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Guide to Tignes

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Tignes and the neighboring resort of Val d'Isère form the L'Espace Killy ski area, named after Jean-Claude Killy, the Olympic champion who was born here. There are both marked pistes and virgin areas ideal for freeriding. There are a total of 300 kilometers of slopes suitable for athletes of all levels. The maximum height difference is 1906 meters. The ski complex is served by 79 elevators.

Above Tignes is the Grande Motte glacier, where the season lasts all year round. At an altitude of 2702-3456 meters above sea level is equipped with 20 kilometers of slopes, among which predominate blue. There is also a snow park with various figures for freestyle fans and a Panoramic restaurant with a terrace with a beautiful view.

There is also plenty to do off the slopes. On the frozen surface of Lake Le Lac, there is an outdoor ice rink and hockey area in winter. There are ice parties every evening. The entrance is free for holders of ski passes for 2 to 15 days, the rest will have to pay 2-3 EUR. Extreme athletes can fly a paraglider or hang glider, go ice climbing, go karting on the ice or learn to drive a dog sled.

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Tips for tourists

Tourist centers operate in three areas of the resort: Le Lac, Le Val Claret and Tignes 1800. The telephone number of the single information line is +33 479 40 04 40.

Throughout the season, free buses run between Tinya neighborhoods. The daytime routes run until 21:30, while the night routes finish around 06:00.

A free mobile app has been developed for iPhones and Android smartphones, including weather forecasts, maps, event announcements, and webcams.

Population

2160

Time zone

UTC+1, in summer UTC+2

Language

French

Currency

EUR

Interesting places in Tignes

Tignes is young and therefore lacks historical and cultural attractions. If you'd like to enrich your stay in the resort, visit nearby Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon and Geneva on a guided or self-guided tour. There is also plenty to keep you entertained on the Tignes grounds. You can visit a skating rink, go paragliding or hang gliding, go ice diving or ice climbing, go dog sledding or snowmobiling.

Bun J Ride

Jumping on skis, snowboards or sleds with landing on snow. Adults and children from 13 years old are allowed.

City of Lyon

The 13th-century Saint-Jean Cathedral, the Notre-Dame de Fourvière Basilica and the Fourvière Tower are worth a visit.

City of Chambéry

City of Chambéry Include the Chateau of the Dukes of Savoy and the Cathedral Saint-Francois de Salle, built in the 15th century.

City of Grenoble

Be sure to climb the Bastille hill, where one of the oldest funiculars in the world (1934) leads.

Le Lagon Aqua Complex

There is a children's play pool with a water slide and a "frogger" for babies. Entrance costs 4-5 EUR.

Ecole du Ski Français-Le Lac Kids Club

There is a Mini Piou-Piou nursery for babies up to three years old, while older children are taught to ski.

Ecole du Ski Français-Le Val Claret Kids Club

Young resort guests over 2.5 years old can take a skiing or snowboarding course here.

Panoramic Restaurant

On the menu you will find the best Savoyard cuisine. Try the grilled lobster cooked over charcoal.

Restaurant A la crêperie bretonne

Here you will taste delicious pancakes and buckwheat galettes, homemade desserts and draught cider.

Restaurant Auberge des 3 Oursons

It serves selected delicacies of French and Savoyard cuisine, as well as crepes with various fillings.

Travel budget

Flight ticket prices

The majority of tourists traveling to Thonon-les-Bains from other European cities usually go through Geneva Airport. From major European cities, you can reach Geneva through direct flights in about three hours, with round-trip tickets costing around 275 EUR when flying with LOT, Brussels Airlines, Wizz Air, and other airlines offer connecting flights which are cheaper, starting from 90 EUR, but the journey may take longer. From other European cities to Geneva, direct flights are available with Swiss Air, and round-trip tickets can be purchased for approximately 450 EUR.

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The cost of vacation

Tignes is among the expensive ski resorts. If you want to save money, first of all, try to reduce your accommodation costs. Experienced travelers recommend to settle not in Tignes itself, but in one of the neighboring settlements, where hotel rooms and apartments are cheaper. The second budget item, which allows you to vary it widely, is the cost of airfare. If you choose a connecting flight to Geneva instead of a direct flight, you will spend 2-3 times less on travel.

The budget for a trip to Tignes
Visa		Flight	from 550 EUR
Accommodation	from 50 EUR per day	Average check in a restaurant	from 30 EUR
Ski passes	648 EUR for 7 days
Total: about 2038 EUR for a week for two people

Tignes: tips for tourists

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Visa to Tignes

No visa needed for European citizens.

Transfer to Tignes airport

From Geneva-Cointrin airport, get to Geneva train station and take the train through Bourg-St. Maurice station, where buses run to the resort. Alternatively, take a direct bus from Altibus or Ben's Bus.

Public transportation in Tina

Bus services to cities in France and Switzerland are well developed. Alpbus RATPDEV, Alpskibus and Belle Savoie Express buses run to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Lyon and Chambery airports. Regular Ben's Bus services connect the resort with Geneva airport.

Car rental in Tina

To save money, book a car online and pick it up at Geneva airport. In this case, a rental car will cost you from 40 EUR per day. Before you sign the contract, make sure that the price includes insurance in case of theft or an accident.

Security in Tina

The resort's trails are monitored by rescue personnel who have everything they need to conduct search operations and provide first aid to victims. The patrol also has on-site resuscitation equipment.

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