One of our most popular resorts and with good reason as Tignes has so much to offer on the slopes and for non-skiers looking to participate in other winter activities. It’s one of the most snow sure resorts and the perfect destination for ski convenience due to its purpose-built set up which allows the ease of setting off to get the first lift, opening up its vast and endless skiing possibilities.
Here’s some of our top recommended things to do when you’re in Tignes.
Ski into Val d’Isere
Tignes is part of the Espace Killy ski area, linked with neighbouring resort of Val d’Isere, making up 300 kilometres of pistes. Val d’Isere offers a different feel to the purpose built Tignes. Its runs are more challenging and its village Savoyard in style, rustic and more pleasing to the eye. It’s a prime resort if you’re looking for advanced runs and legendary slopes such as the World Cup downhill red run ‘OK’ and the infamous steep black run ‘La Face de Bellevarde’.
Dance on the Tables at Apres
Two of our favourites are the Loop Bar in Tignes Le Lac which serves great pub grub and drinks at reasonable prices. Enjoy happy hour from 4 to 6pm and live music as you dance on the tables on the sun terrace – this is the bar to go to during spring. A new one, expanding from Val d’Isere is Cocorico in Val Claret. It’s a lively venue with all the usual dancing on the tables and singing along to classics like Bohemian Rhapsody.
Ski to the Eye of the Needle
The eye of the needle or Aiguille Percée is Tignes famous rock formation and a great spot for amazing views of the valley. It’s a great spot to take some photos or have a spot of lunch before skiing back down. Take the long blue run Corniche back into Tignes Le Lac or the Sache black run into Les Brevieres where it is possible to ski a 1200 metres descent into the village. It’s also a must if you’re a James Bond fan as the rock formation featured in the Bond film A View to Kill in 1985 where Roger Moore skis through the eye of the needle whilst on the run from enemies.