Ski Pass Prices in Tignes

Season dates in Tignes

The Tignes ski season runs from 21 November 2026 to 2 May 2027.

Tignes-Val d'Isère opening dates are from 28 November 2026 until 2 May 2027. 

Early or late season skiing

Ski pass prices are usually cheaper at the beginning and the end of the season, when not all of the lifts may be open. 

If you're considering coming then, it's a good idea to keep an eye on our Tignes snow forecast for an up-to-date view of local conditions.

How much are ski passes in Tignes?

Tignes is a resort with a long ski season - it has high-altitude slopes and access to the Grande Motte glacier. When choosing a ski pass, the main decision is whether to stay within Tignes or buy access to the full Tignes–Val d’Isère ski area, which has more than 300km of linked pistes.

The local Tignes pass is available for four hours or one day, making it useful for shorter visits. For a week-long holiday, the full-area pass is usually the practical choice: it covers both resorts and offers six days of skiing for the price of seven days of validity.

The local Tignes pass also has a four-hour option for €63. The four-hour ticket is valid for four consecutive hours on the Tignes area only.

Reduced prices apply to children aged 8–18 and seniors aged 65–74. Children under eight and people aged 75 and over receive free ski passes with proof of age. These passes must be collected at a ticket office, rather than bought online. A €10 administration fee applies to season passes.

The standard main-season rates don't apply throughout the whole winter. If you're visiting early or late in the season, the reduced tariffs can make a noticeable difference.

Which Tignes ski pass should you choose?

Tignes local pass

The local pass covers the Tignes ski area, including the sectors around Tovière, Palafour, Chardonnet and Grande Motte, as well as routes towards Les Boisses and Les Brévières. It doesn't allow you to cross into the Val d’Isère ski area beyond the connection at Tommeuses.

This is a sensible option if you're staying in Tignes and want to ski locally for a day, or if you only have a few hours on the mountain. The four-hour pass is particularly useful for a late start or a shorter session.

There is no standard six-day local pass, for a longer holiday compare the cost of individual local day tickets with the full-area multi-day pass before deciding.

Tignes–Val d’Isère pass

The full pass covers more than 300km of linked pistes across Tignes and Val d’Isère, with skiing from around 1,550m up to 3,456m. It gives you the freedom to explore both resorts during the same holiday, including different mountain sectors and snow conditions.

The adult six-day pass and gives seven days of skiing. The extra day is useful if you want a rest day or a little flexibility in your holiday schedule. Passes of other durations are also available, with further additional validity on selected longer passes.

A six-day or longer ski pass also includes unlimited access to the Le Lagon swimming pool, excluding season passes. This is a useful extra for families and anyone who likes to combine skiing with a swim after a day on the slopes.

For a week-long trip, the full-area pass is usually the better choice if you expect to ski in Val d’Isère as well as Tignes. If you know you'll stay within Tignes, there is little reason to pay for access you won't use.

Which Tignes ski pass offers the best value?

For a short visit or a day spent skiing only in Tignes, the local pass is the straightforward option. The four-hour ticket is useful for a late start, while the one-day pass suits a full day on the local slopes.

For a week-long holiday, the Tignes–Val d’Isère pass is usually the more flexible choice. It opens up the full linked ski area and offers six days of skiing for the price of seven days of validity, plus unlimited access to Le Lagon swimming pool on passes of six days or more.

Before booking, compare the standard price with the family-group offer if you're travelling with qualifying children and adults. If you're planning several visits throughout the season, compare the local and full-area season passes with the two-days-a-week option.

The most expensive pass isn't automatically the right one: choose the area you'll realistically ski, and make sure any insurance you need is arranged before heading onto the mountain.

Beginner ski passes in Tignes

Tignes has beginner zones in several parts of the resort, including Val Claret, Le Lac, Tignes 1800 and Les Brévières. Free beginner lifts include magic carpets, chairlifts and drag lifts, making it possible to start learning without immediately buying a full-area pass.

A dedicated beginner pass is also available for selected learning slopes. Its price and the lifts it covers depend on the chosen area, so check the current offer at a ticket office before buying.

Once you're confident enough to explore further, the local Tignes pass provides access to a much wider range of runs. The full Tignes–Val d’Isère pass is only necessary when you're ready to ski across both resorts.

