Le Lagon
An indoor aquatic and wellness center in Tignes le Lac, with a lap pool, a play pool with slides for children, a hammam and a spa. The best plan for a snowy afternoon, or for legs that need a rest after three big days.
Espace Killy, French Alps
Luxury Chalets in Tignes
High altitude, reliable snow, and one of the largest linked ski areas in the world.
Altitude1,550–3,456 m5,085–11,339 ft
Ski area300 km186 mi of runs
Lifts80one pass, two resorts
154 marked runs
22 green61 blue46 red25 black
Best forGroups who came to ski, multi-family trips and reunions (one residence sleeps up to 104), and anyone who wants a long, reliable season.
Less ideal forTravelers who want a storybook village with boutiques and nightlife on the doorstep. Les Brévières is quiet; Tignes le Lac and Val d'Isère are a short drive or lift ride away.
Our Chalets in Tignes
Nine homes in the hamlet of Les Brévières: six chalets and two apartments in one residence with a shared spa and indoor pool, and Chalet Mirage, a short walk up the same lane. Every home is rented to one group at a time.
14 guests
Chalet Hideaway
A secluded Balinese sanctuary in the Alps.
18 guests
Chalet Gatsby
The social house.
12 guests
Chalet Hearth
Designed for families and long evenings together.
14 guests
Chalet Gallery
Where mountain meets contemporary art.
16 guests
Chalet Aviator
A playground inspired by aviation.
14 guests
Chalet Squadron
The ultimate gathering place.
16 guests
Chalet Mirage
An unexpected touch of glamour in the mountains.
8 guests
New
Zephyr
A light-filled apartment with a nod to flight.
8 guests
New
Solstice
A celestial retreat, three bedrooms strong.
Tell us your dates and your group, and we'll tell you which chalet fits.
Check availabilityWhy Tignes
Tignes is where you go when the skiing comes first. Its ski area, shared with Val d'Isère and long known as the Espace Killy, covers about 300 km (186 miles) of runs served by some 80 lifts, from 1,550 m (5,085 ft) in Les Brévières up to 3,456 m (11,339 ft) on the Grande Motte glacier. That altitude is the point: the season typically runs from late November into early May, which makes Tignes one of the few French resorts where Christmas and Easter are nearly as safe a bet as February.
It is not a postcard village. The upper villages of Tignes were built around skiing in the second half of the 20th century, and they look it. That is exactly why we chose Les Brévières, the original village at the bottom of the valley, with its church, its stone houses and its quiet evenings, connected to the high slopes by gondola.
Compared with Val d'Isère, its neighbor on the same lift pass, Tignes is higher, more modern and less of a scene. Val d'Isère has the prettier village center and the livelier après-ski, twenty minutes away by road. Many of our guests ski both in the same week.
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Where Our Chalets Are
Tignes is not one village but several, strung along the same valley and linked by lifts and a free shuttle bus. Each has its own character:
2,100 m / 6,890 ft
Val Claret
The highest village, at the foot of the funicular to the Grande Motte glacier. Ski-in, ski-out and lively.
2,100 m / 6,890 ft
Tignes le Lac & Le Lavachet
The center of the resort, around the lake: most shops and restaurants, and Le Lagon aquatic center.
1,800 m / 5,900 ft
Les Boisses
A small, quiet village above the Chevril lake, at the top of the Brévières gondola.
Our chalets1,550 m / 5,085 ft
Les Brévières
The historic village: stone houses, a church and forest all around. This is where our chalets are.
All our Tignes homes are in Les Brévières, at 1,550 m (5,085 ft), the lowest and the historic village of Tignes, about 8 km (5 miles) below Tignes le Lac by road. It is a real hamlet rather than a resort center: a church, a handful of restaurants and ski shops, and very little traffic once the day's skiers have gone up. You still ski the whole area: the same pass covers all the Tignes villages and Val d'Isère.
The residence of six chalets and two apartments sits on the lane above the village, about 50 m on foot from the Brévières gondola. Chalet Mirage is on the same lane, about 300 m from the lift, with more privacy and a wider view. Nobody needs a car to start the ski day.
The gondola climbs to Les Boisses (Tignes 1800), where fast chairlifts continue toward Tignes le Lac and the rest of the ski area; pedestrians ride it free. At the end of the day, a chain of blue runs through the forest brings you back down to the village, and confident skiers can take La Sache, a 10 km black run that ends in Les Brévières. By road, Tignes le Lac is about 15 minutes away and Val d'Isère about 20.
