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Tignes Val Claret

Bustling resort town with a variety of accommodation and great lift access

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Tignes Val Claret is a lively and convenient base for your ski holiday, offering easy access to the Grande Motte glacier and the wider Tignes ski area. With plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, you can enjoy après-ski without venturing far. The village’s mix of self-catered apartments, chalets and hotels caters to different budgets and group sizes, making it ideal whether you’re travelling with friends, family or just looking for a central spot to explore the slopes.

Tignes Val Claret is one of the main hubs of the Tignes resort, perched 2km above Tignes Le Lac and offering direct lift access to the Grande Motte glacier, making it perfect for both winter and summer skiing. The village has a lively but cosy atmosphere, with an abundance of bars, restaurants and sports shops to explore after your day on the slopes. 

Accommodation is varied, from self-catered apartments to a handful of hotels and chalets, all conveniently close to the lifts and ski area. Its high altitude and excellent snow conditions make it a popular choice for those wanting to be at the heart of the action.

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
Villages in Tignes

Dining in Val Claret

This part of Tignes is also known for its fun and bustling nightlife in the winter with lots of restaurants.

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Things to do in Val Claret

In the winter Val Claret is a hive of activity. Whether it be people heading to the ski slopes, browsing the designer boutiques and sports shops, or people huddling inside one of the many cafés, restaurants or bars with a creamy hot chocolate to keep warm. It is a small resort set on two levels so you can either hop on a bus service to the Grande Motte and Espace Killy ski area or simply jump in a lift and be at the ski area within minutes. 

The summer brings beautiful green mountains and plenty of sunshine. Mountain biking is one of the most popular activities to do in the summertime in Tignes and with lift access to the whole Espace Killy area you can explore the various trails and routes on offer. Val Claret is where most of the biking trails end so it is a great place to stay for mountain biking holiday. There are also lots of walking and hiking routes that you can enjoy from Val Claret, giving you the freedom to explore the mountains and the wonderful views. With plenty of summer activities for groups, families and individuals there is something for everyone in Tignes Val Claret - there is even a spot of summer skiing to be had on the Grande Motte glacier in the early mornings.

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Nightlife in Val Claret

There is a bustling nightlife scene in Val Claret, with plenty of bars, clubs and places go enjoy some après-ski.

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Where to stay in Val Claret

Tignes Val Claret has a wide number of accommodation options. You can choose to stay in one of the cosy mountainside chalets, pick from a whole range of self-catered apartments or stay in one of the lovely hotels. With some accommodation being right on the slope you can ski in and ski out making Val Claret a popular place to stay.

Chalets in Val Claret

There aren't so many stand-alone chalets in Val Claret, they tend to be more chalet-style apartments and they cater for all group sizes.

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News

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