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Meet the Locals in Tignes

Get to know Tignes's who's who

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You've got to love skiing to spend so much time in a ski hire shop!

Arnaud Hugon

Arnaud has been in Tignes for 5 years and has kindly taken time out of his busy schedule to share with us his top tips for where to ski, places to eat, to stay and how much he loves helping customers get the most out of their ski holidays.. he just...

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Talking Numbers with the Manager of Intersport Rental Website

Aurelien De Pierrefeu

Hiring skis in Tignes is easier than ever now that you can pre-book online. The process seems so simple - log on, fill in your destination, dates, pick the right package for you, et voila - you turn up and everything is ready for you to go off and...

Cara Brown : Ski Racer
Slalom, Giant slalom, Super giant slalom racer & Olympic hopeful for 2018

Cara Brown

Most people's experience of ski racing is watching all the latest thrills and spills on Ski Sunday from the comfort of the sofa. Occasionally you might be lucky enough to be in a resort when one of the races is taking place, watching with baited...

Dave O'Mara: Maintenance Man with Alpine Elements
Not a man of many words, but he's good with his hands!

Dave O'Mara

When he's not sprucing up one of the chalets around Tignes, Dave likes kicking back with a beer at après & riding some of the off piste Tignes has to offer.

FreeFlo Ski Guides, Tignes Region
A British ski instructor with over 19 seasons of experience

Floss - Ski Coach and Director at FREEFLO

Offering not only private and group ski lessons but also women-specific courses and experiences in the backcountry, Floss is definitely a great choice when looking for an experienced instructor in Tignes. And we are proud to announce that she has...

Rob Forbes Cool Bus
Onboard magazines, summer MTB uplifts, and what happens when kids, fizzy sweets and cars combine!

Rob Forbes

If ever there was a prize given out to ‘the unsung heroes in the Alps’, airport transfer drivers would surely be nominated for it every time. Early mornings, late nights, flight delays, snow, rain, fog, hairpin mountain roads, Geneva...

Tess Swallow: t4 Nanny Director
Meet the woman who started one of the most popular childcare services in the Alps

Tess Swallow

Sometimes things just happen for a reason, like the need for a part time job to support you through your ski instructor training, which leads you to spotting a niche in the market and creating a new business on the back of it, and a successful one at...