Towns & Villages in Tignes — 5 of Our Favourites

Tignes Le Lac is the main hub of the resort, perched at 2,100m between Val Claret and Lavachet, with easy lift access to Val d’Isère. It’s ideal for families, offering nursery slopes for the little ones while adults can explore the wider Espace Killy ski area. There’s plenty to keep you busy off the slopes too, with restaurants, bars, cafés, nightclubs and even a bowling alley. Accommodation ranges from self-catering apartments and hotels to catered chalets, all within easy reach of the slopes.

Tignes Val Claret is one of the main hubs of the Tignes resort, perched 2km above Tignes Le Lac and offering direct lift access to the Grande Motte glacier, making it perfect for both winter and summer skiing. The village has a lively but cosy atmosphere, with an abundance of bars, restaurants and sports shops to explore after your day on the slopes. 

Accommodation is varied, from self-catered apartments to a handful of hotels and chalets, all conveniently close to the lifts and ski area. Its high altitude and excellent snow conditions make it a popular choice for those wanting to be at the heart of the action.

Tignes Le Boisses, now more often called Tignes 1800, is a charming village set at 1,800 metres just above the famous Tignes dam. Once the quietest corner of the resort, it has been transformed in recent years thanks to major redevelopment, including the creation of a large eco-resort completed in 2014. Despite these changes, it still retains a relaxed atmosphere away from the busier centres of Tignes, making it a great choice if you prefer a calmer base for your holiday.

Being the first village you reach when you cross the dam, Tignes 1800 is easy to get to and offers a good mix of modern accommodation and traditional Alpine charm. Prices here are often a little lower than in the higher villages, which makes it popular with families and anyone looking for better value without compromising on access to the slopes. In winter, you can enjoy all the skiing Tignes is famous for, while in summer, it’s a peaceful spot from which to explore the mountains, go hiking or simply soak up the scenery.

If you’re after a quieter setting with all the benefits of the wider resort close at hand, Tignes 1800 is a brilliant place to stay.

Tignes Les Brévières is the most traditional and picturesque of the Tignes villages, set at 1,550 metres at the foot of the valley beside the river. With its pretty stone farmhouses, old chalets and cosy bistros, it feels like a true Alpine village and offers a very different atmosphere to the modern centres higher up the mountain. Accommodation is mostly made up of chalets, boutique hotels and a few self-catering apartments, all with plenty of Savoyard character.

It’s a great choice if you’re looking for somewhere quieter and more authentic, with a laid back après ski scene and some excellent restaurants to enjoy after a day on the slopes. The gondola links you into the wider ski area with ease, but do keep in mind that there are no shuttle buses, so once the lifts close, you’ll be staying in this peaceful spot. Perfect for couples, families or anyone who prefers a relaxed base with plenty of charm.

Tignes Le Lavachet is a charming hamlet just below Tignes Le Lac, sitting beside the beautiful Tignes lake. Quieter than its neighbour, it offers a mix of self-catering apartments, chalet-style apartments and a few hotels, ranging from cosy studios to larger, more luxurious options. With a handful of restaurants and bars, you can enjoy traditional Savoyard meals or a spot of après-ski. The evening bus service makes it easy to explore the rest of the Tignes resorts.