Tignes Les Brévières

Beautiful and quaint village nestled on the banks of the river in the Tignes valley

featured in Towns & Villages Updated 23 July 2024

Tignes Les Brévières is the most picturesque of the Tignes villages, right at the bottom of the Tignes valley next to the river, it is the lowest and prettiest of all the Tignes resorts.

Lovely old style traditional chalets, farmhouses and hotels along with little French bistros, boutique shops and sports shops make up most of this village. With its old charm and beautiful views, it can make for a lovely place to stay.

With traditional style stone farmhouse and an old charm, Les Brévières' accommodation is less of the modern apartment block style which is seen in the other resorts of Tignes. Chalet holidays, boutique hotels and a few self-catering apartments make up the majority of accommodation, with the old traditional Savoyard feel of the village it is a charming place to stay.

History and culture in Les Brévières

Tignes Les Brévières is a popular little village that has remained traditional and picturesque, with excellent skiing links, wonderful views and buckets of charm it is easy to see why its popularity keeps growing.

See our History Guide

Dining in Les Brévières

There are a couple of traditional-style restaurants in the village, or you can head up into the main part of Tignes for more options.

Le Butcher Restaurant

Located in Val d’Isere

Le Butcher is La Folie Douce's outdoor barbeque. It is the ideal place for people in a hurry or on a budget.
L'Arti Restaurant

Located in Tignes

Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
L'Alpage des Chaudannes Restaurant

Located in Tignes

This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
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.
Lo Soli Restaurant

Located in Tignes

This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
La Fruitière Restaurant, Val d'Isère - Bellevarde

Located in Val d’Isere

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.

Things to do in Les Brévières

In the winter Les Brévières welcomes the skiing and snowboarding crowd offering excellent lift connections meaning you can stay in Les Brévières and still have access to the whole Espace Killy ski area via the Sache bubble which sits at the top of the resort by the riverside. With a host of restaurants, shops, chalets, hotels, apartments and its traditional charm the resort has a buzzing and vibrant feel in the winter. The bottom of the Brévières slopes is a hub of restaurants making it a great place to have lunch during a day out skiing. A sun trap in the afternoon people from all over the Espace Killy will head down to this lovely village for a spot of lunch.

When summer comes round Tignes Les Brévières becomes much quieter as the skiers leave, the locals rest from the winter season and the mountains turn from snow white to a forest green. Although the resort is much quieter there is still plenty to do with Tignes having a whole range of summer activities. There are lots of hiking and walking routes to be discovered, where you can experience the stunning scenery and views of the mountains. If you are after more of an adrenaline rush then mountain biking may be for you. Tignes is known for its great mountain biking trails and routes and with just a short drive up to Val Claret you can hop on the bike and explore the mountain. There is even some summer skiing to be had on the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes Val Claret.

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.
Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour, Bourg St Maurice

Located in Tignes

Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
Whitewater Rafting

Located in Tignes

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!
Tignespace -Sport & Conference Centre

The Tignespace sports centre is a huge complex with an indoor climbing wall, tennis courts, an athletics zone, a weights room and even space for indoor pole vaulting.
Horse Riding

Horse ride through the mountains with the Tignes Horse Riding Centre or go on a leisurely pony ride through the mountains.
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.

Nightlife in Les Brévières

Nightlife options in Les Brévières are a little more limited than the centre of Tignes and, as a result, most chalet companies offer lots of facilities and catering to keep you entertained.

La Folie Douce

Located in Val d’Isere

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 Whitney Bar, Tignes Val Claret

Located in Tignes

Le Whitney Bar can be found inside the Les Suites du Nevada hotel and it is the perfect spot.
Couloir Bar and Restaurant, Tignes Val Claret

Located in Tignes

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.
Bar Hors Piste, Tignes Val Claret

Located in Tignes

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 and Restaurant

Located 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.
Le Brasero Bar

Located 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.

Chalets in Les Brévières

There are a large number of chalets to choose from in Les Brévières catering for all group sizes and tastes.

Armoise Chalet

Located in Tignes

Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.

6 Dec 20257 Nights1-14 peopleCatered
Price: £7,999
Triglav Chalet

Located in Tignes

Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.

6 Dec 20257 Nights1-7 peopleCatered
Price: £4,899
Artayma Chalet

Located in Tignes

Luxury chalet with spa and piste views, just a short walk from the lifts.

29 Nov 20257 Nights1-15 peopleCatered
Price: £11,999
Fraidieu Chalet

Located in Tignes

Catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to lifts in snow-sure Tignes Le Lac.

29 Nov 20257 Nights1-8 peopleCatered
Price: £5,599
Sundance Chalet, Tignes - Les Brevieres

Located in Tignes

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.
Giorgio Chalet

Located in Tignes

This chalet is part of a new build of stylish chalet-apartments. Located in a prime spot in Tignes Le Lac, the chalet is just 140m from the pistes and offers ski-to-door access for the more competent skiers.