About summer skiing in Tignes

Enjoy some sun and snow on the glacier

Location: Tignes
Imprint: Updated 4 June 2024

Tignes is one of the few places to offer summer skiing in the Alps, which is quite short, running from late June to early August.

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Skiing during the summer months in Tignes is very popular with ski clubs and snowboard camps as it gives a few extra months of practise in between the winter ski seasons.

Beginner ski hire

See our Ski Hire Guide

Ski One

Location
Tignes

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Tignes? Just visit the Ski One store!
Les Brevieres

Location
Tignes

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

Ski & Snowboard Hire in the Heart of Tignes Le Lac - Open 7 Days. 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!
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.
Alpine Legend

Location
Tignes

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

Beginner ski lessons

See our Ski Lessons Guide

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

This British ski school offers high-quality group lessons with a team of inspirational instructors who’ll quickly build a great rapport. They’ll boost your confidence, skills and enjoyment on the slopes, helping you get the most out of your holiday.
Private ski lessons

Location
Tignes

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.
Private ski lessons

Location
Tignes

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.
Group ski lessons

Their children group lessons are based on making learning to ski fun and are limited to six children per group for the best learning experience.
Private ski lessons

Location
Tignes

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.

Summer ski area

The Grand Motte Funicular runs from Tignes Val Claret up to the Grand Motte glacier, it's a daily service starting at 07:15 and operating until 13:00 (weather dependent).

Summer skiing in Tignes is done on the Grand Motte glacier which sits high above Tignes and offers 20km of skiing between 3,000m and 3,456m. The slopes are open in the mornings only, in the summer the snow gets slushy very quickly, so heading up early in the morning will get you the best of the snow.

The Perce Neige funicular gets you from resort to the foot of the slopes in just seven minutes and once on the glacier there are 12 ski lifts and a snowpark at 3,456m - with a few pistes to play on. The snow park normally opens two weeks after the first lifts for the summer season.

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What should I wear when skiing or snowboarding?

Ski One

Location
Tignes

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Tignes? Just visit the Ski One store!
Les Brevieres

Location
Tignes

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

Ski & Snowboard Hire in the Heart of Tignes Le Lac - Open 7 Days. 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!
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.
Alpine Legend

Location
Tignes

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

More inspiration...

Summer opening dates and times are subject to weather conditions. Keep an eye on live lift status to help plan your day. Take a look at the summer skiing piste map.