Ski Chalets Tignes

14/02/2011

Tignes Les Brevieres

Having recently visited Tignes Les Brevieres I thought I would share my thoughts and experiences of the village with you.

The history of this traditional Savoyard village dates back to the 13th Century and a stroll around the quaint and compact village with its old farmhouses, pretty/authentic chalets, narrow streets and statuesque church bring back a definite sense of nostalgia, for a by-gone era. There have, of course, been various developments within the village in recent years but, fortunately, the newer chalets have been designed and built sympathetically and in keeping with the original style, thus allowing the resort to maintain its charm whilst moving with the times.

Tignes Les Brevieres is certainly a hidden gem within the Espace Killy ski area. Situated on the edge of a breathtaking lake and within a tree lined valley it offers endless picturesque views and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, whilst enjoying a somewhat exclusive and mysterious enigma.

Tignes Les Brevieres is at an altitude of 1550 metres, providing quick and easy access to 300 kilometres of some of the best skiing in the world. The village is fully integrated/connected with its big sister, Tignes (altitude 2100 metres) by way of the Le Sache bubble lift and a four man chairlift. The north facing slopes, comprising blue, red and black pistes, keep their snow well into May, allowing for a long ski season. There are also a couple of nursery slopes, serviced by free lifts, conveniently located adjacent to/ close to the ski school meeting point.

The majority of the chalets in Les Brevieres are independently managed/operated and family owned so you really get a sense of being “at home from home”, with intimate surroundings, hearty, home cooked food, superb service and the obligatory open fire.

The village boasts a number of typical Savoyard restaurants serving delicious local dishes, such as fondue, pirard and raclettes, complemented by a wide selection of robust French wines. The restaurant we chose was superb and I was very impressed with both the food and extremely professional service. After a leisurely meal we left the restaurant and continued the night with a tour of the local bars. Considering Les Brevieres is a small village the local bars stay open well into the night and are all equally welcoming and informal, in the typical French “après ski” style. Whether you opt for a cocktail, warming brandy or a “serieux” after an exhilarating day up the mountain, followed by a tasty home cooked meal is only complete when you finish it all off with a few hours in the local beer house.

27/05/2010

Hot tubs, saunas and swimming pools in Tignes

Chalet Aigle, Chalet Arktic, Chalet Cairn, Hot tub, Sauna, Swimming pool, Tignes Ski Resort

There are plenty of stunning chalets in Tignes ski resort which benefit from hot tubs, saunas and even swimming pools! Coupled with the close proximity to the slopes, Tignes ski resort is a really great option for luxury ski holidays. As well as the luxury chalets in Tignes, there is also a fantastic wellness centre, Le Lagon, with an indoor swimming pool. Le Lagon is not all about the swimming, there is also a state of the art gym with a range of weight training, cardio and stretching machines as well as a dance room, spinning hall and spa.

Chalet Arktic, Tignes (Sleeps 16-18)

Quite simply the nicest chalet you can get in Tignes ski resort. It offers a luxury contemporary style with fantastic facilities such as ensuite rooms, home cinema room, sauna, hot tub and swimming pool. It also has the added bonus of having a superb location overlooking the frozen lake and only a few minutes’ walk from the lifts and town centre.

Chalet Cairn, Tignes (Sleeps 12-14)

One of the favourite chalets in Tignes. It really is stunning and with the sauna, outdoor hot tub and ensuite rooms, it cannot be recommended enough. Situated right by the lake in Le Lac it is only a 3 minute walk to the main lift and ski school meeting point.

Chalet Aigle, Tignes (Sleeps 40)

A fantastic luxury chalet that is extremely popular due its brilliant facilities like the swimming pool, sauna and ensuite rooms. It has a superb location allowing you to ski back to the chalet and the walk into the village centre is only 5 minutes away.

27/05/2010

Ski in ski out chalets in Tignes

Chalet Aigle, Chalet Annapurna 2, Chalet Valerie, Luxury, Ski in ski out, Tignes Ski Resort

Ski in Ski out chalets in Tignes

Tignes ski resort is perfect if you are looking for a chalet that is located close to the slopes. The majority of the chalets are within a few minutes walk to the pistes and the lift systems. If you want to be even closer then there are a selection of ski in ski out chalets in Tignes Val Claret and Tignes Le lac.

