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.
January in Tignes: What's on and weather
Quiet slopes, great atmosphere and some special events
It's very cold, so wrap up warm and get outside to find new year adventures.
After the Christmas holidays are over, January is the quietest part of the main winter season in Tignes. This means you have the slopes to yourselves, rarely have to queue for a lift and can enjoy pistes in great condition.
The quiet conditions on the mountain don’t translate to quiet nights in the town. There are fewer families and more adult visitors, meaning it can be easier to get a table at a restaurant, and the bars are buzzing with plenty of live music and party nights to keep you entertained whilst you warm your hands on a glass of vin chaud.
Read on for a look at what we like to do in resort throughout January.
What are the weather and snow conditions like?
There is regular snowfall - on average nine days - and subzero temperatures keep it nice and fresh. In January the average daytime temperatures generally fall between a high of 0°C and a low of -8ºC, getting around five hours of sunshine. Definitely pack those thermals!
Skiing
With all those empty pistes, no lift queues and perfect conditions, we like to get out into the mountains on our skis and snowboards as much as possible. If you visit the resort in January you can buy a lift pass and join one of the local ski schools' many ski or snowboard lessons taking place around the resort.
Tignes snow park
Feeling brave? Gratalu park has a bigger than ever range of kickers, jibs, boxes and rails. If progressing at the park is something you are interested in, book yourself onto a freestyle lesson.
Nightlife in Tignes
From 16:00 the lifts begin to close and Tignes comes alive with musical performers. You really don’t have to look too far for fist pumping happy hours either. Keep an eye on local listings and social media for info on what's going on and where.
Bars & Clubs 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
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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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.
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Le Moose Bar
Live sports on the TV, traditional pub grub with some international favourites and a large selection of drinks at this bar in Le Lac.
Winter Things To Do in Tignes
There's a whole host of activities to keep you entertained during your Tignes holiday, or enjoy some chill time - whatever your vibe look no further than our list of things to do.
Wintersport Things To Do in Tignes
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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.
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Helicopter tours
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Heli-Skiing
Alpamayo are a group of high mountain guides based in Chamonix all year round as well as in Val d'Isere and Tignes in the winter.
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Tignes Snowmobile Activity Company
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.
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Ski bungee jump
Thrill seekers prepare yourselves for the new winter/summer attraction in Tignes. The Bun J Ride allows you to jump a 30m ramp, falling off into a 40m drop on bungee cords, and then locks you into a zip wire taking you back down to earth.
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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.
January events in Tignes
Throughout January there are numerous ski races and competitions, Tignes has previously hosted events such as the men's and women's European Alpine Skiing Cup. Look out for more information on any sporting events during your stay. Take a look at our events calendar for what's on during your stay in Tignes.
Events in Tignes
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Criterium de la Première Neige
One of the biggest events of the season with the world's best men's and women's slalom racers competing on the Face de Bellevarde and OK (Oreiller Killy) slopes in Val d'Isère.
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Christmas in Tignes
Christmas week in Tignes includes a parade through the streets with Father Christmas, a torchlit descent and a fireworks display.
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New Year in Tignes
What better way to celebrate the arrival of the new year than a fabulous fireworks display at midnight.
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Lac gelé 24 hour race, Tignes
At 2,100m, competitors will follow a course traced on the lake that will test both endurance and team spirit.
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Valentine's Day in Tignes
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Tignes is a great choice.
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Freeride World Tour qualifier and Freeride Junior Tour
A qualifier of the French Freeride Series as part of the Freeride World Tour, the biggest all mountain competition on the planet, right here in Tignes.
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