Snow report, 3 January 2025

Imprint: By Caro Blackwell, Updated 2 April 2026

Happy New Year everyone! All you snow lovers must be very happy with the wonderful snow and sunshine you’ve had over the last couple of festive weeks and you’ve woken up to fresh snow this morning in Tignes.

The start of 2025 brings a more unsettled period to the weather, after the last few days of high pressure. The cold front that came in on Thursday brought with it around 24cm of fresh new snow during the evening and overnight. The snow line reached below 1000 metres and we saw temperatures fall to -8°C.

Looks like there is more snow to come…but this cold front is creating uncertainty in the weather and we are receiving conflicting information from our weather experts. It will remain fairly cold through today, getting a little milder over the weekend with maybe light snow on Saturday evening over 2000 - 2500 metres, below that it will be rain.

After the weekend, the freezing level will begin to fall again and the next significant snow is currently predicted to fall on Monday evening with the snowline dropping to 1200 - 1350 metres. More snow and moderate winds are forecast on Wednesday, but the freezing level will rise to over 2000 metres.

Next week sees the return of calmer and quieter slopes in Tignes. Shorter lift queues and much easier to secure that table for lunch on the mountains. Time to enjoy some fabulous January skiing.

Great shot above of fresh snow in Tignes from @tino.mtpbmx on instagram.

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Insider tips from the pistes

If you're travelling and out skiing this week:

Pack a variety of equipment - highlight and low light goggle lenses and layers! Temperatures have been down to -10C so wrap up warm.
Snow chains will be essential to get up the roads this week, winter tyres are obligatory here in the Alps departments. Make sure your car is well-equipped to travel safely.
When skiing during the snowfall, if possible head between the trees as the branches slow the snowfall and improve visibility.
Keep up to date on the days weather and lifts opening and closing, as times can change when the weather closes in.
Check the avalanche risk and absolutely don't head off-piste if you don't have the correct information, equipment and guidance.

January is a fabulous time to ski in Tignes. The snow is good, the slopes are quieter, accommodation is normally better value and flights are cheaper. It’s easier to get your favourite table in your preferred mountain restaurant in January too. Check out What's on in January in Tignes.

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Updates

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.

Enjoy the quiet slopes and good skiing, see you out there!

Ski Hire in Tignes

Le Rosset

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!
Centre - Les Platières

This ski and snowboard rental shop is situated inside the Platières Residence, just 200 metres from the ski lifts and next-door to the pharmacy.
Alpine Legend

Location
Tignes

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

Location
Tignes

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

Location
Tignes

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Tignes? Just visit the Skiset Alpes Gliss store!
Rond Point des Pistes

Ski and snowboard hire located at the end of the avenue de Grande Motte, close to the funicular train and ski lifts “Lanches”. 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!

Ski Schools in Tignes

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

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.
Group ski lessons

This company has a simple philosophy: teaching in small groups by instructors who are specialists in their field, with an emphasis on real progression and FUN!

Airport Transfers in Tignes

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 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 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.
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.
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.

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.
School of Ice Diving

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