Ultimate ski-in ski-out chalets convenience

Chalet Valerie – Tignes – Sleeps 16

This chalet really does tick all the boxes. An excellent 4 star chalet with fantastic facilities such as ensuite rooms, steam room, sauna, hot tub and all this with a ski in ski out position and then you are only 50 metres to the lift.

A ski-in ski-out luxury chalet in Tignes

Chalet Annapurna 2- Tignes – Sleeps 18 -20

One of my top picks in Tignes. This luxury chalet really is a fantastic base for your week’s holiday. It offers all ensuite rooms, a hot tub and sauna with a ski in location all within a 5 minute walk to the centre of Tignes le Lac.

Ski to door chalets for large groups

Chalet Aigle – Tignes – Sleeps 40

26/05/2010

Large group ski chalets, Tignes ski resort

Chalet Aigle, Chalet Alaska, Chalet Anne Marie, Chalet Corniche, Chalet Les Andes, Group ski chalets, Tignes Ski Resort

Large group chalets in Tignes

When it comes to large groups, it is always a tricky task trying to find the right chalet and resort to suit everyone in your group. Well look no further because Tignes really does tick all the boxes and has something for everybody. Tignes has one of the best ski areas in the world offering a great variety of pistes for beginners through to experts alike. It also has a fantastic apres-ski scene, plenty of children’s activities, along with other non-skiing activities to please the whole group. Now all you have to do is chose your chalet!

Group ski chalets in Tignes

Whatever the make-up of your group, there is a chalet to suit you. Whether you are looking for one that is great for a group of families and offers childcare, or you want something right next to the slopes, there will be something suitable. Equally, if you want a luxury chalet in Tignes for the week, or have more of a budget then give us a call and we can find the right chalet for you.

A selection of large group ski chalets, Tignes ski resort:

Chalet Aigle – Tignes - Sleeps 40 people

Chalet Les Andes - Tignes - Sleeps 20-24 people

One of my top recommendations in Tignes as it is an absolutely stunning chalet with excellent facilities such as its own swimming pool and sauna. The location is also superb being only 70 metres from a piste and only a short walk into the centre of the village.

Chalet Anne Marie – Tignes - Sleeps 22-26 people

For a large group this traditionally styled chalet is a perfect choice. Facilities are excellent with all ensuite rooms and an outdoor hot tub on the sun terrace. From the chalet you are a 5 minute walk to the centre of Le Lac but you can easily access the skiing by crossing the road and skiing down to the Chaudannes and Paquis lift systems.

Chalet Alaska – Tignes - Sleeps 24-26 people

A fantastic chalet for large groups wanting to be in the heart of the action. The pistes and village centre are all easily accessible, which combined with the great atmosphere you get in this traditionally built chalet you are sure to have an excellent holiday.

Chalet Corniche - Tignes - Sleeps 24 people

Chalet Corniche is a rarity in Tignes – a chalet large enough to take a bigger group, but that can still offer the necessary childcare facilities. The chalet is brand new, built literally a minute away from the Aeroski gondola and ski school meeting points. There is a choice of twin/double bedrooms, as well as family suites, a large open plan living and dining area, as well as sauna, steam room and hot tub. This is a perfect family chalet, built with family needs in mind.

26/05/2010

Tignes, France

Espace Killy, Family, Luxury, Tignes Ski Resort

Key Facts about Tignes, France

Resort Altitude: 2100m
Highest Lift: 3456m
Total Piste Length: 300km
Longest Piste: 10km
Green Runs: 15%
Blue Runs: 40%
Red Runs: 28%
Black Runs: 17%
Snowboard Park: Y

An introduction to Tignes, France

High up in the world famous Espace Killy ski area is the resort of Tignes, renowned for some of the most extensive and challenging skiing in Europe, as well as its unbeatable snow record. The resort itself is made up of 3 main villages; Tignes Le Lac, Tignes Le Lavachet and Tignes Val Claret, all interlinked by an excellent free ski bus service.

Tignes Val Claret at 2100m has a superb position right at the foot of the Grande Motte funicular and the main ski lifts, for immediate access to the pistes. Tignes Le Lac and Tignes Le Lavachet are a little lower, and have more of a cosy village feel about them. All the villages have a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants, and with the circulation of traffic significantly reduced, there is a friendly buzz about the place.

