Forecast today: Generally clear
Tignes shares the huge Tignes-Val d’Isère ski area with its eponymous neighbour Val d’Isère. Between the two there are 300km of pistes for all abilities, ranging from long gentle greens to seriously steep off piste. The lift system is very good after a lot of investment in recent years and even if the natural white stuff is lacking, a powerful snowmaking system and the Grande Motte Glacier ensure that snow reliability is as good as it gets.There are four separate villages to choose from. If you’re looking for guaranteed snow, good value accommodation, a lively nightlife and maximum practicality then Val Claret and Le Lac are your best bets. For a quieter, wooded setting then either Les Boisses and Les Brévières make a great base – especially for families.
The slopes that make up the Tignes ski area are as snowsure as they come and offer great options for all abilities. There are good learning areas in both Val Claret and Le Lac, although these can be plagued by fast through traffic at the start and end of the day. For intermediate skiers the options are almost endless across the entire Espace Killy and the area is home to some of the finest off piste terrain in France.
Le Lac is probably the hub and is ideal for families as the best beginner zone is right at its heart, but each of the four main villages have their own centre and their own atmosphere. Val Claret is the most convenient base and has a vast range of mostly self-catered accommodation, but also some hotels. Both are lively at après time and well into the night. Les Boisses and Les Brévières are quieter and prettier, but access to the slopes of Val takes longer.
The options are great and there are loads of English-speaking companies that can assist with childcare. Le Lac is ideal as it’s right next to the best nursery slopes, but the lower villages are quieter. Off the snow there is loads to do, including an excellent swimming pool with slides in Le Lac, whilst the lake itself is a hub of winter activities – which includes dog sledding.
Tignes is one of the Alps’ liveliest resorts and the bars of both Le Lac and Val Claret fill up quickly at the end of the ski day – including Loop Bar, Le Coffee, Couloir and Drop Zone. Keen revellers should head to the Folie Douce above Val d’Isère – just don’t miss the last lift up the Tommeuses and note that the ski down from the Tovière isn’t the easiest. If you want to continue the party into the early hours, Melting Pot is usually full of seasonnaires.
As it sits right at the end of the valley, the transfer to Tignes is quite a long one. Chambéry is the closest airport at around two hours away, whilst Geneva sits approximately three hours away. Lots of companies offer shared transfers, especially from Geneva.
A great option is to travel by train, catching the Eurostar and TGV to the town of Bourg St Maurice in the valley before grabbing a quick bus transfer up to the resort. Check out the Ski Club’s Guide to travelling to resort by train.
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at Tignes typically runs from late November to early May.
For full details see the resort’s website and note that these dates are subject to change. The Ski Club’s expert info & advice team are also on hand to help – call 020 8410 2009
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
Tignes Only | |||
Adult (13-64) | €55 | n/a | n/a |
Child (5-13) | €44 | n/a | n/a |
Senior (65+) | €44 | n/a | n/a |
Tignes – Vas d’Isère | |||
Adult (13-64) | €60 | €180 | €360* (includes seventh day free) |
Child (5-13) | €50 | €150 | €300* (includes seventh day free) |
Senior (65+) | €50 | €150 | €300* (includes seventh day free) |
*All lift passes for six days or more include an extra day free in the Tignes-Val d’Isère ski area
by joining our resort facebook group or resort group on the Ski Club app
Tue 19 Mar | Wed 20 Mar | Thu 21 Mar | Fri 22 Mar | Sat 23 Mar | Sun 24 Mar | Mon 25 Mar | Tue 26 Mar | Wed 27 Mar | Thu 28 Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Partly cloudy | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Snow grains |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2 cm | 2.1 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.4 cm | 2.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.9 cm | 3.5 cm | 2 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.3 cm | 1.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 3.1 cm |
Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -5.6°c | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c | -3°c | -3°c | -4.8°c | -1°c | -1°c | -3.1°c | -4.8°c | -5.8°c | -8.8°c | -12.7°c | -12.5°c | -12.6°c | -10.5°c | -10.3°c | -11°c | -10.1°c | -10.1°c | -10.7°c | -7.6°c | -7.6°c | -8.5°c | -7.7°c | -7.7°c | -7.8°c |
Min temp | -5.8°c | -5.6°c | -6.4°c | -6°c | -4.4°c | -5°c | -4°c | -4.8°c | -5.9°c | -4°c | -3.1°c | -3.8°c | -5.8°c | -8.8°c | -12°c | -13.1°c | -12.8°c | -13°c | -14°c | -11.1°c | -11.3°c | -10.8°c | -11.1°c | -11.1°c | -9.8°c | -8.6°c | -9.2°c | -8.8°c | -8°c | -8.2°c |
Feels like temp | -9.3°c | -3.4°c | -5.6°c | -6°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c | -8.2°c | -7.2°c | -9.7°c | -7.8°c | -1°c | -3.1°c | -8.7°c | -10.2°c | -14.2°c | -19.8°c | -19.8°c | -18.7°c | -19.9°c | -10.5°c | -11.1°c | -10.5°c | -14.8°c | -16.3°c | -9.8°c | -7.6°c | -8.6°c | -8.8°c | -12.8°c | -12.4°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -5.6°c |
Min temp | -5.8°c | -5.6°c | -6.4°c |
