Tignes has probably the best all-round skiing on offer in Europe. Being one of the highest European resorts it is
guaranteed good snowfall and together with a huge investment in snow cannons for the lower runs should mean enjoyable skiing at both ends of the season.
Tignes has a good range of varied slopes so that skiers of all abilities aere very well catered for. So one thing is for sure there should be no complaints about the skiing!
Ski Passes [more....]
Tignes and Val D'isere use electronic ski passes now. You will require a photo for passes over 2 days. Passes can be acquired from the Maisons de Tignes in Le Lac and Val Claret or from the funicular ticket office at the base of the funicular. Provided that they are kept in a left hand pocket and are valid, progress through the gates is swift
Val Claret
Skiing out of the resort is usually a very painless and quick affair as there are four lifts and the funicular that can take you up into the mountains to be off around the Espace Killy. Providing all are open there is very little queuing.
The Tichot, Lanche and Freisse lifts are comparatively new, the former being replaced in 2006 and as such wisk you to your destinations quite quickly. On the other hand the Tuf chair lift is to put it mildly old, vicious and slow to take you to the top of Toviere. I say vicious, as it can give you a fair whack on the calves as it collects you
Le Lac
From Le lac you really are spoilt for choice: There is the Aeroski which ascends to the summit of Toviere. Much the same as the Tuf lift does from Val Claret but in comfort and the warmth of a gondola! The Palafour lift which