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Tignes, a fantastic ski resort in the French Alps, certainly gives visitors a lot to love. Situated at high altitude in the beautiful Tarentaise Valley, it comprises five separate villages – Le Lavachet, Le Lac, Val Claret, Les Boisses/Tignes 1800 and Les Brévières, which you can easily get between via a free shuttle bus (or under your own ski-steam). A great deal of the terrain is above 2,100m, making it a fabulous snow-sure destination with an extended season. If you’ve never considered Tignes before, it’s time to do a little investigation – because there are plenty of good reasons it’s become one of the most popular places in the Alps. It’s got unbeatable skiing, affordable accommodation, and a very lofty cherry on top – the magnificent Grand Motte glacier. Below are the top three reasons you’ll fall in love with the resort. Superb Accommodation Whatever your budget, there’s great accommodation to be had here, and its accessibility and affordability make it particularly popular with families and young people looking for the convenience of an apartment or a catered chalet. Tignes may not be considered as beautiful as its elegant neighbour, Val d’Isere, but it makes up for that with its impressive amenities. Most people who visit choose either a self-contained apartment or (particularly larger groups) a spacious catered chalet. Tignes’ main three highest villages – Le Lac, Val Claret and Le Lavachet – are especially popular. Outstanding Skiing Combined with neighbouring Val d’Isere, you’ll have 300km of glorious pistes of varying technical difficulty and altitude at your disposal. While the area is ideally suited to intermediate and advanced skiers, there are still plenty of opportunities for beginners – and even beginner lifts! The vast network comprises a host of green, blue, red and black runs, serviced by an extensive high-speed chairlift system (78 lifts) and, with the right pass, you’ve got the freedom of skiing the entire 300 km as you please - with ski-in, ski-out options right from the door of your catered chalet. Tignes also has plenty of challenges for those who crave the thrills of the backcountry and off-piste areas – but you’ll need to employ the services of a guide to ensure safety. In addition, there’s a snowpark and some freestyle areas if you’re looking to perfect your tricks, and the resort even offers para-skiing for people with disabilities. The Grand Motte Glacier For the ultimate high-altitude skiing experience (even in summer), the 3,656m Grand Motte Glacier really is an icon of the region. The vision of the soaring snow-covered peak against the deep azure sky is enough to set any adventurous heart on fire. Accessible via the Perce-Neige funicular then the rest of the journey by cable car, you’ll be blown away by the spectacular views, and again by the amazing ski opportunities. You can ski a range of blue, red and black runs and you might even rub shoulders with ski royalty, as the French national alpine and freestyle ski teams train on the glacier. So there it is: now you know how much there is to love, it’s time to book your flights and organise your catered chalet; Tignes is ready and willing to deliver the goods for your next Alpine holiday! Author Plate Tim Heal is the founder of Chaletline, a travel agency offering catered chalet accommodation in worldwide ski resorts. With an extensive knowledge of resorts and excellent post booking care, they pride themselves on the personal touch they offer to each and every client. If you're looking for a catered chalet, Tignes is just one of the superb ski resorts in which they can quickly and efficiently match you with the perfect accommodation. Catering for individuals, couples and groups up to 50, the knowledgeable Chaletline team will help you choose the right chalet in the right resort.
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