Christmas in Tignes
Christmas week in Tignes includes a parade through the streets with Father Christmas, a torchlit descent and a fireworks display.

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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 |
Christmas week in Tignes includes a parade through the streets with Father Christmas, a torchlit descent and a fireworks display.
What better way to celebrate the arrival of the new year than a fabulous fireworks display at midnight.
At 2,100m, competitors will follow a course traced on the lake that will test both endurance and team spirit.
A qualifier of the French Freeride Series as part of the Freeride World Tour, the biggest all mountain competition on the planet, right here in Tignes.
Over the week you can see pro and amateur riders compete in four competitions, and to end the week in style enjoy the Slopestyle World Cup.
For one week in March, Tignes hosts the most incredible European winter sports festival for the LGBTQI+ community. A week full of action and entertainment open to everyone.
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.
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.
This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
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.
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.
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.
Relax after a day on the slopes in the comfortable surroundings of the Bar Hors Piste in the 4* Hotel Le Ski d'Or.
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.
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.
Live DJ's, dancers, flavoured rum and some delicious tapas. The stylish interior and club feel to this bar make it popular with locals and tourists alike.
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.
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
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!
Experience the sub aquatic world, the beauty of the colours below and the explore the icy lake in Tignes.
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.
Watersports complex in Tignes with swimming pool, gym and fitness suite, and a wellness centre.
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.
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.
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.
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
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.
A recently refurbished chalet set in a fantastic location with stunning mountain views, just 125 metres to the lift and 300 metres to the resort centre.
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.
This apartment is situated in a great location in a stylish modern residence just 50 metres from the lift and it is possible to ski back to the door in winter.
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.
Holiday rentals in Tignes
Denali hotel residence, located in the heart of the resort, welcomes you to Tignes. The ideal location for those looking for the best of Tignes Le Lac!
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! It is ideal for families with young children.
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.
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.
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.
This residence is ideally located near the ski lifts, shops and restaurants in Tignes Le Lac resort.
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.
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.
This residence is ideally located just 200 metres from the ski lifts and a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in resort.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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See allLatest News & ReviewsTignes 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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