Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area

Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area

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Tignes - Val d'Isère

The Tignes-Val d’Isère ski area (formerly known as Espace Killy) unites two of France’s most iconic resorts, forming a vast winter playground with over 300 km (186 mi) of pistes. Ranging from 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to 3,456 m (11,338 ft) in altitude and featuring two glaciers, Grande Motte and Pissaillas, it offers some of the most snow sure skiing in Europe, with reliable conditions typically from late November through to early May.

Skiing Tignes - ​​Val d'Isère

The skiing experience in Tignes - Val d’Isère is incredibly diverse. You can glide down wide-open, gentle blues above Tignes Le Lac one moment, then test your skills on challenging runs like Val d’Isère’s legendary La Face the next. With the Grande Motte glacier guaranteeing snow all year round, the ski season is exceptionally long. Freestyle enthusiasts can choose from four fantastic snowparks, including the renowned park at Tignes, while powder lovers will find vast off-piste bowls to explore. The efficient lift network ensures you can easily enjoy all 161 runs, making every ski day fun and adventurous.

Resorts and villages

Val d'Isère (1,850 m/6,069 ft): A historic resort with a charming stone and wood centre, upscale shopping, and legendary après-ski at venues like La Folie Douce. Offers varied terrain and quick access to the Pissaillas glacier.

Tignes Val Claret: The highest of Tignes’ five villages, with direct access to the Grande Motte funicular and the main snowpark. Known for its lively après and nightlife scene.

Tignes Le Lac (2,100 m/6,889 ft): The heart of Tignes, set beside a scenic lake. Offers ski-in/ski-out convenience, a sports centre, and is especially popular with families and intermediate skiers.

Le Lavachet (2,050 m/6,725 ft): A quieter, smaller village nestled between Val Claret and Le Lac. Within walking distance of the lifts or accessible by shuttle, with good value self-catering options.

Les Boisses/Tignes 1800: A charming, chalet-style area set on a sunny plateau. Features a blue run back into the village and a fast gondola that connects to the main ski area.

Les Brévières (1,550 m/4,921 ft): A traditional Alpine village at the bottom of the valley. Connected by piste and gondola to the wider Tignes area, it’s known for its riverside setting and cosy après-ski bars.

The Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area in brief

Base elevation: 1,550 m (5,085 ft)

Highest elevation: 3,456 m (11,338 ft)

Vertical drop: 1,906 m (6,253 ft)

Number of pistes: 161

Type of pistes: 24 green, 65 blue, 40 red, 32 black

Kilometres of ski pistes: 300 km (186 mi)

Hectares of skiable terrain: 3,680 ha (9,093 ac)

Hectares of marked ski pistes: 480 ha (1,186 ac)

Hectares of off-piste skiing: 3,200 ha (7,907 ac)

Number of ski lifts: 78

Glacier skiing: 2

Longest ski run: 7.5 km (4.6 mi)

Cross-country runs: 20 km (12.4 mi)

Snow-making coverage: 65 km (40 mi)

Beginners nursery areas: 4

Ski touring trails: 40 km (24.8 mi)

Snow parks: 2

Fun slope: 1

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Tignes - Val d'Isère piste map

Tignes - Val d'Isère piste map