With a population of 2,385, Tignes is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tignes has to offer.
Although Tignes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 50 miles from Tignes. Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Tignes from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h.
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Tignes. The train journey from Tignes to Montpellier takes 1h 27m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 28m trip.
Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Tignes takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 30. From Montélimar, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Tignes Val Claret, located 0.8 miles from downtown Tignes. Tignes La Reculaz is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around C$ 191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 402 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chalet Monte Bianco and Chalet Eterlou.
Expect to pay C$ 2.79 per litre in Tignes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.45 and C$ 44.60. The most frequently booked car type in Tignes is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.