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.

© Greg Mistral

© Andy Parant

© Greg Mistral

© Greg Mistral
Beautiful and quaint village nestled on the banks of the river in the Tignes valley
Tignes Les Brévières offers a slower pace of life with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels a world away from the busier villages higher up. It’s the kind of place where you can truly unwind, enjoy good food and take in the mountain scenery. If you value charm and tranquillity over nightlife, this is the perfect corner of Tignes for your holiday.
Tignes Les Brévières is the most traditional and picturesque of the Tignes villages, set at 1,550 metres at the foot of the valley beside the river. With its pretty stone farmhouses, old chalets and cosy bistros, it feels like a true Alpine village and offers a very different atmosphere to the modern centres higher up the mountain. Accommodation is mostly made up of chalets, boutique hotels and a few self-catering apartments, all with plenty of Savoyard character.
It’s a great choice if you’re looking for somewhere quieter and more authentic, with a laid back après ski scene and some excellent restaurants to enjoy after a day on the slopes. The gondola links you into the wider ski area with ease, but do keep in mind that there are no shuttle buses, so once the lifts close, you’ll be staying in this peaceful spot. Perfect for couples, families or anyone who prefers a relaxed base with plenty of charm.
| 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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.
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.
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 Whitney Bar can be found inside the Les Suites du Nevada hotel and it is the perfect spot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience the sub aquatic world, the beauty of the colours below and the explore the icy lake in Tignes.
Snowmobiles are illegal on the pistes during the day but once the slopes are closed you can get out on your Skidoo and discover Tignes under the stars.
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 walk can be completed in under two hours depending on your departure point in Tignes Les Brévières.
Starts from the Brévières tunnel or Tignes les Brévières.
This hike should take in the region of three hours to complete, slightly less if you start from the parking at Lac de Chevril and slightly more if you start from the far end of Les Brévières village.
Keep your eyes peeled for the flora and fauna of the nature reserve.
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.
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.
There are a large number of chalets to choose from in Les Brévières catering for all group sizes and tastes.
Catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to lifts in snow-sure Tignes Le Lac.
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
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.
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.
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
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
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 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 hotel was created in 1958 and is a charming, traditional family hotel located in Le Lac, Le Rosset, Tignes.
The first 5-star hotel to open in Tignes, it offers 31 rooms and suites with all comforts and luxuries, including a spa, restaurant and bar.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
See allUpcoming Events