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Tignes High altitude resort |   |
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| Resort description |
Tignes is a purposed-built resort which ranks as one of the best winter sports centres in the world. The original and main village Le-Lac is still the hub of the resort and has been recently remodelled and improved in its appearance. Val-Claret is situated 2km further up, at the foot of the funicular transportation to the glacier. The lesser known Les-Brévières is in fact a friendly place to stay in a renovated old village at the lowest point of the slopes (1550m).
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Tignes
Tignes is
set at the foot of the twin peaks of the Grande Motte and the Grande Casse, except for the old
village of Les Brevieres
The resort has a highly sporty reputation and hosts
many celebrities on training courses, including the
French national football team.
No one though should feel distracted from entering
the playground. Tignes is welcoming and comfortable
to families too.
A regular and very efficient free bus connects all
the villages of Tignes until midnight.
Val d’Isère can be reached from Tignes
by ski lift or bus.
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Skiing in Tignes
With snow reliability hard to beat, it
is usually possible to ski 1,400m vertical from
November until the lifts close in May
A must for expert and
for adventurous intermediates Tignes offers
challenging runs. One is the long black run from
Tovière to
Tignes-le-Lac, and scenic Vallon de La Sache down to Les
Brevières should not be missed.
For intermediates Tignes is one of the best
resorts
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has a good choice of blue/red runs. The Grande Motte glacier is highly
recommended to intermediates with a bit of
confidence.
Great nursery slopes can be found at
Tignes-le-Lac
From
Val Claret you can get a chair lift to Col de Fresse from here you can access
the slopes of Val d’Isere. The 2 resorts are
jointly marketed as Espace Killy.
Espace
Killy has some of the best lift
served off piste in the world. It is imperative to
have an expert guide, as it is very easy to get
lost.
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Snowboarding in Tignes
The
terrain park which is located near Val
Claret has a quarter pipe a half pipe and
various bums, jumps and rails
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Cross country skiing
The
Espace Killy has 40km/ 25 miles of trails
Thearea
tracks on
the frozen Lac de Tignes and along the valley between
Val Claret and Tignes-le-Lac
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Ski Schools
The
ESF in
Tignes has 90 English-speaking instructors and offers
a variety of lessons from alpine skiing to
snowboarding.
For
children aged 2-8 yrs there is the Petits
Loups club where they will be
entertained and have skiing lessons.
For more
information about pre-booking Ski School in Tignes
please select
here
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Lift Passes
Lift
passes give you access to Tignes and the whole of the
Espace Killy ski area
For
more information about Tignes lift passes, please
click
here
Photos
supplied by the Tignes Tourist office taken by Monica
Dalmasso, Christian Tatin and Daniel Rosselot
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| The Skiing |
| The two resorts of Tignes and Val d'Isere provide a large well-linked area with a reliable snow record. Val d'Isere is known as one of the worlds best resorts for experts. You can access Col de L'Iseran, which has some of the most beautiful off piste. Val d'Isere other 2 sectors have more gentle runs ideal for beginners. Tignes also has a lot to offer, with the Grande Motte served by a modern funicular which takes experts as well as intermediates to the panoramic platform at 3030m, from where the extensive summer skiing terrain is accessible. The Escape Killy has something to offer to everyone. |
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| Après Ski |
| There is no shortage of restaurants or bars with nearly 60 of each to choose from. There are also a few nightclubs. Places to eat with more atmosphere are to be found in Val Claret: Le Caveau, Petit Savoyard and La Pignatta. While Le-Lac is a natural focus for immediate après-ski drinks. |
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| Amenities |
| Tignes has a bowling alley, 2 cinemas and over 200 shops including mini markets, a bakery, sports shops, clothing shops, banks, a post office, hairdressers and a doctor's surgery. |
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| Activities |
| You can try ice-skating, ice diving, indoor tennis, squash, football, basketball and volleyball. There are also torch lit descents, snowshoeing, skidoos, ice climbing, dog sled, snow bikes and quad biking to try. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 625 miles, approximately 9 hrs 30 mins.
