Refuge du Palet (2587m), Vanoise National Park

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.

Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.

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!

The Tignespace sports centre is a huge complex with an indoor climbing wall, tennis courts, an athletics zone, a weights room and even space for indoor pole vaulting.

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.

Snowmobiles are illegal on the pistes during the day but once the slopes are closed you can get out on your Skidoo and discover Tignes under the stars.

Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies. 

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.

This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.

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.

This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.

La Folie Douce Val d'Isère opened a new kind of restaurant: Les 3 Caves. A unique experience with exceptional products worked with flavour and refinement.

The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region. 

This lift pass office can be found at the base of the Grande Motte pistes at the funicular building.

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.

At the right hand side of the Maison de Tignes in the heart of Tignes Le Lac is this lift 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.

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.

Tignes Val Claret is a lively and convenient base for your ski holiday, offering easy access to the Grande Motte glacier and the wider Tignes ski area. With plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, you can enjoy après-ski without venturing far. The village’s mix of self-catered apartments, chalets and hotels caters to different budgets and group sizes, making it ideal whether you’re travelling with friends, family or just looking for a central spot to explore the slopes.

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.

Tignes Le Lavachet offers a relaxed and local atmosphere while still keeping you close to the slopes. Its quieter streets and lakeside setting make it perfect for a peaceful holiday. You can enjoy a mix of dining options and easy access to the wider Tignes area thanks to the night bus service. This makes it a great choice for both winter and summer stays.

ignes 1800 combines a relaxed village feel with modern facilities and easy access to the slopes. Set just above the dam, it offers good value accommodation, family-friendly appeal and a quieter atmosphere than the busier parts of the resort. It’s a great choice if you want to enjoy everything Tignes has to offer while staying somewhere calm and scenic.

Tignes Les Brévières offers a slower pace of life with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels a world away from the busier villages higher up. It’s the kind of place where you can truly unwind, enjoy good food and take in the mountain scenery. If you value charm and tranquillity over nightlife, this is the perfect corner of Tignes for your holiday.