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    Tignes
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    Tignes

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    Resort Overview

    Standing proud at altitudes between 2,100 and 3,456 meters, Tignes delivers exceptional high-altitude skiing as part of the vast Espace Killy domain. Together with neighboring Val d'Isère, it offers 300 kilometers of marked runs in a dramatic setting beneath the Grande Motte glacier. From wide, sweeping blues to technical blacks, Tignes presents an incredible variety of terrain that keeps skiers and snowboarders returning season after season.

    Live Tignes Webcams

    Grande Motte

    3653m elevation

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    Trails & Terrain

    Trails

    Total Runs

    80

    Total Area

    150km

    93.2 miles

    Difficulty Distribution

    Beginner
    57%
    Intermediate
    25%
    Advanced
    10%
    Expert
    8%
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    Tignes Lift System

    A powerful network of 74 lifts connects the various sectors of Tignes and Val d'Isère, moving over 100,000 skiers per hour across the mountains. The underground funicular to the Grande Motte glacier reaches 3,032 meters in just seven minutes, while the resort's extensive lift system includes high-speed chairs and gondolas that minimize queuing time. The innovative Aerial Tramway crowns the system, reaching the spectacular 3,456-meter summit.

    Lifts

    Total Lifts

    34

    Lift Types

    6

    Lift Breakdown

    Gondola
    5
    Gondola
    8-Person Chair
    1
    8-Person Chair
    6-Person Chair
    9
    6-Person Chair
    Quad Chair
    6
    Quad Chair
    Triple Chair
    3
    Triple Chair
    T-Bar
    10
    T-Bar
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    Location & Getting There

    Set in the heart of the Savoie region, Tignes comprises five distinct villages spanning different altitudes. Val Claret and Tignes Le Lac form the main resort hub at 2,100 meters, offering direct access to the highest slopes. Just 2.5 hours from Geneva Airport, the resort balances outstanding natural terrain with sophisticated infrastructure. Each village maintains its own character, from the traditional charm of Les Brevières to the modern convenience of Val Claret, all connected by free shuttle buses.

    Season Info

    Thanks to its high-altitude position and glacier skiing, Tignes boasts one of the longest seasons in Europe, typically operating from late September through early May. The Grande Motte glacier often opens for summer skiing as well. Winter brings reliable snow conditions across the entire domain, while spring offers perfect conditions for long, sun-drenched days on the mountain, particularly on the north-facing slopes that hold snow exceptionally well.

    Current Season

    2025 - 2026

    Opening Day

    11/22/2025

    Closing Day

    5/3/2026

    Days Open

    163

    Annual Snowfall

    Metric

    8m

    800cm

    Imperial

    26.2ft

    315in

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