Tignes and the neighbouring resort of Val d Isere make up one of the best ski areas in Europe called The Espace Killy. It offers 300 km of pisted skiing and some of the most fantastic views you will ever see.
Tignes is made up of 3 main area’s they are called Le Lac, Le Lavachet and Val Claret, so there is plenty of bars, restaurants, activities and areas to ski.
To get you started on you holiday we have listed some information and useful tips.
Passes
The Espace Killy has duly noted the eco-issues, so they have now put in place the Ecopass. This recyclable version requires no deposit and can only be bought in resort. A photograph is required for 8-21 day passes. Recycling bins for old cards can be found by the lift pass offices. For people who make regular visits to the Espace Killy they now have the rechargeable pass, which can be purchased online and is valid for 3 years. Once purchased, at an initial price of €3, this pass can be charged and recharged as necessary online. A photograph is compulsory. For more information on buying your passes on line please go to www.tignesnet.com
What Pass to buy?
Beginners have a choice of free lifts before they decide to buy a pass. Most ski schools will not take you up the mountain on the first day if you are a complete beginner they will see how you progress, so you might not have to buy one for the first few days. Always ask at time of booking though as this varies from with different ski schools and school holidays.
The free lifts can be found at the following places:
Val Claret – Val Claret drag lift
Val Claret – Bollin chair lift
Le Lac – Rosset chair lift
Lavachet – Lavachet drag lift
For people who have moved on from the free lifts and are still very much finding there feet, you can get the Tignes only pass.
For intermediate and upwards skiers you have the Espace Killy pass, This allows you to ski in Val d Isere as well and is only a little bit more expensive than a Tignes only pass. You can gain access to Val d Isere from the Aero Ski, Borsat Express lifts and you can ski back on blue and black runs.
Families – If you are travelling as a family the Espace Killy offers special discount rates, please see the Tignes website for further details and information on what you will have to supply to receive these discounts.
For further information on all passes and discounts please go to www.tignesnet.com
Equipment
If you do not have your own equipment, there are plenty of hire shops to choice from in resort, one of the chains which have shops in all areas of Tignes is called Sport 2000, www.rentasport.sport2000.fr/uk If you are staying Le Lac why not try www.snowpark-shop.com
Alternately if you are looking to buy before you leave why not check out these shops in the UK.
Beans of Bicester – www.beansonline.co.uk
Sail and Ski Shrewsbury – www.sailandski.co.uk
Ski School
You have many ski schools to choose from, it just depends on what you are looking for. You can choose from group lessons to private lessons, so we have listed some webs to help you search:
www.evolution2.com
www.esf-tignes.org
www.alliancesnowboarding.com
www.333school.com
Après Ski
There’s plenty to do in Tignes off of the mountain, so everyone can come, there are walking paths, cross-country paths.
You can find loads of activities from Huskie rides, ice diving, ice karting and horse riding all booked through Evolution2, they have an office in Val Claret and Le Lac or you can check out all their activities on there website.
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