If you have any resort specific questions, would like to chat to someone who has done a season in Tignes or just ask general question on the programs we run in Tignes please feel free to contact one of our specialists

Tel: +44 (0)870 478 1032
Email: tignes@seasonaires.com

MOUNTAIN DATA TOP LIFT: 3450m   VERT: 1900m   RUNS: 65   LONGEST: 6km BOTTOM LIFT 1550m TERRAIN TO SUIT   EASY 50% INTERMEDIATE 30% ADVANCED 10% EXPERT 10% TERRAIN LEVELS   Yes No 2 3 Yes WEATHER STATS   SNOWFALL 400cm SUNNY DAYS 70% AVG TEMP 16 C

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Official Resort Website: www.tignes.net
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Tignes is famous for top class skiing and snowboarding. This resort offers world-class terrain and is linked via pistes to its also-famous neighbour, Val d'Isere. The two resort towns make up the Espace Killy resort, offering hectares of the highest and most challenging terrain in the French Alps.

Tignes is a large resort-town that is planned over three main areas: Val Claret, La Lac and Lavachet, which surround a central alpine lake. Les Breviere is a smaller village in the lower part of Tignes, easily accessible by shuttlebus and the pistes. Tignes has everything you would expect from a world-class resort - thousands of hectares of terrain, numerous snowparks, host to international snowboarding and ski events, and has a friendly, bustling apres-boarding party scene.

If you stay in Tignes, you will be ready to ride hard, party hard and go hard. It is the perfect resort for Seasonaires who want to be in the thick of the action, our accommodation is just metres from the lifts.

Season Passes for Tignes Espace Killy can be pre-ordered through Seasonaires. It simplifies the pick-up process - so you're ready to go on arrival.

Resorts don't offer a monthly or a 4-week pass, if you are staying for a month the best option is to buy a season pass.

Espace Killy Season Pass

Covers you for Tignes, and Val D'Isere

930 euros (based on 05/06 prices)

Bedding and Linen

Basic bedding (pillow, sheet and duvet) is provided in all the packages. You are responsible for washing your linen throughout your stay.

You are required to bring your own towels for your stay - a bath towel and hand towel is sufficient.

Laundry

There are laundromats in Tignes, where you can wash your clothes at a very reasonable rate. Some of the accommodation offered has washing machines installed.

Drinking Water

The tap water in Tignes is drinkable but occasionally contains French bugs. As with any foreign country it will take a little while to get used to it, so it is advised to drink bottled water. This will cost about .50 euros for a litre bottle.

Electricity

Electricity in France is 220V - you can use all UK appliances safely. You will need a continental adapter, which is available from most good supermarkets, travel stores. This will allow the use of hairdryer, laptops, shaver, stereos, clippers etc.

Tignes has a wide variety of apres-riding entertainment - from ten-pin bowling and cinemas, to clothing shops, cafes and takeaways, to traditional Savoie cuisine and 5-star restaurants - and loads of good bars and clubs.

Shuttle buses run between each 'village' in Tignes, making it very easy to stumble home...

Val Claret

Fish Tank - this English-run bar has funky fish decor and is great for fiesty shooters, playing pool and paninis.

Crowded House - an'english-style' pub/bar - sponsors of many a messy night

Le Caveau - Restaurant boasts excellent food, and cosy atmosphere - and often live music till late.

Coulior - With top live entertainment and plenty of flavoured vodka this makes for a prefect night out in this cosy split level bar.

Brasserie - A great restaurant & bar located at the foot of the chair lifts & the funicular this is an ideal place for a coffee before you start your day or maybe a great place to start your apre ski, also an ideal place to relax and soak up the sun.

Le melting pot - this night club is the prefect place to continue your evening if you do not feel like going home, with Dj's playing a great mix of music from pop to drum & bass.

Le Lac

Angel Bar - a top Seasonaires hangout - with wireless internet, friendly staff and the best paninis in Tignes. Drink specials and seasonaires competitions which includes a weekly pool comp for a prize of a 50 euro bar tab.plus a weekly draw to win a snowboard!

