Driving from the UK, channel crossing can be by Channel Tunnel or Ferry. Suggested ferry companies are Speed Ferries, P&O, Sea France, Norfolk Line, Sally line or Stenna. The shortest drive from Calais (Via Geneva)is 560 miles in a time of 9 hrs 51 mins. The quickest drive (Via Lyon) is 590 miles and a drive time of 9 hrs 14 mins. I favour the latter as the drive from Geneva throught to Albertville is some what pedestrian when using the Route Nationale. Avoid travelling on the French national holidays as the motorways can become very congested and on a Saturday leave additional time to get stuck coming down the mountain, just in case there is an accident or a sudden dump of snow.
Snow
chains are a must in this case and it can pay to have a set in the boot just in
case (take some old gloves and a plastic sheet to protect you from the cold and
wet when fitting them. If you do not have them you will not be allowed out of
the resort until you do or conditions change. In the resort you will pay upwards
of 85 euros for the common sizes and it has been known 300 euros for the larger
executive cars (Steve Cowell!).
There is compulsory regulated parking operated rigorously throughout Tignes in
order to keep the resort clear. There are 2525 covered parking spaces and 750
open air. These are fee paying however there are free open air parking spaces in
Les Boisses and Les Brevieres. For Parking reservations you can email parking@tignes.net.
Most agencies, such as Immotignes if you book accommodation with them will offer parking.