Car parking in Tignes

In summer and autumn, car parks are free in Tignes. From late November, parking in resort starts to be paid only. And parking is taken rather seriously in Tignes. Car parking permits are compulsory in winter and can be paid and booked direct with the tourist office. Any cars left on the streets are consistently and diligently towed. Remember to book your space in advance.

The parking places in Tignes are spread over covered and uncovered car parks. Parking is free for the first two hours after which you must pay. You can book your parking space online.

Please check times, dates and fees at the time of parking as these might change.

Parking rules:

• When you arrive at the station go to the Lac 3 car park shop and they will advise where you can park.
• Be sure to indicate your arrival and departure times - arrive after 17:00 and leave before 12:00.
• You can reserve a parking space for a minimum of five days. If your stay is shorter, parking spots are available at the station, so head to the Lac 3 car park for more info on arrival.
• In winter camper vans are not allowed in the entire resort.

For those of you driving an electric car to resort, you'll find charging stations at the following locations:

• Parking du Lac 3 - five charging points
• Cinema/mini golf - two charging points

Access to these spaces is limited by a bar, if you wish to use one of the spaces you must go to the reception desk for the key and pay a deposit. There is a 24 hour fee. 

Enquire with your accommodation provider at the time of booking as some hotels and chalets have charging points installed for guests to use.

In winter the higher Tignes resorts do not have any free car parks, the streets are pedestrianised and there is a free shuttle bus service. The lower Tignes resorts are where you will find the free parking.

In Tignes 1800 and Tignes les Brévières you will find a number of free outdoor car parks where you can leave your car without having to pay any charges. As this free parking is outside it is always best to make sure you have a shovel in the car ready for those heavy snowfall days when you might have to dig your car out. 

There is plenty of space in the free parking areas at les Boisses and les Brévières. Since legal parking is only available in these designated areas and private garages, the 24-hour bus system between Tignes Le Lavachet and Val Claret Grande Motte is usually your best way to get around. Don't forget and get caught out, the local Police Municipal are very diligent with their towing for unauthorised parking.

Free car parks can be found on the resort map for Tignes 1800 and Tignes Les Brévières. The car parks in Tignes 1800 have connections to the resort via shuttles. Do not be tempted to park your car on road sides as it may get snowed on, or worse still, towed away. You'll find the most spaces are available on Saturdays and Sundays as people come and go from the resort. 

All the car parks in Tignes are free in the summer.

Please check times, dates and fees at the time of parking as these might change.

It is worth checking with your accommodation if they have designated garages, if not, Tignes has a number of paid indoor parking areas where your car will be covered and protected from heavy snowfall. 

Underground paid car parks can be located on the resort map by a blue P with a roof on it:

All car parks are free in the summer. Book your car park space for next winter starting early September.

Please check times, dates and fees at the time of parking as these might change.

Outdoor parking in Tignes is regulated for the convenience of pedestrians and with a free shuttle bus to take you around resorts, cars are not needed. There are very few parking spaces on the streets and most of the outdoor parking is restricted to paid car parks.

Short stops are authorised in front of most accommodations to allow you to unload your luggage, but otherwise cars must be parked in designated areas. 

It is worth checking with your accommodation if they have designated parking, if not, Tignes has a few outdoor car parks where you can park your car. Be sure to have a shovel in the back of your car for those heavy snowfall days when you might just have to dig your car out.

Paid outdoor car parks can be found on the resort map for Tignes Val Claret/Le Lac by the yellow P.

Please check times, dates and fees at the time of parking as these might change.

There are a few spots of disabled access parking in and around the Tignes. They are predominantly found close to the ski lifts, the main public car parks and tourist information centres.

In most of the indoor car parks there will be a few reserved disabled parking spots; however some do not have the best access so it is best to check before parking there.

Have a look at the resort map to find out where the most convenient and accessible parking is for you. It is always best to check the accessibility and where the disabled spots are before heading off to resort, contact SAEML who run the public parking in Tignes. Alternatively there are two car park reception desks open during the week and nonstop over weekends, located at La Maison de Tignes Le Lac and the Grande Motte car Park.

During the winter the upper resorts of Tignes do not allow the parking of camper vans or motor homes in the car parks, however, there are good camping and motor home facilities in the lower resort of Tignes Les Brévières. Outside of the winter, an "aire" is available near the Grande Motte cable car for up to 72h.

Please check times, dates and fees at the time of parking as these might change.