“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
Albert EINSTEIN, physician, theoretician
TIGNES embraces the vast natural Lake that carries its name on the Haute-Tarentaise territory, above the ski stations of the Arcs, the Rosière, Sainte-Foy Tarentaise and right before Val d’Isère.
TIGNES is part of the skiable area of the Espace Killy next to Val d’Isère. It is one of the best stations all year round.
Nature in all its dimensions
TIGNES is part of the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region in France, the town located within the national park of the Vanoise was created in 1963 with the initial mission of protecting nature and educating people on its importance for humanity.
A protected natural area, the Vanoise park is furrowed by kilometres of hiking trails. It is home to an immensily rich fauna and flora, with over 1200 listed animal species, among which 107 are protected.
The Vanoise massif alone holds a third of France’s flora, representing about 1700 species on less than 0.5% of the national territory.
TIGNES is a handi-friendly resort, respectful of people and nature, with a strong commitment to sustainable development, it has been Green Globe certified since 2015.
Tignes obtained the “Flocon Vert” label in November 2022, the guarantee of a sustainable commitment to mountain tourist destinations.
TIGNES: recent events & activities
Going to TIGNES
Distances from the main cities in the region
Located in the Savoie department, TIGNES is served by a road that passes by the hydroelectric dam of the artificial lake of Chevril, at the bottom of which lays an ancient village that has been submerged since 1952 following the dam’s construction.
By road from these cities with an airport and railway station:
- Chambéry : 2h15mn /140km
- Grenoble : 2h 30mn /160km
- Genève : 3h /220km
- Lyon : 3h /220km
- Turin/IT : 3h45mn /275km
- Clermont-Ferrand : 4h30mn /390km
From the Alberville city (aerodrome and SNCF station): 1h15
From the Bourg Saint Maurice city (SNCF station): 35mn
Regular bus services drive through the region and offer the possibility to arrive directly at the foot of the ski trails.
