Tignes for Beginners
Tignes scores 7.1/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 47.6 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 8 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Photo: Rob Bye robertbye via Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Piste network
- 121 km74.9 mi
- Lifts
- 49
- Top elevation
- 3,408 m11,180 ft
- Ski area
- Espace Killy
Beginner score
- 7.1Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 47.6 % |
| Magic carpets and rope tows | 8 lifts |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 7 |
| Green runs | 7 |
| Ski schools | 4 |
Tips for beginners
- Tignes scores 7.1/10 for beginners.
- 4% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 7 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 2100 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Génépy | Blue | 4,466 m14,650 ft | 678 m2,220 ft |
| Route des Ruines | Blue | 2,727 m8,950 ft | 213 m700 ft |
| Henri | Blue | 2,464 m8,080 ft | 512 m1,680 ft |
| Fresse | Green | 2,384 m7,820 ft | 337 m1,110 ft |
| Anemone | Blue | 2,212 m7,260 ft | 448 m1,470 ft |
| Creux | Blue | 2,098 m6,880 ft | 522 m1,710 ft |
| Petit Col | Blue | 2,030 m6,660 ft | 377 m1,240 ft |
| Edelweiss | Blue | 1,985 m6,510 ft | 389 m1,280 ft |
| Carline | Blue | 1,914 m6,280 ft | 414 m1,360 ft |
| Prariond | Blue | 1,815 m5,950 ft | 343 m1,130 ft |
| Lac | Blue | 1,694 m5,560 ft | 277 m910 ft |
| Grattalu | Blue | 1,585 m5,200 ft | 326 m1,070 ft |
| Signal | Blue | 1,569 m5,150 ft | 230 m750 ft |
| Cairn | Blue | 1,463 m4,800 ft | 202 m660 ft |
| Rabotch | Blue | 1,117 m3,660 ft | 183 m600 ft |
| Isolée | Blue | 1,046 m3,430 ft | 141 m460 ft |
| Lys | Blue | 983 m3,230 ft | 131 m430 ft |
| Les Tines | Blue | 835 m2,740 ft | 136 m450 ft |
| Poney | Blue | 808 m2,650 ft | 110 m360 ft |
| Combe | Blue | 779 m2,560 ft | 174 m570 ft |
| Rhododendron | Blue | 777 m2,550 ft | 185 m610 ft |
| Boïu | Green | 716 m2,350 ft | 77 m250 ft |
| Perce-Neige | Blue | 689 m2,260 ft | 112 m370 ft |
| Bruyères | Blue | 673 m2,210 ft | 114 m370 ft |
| Bec Rouge | Blue | 611 m2,000 ft | 85 m280 ft |
| Bollin | Blue | 611 m2,000 ft | 100 m330 ft |
| Corniche | Blue | 610 m2,000 ft | 139 m460 ft |
| Joubarbe | Blue | 584 m1,920 ft | 131 m430 ft |
| Digues | Green | 561 m1,840 ft | 67 m220 ft |
| Anémone | Blue | 532 m1,750 ft | 76 m250 ft |
…and 20 more green/blue runs.
60 unnamed connecting sections, 8 km5.2 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Tignes score 7.1/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 47.6 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 8 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Is there childcare in Tignes?
0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Tignes.
How many ski schools are there in Tignes?
4.
How much of Tignes is easy skiing?
47.6% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Tignes?
2,100 m, with lifts to 3,408 m.
Are there magic carpets in Tignes?
7 magic carpets are mapped in Tignes.
How far is Tignes from Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?
Chambéry Aix les Bains is about 134 minutes by road from Tignes (82.5 km).
How high is Tignes?
The highest lift-served point is 3,408 m, with the village at 2,100 m, a vertical of 1,848 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)