Forecast today: Partly cloudy
Ski Club Experiences (previously Instructor-led Guiding, ILG) are no longer being offered by the Club. You are invited to ski with the Club via our Reps service operating in Tignes – details available here.
Tignes shares the huge Tignes-Val d’Isère ski area with its eponymous neighbour Val d’Isère. Between the two there are 300km of pistes for all abilities, ranging from long gentle greens to seriously steep off piste. The lift system is very good after a lot of investment in recent years and even if the natural white stuff is lacking, a powerful snowmaking system and the Grande Motte Glacier ensure that snow reliability is as good as it gets.There are four separate villages to choose from. If you’re looking for guaranteed snow, good value accommodation, a lively nightlife and maximum practicality then Val Claret and Le Lac are your best bets. For a quieter, wooded setting then either Les Boisses and Les Brévières make a great base – especially for families.
The slopes that make up the Tignes ski area are as snowsure as they come and offer great options for all abilities. There are good learning areas in both Val Claret and Le Lac, although these can be plagued by fast through traffic at the start and end of the day. For intermediate skiers the options are almost endless across the entire Espace Killy and the area is home to some of the finest off piste terrain in France.
Le Lac is probably the hub and is ideal for families as the best beginner zone is right at its heart, but each of the four main villages have their own centre and their own atmosphere. Val Claret is the most convenient base and has a vast range of mostly self-catered accommodation, but also some hotels. Both are lively at après time and well into the night. Les Boisses and Les Brévières are quieter and prettier, but access to the slopes of Val takes longer.
The options are great and there are loads of English-speaking companies that can assist with childcare. Le Lac is ideal as it’s right next to the best nursery slopes, but the lower villages are quieter. Off the snow there is loads to do, including an excellent swimming pool with slides in Le Lac, whilst the lake itself is a hub of winter activities – which includes dog sledding.
Tignes is one of the Alps’ liveliest resorts and the bars of both Le Lac and Val Claret fill up quickly at the end of the ski day – including Loop Bar, Le Coffee, Couloir and Drop Zone. Keen revellers should head to the Folie Douce above Val d’Isère – just don’t miss the last lift up the Tommeuses and note that the ski down from the Tovière isn’t the easiest. If you want to continue the party into the early hours, Melting Pot is usually full of seasonnaires.
As it sits right at the end of the valley, the transfer to Tignes is quite a long one. Chambéry is the closest airport at around two hours away, whilst Geneva sits approximately three hours away. Lots of companies offer shared transfers, especially from Geneva.
A great option is to travel by train, catching the Eurostar and TGV to the town of Bourg St Maurice in the valley before grabbing a quick bus transfer up to the resort. Check out the Ski Club’s Guide to travelling to resort by train.
Opening and closing dates are subject to snow cover
Updated for 2024/25
Day and half-day passes are available for Tignes only – anything more than this will cover the entire Espace Tignes-Val d’Isere. All ski passes of six or more days include an extra day for free, as well as unlimited access to the Lagon swimming pool. Skiing is free for those under the age of eight or older than 75 – stop by the lift pass office to collect your free pass!
A reduced rate is available for skiing from season opening until 20 December 2024.