Below the main resort villages are Tignes-les-Boisses (at 1850m) and Tignes-les-Breviers (at 1550m). Brevieres a quieter renovated old village at the lowest point of the slopes offering some good value accommodation and good lunch stop-offs.

Tignes has always been considered as essentially a skiers’ resort, but with the extensive overhaul that it has undertaken in the past few years, and the improvement in the standard of accommodation available, it is certainly starting to rival its neighbour, Val d’Isère.

Tignes has some great apres ski venues if you know where to look. The famous La Folie Douce over in Val d’Isere is easily accessible, with live music and dancing on the tables every afternoon – you just have to make sure to catch the last lift at 16.30 back to Tignes! In the resort itself, there are some great bars with live music and happy hours – try Loop Bar at the foot of the Trolles piste into Le Lac, or Grizzlys Bar over in Val Claret.

Activities in Tignes, France

• Cinema with regular films in English • Skidoo riding • Indoor swimming-pool free with 7-21 day lift-pass • Fitness centre with English tuition • Paragliding • Ice climbing • Ice rink • Ice diving • Ice driving • Ice karting • Husky sledging • Winter walking • Cross country skiing • Glacier walking • Helicopter tours & Heli-skiing

Catered chalets in Tignes, France

There is a great selection of catered chalets to choose from. From family ski chalets, top of the range luxury ski chalets and many other chalets for all types of groups large and small. Call us to discuss your requirements and we can find you the right chalet, in the right place and at the right price!

26/05/2010

Luxury Ski Chalets Tignes

Chalet Aigle, Chalet Arktic, Chalet Dominique, Chalet Les Arolles, Luxury, Tignes Ski Resort

Luxury Tignes Chalets

It is a common misconception that Val d’Isere is the only part of the Espace Killy with any luxury ski chalets. Tignes ski resort has some fantastic luxury ski chalets, without the Val d’Isere price tag. There are lots of chalets available with hot tub, sauna, steam room, some even have a cinema room. With the added bonus of excellent ski convenience, luxury ski chalets in Tignes are well worth considering.

Luxury Ski Chalets Tignes

Chalet Arktic, Tignes – Sleeps 16 to 18

Quite simply the nicest chalet you can get in Tignes. It offers a luxury contemporary style with fantastic facilities such as ensuite rooms, home cinema room, sauna, hot tub and swimming pool. It also has the added bonus of having a superb location overlooking the frozen lake and only a few minutes’ walk from the lifts and town centre.
Early booking of this chalet is highly reccommended.

Chalet Aigle – Tignes - Sleeps 40 people

Chalet Les Arolles, Tignes – Sleeps 16 people

A chalet that has recently been given a facelift, resulting in it now being one of the top chalets in Tignes. Offering the best ensuite facilities with hydro massage baths and multijet showers, which combined with access to a hot tub and swimming pool means you really will be spoilt. The location is not to be frowned at either with only a 2 minute walk to the nearest lift and a 5 minute walk into the centre of the village.

Chalet Dominique, Tignes – Sleeps 16 people

26/05/2010

Family Ski Holidays Tignes

Chalet Canvolan, Chalet Corniche, Chalet La Grande Motte, Chalet Le Grand Ski, Family, Tignes Ski Resort

Family Skiing Holidays in Tignes Ski Resort

Tignes caters extremely well for a family ski holiday with a number of kids club and excellent ski schools to choose from. Being a purpose built resort there are a number of easy runs that are easily accessible from the chalets.

If you want some time away from the slopes then there are lots of activities to choose from, ranging from a swimming pool and wellness centre to more adventurous pastimes such as ice diving, horse riding, husky rides, helicopter and paragliding to name but a few!

The resort itself is suited to all skiing abilities, and being linked with Val d Isere you can explore a huge range of pistes plus challenging off piste for those who are after a little more adventure. Tignes boasts an exceptional snow record so you can book in confidence you family ski holidays to one of the most popular ski resorts in France.

Family Ski Holdiday Tignes

There are a number of chalets in Tignes that are suitable for family groups, the following represents a small selection. Call us to discuss your exact requirements and we can help you to book your perfect family ski holiday.

