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Pro
Excellent ski resort and child friendly hotels
Con
Lots of snowbladers
In a nutshell
A great place for a winter holiday
Relaxion after a hard day on the slopes
Sam_Hall Says: Im sure that anyone that has ever hit the slopes, be it on skis or on a board, can agree with me when i say you end up aching. I could barely move my arms and shoulders after the countless hours of trying to get up on my heel edge from the floor. You get to the stage when...
Luchonda Says: Due to its altitude Tignes has a very reliable snow record which, after recent seasons of reduced snowfall, has encouraged people to choose higher mountain resorts. According to 'The good Ski & Snowboarding Guide 2005' Tignes/Val d'Isere is one of only two ski areas in...
PolinaS Says: Things to do in Tignes?! Skiing, snowboarding, walking..... just to have fun and great days on the snow!
Whether experienced skier or not!
andrewyong Says: Take the furnicular train up to Grand Motte peak and either ski/snowboard all the way down or enjoy another hot chocolate at the restaurant. There's an igloo there, accessible only if you ski down from the restaurant to the place.
andrewyong Says: For 50 Euros, you could ride a sleigh pulled by three huskies, or be a passenger for 30 Euros. Rides last about 30 minutes, but, due to my falling over (read my Intro page to Tignes), my ride took an hour or so, no extra charge!The ride will take you on and around the frozen...
2 Reviews and 13 Opinions I have just come back from the ski d'or hotel and i disagree with the costumer feedback posted on...
Domaines du Soleil Le Chalet Club
1 Review and 1 Opinions The accomodation is located just in three-minutes-walk from skilifts and slopes; bus stop is just...
Apartments only: Book on Internet or find a packaged deal
andrewyong Says: There are only apartments in Tignes, no individual rooms available. You will need to book a week's holiday I think.As I was in a packaged deal, I stayed at Le CHalet Club, which was nice. There's sauna and heated indoor swimming pool so bring you swimming gear for R&R after...
elanis Says: Apparently it is a local custom to put a large piece of granite in the oven overnight until it is searingly hot, then cook assorted raw meats on it. A fun and sociable evening that is involved and rewarding. The beef is good as it can be as rare as you like, but the prawns...
La Bouida: Try the Clocherade - difficult !
Chris_T Says: La Bouida is a typical Savioie restaurant situated on the end of a downhill piste in Tignes Les Bevireres - they serve food all day (mainly benefitting from the lunchtime trade of people skiing over the mountain from nearby Tignes). Evenings are a different affair though -...
andrewyong Says: When I got to Bourg St Maurice, I found out that you can now get to Tignes by Eurostar/TGV from London/Paris, so great! I saw Eurostar advertising some packaged deals for this new offer.Take a coach from Bourg St Maurice to Tignes Val Claret or Tignes Le Lac (where there is...
elanis Says: The Espace Killy is in the process of updating its chairlifts, many of the higher up ones are exposed to biting winds and extreme cold, and they don't have shelter bubbles. The pistes at the top of the mountain are certainly worth the hardship, but it will nearly kill you...
Sam_Hall Says: Walking from place to place in the snow is no fun. Well to be honest its really hard work actually. You might like to feel the burn in your calves and feel the sense of achievement at the end of the day, but i'd much rather get about without all the effort.So equipped with a...
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Skiing with her parents in the French ski resort, enjoying the ski station Savoie Alpes
Tignes enjoys all the skiing attributes of Val d'Isere, as they combine to make up the L'Espace Killy. The 300km of marked pistes cover all abilities and provide greatly varied mountain terrain.
The skiing in Tignes is simply fast, and with several free lifts for beginners helping the excellent local ski and snowboard schools.
I have to admit, i never went there because skiing is not my favourite journey.
But i like to show VT members some recommended places of skiing
Updated Apr 18, 2006
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Layers, Layers, Layers. It is a lot better to wear three lighter tops than a big jumper. You might look daft but it keeps the cold out.
You also might like to think about take a spare change of clothes with you and leaving them in the car (If you have one). Ive been soaked through too many times without a dry set of clothes and its not the nicest feeling ever.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Never hit the slopes without a sufficient supply of painkillers about your person. You might not need them but you never know when someone else in extreme pain might be so gratefull just for a paracetamol.
Do not forget to pack a high factor sun cream. Just because its cold it doesnt mean you dont need it. A friend in April burnt all over his face and apparently it hurt.
Photo Equipment: Depending on you level on the slopes you might be able to take a high quality camera out with you. If you are likely to fall over lots then there are now disposable cameras which have a rubber outer and are water resistant. Just the job for all the beautifull sunsets
Written May 7, 2003
PolinaS Says: Slope Sache is among special delicacies of the ski area. In my opinion, on of the most thrilling and interesting, and passes natural reserve. The slope begins with narrow steep bumpy pass. Then there is a flat area after which you can turn to the right and leave for blue...
PolinaS Says: Le S.P.O.T. is declared as freeride zone “only for very good off-piste skiers”. But I saw there enough beginners even with children. So, I’m sure you’ll manage with it ;)
Sam_Hall Says: The Grande Motte stands at an impressive 3656 m and is actually a glacier. This means to all those that dont know is that you can ski all year round. Unfortunately this year it is closed from May 12th to June 20th inc. I believe this is for maintenence or something.One of...
PolinaS Says: There is a nice place for photo shooting just between chairlifts Aiguille Percee and Marais. There is a hole in the rocks and it looks like a frame for photo ;)
RACCOON1 Says: With over 100 lifts and a high altitude the Val d'Isere / Tignes complex is one of the best in the world. Lots of powder skiing. Runs are LONG and with lots of vertical drop. It is recommended that you stay in Val Claret as it is the highest village. Val Claret is a bit...
RACCOON1 Says: With over 100 lifts and a high altitude the Val d'Isere / Tignes complex is one of the best in the world. Lots of powder skiing. Runs are LONG and with lots of vertical drop. It is recommended that you stay in Val Claret as it is the highest village. Val Claret is a bit...
RACCOON1 Says: Teamed with Val D'Isere , Tignes is part of a mega ski resort with over 100 lifts . Home tp part of the 1992 Winter Olympics The villages are a bit sparse and not that attractive.The best place to stay is in the village of Val Claret , in the Tignes valley , the higest...
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