Winter Season at Tignes & Val d'Isère

Tignes and Val d'Isère collectively form one of the world's most acclaimed ski domains, renowned for its extensive and varied terrain, consistently excellent snow conditions, and vibrant atmosphere. The interconnected area boasts approximately 300 km of pistes, ranging from gentle nursery slopes for beginners to challenging black runs, vast off-piste opportunities, and state-of-the-art snowparks. Thanks to the high altitude (up to 3456m on the Grande Motte glacier) and meticulous grooming, snow cover is guaranteed from late November to early May, often extending into summer for glacier skiing. Val d'Isère exudes a charming, traditional Savoyard village ambiance with its historic church, stone chalets, and a more sophisticated, luxury-oriented après-ski scene. Tignes, on the other hand, presents a more modern, purpose-built, and distinctly sporty character, attracting a younger crowd and serious thrill-seekers with its diverse villages (Le Lac, Val Claret, Les Brévières) and access to high-altitude terrain. Beyond skiing and snowboarding, winter activities include ice driving, ice skating on Lac de Tignes, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and a wide array of indoor sports facilities. The après-ski is legendary, with slope-side parties at venues like La Folie Douce complementing the numerous bars and restaurants in both resorts.