Tignes at a glance
- Ideal for
- Ski early or late: 21 Nov → 2 May, with a glacier
- Families: free under 8, reduced rate for ages 8–18
- Good skiers: 300 km, 41 red and 29 black runs
- Less suitable if
- Light on the wallet: €78 a day in mid-winter
- If you feel the cold: -4 °C on average in winter
Weather, snow and webcams in Tignes
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Tignes
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
What to do in Tignes besides skiing
Tignes piste map and ski area
Beginners: 9 free lifts in the villages · magic carpets, drag lifts and chairlifts without a pass
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Tignes lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Tignes · 1 day | €70 | €57 |
| Tignes-Val d'Isère · 1 day | €78 | €63 |
| Tignes-Val d'Isère · 6 days | €468 | €378 |
| Linked · 1 day, early/late season | €67 | €54 |
2026-2027 prices · 12 Dec to 23 Apr · free under 8 and from age 75 · child 8–18 · 7 days for the price of 6 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Tignes
Skiset (10 shops) and Snowrental (14) · rental shops in every village, rent in yours
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lesson, 6 lessons of 2h30 | €262 |
| Group lesson, 6 days (2 × 2h30) | €409 |
| Kid's Club age 3, 6 lessons of 2h30 | €308 |
| Private lesson 1h at midday, 1 to 3 people | €63 |
ESF Kid's Club from age 3; Evolution 2 takes children from 2½ to 16. · Private lessons at midday at the ESF du Lac: series of 5 or 6 are cheaper online.
When to ski in Tignes
Best time: December to March
Getting to Tignes
On site
Maison de Tignes, gare routière, Tignes le Lac, 73320 Tignes
Where to eat and unwind in Tignes
Cocorico at the foot of the funicular (Val Claret), Loop Bar at the foot of the runs (Le Lac); clubs in Val Claret
Restaurants in the resort
Mountain restaurant since 1971, fondues and raclettes
📍 Val Claret, centreThree atmospheres, from breakfast to après-ski
📍 On the slopes, 2,100 mMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Similar resorts
ResortJmex, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Val d'Isère
ResortDmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Les Arcs
ResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 La Rosière
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 La Plagne
ResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Courchevel
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇮🇹 La Thuile
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Méribel
ResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons🇫🇷 Val Thorens
Frequently asked questions
When does Tignes open?
The Tignes ski area and the Grande Motte glacier open gradually from 21 November 2026, the link with Val d'Isère on 28 November. The season ends on 2 May 2027, snow permitting.
How much is a lift pass in Tignes?
In mid-winter (12 December – 23 April), a day costs €70 for Tignes alone and €78 for Tignes – Val d'Isère; six days of Tignes – Val d'Isère cost €468 (€63 and €378 at the child rate, ages 8 to 18).
Is the lift pass free for children?
Yes, under 8, with proof of age (pass to be collected at the ticket desk). The child rate then applies up to and including age 18. It is also free from age 75.
Can you ski in summer in Tignes?
Yes, on the Grande Motte glacier, from mid-June to mid-July according to the tourist office, in the morning and subject to favourable conditions.
Can you get to Tignes without a car?
Yes: train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (5h42 from Paris on the direct OUIGO, from December to March), then the S83 coach in about 1h to the villages. On site, shuttles between the villages are free.
Is Tignes good for beginners?
Yes: 9 free lifts in the villages, including 4 magic carpets and the Bollin, Almes and Rosset chairlifts, let you learn without a pass. After that, the Tignes – Val d'Isère pass is available for 1 to 15 days.
Sources and method
Contact details: wikidata.org
Resort profile: tignes.net, public.tignes.net, valdisere.com, pays-albertville.com
Snow and season: tignes.net
Lift passes: tignes.net, public.tignes.net
Ski area: tignes.net, public.tignes.net
Accommodation: tignes.net
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, esf-tignes.com, esftignes.com, evolution2.com
Getting there: tignes.net, altibus.com, ouigo.com
Restaurants and activities: tignes.net
Webcams and reports: tignes.net
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Comparison: valdisere.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Jorchr, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Antoine Lamielle, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Jerome Bon from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
Some links are partner links: we may receive a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.