Our guideSki-In/Ski-Out, Explained (and Why It Matters Less Than You Think)Read the article →
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The Skiing
The numbers: 154 marked runs (22 green, 61 blue, 46 red, 25 black), about 300 km of piste and roughly 80 lifts across Tignes and Val d'Isère, all on one pass. The high bowls above Tignes le Lac and Val Claret hold their snow when lower resorts struggle, and the Grande Motte glacier rises to 3,456 m.
Beginners and children are well served around Tignes le Lac and Val Claret, with gentle slopes close to the lifts and several ski schools, including the ESF, the French national ski school. From Les Brévières, beginners ride the gondola up and down rather than skiing the full descent on day one. We book private or small-group lessons before you arrive, matched to each skier's level.
Intermediates have the most to gain: long blue and red cruising runs on both sides of the area, and a run home to Les Brévières through larch and fir that is one of the most scenic in the valley. Experts have the Grande Motte, the Tovière sector between Tignes and Val d'Isère and, of course, La Sache. The off-piste terrain is vast; ski it only with a qualified guide, which we can arrange.
One honest note: at 1,550 m, the bottom of the valley is the first place to lose snow in a warm spell, especially in late March and April. When the lowest runs are thin, you simply ride the gondola down. The ski area above stays open.
Our guideHow Ski Lessons Actually Work in France: ESF, ESI, and What to BookRead the article →
For American skiers
France grades runs on four colors instead of three. Green and blue are beginner and easy, much like at home. A red sits between an American blue and black. A French black is the hardest on the mountain, comparable to a black or double-black diamond.
Does your Epic or Ikon pass work here? → · Piste map (PDF) ↗
Beyond the Slopes
Dog sledding
Husky rides through the snow, or an introduction to driving your own team with a professional musher. A favorite with children, and a real half-day for anyone in the group who does not ski.
Ice diving
A dive under the frozen lake of Tignes, guided by qualified instructors, in silence and filtered blue light. Rare, cold and memorable, it is one of the experiences guests talk about long after the trip.
Snowshoeing
Guided outings through the larch forests of the valley and up to quiet viewpoints, at a pace that suits the whole family. No experience needed, and a good way to see the mountains away from the lifts.
Paragliding
Tandem flights with a qualified pilot, taking off from the slopes above the lake when the weather allows. No experience needed, only a warm jacket and a few minutes of courage before the first step.
Long lunches on the mountain
Mountain restaurants on both sides of the Espace Killy, from simple terraces in the sun to tables worth the detour. We book the right place for the day you are skiing, and for the size of your group.
Photos: Snowshoeing, Long lunches on the mountain © Andy Parant / Tignes
Tignes in summer
In July and August, Tignes trades skis for hiking boots and mountain bikes. The lake becomes the center of the resort again, and Les Brévières, at the foot of the valley, is a quiet base for long summer days.
Hiking in the Vanoise
Tignes borders the Vanoise National Park, France's first national park. Trails for every level, from easy loops around the lakes to high passes with views of glaciers and ibex if you are lucky.
The lake
In summer, the lake of Tignes becomes the center of the resort: walks along the shore, picnics, and water activities in season, with the Grande Motte glacier reflected in the water.
Mountain biking
Lift-served trails in Tignes and Val d'Isère for confident riders, and gentler routes along the valley for families. Bikes, including electric ones, can be delivered to the chalet.
Golf at altitude
A course by the lake at about 2,100 m, one of the highest in Europe. The thin air carries the ball, and the view of the peaks makes up for any missed putt.
Summer skiing
In early summer, when the snow allows, the Grande Motte glacier opens for skiing in the morning. Ski in the morning, hike or swim in the afternoon: a day that is hard to find anywhere else.
Le Lagon in summer
The aquatic and wellness center at Tignes le Lac stays open in summer: pools for children, a spa for adults, and a good plan for the occasional mountain storm in the afternoon.
Photos: Le Lagon in summer © Andy Parant
When to Go
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SeasonBusiest weeksQuietest weeks
Typical seasonLate Nov to early May
Busiest weeksChristmas and February
Quietest weeksMid-January
From Geneva airportAbout 3 hours
Snow is the strongest card in Tignes. The upper villages sit at 2,100 meters with glacier skiing above, so conditions on the mountain hold from late November into May, and a Christmas or Easter trip is nearly as safe a bet as February. Les Brévières, at 1,550 meters, is linked to that terrain by gondola.
Planning dates? Read when French school holidays fall. Opening and closing dates change every year, so check the resort's official site before booking flights.
