| The areas are Les Boisses, Val Claret, Tignes Le Lac, | | | | When weather is really not cooperative, Tignes also |
| Tignes le Lavachet, and Les Brevieres. With so much | | | | has many indoor options. The Tignespace has courts |
| space available to skiers on the slopes, it might start | | | | to play volleyball, tennis, handball, football or |
| to feel slightly crowded, but never jam-packed with | | | | basketball, one climbing wall with about 20 courses, |
| people. But what if you don't ski or snowboard, is it | | | | two squash rooms with heated locker rooms and |
| worth going? Will all the activities you can enjoy | | | | one ping-pong room. The aquatic complex "Le Lagon" |
| skiless, certainly! | | | | comprises one 25m pool, one play-pool with slides, |
| First of all, Tignes is a charming resort village. While | | | | bubble bed, cascades, etc., one paddling pool, one |
| some say Tignes's ?retro? feel adds to its | | | | wellness center (with hammams, Jacuzzis, saunas, |
| personality, the resort has its eyes firmly on the | | | | etc.) and a fitness center. For quieter time, there is |
| future and is striving to become a leading Alpine | | | | even a cinema playing the latest Hollywood |
| skiing destination. The town has been making | | | | blockbusters. |
| improvements to make visitors' stays as enjoyable | | | | If shopping is your thing you take some time to go in |
| as possible. It is true that some of the town's | | | | some of Tignes's more than 125 shops! All services |
| residences have seen better days and renovations | | | | you might need are also readily available in town, |
| could be a help, but many of the hotels and buildings | | | | such as several banks, post offices, petrol stations, |
| are getting makeovers, keeping the look of Tignes | | | | and even churches of different denominations. If you |
| hip but with a throwback feel. The town has 20 | | | | have an urgent need of opening a retirement |
| hotels, fewer than 10 hotel residences, over 11 | | | | account, or if a confession is required, you will get |
| holiday centers, two holiday clubs, and nearly 75 | | | | what you need. In short, no matter what you are |
| private and leased-out apartments. In short, you will | | | | looking for in a ski resort destination, Tignes has it! |
| certainly find wandering about close to the | | | | And to end your day nicely, forget what you might |
| accommodation you have selected and through the | | | | have heard before, Tignes is bursting with apr?s-ski |
| village very pleasant. | | | | options. The town has successfully shaken off its |
| Then, there are enough outdoor activities to keep | | | | past image as a quiet resort and has added some |
| you busy! Dog sledding, ice-skating, hiking and | | | | body-shakin' nightlife. Years ago in Tignes you could |
| snowshoeing will please the unhurried vacationers. | | | | go out to just a few restaurants and bars, but today |
| Those who would like an adrenalin rush will also be | | | | you will find packed bars, overflowing eateries, |
| served. To get your feet off the ground climbing, for | | | | bumping discoth?ques and hot clubs. |
| one, is possible in many locations, whether you prefer | | | | If you forget your skis next time you go to Tignes, |
| waterfall, ice or rock climbing. Paragliding or helicopter | | | | don't worry, you can still have a great time!O.B.S. |
| rides are also a very efficient ways to get your feet | | | | company is currently working on Tignes skiing |
| off the ground! Karting on ice, snowmobiling are to | | | | project. It represents possible Tignes accommodation |
| try if you are into motor sports, and snow mountain | | | | and activities during Tignes ski vacations in France. |
| biking or ice diving are two a bit more unusual winter | | | | Visit Tignes ski resort without... skis?. |
| sports available in Tignes. | | | | |