
Tignes
Weather at Tignes
Low: -2.1°C / High: -2.1°C
Wind: SE 10 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 0 cm
7 days: 0 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 145 cm
Season Total: 372 cm
Resort Status
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.
Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
80
Total Area
150km
93.2 miles
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
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.
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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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