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Essentials
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Resort Height
2,100m (6,889ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs 30mins, Geneva 4 hrs.
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Typical costs
· small beer €3.60 · litre of milk €1.20· bottle of house wine €12
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
glacier resort guaranteed snow
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Fly from
Dublin
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
High altitude resort with superb snow and extensive skiing
Tignes offers some of the best skiing in Europe with guaranteed snow all season long. Part of the Espace Killy ski area the skiing is varied and vast, from the highs of the glaciers in Tignes and Val d’Isère to the pretty alpine town of Tignes Les Breviers. Tignes also has some great off piste and board parks . The resort is great for groups with a lively nightlife as well as families with Crystal childcare in resort.
Freestyle Ski Camps: 3 Jan & 12 Mar: Learn jumps, tricks & grabs in the park with top UK prosSki information
Ski Information Beginners
There are a number of easy runs for novice skiers with the bonus of 5 free ski lifts for beginners. Once basic skiing techniques have been mastered, head to the Palafour lift in Le Lac or up the Tichot or Grattalu chairlifts.
Ski Information Intermediates
A multitude of exciting, challenging terrain is ready and waiting for all levels of intermediate skier. Try cruising down the easy blue run to Tignes les Brevières in time for lunch at the bottom. The high speed 6-seater chair from Val Claret to Col de Fresse provides speedy access to Val d'lsère and the glacier at le Fornet.
Ski Information Advanced
Together with the ski lifts of Val d'Isère, Tignes has an unmatched variety of skiing possibilities including some of the most extensive off-piste in the world.
Nightlife
• lively with a good choice of bars • Scotty's Bar for atmosphere • the Crowded House which attracts many British skiers
Activities
Sports centre (Lac de Tignes), pool, slides and spa, bowling alley, husky sleigh rides, ice rink, ice climbing, ice diving, ice karting, ice parapenting, market in Le Lac & cinemas (Lac de Tignes & Val Claret)
Eating out
More than 20 restaurants with menus to suit every palate and budget · 3 course set menu at around €30 · Local fondues for €25 including wine and dessert · Pizzas from €15 ·Large choice including Pizzeria 2000, Daffy's Tex Mex, Le Caveau, Saint Jacques and La Krepouz.
Transfer
From Chambery airport
One-way (arrival) from €52pp. Return from €99 pp.Helicopter Transfer
Arrive in style! Pre-book a private helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers. For further details phone our reservations team on 01 4331080
Families
Family choice
Pepi Penguin Club (6mths-4yrs) - open to all guests staying in Tignes, located in Hotel Diva.
Whizz Kids Club (4-11yrs) - open to all guests staying in Tignes, located in Hotel Diva.
Mini & Kids Clubs (4-12yrs) - open to all guests staying in the Hotel Diva.
Private Nanny (6mths-8yrs) - available to guests staying in one of our chalets (must book the whole chalet) or any or our Finest Apartments in resort.
Pre-booking is essential.Snow Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Money savers: FREE entry to swimming pool and open-air ice rink on lake with Area lift pass
Our best deals to Tignes
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 5 January 2013 | Dublin | Tignes in France | Self catering |
€456 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 5 January 2013 | Dublin | Tignes in France | Self catering |
€460 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 5 January 2013 | Dublin | Tignes in France | Self catering |
€460 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 5 January 2013 | Dublin | Tignes in France | Self catering |
€460 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 12 January 2013 | Dublin | Tignes in France | Self catering |
€485 based on 4 sharing |