the final mountain roads.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

There are 87 ski lifts.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 150 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Tignes-Val d'Isère open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Aprés Ski

Val d'Isère's apres scene centres on Dick's Tea Bar and La Folie Douce at the base of the Bellevarde, both known for lively afternoons into the evening. Doudoune and Petit Danois are popular for early drinks, while Tignes has its own La Folie Douce at Val Claret and the Blue Girl Pub for a more relaxed atmosphere after skiing.