Tignes
Year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier, linked with Val d'Isère forming the massive Espace Killy ski area.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,900m (6,234ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,456m (11,339ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,550m (5,085ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
610cm (240in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
300
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
78
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
300ha (741ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
15%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
45%
Best For
Location
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