Family ski chalets Tignes

Chalet La Grande Motte - Tignes – Sleeps 8 people
Perfect for a smaller family group, Chalet La Grande Motte is ideally located just a couple of minutes from the two main lifts out of Tignes Le Lac, Palafour and Aeroski. The chalet has recently been refurbished, offering spacious and airy living areas, great views over the lake and the glacier, and a traditional Alpine feel.

Chalet Le Grand Ski – Tignes – Sleeps 8 people
This is an ideal chalet for a couple of families, as there are 2 suites which both sleep 4 in each. The chalet is right on the lake, with fabulous views out the floor to ceiling windows. The living area benefits from large log fire, and there is a separate spacious dining room. The Chardonnet drag lift is only a couple of minutes away.

Chalet Canvolan - Tignes – Sleeps 12 people
This chalet is perfectly located just a couple of minutes from the Chardonnet drag lift and the centre of resort. There are family suites which benefit from full en suite facilities, and spacious living and dining areas with a large log fire. Chalet Canvolan has the added bonus of not only a shared sauna, but also a home cinema, perfect for the kids!
A very popular chalet for familes so early booking is highly reccommended.

Chalet Corniche - Tignes – Sleeps 24 people
Chalet Corniche is a rarity in Tignes – a chalet large enough to take a bigger group, but that can still offer the necessary childcare facilities. The chalet is brand new, built literally a minute away from the Aeroski gondola and ski school meeting points. There is a choice of twin/double bedrooms, as well as family suites, a large open plan living and dining area, as well as sauna, steam room and hot tub. This is a perfect family chalet, built with family needs in mind.

26/05/2010

A brief history of Tignes ski resort

Tignes Ski Resort

Tignes traces its history back to the 13th century when it was principally a farming community located on the banks of the river Isère, at a height of 1,650 m. It was a typical Savoyard villages, which was isolated until the building of the road crossing the Col de l’Iseran in 1936. The main activity during the summer time was cattle breeding.

After the Second World War the traditional life of Tignes soon changed due to countries need for electricity. The natural resources of the mountains were ideal in creating hydro-electricity and in May 1946 the go ahead was given for the development of the dam at Tignes Les Brévières. This resulted in the formation of the artificial lake Chevril. In the process of creating this dam it effectively doomed the village of Tignes to be flooded forever. All attempts by the inhabitants of Tignes to save their village was unsuccessful and on the 26th March 1952 the floodgates were opened and the lake filled up and the ancient village of Tignes was lost forever. However every 10 years the lake is emptied to clean and repair the dam and during this period the village miraculously reappears in to view.

A new village was built a little further up the mountain by the natural lake and in 1957 the villagers decided to set up Tignes ski resort. The main resort was built at an altitude of 2100m and consisted of of Tignes le Lac, Le Lavachet and Val Claret and then further down the valley Tignes Les Boisses and Tignes Les Brevieres.

26/05/2010

Christmas Ski Holidays Tignes

Chalet Cairn, Chalet Corniche, Chalet Valerie, Christmas, Luxury, Peak Dates, Tignes Ski Resort

Christmas Skiing Holidays in Tignes Ski Resort

For families everywhere, a Christmas ski holiday with the kids is one of the best times of the year, and by taking a Tignes Christmas ski holiday you can double the magic with freshly-groomed pistes and peppermint fresh air on Christmas day.

Early season snowfall is guaranteed in Tignes thanks to the impressive altitude of the resort. Couple this with the easy ski access and stunning surroundings Tignes ski resort offers and the excitement that always accompanies the Christmas festivities, and you have a truly wonderful Christmas ski holiday in the mountains.

Ski schools in Tignes offer superb tuition for young learner-skiers, so you can easily book the kids into classes and be free to ski each morning and then see how they’ve improved day by day when skiing together in the afternoons. As for the odd Christmas tipple, Tignes ski resort has plenty of great bars and restaurants, such as Bagus Bar in Le Lac, so you can be sure that the party animals will find no shortage of bars and clubs in which to toast the festive cheer.

Christmas Ski Chalets in Tignes

All the chalets in Tignes will be adorned with the decorations of the season, and you can expect a full Christmas dinner on the table after a full day’s skiing. So why not take the hassle out of the festive period? Come skiing in Tignes and make it a Christmas to remember.

