Tignes Le Lavachet
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 |
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Ski Hire in Tignes
Ski Hire in Tignes
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Tignes Spirit
This is the only independent, British-owned ski and snowboard shop in the Espace Killy.
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Ski Plus
Ski & 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!
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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!).
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Alpes Glisses
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.
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Altaviva
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Tignes 1800 - Les Boisses!
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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.
Ski School in Tignes
Ski School Lessons in Tignes
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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.
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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.
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Private ski lessons
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Dining in Le Lavachet
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.
Restaurants in Tignes
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La Cucùcina Restaurant
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.
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Lo Soli Restaurant
This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
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L'Arti Restaurant
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
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.
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L'Alpage des Chaudannes Restaurant
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
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Les 3 Caves Restaurant
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.
Events in Tignes
Events in Tignes
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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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Valentine's Day in Tignes
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Tignes is a great choice.
Things to do in Le Lavachet
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.
Things To Do in Tignes
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Reverse Heliski/Heliboard
Legal in France, so accessible from your doorstep, it’s the perfect way to combine helicopters, skiing / snowboarding and huge vertical meterage without bearing the brunt of full Heliski day prices. Using ski lifts to reach the summit of resort, then ski backcountry reaching terrain often inaccessible without a helicopter where you’ll get picked up and taken back to resort.
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Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
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Whitewater Rafting
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!
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Acroland
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.
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Horse Riding
Horse ride through the mountains with the Tignes Horse Riding Centre or go on a leisurely pony ride through the mountains.
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Bungee Trampoline
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.
Cycling in Tignes
Cycling Routes in Tignes
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Col du Petit Saint Bernard
With this famous route you will literally cycle into Italy - coffee stop optional
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Col de l'Iseran
Iconic col route that regularly features in the Tour de France
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Hiking in Tignes
Walking Routes in Tignes
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Le Bois de la Laye
This gentle walk includes a spring, waterfalls, streams and a lake and is ideal for a gentle stroll or family picnic.
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Tignes le Lac to Tignes 1800
Taking just over an hour, this walk follows the path above the connecting river between Lac de Tignes and Lac du Chevril.
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L'Aiguille Percée
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
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La Tovière - Col de Fresse
A lengthy walk offering great views of the Parc National de la Vanoise
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Les Lacs du Chardonnet
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
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Reserve naturelle de Tignes
Keep your eyes peeled for the flora and fauna of the nature reserve.
Watersports in Tignes
Watersports in Tignes
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Whitewater Rafting
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!
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Acroland
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.
Families in Tignes
Nightlife in Le Lavachet
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.
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La Folie Douce
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.
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Bar Hors Piste, Tignes Val Claret
Relax after a day on the slopes in the comfortable surroundings of the Bar Hors Piste in the 4* Hotel Le Ski d'Or.
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Couloir Bar and Restaurant
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.
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Le Whitney Bar, Tignes Val Claret
Le Whitney Bar can be found inside the Les Suites du Nevada hotel and it is the perfect spot.
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Le Brasero Bar
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.
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Loop Bar and Restaurant
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.
Chalets in Tignes
Chalets in Tignes
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Triglav Chalet
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
Price: £5,399
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Armoise Chalet
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
Price: £7,999
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Artayma Chalet
Luxury chalet with spa and piste views, just a short walk from the lifts.
Price: £11,999
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Fraidieu Chalet
Catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to lifts in snow-sure Tignes Le Lac.
Price: £5,599
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Le Vallon Chalet, Tignes - Les Brevieres
A beautiful chalet set in a fantastic location with stunning mountain views, just 100 metres to the slopes and 300 metres to the resort centre.
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Violetta Chalet
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.
Apartments in Le Lavachet
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.
Holiday Rentals in Tignes
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Le Borsat IV One-Bedroom (6p) 33m² Apartment
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.
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Les Suites du Val Claret No7 Apartment
The apartment has been completed to a high standard offering a warm and comfortable setting where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday.
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Residence Almes 1 No2 Apartment
This lovely modern apartment is situated in a stylish new residence located just 50 metres from the lift and it is possible to ski back to the door in winter!
Price: €672
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Le Borsat IV Studio (4p) 23m² Apartment
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.
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Inter Residence - Studio Apartment
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.
Price: €455
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Triglav Chalet
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
Price: £5,399
Hotels in Tignes
Hotels in Tignes
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Denali Residence
This residence is ideally located near the ski lifts, shops and restaurants in Tignes Le Lac resort.
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Inter-Apartment Residence
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.
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Almes 1 Residence
This newly built residence is situated in a great location, just 50 metres from the lift. It is possible to ski back to the door in winter and it is also just a short walk from all local amenities within the resort.
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Les Suites du Val Claret Residence
This residence is situated in a great location just 200 metres from the lifts and the funicular that leads up to the Glacier. It is also conveniently located above a ski shop and just a short walk from all Val Clarets bars and restaurants.
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Le Refuge Hotel
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.
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Almes 2 Residence
This residence is ideally located just 200 metres from the ski lifts and a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in resort.
Campsites in Tignes
How to get to Tignes
Transfers for Tignes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shared airport transfers
Direct, shared ski transfers to Tignes at competitive prices.
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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.
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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.