Don’t forget your Ski Club membership card – you can load your ski passes onto it either online or at the lift pass office
// | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
Tignes Only | |||
Adult (13-64) | €66 | n/a | n/a |
Child (8-18) | €55 | n/a | n/a |
Senior (65-74) | €55 | n/a | n/a |
Tignes – Val d’Isère | |||
Adult (13-64) | €71 | €213 | €426 (includes seventh day free) |
Child (8-18) | €59 | €177 | €354 (includes seventh day free) |
Senior (65-74) | €59 | €177 | €354 (includes seventh day free) |
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Tignes has been awarded one snowflake out of a possible three, representing significant investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Snow grains |
Generally clear | Light snow |
Snow grains |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Broken clouds |
Rather cloudy | Broken clouds |
Snow grains |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Clear skies |
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Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.2 cm | 8.5 cm | 1.6 cm | 0.3 cm | 3 cm | 11.7 cm | 7.4 cm | 3.8 cm | 1.8 cm | 2.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -10.4°c | -9.8°c | -13.2°c | -10.8°c | -10.6°c | -11.8°c | -7.6°c | -7.2°c | -6°c | -4.2°c | -4°c | -3.8°c | -4.6°c | -4.8°c | -7.2°c | -12.4°c | -13.6°c | -14°c | -13.6°c | -13.6°c | -15.6°c | -14.2°c | -14°c | -15.6°c | -11.8°c | -11.8°c | -13.8°c | -9.6°c | -9.6°c | -11.6°c |
Min temp | -12°c | -13.2°c | -14.2°c | -14.8°c | -11.8°c | -12.4°c | -11.2°c | -8.4°c | -7.2°c | -5.2°c | -4.4°c | -4.8°c | -5.6°c | -7.2°c | -11.2°c | -13.8°c | -14.2°c | -14.8°c | -15.6°c | -15.6°c | -17°c | -17°c | -15.8°c | -16.2°c | -16°c | -15.2°c | -15.2°c | -14°c | -12°c | -12°c |
Feels like temp | -16.7°c | -17°c | -19.1°c | -21.5°c | -15.3°c | -20°c | -18.7°c | -13°c | -13.9°c | -10.8°c | -11°c | -10.7°c | -11°c | -10.1°c | -13.7°c | -21.2°c | -22.6°c | -22°c | -23.6°c | -19.7°c | -22.6°c | -24°c | -14.2°c | -21.7°c | -22.7°c | -11.8°c | -21.6°c | -20.3°c | -9.6°c | -17.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -10.4°c | -9.8°c | -13.2°c |
Min temp | -12°c | -13.2°c | -14.2°c |
Feels like temp | -16.7°c | -17°c | -19.1°c |
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Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -10.8°c | -10.6°c | -11.8°c |
Min temp | -14.8°c | -11.8°c | -12.4°c |
Feels like temp | -21.5°c | -15.3°c | -20°c |
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Weather | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Snow shower |
Snow grains |
Generally clear | Snow shower |
Snow shower |
Light snow | Snow shower |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Broken clouds | Broken clouds |
Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 3.9 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 8.2 cm | 7.5 cm | 5.4 cm | 3.4 cm | 3.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm |
Max temp | -1.5°c | -2.1°c | -7.5°c | -3°c | -3°c | -8.3°c | -0.5°c | -0.5°c | -2.2°c | 1.9°c | 1.9°c | 0.1°c | 2.4°c | 2.4°c | -2.7°c | -6.6°c | -6.9°c | -9°c | -6.5°c | -6.5°c | -11°c | -6.4°c | -6.4°c | -11.5°c | -4.8°c | -4.8°c | -10.2°c | -2.5°c | -2.5°c | -8.2°c |
Min temp | -3.1°c | -7.5°c | -9.3°c | -10°c | -8.3°c | -9.8°c | -8.2°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -0.2°c | 0.1°c | -1.5°c | -0.7°c | -2.7°c | -6.4°c | -8.4°c | -9.1°c | -10.5°c | -11.4°c | -11°c | -13°c | -13.5°c | -11.5°c | -12.7°c | -12.8°c | -11.3°c | -12.1°c | -11°c | -8.6°c | -9°c |
Feels like temp | -5.7°c | -5.9°c | -7.5°c | -10°c | -6.1°c | -12.8°c | -12.6°c | -3.7°c | -8°c | -3.8°c | -2.3°c | -4.2°c | -4.4°c | -1°c | -7.8°c | -14.3°c | -13.3°c | -14.6°c | -16.6°c | -10.6°c | -11°c | -13.5°c | -6.4°c | -11.5°c | -12.8°c | -4.8°c | -11.3°c | -11°c | -2.5°c | -12.6°c |
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Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -1.5°c | -2.1°c | -7.5°c |
Min temp | -3.1°c | -7.5°c | -9.3°c |
Feels like temp | -5.7°c | -5.9°c | -7.5°c |
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Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -3°c | -3°c | -8.3°c |
Min temp | -10°c | -8.3°c | -9.8°c |
Feels like temp | -10°c | -6.1°c | -12.8°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 26/11/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 16.4 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 80 cm |
Lower piste depth | 40 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 16 out of 84 |
Resort opening date | Sat 23 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 04 May 2025 |
Hello, and welcome to the first week of the Ski Club’s Snow Overviews for the 2024/25 winter season. With our first holidays jetting out this weekend, Reps eagerly packing their bags before heading out, and ski resorts opening across Europe, now is the perfect time to start thinking about snow!
