What's new this winter in Tignes

Early skiing

Tignes is open to welcome skiers and snowboarders from 23 November 2024. The agenda is packed with skiing events, a yeti race and festive evening plans.

Changes are afoot

Tignes is continuing to modernise its ski lift network, and Le Marais has a new detachable six-seater chairlift that will open in December 2024. It's quieter, faster and more energy efficient, carrying a whopping 2,020 skiers per hour.

The plans to replace the old Lavachet ski lift with two new conveyer belts in the beginner area has been postponed to winter 2025. 

ESF Le Lac will be offering snow tubing in its kindergarten from this winter - a good way for the little ones to have some fun when their attention drifts from learning to ski.

Grande Motte time lapse

Two time lapse cameras have been set up on the glacier to capture the effects of climate change. 

Dive beneath the ice

This winter Evolution2 will be taking client's on an introduction to free diving beneath the ice covered Tignes lake. You will learn to control your breathing, how to adapt to the extreme cold temperatures and explore the hidden underwater landscapes.

Tourist office virtual reality

The Tignes tourist office's cultural space “Le Panorama” is now offering digital and immersive experiences every Sunday afternoon. Virtual reality headsets and touchscreen tablets are available, plus there's a mini-game for younger visitors where a successful treasure-hunt can unlock a prize. 

Relaxation update

The Le Lagon wellness and swimming centre is updating its three dry saunas in time for winter 2024, so you'll be able to warm those aching muscles in state of the art facilities. 

Working towards total inclusivity

As the host to FIS Para-Alpine World Championships from 7 to 19 March 2027, Tignes is heavily invested in being home and training ground for top-level para-athletes. The five disciplines on the programme are Super-G, downhill, giant slalom, slalom and alpine combined. 

The H+ initiatives that Tignes has launched confirms the resort's commitment to being accessible for all. This includes introducing packages for people with reduced mobility and insuring every event is accessible to everyone. Disability Day will take place in Tignes on 3 December 2024, to raise awareness of the inclusivity of those with disabilities on the slopes with workshops and inspiring films and documentaries. 

Tignes was the first resort in the world to achieve the Green Globe label, and six years later in 2021 Tignes achieved Flocon Vert status. Currently in the process of going for its second Flocon Vert, essentially this means Tignes is committed to four sustainable themes that demonstrate its dedication to the environment, protection of the mountains and the local economy:

• natural resources and ecology
• governance and destination
• local economy
• social and cultural

Its overall goal is to be 100% eco-responsible by 2030 with a number of initiatives that include car-sharing, free shuttle buses for seasonal workers and tourists alike, the launch of the GoTignes.net website and electric scooters and bikes in the summer.

A new chalet-hôtel option

The iconic hotel Le Curling has been renovated and relaunched for winter 2024 as Chalet-Hôtel Quartz. Open from November 2024, this residence boasts 18 luxurious suite-apartments, decorated to the highest standard, offering guests on-site hotel-style facilities such as a spa, restaurant and bar.

New spot on the pistes

Located opposite the Col du Palet mountain pass, Le Palet is the latest addition to the Bouvier family business. Opened by Michelin-star chef Clément Bouvier and his childhood friend Gary Ceccarelli, this high-altitude canteen has a relaxed, festive atmosphere with live music. Expect traditional comfort food, platters, freshly made chips, home-made pastries, waffles and pancakes.

Family fun

New for all the family this year is a fun theme trail on mountain animals that have magic powers on the Bolu run in the Val Claret sector of Tignes.

And if you're putting the little ones into ski school this winter, ESF have an array of new for this season activities for infants and toddlers including bikes, snowshoes and inflatables.

Mountain Shaker

From 8 to 16 March 2025 there is the latest edition of this board culture festival. New for this year is this Big Air World Cup, which is the only French stage of the competition and will be held at night.

European Snow Pride

Just one week later European Snow Pride will take place. A colourful and festive week that promises DJs and parties, memorable après-ski, fancy dress and the annual Pride Parade.

An evening snowy stroll

This winter ESF Tignes are offering snowshoe walks in the Boisses forest, where you can learn about the flora and fauna in this magical setting under the stars. Very much a weather dependent activity, be sure to check with them direct for booking. 

Tignes has got you covered for all your entertainment, for full details of what's on in Tignes this winter visit our events calendar.