The Loop - a great cafe/bar - with outdoor seating overlooking the piste - tasty food and friendly english staff - very popular with local seasonaires for lazy lunches and messy late parties.

Lavachet

Telephones

Public phones in France are simple to use and phone cards can be purchased from Tabacs (tobacco shops) for 5,10,15,20 euros. The larger the card, the better rates you get. There are public phones situated throughout Tignes - it's never far to call home!

Internet

Wireless internet access is offered in most bars in Tignes - usually if you buy a drink, you can 'plug in' your laptop and start checking your emails. There are also several internet cafes with computers - although it doesn't come cheap at around 1 euro for 10 minutes.

Obviously, everyone has different ideas on what their budget is. Here is a guide to how much things cost if you are staying in Tignes.

If you stay in accommodation in Val Claret, you will find that for groceries and most items - you'll pay in-resort prices. If you;re on a budget, a trip down to Bourg St Maurice to stock up on essentials is a good idea!

We have had people spend as little as £800 throughout their 5-month season - so it can be done, even if you're on a tight budget!

An average spend for a season in Tignes is around £1000 - £1500.

For example:

Eating out at a restaurant                                    8 euros - 20 euros per person

Cook your own English Breakfast each day              2-3 euros a day

Panini, Chocolate bar, drink                                 7-10 euros per day

A crate of 24 bottles of beer                                 8-10 euros

It's hard to resist the pull of the apres-boarding bars, a Seasonaire pub-crawls - so bring your drinking money!

Accident Protocol

We hope that nothing will happen and no one will get sick, but we would be silly not to prepare for an incident. Your host will have to hand your insurance details and will ready to help should something go worng. All Seasonaires complete a medical information form and provide emergency contact numbers and names, via their 'My Season' control panel.

Hospital

There are medical centres located in Tignes and Val d'Isere, in case of emergencies and smaller injuries. Ambulances are on the ready to transport the seriously injured to the hospital in Bourg St Maurice (20 minutes drive away). The hospital is well-staffed and is a reputable specialist centre. It has its own helipad and chopper for the ride down the mountain if needed. Obviously, it deals with a large number of ski/board-induced injuries and is well-equipped to handle most cases.

Cost

As everyone MUST have full medical insurance, you will be covered for all hospital costs. You may incur some costs if medicines are prescribed on leaving the hospital, which can be claimed throgh insurance later. If you visit a medical centre in Tignes resort, you will need to pay for your treatment up-front and claim for this through your insurance. Any costs for returning home early, or losing your holiday can be claimed through your insurance company.

We recommend that everyone carry their insurance card/details with them always, and your resort host will have your information to hand also.

First Aid Kits

It is advisable to bring your own first aid kit, although there will be one available. The standard treat-at-home requirments are: plasters, steri strips, steri wipes, Arnica cream (you will have bruises), Lemsip, painkillers.

The supermarkets in Bourg and local pharmacies will also have these items available.

Travel options to Tignes are excellent, it is a short (30 mintue drive) up the winding mountain road from Bourg St Maurice, making it a great resort to spend the season if you are expecting lots of visitors, or if you need to head back to the UK on short notice.

Seasonaires can book travel for you without a fee and add it to your 'My Season' control panel.

Flights 

Flights to Geneva, Chambery, Lyon from as little as £20.

(add images) Easyjet, BA, Ryan Air

It takes approx 2-3 hours transfer from Geneva/Lyon to Bourg St Maurice - there are bus connections and private transfers available.

Trains

Trains to Bourg St Maurice train station from £100

Regular trains depart London Waterloo and Paris throughout the season.

(add images) Eurostar, Rail Europe

Car/Ferry

Travel costs from £150 (inc. petrol, tolls, ferry)

(add images) P&O Ferries, Sea France, SpeedFerries.

There are several budget ferry companies offering very competitve rates from ports in the UK to France.