Family Holidays in Tignes

Tignes is a great choice for families with plenty of accommodation that makes life easier when you’ve got kids in tow. Staying close to the lifts or nursery slopes is a real bonus when the children are learning and being near shops and restaurants saves you time and effort. You’ll find everything from self catering apartments to hotels, plus lots of ski-in ski-out options. Le Lac and Le Lavachet are popular for their central locations and activities, while Tignes 1800 has a quieter feel that’s perfect if you want a more relaxed pace.

Lift passes can take up a big part of your holiday budget so it’s worth checking your options in Tignes. Children under eight go free and those aged 8 to 18 get a reduced rate. There are free passes for beginner lifts and pedestrian passes if you want to head up the mountain without skiing. Half day passes are handy if little legs get tired. Families of four or more can save with a family pass as long as at least two are children aged 8 to 18.

If you want your children to get confident on the slopes, ski school in Tignes is a great option. Kids from three years old can join fun-focused lessons with games and inflatables alongside learning to snow plough, turn and stop safely. Lessons run for half or full days and take place in dedicated beginner areas with magic carpet lifts to make life easy. Lessons cover tuition only so you’ll need to sort ski passes, skis, helmets, goggles and warm clothing separately. Half-day lessons are usually plenty for novices.

Tignes has a great mix of slopes to keep the whole family happy. Val Claret and Le Lac are the main nursery areas with free lifts and easy access to ski schools, perfect for little learners. Les Brévières and Tignes 1800 also have beginner zones with free lifts and gentle runs. Once the kids are confident, they can explore further beginner areas above Les Brévières or have some fun at the Gliss Park, a mini playground full of boxes, whoops and a boardercross, right at the bottom of the Palafour lift.

Tignes is a great choice for families, whether you visit in winter or summer. Youngsters can enjoy a 3km toboggan run at Palafou, sledging on gentle slopes in Le Lac or Le Lavachet, or sliding down on inflatable tubes. Outdoor ice skating is available in the town centre with skate hire, while the sports centre has tennis, climbing walls, trampolines and a gym. The cinema in Val Claret shows films in English and the Lagon Aqua Centre has an indoor pool, children’s pool and slides, making it easy to keep the kids entertained off the slopes too.

Tignes has plenty of childcare options for families. In winter, ski schools cater for children from around three years old with fun-focused lessons and supervised play, often including meals. In summer, kids’ clubs run at the main sports centres, offering activities like swimming, climbing, tennis, basketball, ice-skating, and organised hikes and picnics. Some families also arrange private nannies for extra help with ski school drop-offs or mealtimes. Whatever you choose, there are plenty of ways to keep the children happy and entertained while you enjoy the slopes or relax.