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The best things to do with kids in Tignes

Imprint: By Tracy Wise, Updated 30 July 2026

Tignes caters really well for everyone from little tots to energetic teenagers.

Half-term is the ideal time to enjoy everything the mountains have to offer, and Tignes is a fantastic choice for a family winter escape. Renowned for its reliable snow conditions and stunning alpine scenery, this lively resort offers much more than just excellent skiing. Whether you're travelling with young children, adventurous teenagers or grandparents, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy time together. From ice skating and sledging to swimming, snowshoeing and spectacular mountain views, Tignes is packed with activities to keep the whole family smiling. Here's our guide to the best ways to make the most of your February half-term holiday.

Evenings out in Tignes

The bars in resort are generally very family friendly, especially during the early evening when it's perfectly normal to see families enjoying a relaxed drink after a day on the slopes. Children are made to feel welcome, with many venues offering games, cosy seating and a laid-back atmosphere, whilst those serving food often have dedicated children's menus if your après drinks spill over into dinner… (no pun intended).

See our Nightlife Guide

La Folie Douce

Location
Val d’Isere

La Folie Douce in Val d’Isere is a true mountain icon, offering an unforgettable blend of gastronomy, celebration, and art de vivre. From the moment you arrive, the energy is palpable, making it the perfect spot for après-ski lovers looking to extend the fun well into the evening. Whether you’re here for lively music, spectacular performances, or simply to soak up the alpine atmosphere, every visit promises something special.
Loop Bar and Restaurant

Location
Tignes

The Loop Bar is where food, music, après-ski, and nightlife come together in Tignes. Established in 2007, it enjoys a prime ski-in, ski-out location at the bottom of the Trolles slope in Tignes Le Lac, making it an easy stop straight from the piste.
Bar Hors Piste

Location
Tignes

Hors Piste Bar in Tignes offers a calm and comfortable retreat after a day spent on the slopes. Set within the hotel, this welcoming lounge feels like a space reserved just for you, perfect for slowing down and enjoying a quieter moment in the mountains.
Le Brasero Bar and Restaurant

Location
Tignes

Le Brasero Bar and Restaurant is a welcoming ski-in, ski-out spot located in Tignes Le Lavachet, perfectly placed for a relaxed stop straight from the slopes. Known for its friendly atmosphere and great value, it’s a popular choice with skiers and snowboarders looking for good food and drink without the fuss.
Couloir Bar and Restaurant

Location
Tignes

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.
Lo Terrachu Bar and Restaurant

Location
Tignes

Lo Terrachu Bar and Restaurant is a cosy yet lively spot set right on the edge of the lake between Tignes Le Lac and Val Claret. With uninterrupted views across the water and surrounding peaks, it boasts one of the best locations in town, perfect for soaking up the alpine atmosphere at any time of day.

Fun on the snow

Tignes has plenty of dedicated spaces and activities designed to keep younger visitors entertained. Head to family-friendly areas such as the beginner zones in Tignes Le Lac and Val Claret, where children can enjoy gentle slopes, fun learning areas and playful features designed to build confidence while making their first mountain experiences even more memorable.

You'll find that local sports shops sell and rent plastic sledges, so head to one of Tignes' dedicated sledging areas for some classic winter fun. The toboggan run at Tignes Le Lac is a firm favourite with families, offering a safe place for little ones to enjoy their first snowy adventures, whilst older children can pick up speed on the steeper sections. Whether it's a gentle first ride or a race to the bottom, sledging is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to create lasting family memories in the mountains.

Tignes Spirit

Location
Tignes

This is the only independent, British-owned ski and snowboard shop in the Espace Killy.
Antarctik

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
Les Brevieres

Location
Tignes

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Tignes? Just visit the Skiset Les Brevieres store!
Le Jhana

Ski & Snowbard Rental Opposite ESF Ski School in Residence Le Jhana in the centre of Tignes Val Claret. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Alpine Legend

Location
Tignes

In the heart of the resort, Alpine Legend is ideally located close to the ski slopes and ski lifts.
Palafour Front de Neige

This ski and snowboard rental shop is based in the entrance to the Palafour Shopping centre on Rue de la Poste just as you come out of the Bec Rouge Tunnel.

Action packed days

If you've got young thrill-seekers to keep entertained, then Tignes has plenty of adrenaline-filled activities to keep them excited throughout the holiday. Enquire with your ski school to find out what extra activities they offer, from freestyle sessions and race training to guided mountain adventures and fun challenges designed for younger skiers.

Or get the kids involved in some "off-piste", "freeride", or "snowpark" lessons. Home to one of the largest snowparks in the Alps, Tignes is the perfect place for adventurous skiers to develop their skills. The resort's snowpark features dedicated beginner, intermediate and advanced areas, allowing children to progress at their own pace under the guidance of qualified instructors. They'll build confidence, master new techniques and safely push their limits while discovering an exciting new side of the mountain.

Group ski lessons

This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Group ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
Private ski lessons

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
Private ski lessons

This school is a reputable ski school that was originally set up in Val d'Isère in 2006 and is well respected for their off-piste clinics.
Private ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Group ski lessons

This company has a simple philosophy: teaching in small groups by instructors who are specialists in their field, with an emphasis on real progression and FUN!

Family activities for everyone

Tignes is packed with activities for families looking to make the most of their time off the slopes. Spend an afternoon gliding around the open-air ice rink in Tignes Le Lac, enjoy a swim, climbing session or trampolining at the Lagon Aquatic Centre, or head to one of the resort's dedicated sledging areas for some classic snowy fun.

There are plenty more ways to experience the mountains too, from husky sledding and snowshoeing through the surrounding alpine scenery to bowling, cinema trips and winter walking on Tignes' network of marked trails. For families with older children, ice diving beneath the frozen waters of Lac de Tignes or tandem paragliding offers a truly unforgettable alpine adventure. Whatever your family's idea of fun, Tignes has plenty to keep everyone entertained throughout the half-term holidays.

See our Activity Guide

Rafting In The Alps

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
Hydrospeeding

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
Canyoning

Fancy diving, swimming, sliding, abseiling and discovering how the water dug its paths along the river and the rocks? Canyoning is for you!
Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Whitewater rafting

Location
Tignes

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!
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.

Out and about in Tignes

If you've invested in the Tignes–Val d'Isère lift pass, you'll find there are plenty of extras that make fantastic family excursions. You can ride the Grande Motte cable car up to 3,456m for spectacular panoramic views, explore the neighbouring resort of Val d'Isère, or take the Palafour and Tovière lifts to discover some of the most scenic viewpoints across the Espace Killy ski area.

Even a simple lift ride can become an adventure; hop between the resort's mountain restaurants, follow one of Tignes' marked winter walking trails, or pause for a hot chocolate while admiring the frozen Lac de Tignes and the surrounding snow-covered peaks. With breathtaking viewpoints, accessible walking routes and plenty of opportunities to explore beyond the pistes, Tignes makes it easy to turn a day in the mountains into an unforgettable family adventure.