La Grand Motte in Tignes on a sunny day with prayer flags

Snow report, 20 March 2025

Imprint: By Caro Blackwell, Updated 9 May 2026

After a cold, cloudy and snowy week, which brought some great fresh snow over the weekend with a good low snowline, looks like we’re in for sunshine and good skiing for a few days.

Current weather in Tignes

We have a fabulous sunny bluebird day, today here in Tignes and tomorrow looks to be much the same. The temperatures are cold at night but daytime today temperatures will be mild and up to 0°C tomorrow at around 2500m. It’s still getting cold at night, but the freeze thaw will result in icy conditions early morning, turning soft by the afternoon. However the weather will change again on Friday.

What’s coming up

Friday onwards brings more precipitation and cloudy weather as a depression looks to be pushing its way in from the west. It currently looks like the heaviest rain/snow will be on Sunday and Monday, however only currently forecast to be snow showers.

This latest precipitation is likely to be snow over around 1800m. Temperatures will range from 1°C to -5°C at around 2500m and there will be a gentle breeze on Friday, with winds getting lighter as the weekend progresses.

Avalanche risk

The avalanche risk is currently 2 out of 5 (moderate). Certain slopes have accumulated wind-blown snow, and where the old snowpack is weak, conditions are unstable. The most at-risk areas are shady, less-travelled slopes above 1800m.
If heading off-piste, ensure you have the proper equipment, up-to-date weather information, and seek advice from the resort or a qualified guide.

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Not everyone skis

Coming to Tignes in winter doesn’t have to be all about the skiing, there are so many activities for non-skiers which means everyone can enjoy a family or group holiday in a ski resort. There are plenty of other exciting activities to enjoy

Why not:

buy a pedestrian pass and jump on a lift
go to après-ski along with everyone else
ride a train, skidoo, horse or husky sled
visit a spa for some relaxation and rejuvenation
book a restaurant on a sunny terrace for lunch, Tuesday and Wednesday are looking like the favourite days for sunshine
learn Nordic skiing or try snowshoeing - you might just like it!
and there’s always shopping and a local french market to visit too!

There are many more activities to try - check out our article here for some great ideas

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Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Tignes. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.

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If you're in Tignes this week, we want to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us @SeeTignes #seetignes. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.

See you out there on the slopes, and don't forget to tag us in your adventures!

Ski Hire in Tignes

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.
Chalet Club

Snowboard and 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!
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.
Mountain Story

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Tignes? Just visit the Skiset Mountain Story store!
Lavachet

Location
Tignes

Lavachet shop is situated in the centre of the Tignes- Lavachet area, the quieter part of Tignes which is ideal for families.
Tignes Spirit

Location
Tignes

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

Ski Schools in Tignes

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.
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.
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

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

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.

Airport Transfers in Tignes

Shared airport transfers

Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
Private airport transfers

The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
Shared bus airport transfers

A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Tignes, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to the Tignes Valley and Bourg St Maurice. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Private airport transfers

This professional airport transfer company operates year-round across the French Alps in the Savoie region. English-owned and French-registered, it’s based in Peisey-Nancroix near Les Arcs.

Winter Things To Do in Tignes

See our Activity Guide

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School of Ice Diving

Experience the sub aquatic world, the beauty of the colours below and the explore the icy lake in Tignes.