Lac gelé 24 hour race, Tignes
At 2,100m, competitors will follow a course traced on the lake that will test both endurance and team spirit.

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Bustling resort town with a variety of accommodation and great lift access
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.
| 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 |
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.
Over two weeks you'll find there will be something for all.
The end of season is nigh and therefore it's time for the Black Shoes event, two days of télémarking and high jinks.
This part of Tignes is also known for its fun and bustling nightlife in the winter with lots of restaurants.
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.
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 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.
There is a bustling nightlife scene in Val Claret, with plenty of bars, clubs and places go enjoy some après-ski.
La Folie Douce in Val d’Isere is a true mountain icon, offering an unforgettable blend of gastronomy, celebration, and art de vivre. From the moment you arrive, the energy is palpable, making it the perfect spot for après-ski lovers looking to extend the fun well into the evening. Whether you’re here for lively music, spectacular performances, or simply to soak up the alpine atmosphere, every visit promises something special.
Le Brasero Bar and Restaurant is a welcoming ski-in, ski-out spot located in Tignes Le Lavachet, perfectly placed for a relaxed stop straight from the slopes. Known for its friendly atmosphere and great value, it’s a popular choice with skiers and snowboarders looking for good food and drink without the fuss.
Hors Piste Bar in Tignes offers a calm and comfortable retreat after a day spent on the slopes. Set within the hotel, this welcoming lounge feels like a space reserved just for you, perfect for slowing down and enjoying a quieter moment in the mountains.
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.
The Loop Bar is where food, music, après-ski, and nightlife come together in Tignes. Established in 2007, it enjoys a prime ski-in, ski-out location at the bottom of the Trolles slope in Tignes Le Lac, making it an easy stop straight from the piste.
Le Twenty Four Seven, or 247 Bar, is one of Tignes’ most popular spots, offering both daytime relaxation and lively evening fun. Located in the centre of Tignes Val Claret, it’s the perfect place to take a break during the day or enjoy a night out after skiing.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
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.
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.
A beautiful chalet set in a fantastic location with stunning mountain views, just 100 metres to the slopes and 300 metres to the resort centre.
This lovely homely apartment is situated in a great location, close to all Val Clarets shops, bars and restaurants as well as just 200 metres from the funicular that leads up to the glacier, as well as other lifts.
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!
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.
The Inter-Résidences residence enjoys a setting among the Tignes glaciers and in the middle of the Val d'Isère Tignes ski area. It is less than 200 m away from Tignes Val Claret's lively town centre and 250 m away from the ski lifts.
Holiday rentals in Tignes
This spacious apartment is situated in a newly built residence that is in a fantastic location, just 50 metres from the lift and within easy walking distance of all local amenities. It is also possible to ski back to the door in winter!
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 superb 4 bedroom chalet of 180 sq m located in the Cospillot area in Courchevel 1850.
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