Violetta Chalet
3 bedroom Chalet-Apartment in Tignes Le Lac. Sleeps 6
Recently built and well located for access to the ski area of Espace Killy, just 140m from the pistes intermediate skiers can ski back to the property at the end of the day, and the centre with its array of shops, bars and restaurants is only a 5 minute walk away.
Combining modern living with traditional features, this third floor chalet-apartment has been designed in traditional Savoyard style with a contemporary twist.
Accessed via a lift, once you enter the apartment the open-plan living/dining area is well-lit with large windows and balcony access, and comfy sofas offer the perfect place to curl up with a good book or enjoy an aperitif whilst you simply watch the snow fall as the staff prepare your evening meal. A large dining table with 6 dining chairs sits next to the open plan kitchen area. At the end of a long day guests can use their own sauna to relax and refresh those tired limbs.
Guests also have a ski storage room and heated boot dryers, so no risk of cold toes and struggling into stiff boots in the morning.
Free wifi is provided.
Chalet staff live out.
The neighbourhood
Tignes Le Lac sits just next to the beautiful big Tignes lake. It is made up of an array of high rise apartment blocks and hotels with a few traditional chalets dotted around. One of the best things about Le Lac is its fantastic location to the ski slopes. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes that will welcome you in from the winter cold for lunch, dinner or just a bit of apres ski fun. Although it is not the most picturesque of resorts the excellent slope side location of Tignes Le Lac makes it a popular place to stay and you can choose from a number of apartments, hotels or a few catered chalets to stay in. Tignes Le Lac is a bustling part of the Tignes resort and you are sure to enjoy a winter or summer holiday when staying here.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Tignes
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Reverse Heliski/Heliboard
Legal in France, so accessible from your doorstep, it’s the perfect way to combine helicopters, skiing / snowboarding and huge vertical meterage without bearing the brunt of full Heliski day prices. Using ski lifts to reach the summit of resort, then ski backcountry reaching terrain often inaccessible without a helicopter where you’ll get picked up and taken back to resort.
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Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour, Bourg St Maurice
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
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Whitewater Rafting
Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
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Bungee Trampoline
This is great fun for kids and young adults (up to 80kg). Safely strapped into a harness you can jump high on the trampoline and even learn some tricks.
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School of Ice Diving
Experience the sub aquatic world, the beauty of the colours below and the explore the icy lake in Tignes.
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Cinema, Tignes Val Claret
After an intense ski session, what better than a good movie to relax? As a couple, with family or friends, Tignes' cinema is open throughout the season.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Tignes
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L'Alpage des Chaudannes Restaurant
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
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L'Arti Restaurant
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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Lo Soli Restaurant
This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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Le Butcher Restaurant
Perfect for a quick bite on the slopes, Le Butcher serves up gourmet-style burgers, sandwiches and sweet treats with speed and flavour. Enjoy your meal on the sunny terrace or take it away if you’re in a rush. Stick around after lunch and you might find yourself caught up in La Folie Douce legendary après-ski party.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Tignes
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La Folie Douce
This celebrated après-ski haunt is situated at the top of the Daille cable car. Known around the world for its top-notch entertainment and wild parties, La Folie Douce is the place to party on the piste in Tignes.
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Le Brasero Bar
Le Brasero is a lively bar and restaurant ideally located in Le Lavachet, Tignes at the foot of the piste des Digues and next to bus stop number 4.
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Bar Hors Piste, Tignes Val Claret
Relax after a day on the slopes in the comfortable surroundings of the Bar Hors Piste in the 4* Hotel Le Ski d'Or.
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Le Whitney Bar, Tignes Val Claret
Le Whitney Bar can be found inside the Les Suites du Nevada hotel and it is the perfect spot.
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Loop Bar and Restaurant
Loop bar is right at the bottom of the Trolles & Rosset pistes in Tignes Le Lac, in a perfect spot to drop in for an après drink, snack or a bit of darts, pool or live sport.
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Couloir Bar and Restaurant
Situated in the main square of Val Claret, only two minutes from the Tufs chairlift, this restaurant serves an international menu and offers live music for après-ski.
Sights nearby
Sights in Tignes
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Tignes
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Lac de Tignes Golf Course
Tignes golf course offers a unique course with a 5km long fairway running along the montainside, the 18-hole course consists of an authentic playground rich in a series of obstacles such as lakes, streams and gullies, this unusual course offers exceptional views on the glacier, the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Tignes
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Le Lavachet Ski Pass Office
This lift pass office can be found just off Route de Lavachet in Tignes Le Lac/Le Lavachet, next to the ESF office.
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Toviere Maison du Lac Ski Pass Office
At the right hand side of the Maison de Tignes in the heart of Tignes Le Lac is this lift pass office.
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Les Brevieres Ski Pass Office
Right at the bottom of the Chardonns and Mrytilles pistes at the Sache bubble station in Tigne les Brevieres you will find the lift pass office.
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Val Claret Ski Pass Office
Right in the centre of Tignes Val Claret, situated within the tourist information office and beside the Bureau des Guides, you will find the STGM lift pass office where you can buy ski passes.
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Grande Motte Funicular Ski Pass Office
This lift pass office can be found at the base of the Grande Motte pistes at the funicular building.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Tignes
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Tignes Le Lavachet
Tignes Le Lavachet is a hamlet located just outside of Tignes Le Lac. Also next to the beautiful Tignes lake this hamlet is slightly quieter than Le Lac and with an array of apartment blocks, hotels and a few small chalets there is still plenty of accommodation to be found.
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Tignes 1800 (Tignes Les Boisses)
Tignes 1800 (Les Boisses) is the quietest of the Tignes resorts, set back from the main road and situated on the mountainside.
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Tignes Le Lac
Tignes Le Lac sits just next to the beautiful big Tignes lake. It's made up of an array of high rise apartment blocks and hotels with a few traditional chalets dotted around.
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Tignes Les Brévières
Tignes Les Brévières is the most picturesque of the Tignes villages, right at the bottom of the Tignes valley next to the river, it is the lowest and prettiest of all the Tignes resorts.
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Tignes Val Claret
Tignes Val Claret is the perfect resort in both the winter and summer season. It's probably one of the main hubs of the whole Tignes resort with lifts going up to the famous Grande Motte glacier, and its busy but cosy feel can make for a great place to holiday.