Le magazine ski par Tignes

This is it, it's your winter! This year you will no longer remain at the bottom of the ski slopes, you are going to fully experience your winter holidays in Tignes and discover the joys of riding. 

Starting a new activity does come without a few nerves, for sure, but that is totally fine. In Tignes everybody is welcome.  If you have chosen our resort as your starting point, we can assure you that you’ve made the right choice. With our vast ski domain, our beginner areas and all our thoughtful professionals, you will find all you need to learn how to ski in the best conditions and regardless of your age. 

This way to make your first turns!

Hiking is one of the unmissable activities during a holiday in Tignes. The resort, located at the gates of the Vanoise National Park and the Tignes - Champagny and Grande Sassière Nature Reserves, offers remarkable views of the high mountain landscapes and its treasures (lakes, glaciers, peaks, fauna, flora…). An exceptional territory to explore with the family!

Si vous appréciez les joies de la glisse, vous avez très certainement envie de partager votre passion avec vos enfants. Et c'est tout naturellement que vous allez organiser des vacances au ski avec vos chers bambins. Si les stations de ski sont généralement équipées pour recevoir les plus jeunes, celle de Tignes, en Savoie, est particulièrement « kids friendly ».

The sun is warmer, the days are longer, the snow feels softer under your skis...there’s no doubt about it, spring has arrived! Are you new to skiing? We encourage you to watch out for these signs: they herald the arrival of the best and quietest, time of year for learning to ski. Charlie Tistounet, ski instructor in Tignes, provides the following very useful information.

Every winter, since March 2015, Tignes has welcomed a unique kind of Pride event. A conversation with Vincent Boileau-Autin, founder of Tignes Pride, honorary president of the “Fierté Montpellier – Tignes Pride” organisation and France’s Interpride Director.

There comes a point in a backpacker's life when knowing how to read an IGN map, recognize mountain flowers or spot a chamois in the distance is no longer enough to arouse the admiration of your friends or children. Are you starting to run out of ideas to make the eyes of those who accompany you on the trails shine again? Now is the time to beef up your game with some unusual info to slip away on your next ride!

For seasoned hikers only! Located on the Franco-Italian border, the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière is the highest hike in France, reaching an altitude of 3,747 m. Accessible in summer without mountaineering equipment (as soon as the snow melts), this climb follows a mountain crest surrounded by lauzes (stone slabs). 

Ski hors vacances scolaires à Tignes : pourquoi c'est un bon plan ?

Le ski hors vacances scolaires, en voilà une bonne idée ! Si vous avez cette possibilité, n'hésitez pas à programmer votre séjour aux sports d'hiver en dehors des semaines de vacances de Noël, de février et de printemps.

Do you fancy sharing your holiday on Instagram to make your friends a bit jaleous? Then follow the guide: here are a few of our favorite spots to please both your eyes and taste buds!

Holidaymakers, athletes, mountain professionals, seasonal workers... All these "Tignaddicts" have one thing in common: an ever-lasting love story with the mountains. That is why Tignes invests in sustainable development. In September 2015, these efforts were rewarded when Tignes obtained the Green Globe certification for sustainable tourism. Focus on a « Green » Tignes.

Can't imagine a mountain vacation without your loyal four-legged friend? You are quite right ! Close proximity to the Vanoise National Park and nature reserves, pedestrian lifts, swimming in high-altitude lakes... Here are some tips to make the most of your summer walks on the trails starting from Tignes.

Scheduling a mountain vacation in summer allows you to fully enjoy the great outdoors in the heart of nature. Tignes is a perfect destination if you want to enjoy the high peaks during the months of June, July and August. The Savoyard resort, in addition to its exceptional setting, offers many summer activities ... You can even ski in the middle of summer.

Have you noticed the huge red nets stretching down the Trolles slope in the Tovière sector? This was just part of the work carried out in the summer of 2017 in the aim of obtaining the approval required for the organisation of Alpine skiing races. The work was supervised by Fabrice Maleville, Sports Manager at Tignes Développement, who takes us behind the scenes of this latest upgrade...

Conversation with Benjamin Ravanel, founder of the important Ravach Parks organisation, who has worked on the construction of the Tignes superpipe every year since 2010 for major international competitions.