Bad Weather Ski Areas in Tignes

Discover the top Tignes bad-weather skiing

Where?: Tignes
Updated: 28 January 2025

The high, open pistes lack the contrast required for orientation during white out conditions and slope and sky can blur into one.

There are certain runs that offer more contrast, providing vast amounts of skiing and snowboarding when the flakes are falling. The trick is to head for the pistes that are tree-lined, as they help provide definition when everything else seems to be white.

Check the webcams

Keep in mind that the valley itself can be covered in an all-encompassing fog, but the top of the mountains can be bathed in glorious sunshine (check out the webcams!). Also, if it’s lashing down with rain in the valley, it means it’s snowing up top, giving you the best and freshest powder you’re likely to ski on! And because it’s a bad weather day, chances are, you’ll have the mountain to yourself.

Les Brevieres

One of the best areas to head is the bottom of the Les Brevieres area, the trees running down the sides of the lower pistes will provide much better visibility.

Alternatively you can try tackling some of the lower pistes of the Grande Motte where the cloud may be thinner and might provide better visibility.

If you're up the mountain when the weather closes the best thing to do is to head slowly down as safely as possible. Usually when there is a white out up top on the slopes the lower you go the more visibility you will get as the clouds will become thinner.

Another alternative is to stop at a restaurant to see if the weather clears, but make sure you have an obvious route down as the weather could get worse, not better.

L'Aiguille / Le Palet

If you're in this area then stop at the top of the Chaudannes lift at the Lo Soli restaurant. If the weather doesn't pass then head down the lift back to Le Lavachet.

If you are up the Grand Motte area head to the Panoramic restaurant at the top of the Funival to wait the weather out, or take the Funival back down to Val Claret.

Remember the weather can always change quickly in the mountains (for better or for worse) so make sure if you are out skiing during bad weather you always have an easy and accessible route home.

Advanced areas in Tignes

Private ski lessons

Where?
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.
Private ski lessons

Where?
Tignes

With this ski school it’s all about having fun! Recognised internationally as one of the best ski schools in the Alps, they continue to develop, bringing technique and pleasure closer together.
Private ski lessons

Where?
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.
Private ski lessons

Where?
Tignes

This British ski school offers high-quality private 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

Where?
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

Where?
Tignes

This company has instructors who are specialists in their field, and with an emphasis on real progression and FUN!

See our Advanced Ski Areas Guide

Beginner areas in Tignes

Private ski lessons

Where?
Tignes

This British ski school offers high-quality private 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.
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

Where?
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

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.
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.

See our Beginners Ski Areas Guide

Beginner ski hire

Chalet Club

Snowboard & Ski Rental located at the bottom of the slopes with a 50 meters distance to the funicular train of Grande Motte and also to the connection lifts between Tignes and Val d Isere. 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!
Sportski Borsat

Where?
Tignes

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Tignes? Just visit the Skiset Val Claret Borsat - Sportski 2 store!
Borsat

This great ski hire shop is situated in the Borsat area of Val Claret. You will find it between Club Med and the Odalys residence, close to the ski lifts linking Tignes and Val d’Isere and the Bollin ski lift (A free lift for beginners or: a good way to get your legs back on arrival at no expense!).
Duch Sport

This store is situated just a stones through from the Palafour lift departure point making it he ideal location to rent skis from in Tignes Le Lac. Oliver and his team will welcome you to the store, and assist your with your rental.
Tignes Spirit

Where?
Tignes

This is the only independent, British-owned ski and snowboard shop in the Espace Killy.
Rosset Front de Neige

Ski & Snowboard Hire in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, on the snow front. 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!

See our Ski Hire Guide

Beginner ski lessons

Private ski lessons

Where?
Tignes

This British ski school offers high-quality private 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.
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

Where?
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

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.
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.

See our Ski Lessons Guide

Off-piste areas in Tignes

Ski and snowboard guides

Where?
Tignes

This ski school was set up in Val d'Isère in 2006, and has grown ever since. It's now regarded as one of the leading ski and snowboard schools in the Alps.
Oxygene off-piste and mountain guiding

Where?
Tignes

They offer some of the best ski-guiding in Tignes.
Evolution 2 ski guides

Where?
Tignes

Evolution 2 has been instructing and guiding skiers around the Alps since 1987.
Back country ski guides

Where?
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain.
Compagnie des Guides de la Vanoise

Where?
Aime La Plagne

The bureau of Mountain Guides Montchavin les Coches can tailor each activity to suit you and your group, from canyoning, hiking, and high mountain adventures.

See our Off-piste Ski Areas Guide

What should I wear when skiing or snowboarding?

Chalet Club

Snowboard & Ski Rental located at the bottom of the slopes with a 50 meters distance to the funicular train of Grande Motte and also to the connection lifts between Tignes and Val d Isere. 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!
Sportski Borsat

Where?
Tignes

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Tignes? Just visit the Skiset Val Claret Borsat - Sportski 2 store!
Borsat

This great ski hire shop is situated in the Borsat area of Val Claret. You will find it between Club Med and the Odalys residence, close to the ski lifts linking Tignes and Val d’Isere and the Bollin ski lift (A free lift for beginners or: a good way to get your legs back on arrival at no expense!).
Duch Sport

This store is situated just a stones through from the Palafour lift departure point making it he ideal location to rent skis from in Tignes Le Lac. Oliver and his team will welcome you to the store, and assist your with your rental.
Tignes Spirit

Where?
Tignes

This is the only independent, British-owned ski and snowboard shop in the Espace Killy.
Rosset Front de Neige

Ski & Snowboard Hire in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, on the snow front. 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!