Criterium de la Première Neige
One of the biggest events of the season with the world's best men's and women's slalom racers competing on the Face de Bellevarde and OK (Oreiller Killy) slopes in Val d'Isère.

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Quieter hamlet set beside the lake and located just outside Tignes Le Lac
Tignes Le Lavachet offers a relaxed and local atmosphere while still keeping you close to the slopes. Its quieter streets and lakeside setting make it perfect for a peaceful holiday. You can enjoy a mix of dining options and easy access to the wider Tignes area thanks to the night bus service. This makes it a great choice for both winter and summer stays.
Tignes Le Lavachet is a charming hamlet just below Tignes Le Lac, sitting beside the beautiful Tignes lake. Quieter than its neighbour, it offers a mix of self-catering apartments, chalet-style apartments and a few hotels, ranging from cosy studios to larger, more luxurious options. With a handful of restaurants and bars, you can enjoy traditional Savoyard meals or a spot of après-ski. The evening bus service makes it easy to explore the rest of the Tignes resorts.
| Location | Km from Tignes le Lac | Best for |
| Le Lac | - | Families, central hub |
| Val Claret | 2 | Centre of everything going on |
| Le Lavachet | 1.4 | Local vibe, good for après |
| Les Boisses - Tignes 1800 | 4.4 | Small, quiet village |
| Les Brévières | 7.7 | Picturesque alpine village |
One of the biggest events of the season with the world's best men's and women's slalom racers competing on the Face de Bellevarde and OK (Oreiller Killy) slopes in Val d'Isère.
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Tignes is a great choice.
With a small selection of restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as a few supermarkets you can enjoy this hamlet on its own or hop on a free bus and be in the centre of either Tignes Le Lac or Tignes Val Claret in a few minutes.
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
La Folie Douce Val d'Isère opened a new kind of restaurant: Les 3 Caves. A unique experience with exceptional products worked with flavour and refinement.
This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
You'll find the majority of bars and clubs here are run by Brits and the French. You can guarantee you'll find something to suit all tastes, from those that want to party until daylight or those looking for a quieter place to grab a drink.
This celebrated après-ski haunt is situated at the top of the Daille cable car. Known around the world for its top-notch entertainment and wild parties, La Folie Douce is the place to party on the piste in Tignes.
Le Brasero is a lively bar and restaurant ideally located in Le Lavachet, Tignes at the foot of the piste des Digues and next to bus stop number 4.
Relax after a day on the slopes in the comfortable surroundings of the Bar Hors Piste in the 4* Hotel Le Ski d'Or.
Loop bar is right at the bottom of the Trolles & Rosset pistes in Tignes Le Lac, in a perfect spot to drop in for an après drink, snack or a bit of darts, pool or live sport.
Situated in the main square of Val Claret, only two minutes from the Tufs chairlift, this restaurant serves an international menu and offers live music for après-ski.
Situated within the Hotel Village Montana, La Flambée bar and lounge is the perfect place for a warm hot chocolate after a days skiing or a delicious cocktail before dinner.
In the winter Le Lavachet is a buzzing little hamlet with excellent access to the slopes, by either jumping on the bus service to Le Lac or Val Claret or hopping on the lifts located in town. You can be up the mountain and enjoying the Espace Killy ski area in no time. As the mountains turn from a snow-covered haven to a beautiful lush green and the sun begins to shine, there is plenty to enjoy.
The summer in Tignes is much quieter and Le Lavachet is no exception. The quiet hamlet becomes a lovely place to enjoy the sun-drenched peaceful mountains with lots of excellent summer activities.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in Tignes and it is known for its excellent trails and routes. If mountain biking is not for you then you can easily take one of the lifts up from Le Lavachet and enjoy the walking and hiking routes that provide spectacular mountain views. You can even do a spot of summer skiing on the Grande Motte glacier.
Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
This is great fun for kids and young adults (up to 80kg). Safely strapped into a harness you can jump high on the trampoline and even learn some tricks.
After an intense ski session, what better than a good movie to relax? As a couple, with family or friends, Tignes' cinema is open throughout the season.
Horse ride through the mountains with the Tignes Horse Riding Centre or go on a leisurely pony ride through the mountains.
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.
With this famous route you will literally cycle into Italy - coffee stop optional
Iconic col route that regularly features in the Tour de France
This gentle walk includes a spring, waterfalls, streams and a lake and is ideal for a gentle stroll or family picnic.
Taking just over an hour, this walk follows the path above the connecting river between Lac de Tignes and Lac du Chevril.
Starting from Tignes, or from the top of the Palafour chairlift, this walk involves a small climb up a rock and offers amazing panoramas of Tignes and the surrounding area
A lengthy walk offering great views of the Parc National de la Vanoise
Leaving the centre of Tignes le Lac you wander through the ski fields before reaching a small alpine lake below the towering peaks above Tignes
Keep your eyes peeled for the flora and fauna of the nature reserve.
Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
At one end of the lake in Tignes is the Acroland water park, where you can try out: Blob jump, slide ramp and ski or BMX ramp.
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
Catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to lifts in snow-sure Tignes Le Lac.
Luxury chalet with spa and piste views, just a short walk from the lifts.
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
A recently refurbished chalet set in a stunning location with fantastic views, just 100 metres to the slopes and resort centre.
Recently built and well located for access to the ski area of Espace Killy, just 140m from the pistes intermediate skiers can ski back to the property at the end of the day, and the centre with its array of shops, bars and restaurants is only a 5 minute walk away.
Aparthotels and residences are the most popular type of accommodation in the Le Lavachet village with large apartment blocks there are plenty of different options to choose from. Some of these residences have ski-in, ski-out availability making it quick and easy to be out on the slopes in moments.
Welcome to the residence Le Borsat IV**! It is strongly inspired by mountain architecture and its studios and apartments are cozy cocoons where you can relax... A little too vague for you? Here is an overview of what your Tignes apartment has to offer.
Holiday rentals in Tignes
Welcome to the residence Le Borsat IV**! It is strongly inspired by mountain architecture and its studios and apartments are cozy cocoons where you can relax... A little too vague for you? Here is an overview of what your Tignes apartment has to offer.
All the apartments in the Residence Maeva Inter-Residences have been refurbished in this residence, which is less than 200 m from the lively centre of Tignes-Val Claret. This residence with a private swimming pool consists of a single building.
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
Holiday rentals in Tignes
Located in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, this hotel faces the Grande Motte glacier and the lake, making it ideal for both summer and winter holidays.
All the apartments in the Residence Maeva Inter-Residences have been refurbished, which is less than 200 m from the lively centre of Tignes-Val Claret. This residence with a private swimming pool consists of a single building.
Located at the foot of the pistes, this five-star luxury hotel offers only 64 rooms and suites. Perfect for families, it also has a children's area and a games room.
This hotel was created in 1958 and is a charming, traditional family hotel located in Le Lac, Le Rosset, Tignes.
Sitting just 150m from the pistes in the heart of Tignes Val Claret, this hotel is one of the most prestigious in Tignes and it certainly fits the bill of a chic boutique hotel.
This hotel offers 79 spacious bedrooms (approximately 30m²) and 3 suites (approximately 50m²) recently refurbished with a warm alpine decoration using a mix of fabrics, stone and wood inspired from Provence, the Tyrol and the Savoie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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