Airport access: Chambery: 85 miles, approximately 1 hr 30 mins. Lyon: 136 miles, approximately 2 hrs 30 mins. Geneva: 137 miles, approximately 2 hrs 30 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
2100m (6,889ft) |
Slope range: |
1550 (5,086ft) - 3,456 (11,339ft) |
Ski area: |
Espace Killy |
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| Piste coverage |
300 |
| Ski lifts |
94 |
| Ski runs |
154 |
| Green |
22 |
| Blue |
61 |
| Red |
46 |
| Black |
25 |
| Snow cannons |
310 |
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| Beginners |
** |
| Intermediates |
*** |
| Experts |
**** |
| Boarders |
**** |
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| Tourist Office |
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| Accommodation |
| Chalet du Belvedere Our rating: **** |
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*3 Bedroom Split Level Sleeps 8
(75m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom/WC and 1 shower-room/WC.
3 Bed Split Level Sleeps 8
(75m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom/WC and 1 shower-room/WC.
5 Bed Detached Chalet Sleeps 10
(145m2) Living area, 5 bedrooms each with 2 single beds and a TV, 4 bathrooms with WC, 1 shower-room/WC and a fireplace.
5 Bedroom Semi Chalet Sleeps 10
(120m2) Living area, 5 bedrooms each with 2 single beds and a TV, 4 bathrooms with WC, 1 shower-room/WC and a fireplace.
*6 Bed Semi Chalet Sleeps 12
(120m2) Living area, 6 bedrooms each with 2 single beds and a TV, 5 bathrooms with WC, 1 shower-room/WC and a fireplace.
6 Bed Detached Chalet sleeps 12
(145m2) Living area, 6 bedrooms each with 2 single beds and a TV, 6 bath or shower rooms each with WC, and a fireplace.
6 Bed Duplex Chalet(jac)Sleeps 12
(170m2) Living area with PC Media Center, 6 bedrooms each with 2 single beds and a TV, 6 bathrooms with WC, private sauna and Jacuzzi and a fireplace.
6 Bed Semi Chalet Sleeps 12
(120m2) Living area, 6 bedrooms each with 2 single beds and a TV, 5 bathrooms with WC, 1 shower-room/WC and a fireplace.
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| L'Ecrin des Neiges Our rating: **** |
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*2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 5-6
2 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each, a living area with 1 double sofa-bed and a bathroom with WC. Some apartments may have a mezzanine level.
1 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 5-6
1 bedroom with 2 single beds, an alcove with bunk beds and a living area with 1 double sofa-bed. The apartment has a bathroom with a WC. Sleeping on the bunk beds is not recommended for children under 6yrs old.
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 5-6
2 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each, a living area with 1 double sofa-bed and a bathroom with WC. Some apartments may have a mezzanine level.
*3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8
3 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each and a living area with 1 double sofa-bed. The apartment has a bathroom with WC and 1 shower room.
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 8
3 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each and a living area with 1 double sofa-bed. The apartment has a bathroom with WC and 1 shower room.
3 bedroom mezzanine apartment sleeping 6-8
3 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each and a living area with 1 double sofa bed. The apartment has a bathroom with WC, a shower room and a separate WC.
4 bedroom apartment sleeping 10
4 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each and a living area with 1 double sofa-bed. The apartment has a bathroom with WC, a shower room and a separate WC. Most apartments have a mezzanine level.
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| La Ferme du Val Claret Our rating: **** |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 2-4
One bedroom with two single beds. Lounge with one pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bathtub, heated towel rail and hair dryer. Some apartments have separate wc.
*2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
One bedroom with a double bed. One bedroom with two single beds. Living area with pull out sofa bed making two single beds. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath. Some apartments have an extra shower room and may be split level. Separate wc.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
One bedroom with a double bed. One bedroom with two single beds. Living area with pull out sofa bed making two single beds. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath. Some apartments have an extra shower room and may be split level. Separate wc.
