Tignes

Country: France

Region: Tarentaise

High-altitude resort with glacier skiing and excellent freestyle facilities.

About Tignes

Tignes trades village charm for altitude and snow reliability. The original village was flooded to create a dam, and what replaced it is functional rather than beautiful — but the skiing is outstanding. High altitude means the season runs from September to May, and the glacier offers summer skiing too. It's particularly popular with freestylers thanks to excellent parks and pipes.