Located in the Savoie department of the Rhone-Alpes, the five villages that make up the resort of Tignes are the perfect destination for anyone looking for an inspiring and relaxing Alpine getaway. Few locations can offers such iconic surroundings and anyone choosing to spend their holidays in Tignes is sure to have a truly memorable vacation.
The majority of skiing in Tignes can be found on the Grand Motte glacier, where there is exciting winter sports action for all levels. Of course, everything you will need for a days adventure on the slopes can be provided in the resort including a number equipment rental outlets and a range of private tutors and ski schools for younger visitors. At night, Tignes offers a wide range of bars and restaurants that are the ideal places to unwind after an exciting day on the slopes. The resort also features plenty of family friendly attractions, which will ensure that spending your holidays in Tignes will please the whole family. Skiing holiday accommodation in Savoie is available in a wide variety, ranging from modern self catering chalet and apartment rentals to traditional catered ski apartments, chalets and bed and breakfasts. In Tignes you can also expect all of the modern comforts of home.
This charming resort also boasts other less-obvious winter sports and activities such as ice climbing, ice carting and ice diving. Helicopter flights are also run form the resort and are easily the best way to capture a view of the surrounding scenery. As well as the wealth of diverse skiing and snowboarding opportunities on the Grand Motte glacier, Tignes is also close to the world famous resort of Val d’Isere – a former host of the Winter Olympics.
One of the most interesting facts about Tignes is that it was once located further down in the foothills, but was relocated in the 50′s to make way for a new hydro-electric damn. The original village was flooded by the new lake that was created, but once every ten years the lake is drained, revealing the ruins of the old buildings. The damn itself is another amazing sight to behold and is decorated as the worlds largest fresco, depicting the Greek hero Hercules.
It is easy to see why skiing holidays in the Rhone Alpes have become increasingly popular over the years, as Tignes is an ideal location to get away from the more crowded resorts of the French Alps. Ski chalets and apartments in Tignes are also perfectly placed to allow you to explore the region using the excellent bus network. Organising travel and transport for both winter and summer holidays in Tignes couldn’t be easier, with flights arriving on a regular basis into nearby airports such as Grenoble, Geneva and Lyon. Car hire is also readily available.
If you are looking for an authentic setting to rent self catering holiday accommodation in the French Alps, apartment and chalets in Tignes come highly recommended and are available to suit whatever your requirements and budget may be. So if you are hoping to book your own perfect skiing vacation in France, why not browse the range of holiday accommodation in Tignes today and book a quality ski chalet or apartment in Tignes direct with the owners.