*3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed. Two bedrooms with twin beds. Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bath, shower room & separate wcs. Some apartments may be split level.
2 Bedroom Alc Apt Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed. One bedroom with single beds. One alcove bedroom with bunk beds. Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate wc's.
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed. Two bedrooms with twin beds. Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bath, shower room & separate wcs. Some apartments may be split level.
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| Le Névada Our rating: **** |
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*2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
One bedroom with a double bed. One bedroom with two single beds. Living area with pull out sofa bed making two single beds. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath. Some apartments have extra shower room. Separate wc.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
One bedroom with a double bed. One bedroom with two single beds. Living area with pull out sofa bed making two single beds. Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath. Some apartments have extra shower room. Separate wc.
*3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed, two bedrooms with single beds (on the mezzanine level). Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate wc's.
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
One bedroom with double bed, two bedrooms with single beds (on the mezzanine level). Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate wc's.
4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 10
Two bedrooms with double beds. Two bedrooms with twin beds (bedrooms on the mezzanine level). Lounge with pull out sofa bed (making two single beds). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with bath, shower room, separate wc's.
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| Le Télémark Our rating: **** |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 2-4
(c 35-40m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed (making 2 single beds), 1 bedroom with twin beds, a bathroom with hairdryer and a WC.
*2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
(c 50-55m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed (making 2 single beds), 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with twin beds, a bathroom with hairdryer and a WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
(c 45-50m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed (making 2 single beds), 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 alcove with bunk beds, a bathroom with hairdryer and a WC.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
(c 50-55m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed (making 2 single beds), 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with twin beds, a bathroom with hairdryer and a WC.
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
(c 70-80m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed (making 2 single beds), 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2 bedrooms with twin beds, a bathroom with hairdryer, a shower room and 2 WCs. Some apartments may be split level.
4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8-10
(c 85-100m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed (making 2 single beds), 2 bedrooms with a double bed, 2 bedrooms with twin beds, a bathroom with hairdryer plus 2 extra bathrooms or shower rooms and 2 WCs. Some apartments may be split level.
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| Village Montana Our rating: **** |
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*2 bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
(c41-44m2) living area with sofa, 2 bedrooms each with twin beds, a bathroom with a bath and a separate wc
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4
(c41-44m2) living area with sofa, 2 bedrooms each with twin beds, a bathroom with a bath and a separate wc
2 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4-6
(48 m²) Living area with kitchenette, 2 bedrooms with twin beds, an alcove with bunk beds and a bathroom with separate WC.
3 bedroom apartment (with fireplace) sleeping 6
(c 61-64m2) Living area with sofa, 3 bedrooms each with twin beds, a bathroom with a bath and separate WC, a bathroom with a bath or shower and WC.
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 6
(c 60-66m2) Living area with sofa, 3 bedrooms each with twin beds, a bathroom with a bath and separate WC, a bathroom with a bath or shower and WC.
*5 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 10
(105 m² - shared entrance door to 2 separate apartments 61-64m² + 41-44m) 5 twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 2 separate WCs, 1 shower-room with WC & hairdryer, 2 living rooms (1 with fireplace) + 2 kitchenettes, 2 telephones, 2 TVs, 2 safes & 2 balconies.
5 bedroom apartment sleeping 10
(105 m² - shared entrance door to 2 separate apartments 61-64m² + 41-44m) 5 twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 2 separate WCs, 1 shower-room with WC & hairdryer, 2 living rooms (1 with fireplace) + 2 kitchenettes, 2 telephones, 2 TVs, 2 safes & 2 balconies.
5 bedroom split level apartment sleeping 10
(98m²) On the lower floor: Two bedrooms, each with two twin beds, a bathroom with a separate toileWC and a shower room with WC and a balcony. On the upper floor: Three bedrooms, each with two twin beds, a bathroom with separate WC.
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