Feels like temp | -9.3°c | -3.4°c | -5.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c |
Min temp | -6°c | -4.4°c | -5°c |
Feels like temp | -6°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Broken clouds |
Light drizzle |
Freezing fog | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain/Snow shower |
Rain/Snow shower |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Snow grains |
Occasional snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.1 cm | 1.4 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 1.6 cm | 2.9 cm | 1.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm |
Max temp | 5.4°c | 5.4°c | 2.1°c | 5.6°c | 5.6°c | 3.2°c | 6.3°c | 6.3°c | 3.1°c | 8.2°c | 8.2°c | 4.5°c | 3.4°c | 3.4°c | -1.1°c | -3.4°c | -3.2°c | -5°c | -0.5°c | -0.3°c | -2.7°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -2.9°c | 1.4°c | 1.4°c | -1.1°c | 0.9°c | 0.9°c | -0.7°c |
Min temp | -1.4°c | 2.1°c | -1.2°c | -2.9°c | 3.2°c | 0.5°c | -0.2°c | 3.1°c | -0.4°c | -0.4°c | 4.5°c | 0.9°c | -0.3°c | -1.1°c | -5.7°c | -6.8°c | -5°c | -6.7°c | -8.4°c | -2.7°c | -6.1°c | -6.4°c | -2.9°c | -5.2°c | -5.4°c | -1.1°c | -3.5°c | -4.2°c | -0.7°c | -3.2°c |
Feels like temp | -1.4°c | 4.9°c | 1.9°c | -2.9°c | 5.1°c | 2.9°c | -3.5°c | 3.8°c | 0.4°c | -0.4°c | 7.4°c | 2.4°c | -3.5°c | 0.5°c | -5.3°c | -12.2°c | -8.5°c | -9.6°c | -12.7°c | -0.5°c | -2.7°c | -6.4°c | -4°c | -6.7°c | -5.4°c | 1.2°c | -1.1°c | -4.2°c | -2.2°c | -3.5°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 5.4°c | 5.4°c | 2.1°c |
Min temp | -1.4°c | 2.1°c | -1.2°c |
Feels like temp | -1.4°c | 4.9°c | 1.9°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 5.6°c | 5.6°c | 3.2°c |
Min temp | -2.9°c | 3.2°c | 0.5°c |
Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 5.1°c | 2.9°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 16/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 375 cm |
Lower piste depth | 100 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Spring snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 71 out of 79 |
Resort opening date | Sat 18 Nov 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 05 May 2024 |
France gets off to a slow start over the weekend with cold temperatures and minimal snow and a freezing line sitting around the 2000m mark. High pressure dominates the weekend until Monday meaning lovely blue bird days for a great weekend of skiing. This then turns to low pressure which results in a return of snow.
As we move into the next week, there is an early flurry of snow, most notably in Chamonix and for most of the northern French Alps getting 30-40 cm’s of snow early next week. Temperatures seem to stay around the -3 degrees mark and the creeping up to -6/-7 overnight.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for the French Alps can be found on Meteo France’s website
Check out the programme below for meeting times and locations throughout the Reps’ time in resort. Please note these may be subject to change depending on Rep and external factors, such as weather. Meet your Rep at the social hour below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Day | Meeting time | Club Itinerary | Meeting place |
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Sunday | 9:30am | Explore Tignes | Bottom of the Bollin lift, Val Claret |
Monday | 9:30am | A bit Faster, A bit Steeper | Bottom of the Bollin lift, Val Claret |
Tuesday | 9:30am | More of a Challenge | Bottom of the Bollin lift, Val Claret |
Wednesday | 9:30am | Cruise the Views | Bottom of the Bollin lift, Val Claret |
Thursday | 9:30am | Expert Adventure | Bottom of the Bollin lift, Val Claret |
Friday | 9:30am | Last Day Requests | Bottom of the Bollin lift, Val Claret |
Saturday | Day Off | Day Off | Day Off |
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your hearts content.
Check out the weekly programme for details on where and how to find your Ski Club Rep, reach out to them using the contact numbers of via the Ski Club App, and register to let them know you’ll be in town using the form below.
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The Ski Club runs a varied programme of Experiences in both Tignes and Val d’Isére this winter:
Pre Half-Term (5 Jan – 9 Feb 2024) | ||
Tignes | Val d’Isere | |
Monday | 6 Hours | Advanced Piste Performance | 6 Hours | Intermediate Piste Performance |
Tuesday | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Performance – Foundations | 6 Hours | Off Piste Essentials |
Wednesday | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Essentials | 6 Hours | Off Piste Technique |
Thursday | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Technique | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Performance |
Friday | 6 Hours | Intermediate Piste Performance | 6 Hours | Advanced Piste Performance |
Post Half-Term (26 Feb – 18 March 2024) | ||
Tignes | Val d’Isere | |
Monday | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Performance – Foundations | 4 Hours | Learn to Ski Tour |
Tuesday | 6 Hours | Touring and Backcountry Sessions | 6 Hours | Off Piste Essentials |
Wednesday | 4 Hours | Learn to Ski Tour | |
Thursday | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Technique Booster | 6 Hours | Off Piste Performance/Touring and Backcountry Sessions |
Friday | 6 Hours | Intermediate Piste Performance | 6 Hours | Advanced Piste Performance |
*Should you wish to travel between Tignes and Val d’Isére to attend sessions, this should be done via public transport to ensure your session starts on time.