After a few more flurries for France this week, the weekend promises to be a gorgeous one for those taking their first turns. High pressure sits over central Europe, allowing fine, dry and bright conditions to dominate for much of the region. The freezing line will fluctuate between a steady set of guiderails, dropping to 1,000m overnight – freezing at resort level but -20°C at 3,000m – and climbing up to around 2,500m during the midday Sunday; enough for plus temperatures at resort level.
This pattern will continue until Monday, when a strong Jetstream pushes low pressure in over the region to drive out this high pressure. Temperatures will remain the same, but this low pressure will bring snowfall for most higher slopes throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning. After a brief pause on Tuesday, more snow is expected throughout Wednesday, this time dropping to lower slopes as the freezing line drops once again. Around 25cm can be expected across higher slopes over the start of this week.
More unsettled weather is promising to bring a good blanket of snow for many areas at many altitudes as the end of next week dawns.
We are making important changes to how you register to ski with the Club this season, including shifting registration to the Ski Club App. Please note, this option is not yet available; we thank you for your patience in this matter.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 4 January and 28 March 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. We are making changes to how registration to ski with the Club in resort works. Thank you for your patience whilst we undertake these updates to the registration process.
I am a passionate skier who enjoys sharing time on the mountains both on snow and in the bar with like minded people. I have been a rep for over ten years and am looking forward to meeting up with members in Tignes and Whistler this season. I am easy to spot at the meeting point as I wear a lot of orange ! I hope to see you either at the morning meeting point or at the evening social hour.
I fell in love with skiing on a school ski trip as a teenager. Since then I have managed 1 or 2 weeks on snow most seasons. Having recently completed the Reps Course I’m excited to get the opportunity to spend more time in the mountains, hopefully phasing in more skiing with less time in my day job. Outside of skiing I enjoy windsurfing, sailing, hiking and mountain biking. I enjoy travelling, particularly exploring Europe in our camper van.
In the winter time I get to the mountains as often as work allows. In the summer I get my hands on whatever dinghy is available to sail and have a go at wakeboarding. At home I run road and cross country with Victoria Park Harriers. Looking forward to getting out on the slopes with other members, sharing a few stories and a cheeky apres ski vin chaud!
I started skiing at the age of 25 then taking a long break from skiing until my early 40's, as a consequence I can empathise with late starters. The Ski Club has provided a great environment to improve my ski skills, enjoying days on-piste with friends as well as developing a taste for the back country and off-piste. It has given me opportunities to ski in wonderful places meeting a variety of like-minded people. For me skiing is about making the most of the mountain and having fun! In addition to skiing, in the summer I enjoy the outdoors walking as well as being a regular cyclist. If we haven't met already, I hope to meet you on the slopes.
I found enthusiasm for skiing, following a school trip to Aufach in Austria. Since then, I have skied most years in Europe. My favourite ski areas are 4 Vallees, Espace Killy & Trois Vallees. Other resorts I have enjoyed include Zermatt, Cortina d'Ampezzo and St Anton.
As well as skiing, I enjoy slogging across the sands of the Surrey Hills on my mountain bike in order to maintain a modicum of fitness. In addition, I enjoy bodyboarding with my family in North Devon/Cornwall.
Outside of leisure time I work as a Chartered Surveyor.
We are still early in the process of assigning Reps for the 2024/25 winter season. Thank you for your patience whilst we make these arrangements.
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