Tignes Les Arcs

Located in the French Alps, Tignes and Les Arcs together form part of two of the largest ski areas in the world: Espace Killy (Tignes + Val d’Isère) and Paradiski (Les Arcs + La Plagne). Both resorts are famous in their own right—Tignes for its high-altitude, snow-sure slopes and glacier skiing, and Les Arcs for its vast, varied terrain and family-friendly villages.

With reliable snow, modern lift systems, and extensive piste networks, these resorts cater to all levels of skiers. From glacier runs at over 3,400 m to long cruising pistes through forests, plus world-class off-piste opportunities, Tignes and Les Arcs are true giants of the Alps.

🏞 Overview

🎿 Skiing & Snowboarding

🏔️ Tignes Highlights

  • Part of the legendary Espace Killy with Val d’Isère
  • Snow-sure slopes with glacier skiing on the Grande Motte (3,456 m)
  • Excellent for intermediates and experts with challenging descents and off-piste
  • Purpose-built, ski-in/ski-out villages with direct slope access

🏔️ Les Arcs Highlights

  • Linked with La Plagne via the Vanoise Express to form Paradiski (425 km)
  • Wide variety of pistes from gentle beginner runs to steep black slopes
  • Tree-lined skiing at lower altitudes and high alpine bowls higher up
  • Famous Aiguille Rouge descent: 7 km run from 3,226 m down to Villaroger at 1,200 m

🧭 Who It's Best For

✅ Beginners – Dedicated learning zones and long, forgiving slopes.
✅ Intermediates – Huge networks of blue and red runs in both areas.
✅ Advanced Skiers – Glacier skiing in Tignes, steep couloirs, and Les Arcs’ legendary Aiguille Rouge.
✅ Families – Family-friendly villages, ski schools, and non-ski activities in Les Arcs.
✅ Freestylers – Snowparks in both resorts, especially strong in Tignes.

🏘️ Village & Atmosphere

Tignes – Modern, purpose-built with ski-in/ski-out convenience. Main bases include Val Claret, Le Lac, and Les Brévières.

Les Arcs – A mix of traditional charm and modern design. Arc 1950 is stylish and family-friendly, Arc 1800 lively with après-ski, and Arc 1600 & 2000 perfect for slope access.

📍 Fun Fact

Tignes is one of the few European resorts to offer summer skiing on its glacier.


Les Arcs is home to the world’s largest igloo village, complete with an ice bar and ice sculptures.