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- DepartNew York · WashingtonNewark, JFK or Dulles, evening
- ≈ 8 h overnight nonstop
- LandGenevaearly morning
- ≈ 3 h private transfer
- ArriveLes Brévièresin time for lunch
From the United States, the simplest route is an overnight nonstop to Geneva, about 8 hours, from New York (United from Newark, SWISS from JFK) or from Washington Dulles (United). A private transfer of about 3 hours brings you to the chalet in time for lunch. From Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and most other US cities, there is no nonstop to Geneva: you connect once in Europe, or fly nonstop to Paris, which is served from more than twenty US cities, and continue by a short flight to Geneva or by TGV. Lyon and Chambéry are good alternatives on the European side; there is currently no nonstop from the US to Lyon.
By train, high-speed TGV services from Paris reach Bourg-Saint-Maurice, about 30 minutes by car from Les Brévières. Whichever route you choose, we arrange a private transfer timed to your actual arrival, with car seats if you need them, so no one has to drive a mountain road after an overnight flight.
Geneva airport≈ 3 h172 km · 107 mi
Lyon airport≈ 3 h213 km · 132 mi
Chambéry airport≈ 2 h135 km · 84 mi
Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station≈ 30 min23 km · 14 mi
Driving times from our chalets, without traffic. Allow more on winter Saturdays. Geneva airport to your chalet, step by step
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How We Help in Tignes
Everything that makes the week easier is arranged before you land: transfers, ski rental fitted and delivered, private lessons, childcare, a private chef for the evenings you'd rather stay in, a massage in the chalet after a long day. You have one contact for all of it, based in New York and in your time zone, and the team on site welcomes you at the chalet.
Private Chef
Airport Transfers
Helicopter Flights & Transfers
Ski & Equipment Rental
Ski Lessons
Childcare
In-Chalet Massage
Wine Tasting & Grocery Delivery
Restaurant Reservations & Local Experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tignes a good choice for families and beginners?
Yes, with one practical point. Tignes has gentle beginner slopes and established ski schools around Tignes le Lac and Val Claret, and the residence in Les Brévières has a kids' playroom and an indoor pool for the end of the day. Beginners ride the gondola up from the village rather than skiing the full descent home, and we book lessons and childcare before you arrive.
How does Tignes compare to Val d'Isère?
They are two separate resorts on one shared lift network, the Espace Killy, so one pass covers both. Tignes is higher and more modern, with snow-sure terrain; Val d'Isère has the more traditional village center and livelier après-ski. From our chalets, Val d'Isère is about 20 minutes by road, and you can ski across during the day.
Is the snow reliable at Christmas and Easter?
For the ski area, yes. The upper slopes of Tignes, at 2,100 m and above, are among the most reliable in France, and the season typically runs from late November to early May. Les Brévières, at 1,550 m, is lower: in a warm spell or late in the season, the last runs into the village can close, and you ride the gondola down instead.
How do we get to Tignes from the US?
Fly overnight to Geneva, nonstop in about 8 hours from New York (Newark or JFK) or Washington Dulles. From Boston and most other US cities, connect once in Europe, or fly nonstop to Paris and continue by short flight or TGV. The drive from Geneva to Les Brévières takes about 3 hours, and we arrange a private transfer timed to your flight.
Are the chalets ski-in, ski-out?
Not strictly, and we prefer to say so. The residence is about 50 m on foot from the Brévières gondola and Chalet Mirage about 300 m, so no car or shuttle is needed. When the snow allows, you can ski back to the village at the end of the day and walk the last few minutes.
Can you arrange a private chef, ski instructors or childcare?
Yes, from a single celebratory dinner to every meal of your stay, matched to your group's tastes and any dietary needs, and arranged before you arrive rather than negotiated once you're there. Yes, all three. Equipment is fitted and delivered to the chalet before you arrive, lessons are private or small-group and arranged around your schedule, and childcare is vetted and briefed on your children's routine in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
For Christmas, New Year and the February school holidays, as early as you can: many returning guests rebook their week a year ahead. For other weeks, a few weeks' notice is often enough, and we tell you honestly what is still available. A 30% deposit secures the dates, with the balance due 60 days before arrival.
Is Les Brévières part of Tignes?
Yes. Les Brévières is one of the Tignes villages, the lowest and the oldest, at the foot of the valley below the Chevril dam. When the dam was built in the early 1950s, the original village of Tignes was flooded; Les Brévières remained. It shares the same lift pass and connects to the rest of the ski area by gondola.
Planning a week in Tignes?
Tell us your dates, your group and what matters most. We'll tell you which of our Tignes homes fits, and what to book before you land.
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