Altitude of Tignes

Ski hire in Tignes

With its villages stretching from 1,550 to 2,100 metres above sea level, and rising to 3,456 metres on its glacier, Tignes is much more than just a resort in the Tarentaise: it is a world-renowned destination for high-altitude skiing and snow sports. Located in Savoie, this internationally renowned resort shares the vast Espace Killy ski area with its neighbour, Val d’Isère. Whether you’re coming to tackle the legendary slopes of La Grande Motte, ride in world-class snowparks or enjoy a ‘ski-in, ski-out’ holiday with the family, Tignes offers an unrivalled and all-encompassing winter sports experience, where skiing is lived to the full.
To make the most of the 300 km of slopes and the resort’s legendary snow conditions, choosing the right equipment is essential. Find out how to organise your ski hire in Tignes with INTERSPORT.

Ski Area of Tignes

Tignes Ski Area (Savoie)

An exceptional ski area: Tignes – Val d’Isère

From the various sectors of Tignes, you have direct access to one of the most renowned ski areas on the planet. The ski area extends to an altitude of nearly 3,500 metres at the summit of the Grande Motte glacier, offering a unique variety of landscapes ranging from pristine high-altitude valleys to endless fields of powder snow and pleasant runs back to the resort. Thanks to fast and efficient links, the entire interconnected ski area is at your fingertips without ever having to take off your skis.

For families and beginners

Tignes is a resort perfectly suited to learning to ski or snowboard, with specially designed, gently sloping areas that are fully secured on each of its slopes. The high-altitude green and blue runs allow children and beginners to progress at their own pace on snow of outstanding quality throughout the day, whilst enjoying spectacular views of the frozen lake and the surrounding peaks.

For experts and thrill-seekers

• The Grande Motte Glacier: Ski on the roof of the Alps and enjoy technical red and black runs offering a dizzying vertical drop and cinema-quality snow.
• Freeride and Freestyle: The DC Park in Tignes is a world-renowned snow park for the technical challenge of its lines, whilst the ‘Naturide’ areas offer marked but ungroomed black runs for lovers of moguls and powder.

Expert tip: At an altitude of over 2,000 metres, the snow remains very cold, but the terrain and aspect vary from one sector to another. Our INTERSPORT technicians in Tignes prepare your equipment with the utmost precision. They profile your bases for powder snow and adjust the edge sharpening to guarantee pinpoint grip on the firm, groomed glacier runs in the morning and a smooth glide in the afternoon.

Description of Tignes

About Tignes

Why choose INTERSPORT for your ski hire in Tignes?

Booking your kit in advance ensures a stress-free arrival at the foot of the slopes. In Tignes, INTERSPORT offers a network of shops ideally located across the resort’s various districts (Val Claret, Le Lac, Les Brévières) to provide you with top-of-the-range equipment, personalised boot-fitting advice and quick collection.

Your ski shops in Tignes

Six strategically located service points await you in the resort, so you can get kitted out as close as possible to your accommodation:

• INTERSPORT - Chalet Club (Val Claret): Located at Grande Motte (73320 Tignes Val Claret). Ideally situated opposite Club Med, this specialist shop offers ski hire, equipment sales and an expert boot-fitting service.
• INTERSPORT – Le Jhana (Val Claret): Located in the Résidence Le Jhana (73320 Tignes Val Claret). A prime location in the heart of Val Claret where you can collect your equipment, with a seamless service covering hire, sales and boot fitting.
• INTERSPORT – Rond-point des pistes (Val Claret): Located at the Rond-point des pistes (73320 Tignes Val Claret). Situated on the snow front of the Grande Motte funicular, this shop is open every day from 8.30 am to 7.00 pm without interruption, so you can head straight out onto the slopes.
• INTERSPORT – Le Rosset (Le Lac): Located at the Lac ski area (73320 Tignes Le Lac). An exceptional location on the slopes of the Lac ski area, ideal for hire, sales and boot fitting.
• INTERSPORT – Les Almes (Le Lac): Located in the Quartier des Almes (73320 Tignes Le Lac). A strategic location on Tignes’ main street, ideally situated directly opposite the P2 car park.
• INTERSPORT – Les Brévières: Located in the Les Brévières resort centre (73320 Tignes Les Brévières). Open 7 days a week, this shop welcomes you right in the heart of the authentic, wooded village of Les Brévières (1,550 m).

The benefits of booking your ski hire online

By using our booking platform for your ski hire in the Tarentaise, you’ll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts: Take advantage of great online rates, guaranteed to be more competitive than the prices displayed in-store.
• Time-saving: Your equipment is pre-selected, fitted and prepared before your arrival. A quick visit to your chosen shop, and you’re ready to hit the slopes.
• State-of-the-art equipment: We offer a range of skis and snowboards, professionally maintained and selected from the market leaders (Rossignol, Salomon, Atomic, Head, Dynastar, etc.).

How to get to the resort?

• By car: Quick access via the N90 national road to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, then a direct 30 km climb along the D902 departmental road, which passes the Tignes dam before serving the various villages.
• By train: Arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice International Station (served by TGV and Eurostar trains in winter), then take a regular bus or a taxi directly to your neighbourhood in Tignes.
• Internal transport: A network of free shuttle buses runs a continuous loop 24 hours a day, providing easy access between Tignes Les Boisses, Tignes Le Lac and Tignes Val Claret.

When is the best time to come skiing?

Thanks to its particularly high altitude and the presence of its glacier, Tignes enjoys one of the longest ski seasons in France, with its slopes generally open from late November until early May. The resort offers an absolute snow guarantee and optimal skiing conditions throughout the winter.
Ready to experience the ultimate high-altitude adventure? Don’t leave the quality of your equipment to chance. Book your ski hire in Tignes with INTERSPORT now and benefit from the expertise of our shops in Val Claret, Lac and Les Brévières for a memorable holiday in Savoie.