Christmas Luxury ski chalet

Chalet Cairn - Tignes – Sleeps 12-14 people
One of my favourite chalets in Tignes. It really is stunning and with the sauna, outdoor hot tub and ensuite rooms I cannot recommend it enough. Situated right by the lake in Le Lac it is only a 3 minute walk to the main lift and ski school meeting point.

Family Christmas ski chalet

Chalet Corniche – Tignes – Sleeps 24 people
Chalet Corniche is a rarity in Tignes – a chalet large enough to take a bigger group, but that can still offer the necessary childcare facilities. The chalet is brand new, built literally a minute away from the Aeroski gondola and ski school meeting points. There is a choice of twin/double bedrooms, as well as family suites, a large open plan living and dining area, as well as sauna, steam room and hot tub. This is a perfect family chalet, built with family needs in mind.

Ski-in Ski-out Christmas chalet

Chalet Valerie - Tignes – Sleeps 16 people
The chalet Valerie really does tick all the boxes. An excellent chalet with fantastic facilities such as ensuite rooms, steam room, sauna, hot tub and all this with a ski in ski out position and only 50 metres to the lift.

08/04/2010

New Year Ski Holidays Tignes

Chalet Annapurna 1, Chalet Anne Marie, Chalet Dominique, Chalet La Grande Motte, New Year, Peak Dates

New Year skiing holidays in Tignes Ski Resort

When it comes to New Year ski holidays this coming season, Tignes has it all! The variety and standard of the runs is up there with the best resorts in Europe, and the nightlife there is fantastic too. New Year ski holidays in Tignes means lively bars, fantastic atmosphere, great snow and very good altitude – what more could you ask for?! All our ski chalets in Tignes are catered, meaning you get to hit the slopes then return to your chalet to a selection of cakes, tea and coffee. Your 3 or 4 course evening meal will be laid on every evening except the hosts’ day off, when you will be helped into one of the lovely Alpine restaurants Tignes has to offer. Spending your New Year ski holiday in Tignes is a sure-fire way to see the year in, in style!

New Year Ski Holidays in Tignes, 2010/11

A ski holiday in Tignes boasts a superb range of accommodation options in all areas of the resort, from catered chalets in Les Brevieres and Les Boisses, through Tignes Le Lac and Lavachet, then over to Val Claret…there’s something for everyone to ensure your New Year Tignes ski holiday is one of the best. The vast majority of the catered chalets we have in Tignes are in Le Lac, Lavachet and Val Claret, and it’s from here that you’ll be able to experience the best piste access and also get a feel for the superb nightlife Tignes had to offer over the lively and festive New Year period. As for the skiing in the Espace Killy, it’s in Tignes that you’ll find the most challenging slopes, with the easier runs over in Val d’Isere. We can help groups of any size to find the perfect chalet for their New Year ski holiday to Tignes, just drop us a call!

Selecting your 2010 New Year Ski Chalets

New Year Luxury chalet

Chalet Annapurna 1 - Tignes - Sleeps 10 people
One of my top picks in Tignes. This luxury chalet really is a fantastic base for your week’s holiday. It offers all ensuite rooms, a hot tub and sauna with a ski in location all within a 5 minute walk to the centre of Tignes le Lac.

Family New Year ski chalet

Chalet La Grande Motte – Tignes - Sleeps 8 people
Perfect for a smaller family group, Chalet La Grand Motte is ideally located just a couple of minutes from the two main lifts out of Tignes Le Lac, Palafour and Aeroski. The chalet has recently been refurbished, offering spacious and airy living areas, great views over the lake and the glacier, and a traditional Alpine feel.

Ski-in Ski-out New Year chalet

Chalet Dominique – Tignes - Sleeps 16 people
This chalet really does tick all the boxes. An excellent 4 star chalet with fantastic facilities such as ensuite rooms, steam room, sauna, hot tub and all this with a ski in ski out position and then you are only 50 metres to the lift.

Big Group Chalet in Tignes New Year 2010

Chalet Anne Marie – Tignes - Sleeps 22- 26 people
For a large group this traditionally styled chalet is a perfect choice. Facilities are excellent with all ensuite rooms and an outdoor hot tub on the sun terrace. From the chalet you are a 5 minute walk to the centre of Le Lac but you can easily access the skiing by crossing the road and skiing down to the Chaudannes and Paquis lift systems.

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