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CHILDREN
The "Les Marmottons" snow nursery is suitable for all children aged between 3 and 8 years (inclusive).
The ESF French Ski School offers a snow kindergarten suitable for children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive), which offers a great introduction to skiing for small children.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
As part of the Espace Killy domain, Tignes offers an impressive 300km of downhill ski slopes served by 97 ski lifts, and the immediate area in Tignes itself boasts 150km of slopes.
6 day "Super Tignes" lift pass rates (based on 2010/2011 prices): 190 euros/adult, 152 euros/child aged 5-12 years (inclusive), children under 5 years ski free of charge.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 40 Km
The Espace Killy (Tignes/Val d'Isere) offers 40km of cross-country ski trails, 20km of which are located in Tignes itself.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Tignes is easily accessible by coach or taxi from Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station (32km), Lyon/St-Exupéry airport (222km), Genève/Cointrin airport (184km) and Chambéry airport (145km).
Lagrange cann arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for skiers who prefer a more relaxed journey to the Alps. For more details and prices, call our friendly UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111.
Visitors to Tignes should be aware that all parking in-resort is regulated and payable.
Tignes is well-equipped and has all necessary amenities, including a doctors and dentists, plus pharmacies, banks and cash machines, bars and resturants, and local shops.
Please note that all information here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed and up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
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From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
For visitors who want to experienceSavoie beyond the ski slopes, there is a wide range of other exciting winter activities to choose from, such as dog-sledding and snowshoeing.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
The ESPACE KILLY ski domain is well known for its wide range of skiing and inexhaustible entertainment.
RESORTS: Val d'Isere and Tignes.
* Some of the most challenging, exhilarating skiing in the world.
* Excellent for intermediate and expert skiers.
* Extensive lift-served off-piste skiing.
* Snowsure resorts.
* Attractive town of Val d'Isere, very lively at night.
Height: 1850m-3460m.
300km of ski runs.
22 green slopes, 64 blue slopes, 35 red slopes, 16 black slopes. Each resort has a snowpark.
* 97 ski lifts and 202 snow canons
* Telemark, freestyle, carving, skwal etc.
6-day lift pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 209 euros - Junior (5-12yrs): 167 euros - Child under 5: free.
Cross-country skiing: 52km of trails.
