Tignes travel guide
Tignes Tourism | Tignes Guide
You're Going to Love Tignes
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.
When to visit Tignes
How to Get to Tignes
Plane
Although Tignes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 81 km from Tignes. The shortest flight to Tignes from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 05m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Tignes. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 1h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 197 km from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Tignes takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Geneva, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Tignes Val Claret, located 1.3 km from downtown Tignes. Tignes La Reculaz is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tignes
Where to stay in Tignes
Average rates range from around C$ 192 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tignes
Most booked hotels in Tignes
Renting a car in Tignes
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$ 33.47 and C$ 44.63. 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.