Family ski passes in Tignes

Family and group ski pass discounts

Tignes has a substantial discount for qualifying family groups. It can make a difference to the overall holiday cost, especially for families with teenagers, who remain eligible for the child tariff until their 19th birthday.

Family-group offer

A discount is available when four or more qualifying ski passes are purchased together. The conditions are:

• at least two adults aged 19–64
• at least two children aged 8–18
• passes of the same duration and validity dates, lasting from six to thirteen days
• all passes purchased together

The offer applies to the qualifying group as a whole.

Groups of 20 or more may also qualify for separate group terms. These have their own conditions, including matching pass durations and dates, a single payment and proof of membership of an association.

Free ski passes in Tignes

Yes, you heard it right, you can ski for free in Tignes, but only if you're under eight years old or over 75. Proof of age required at the moment of purchase. Available for passes from 1 to 15 days.

There are some cross-country skiing routes that are free to use, and you can hire equipment from most ski rental shops in town.

Pedestrian passes in Tignes

You don't need to ski to enjoy the mountain. Pedestrian tickets let non-skiers use selected lifts to reach viewpoints, mountain restaurants and walking routes.

The one-day pedestrian pass gives access to selected lifts in Tignes, including the Perce Neige funicular, Grande Motte cable car, Tovière gondola, Tichot chairlift, Chaudannes chairlift, Brévières gondola, Boisses gondola and Aiguille Rouge chairlift.

The six-day pedestrian pass also covers designated pedestrian lifts on the Val d’Isère side, but the transfer between resorts is by bus rather than by a pedestrian lift connection. Lift access and operating times vary, particularly early and late in the season, so check the latest timetable before setting off.

Cross-country ski passes in Tignes

Cross-country skiing is free on the winter trails around Lac de Tignes, including the Chartreux and Brévières routes. It's a good way to enjoy the landscape at a quieter pace, away from the downhill pistes.

There is also a Nordic route on the Marais plateau. Reaching it requires using the Chaudannes chairlift, for which a suitable pedestrian ticket is needed if you're travelling by lift.

Trail conditions and access can vary with snow cover and the time of year. Check the current Nordic trail information before setting out, and arrange equipment hire locally if needed.

Annual and season passes in Tignes

If you're planning to ski regularly through the winter, a season pass may work out cheaper than buying individual days or weeks.

The two-days-a-week pass covers two chosen days per week, Monday to Sunday, on the Tignes local area. A one-day extension to the wider Tignes–Val d’Isère area is available on the selected skiing days.

The local season pass suits people who expect to ski mainly in Tignes. The full-area season pass is more flexible for regular skiers who want to use both resorts.

Ski à la Carte

Designed for people who want to pay for the days they actually ski. Discounts depend on the date and the subscription terms.

Ski pass insurance in Tignes

Ski insurance is not included in the lift-pass price. Carré Neige insurance is available for €3.50 per person per day and can help cover the costs of a skiing accident, including eligible search and rescue, evacuation and initial transport expenses.

The policy also provides specified cover for medical, pharmaceutical and hospital expenses, reimbursement of unused ski-pass or lesson costs in qualifying circumstances, and repatriation assistance. It covers eligible accidents on the ski area, including off-piste terrain accessible by ski lift, as well as certain other snow-sport incidents. All cover is subject to the policy terms, limits and exclusions.

For a short ski holiday, daily cover is a straightforward way to arrange protection. It is particularly important to consider rescue and evacuation costs, which can be substantial if a helicopter is required.

Carré Neige can be added when buying your ski pass. If you've already purchased a pass, insurance can be added afterwards at a ticket office, but not through the online shop after the pass has been issued.

If you already have travel insurance or cover through a bank card, check that it includes mountain rescue, helicopter evacuation, medical expenses and repatriation in France. Off-piste skiing may have additional conditions, so check the policy carefully before relying on it.

Where to buy ski passes in Tignes

Buying online is convenient for standard passes, multi-day tickets and season passes. Ticket offices are useful if you need a free pass requiring proof of age, a beginner pass, a pedestrian ticket, a disability discount or advice on choosing the right area.

Self-service purchase machines are also available at selected locations. Opening hours vary by office and date, especially during the opening and closing weeks, so check the current timetable before travelling to collect a pass.