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Tignes Le Lavachet

Quieter hamlet set beside the lake and located just outside Tignes Le Lac

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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.

LocationKm from Tignes le LacBest for
Le Lac-Families, central hub
Val Claret2Centre of everything going on
Le Lavachet1.4Local vibe, good for après
Les Boisses - Tignes 18004.4Small, quiet village
Les Brévières7.7Picturesque alpine village
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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Find out what's happening in Tignes and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and things to do, see and experience in the region. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts, all in the same place.

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Upcoming Events

Tignes hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. There is a constant barrage of live music après-ski throughout the winter, as well as the much anticipated Live in Tignes festival each April. In the summer, the resort plays home to some major trail running events, such as the High Trail Vanoise in July and the Tignes Trail in August.

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