| winter
season |
| 27/11/00 to 01/05/01 |
| summer
season |
| 18/06/00 to 16/09/01 |
| resort height |
| 2100m |
| highest lift
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| 3550m |
| snow range |
| 6,102 - 10,989 ft |
| snow
probability |
| excellent |
| transfer
times |
| Chambery 2.75hrs |
| Lyons 2.75hrs |
| Geneva 3.75hrs |
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| Spectacular
scenery, unparalleled skiing and relaxed aprés-ski makes Tignes an
ever-popular choice.
Tignes is part of L'Espace Killy. Set in the
Savoie Alps, Tignes offers guaranteed snow throughout the year
thanks to the Grande Motte glacier. Linking with its neighbours, Val
d'Isere, Tignes could be one of the best ski areas on earth.
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| During winter, skiing to
hamlets such as Les Boisses and Les Brevieres provide even more
miles of skiing. An excellent lift system includes two high speed
underground funiculars.
Tignes has a number of nearby villages. The highest, Val Claret, is
located at the foot of the glacier and so has the best access to the
skiing. There are a number of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and
bistros. |
| good points |
bad points |
- large ski area
- variety of intermediate and expert skiing
- extensive off-piste
- excellent lift system
- skiing convenience
- tough runs
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- unattractive resort
- limited beginner skiing
- restricted choice of mountain restaurants
- few activities for non-skiers
- lack of tree-level runs
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aprés ski |
| Recommended
for good atmosphere is the Harris Censored Bar. If your looking
clubbing into the night, then visit The Wobbly Rabbit (Val Claret),
Harry's Bar (Le Lavachet) and Cafe de la
Poste. Terrachu or Crowded House for British atmosphere. |
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activities |
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sports centre with tennis and squash
courts * gym * jacuzzi * sauna * 10 pin bowling * heli-skiing
* cross country skiing around lake * parapenting * husky drawn
sleigh rides * snowmobiling * twice week market * ice climbing *
ice diving |
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eating out |
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more than 20 restaurants. * 3 course set menu approx €20 * local
fondues with wine and desert €24 * Pizzas €8 |
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other amenities |
| street
market selling produce, ski wear and gifts * cinema
* supermarket * fashionable boutiques |
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children |
| ski
school from
5-12 years |
| tourist
office |
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BP 51, F73321 Tignes |
| tel
33 479 40 04 40 |
| fax
33 479 40 03
15 |
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