Ski Touring – Tignes

For skiers that are willing to put in a bit more work to access unbelievable off piste descents with the use of touring skis and skins.  Using the lift system to gain as much height as possible then skinning to open up a whole world of off piste that can’t be accessed by relying only on the use of ski lifts alone.

Unlike longer hut to hut trips, our course is all about the skiing, returning to the same resort at the end of each day. Each ascent with skins will last from 30 minutes to 2 hours with possibly one bigger ascent of a 3 – 4 hour skin. If you have never ski toured we recommend booking our Intro to Ski Touring course.

Minimum requirements for this course:

• Competent off piste skiers (level 5)
• Skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste following a 2 hour skin with a break for lunch
• The ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential

Check your ski level here.

High altitude snow sure skiing in Tignes

Tignes is linked with Val d’Isere, which is one of the biggest ski areas in the world with skiing from 2100m – 3600m it offers amazing conditions from late November right through to late April.

Home to many of our ski courses, it has a fast and efficient lift system and a wide variety of hotels and chalets. Modern sports centre, swimming pool and so much more.

Accommodation options:

We suggest accommodation in Val Claret, Le Lac or Le Lavachet. 

Tour operators: Ski Miquel – Chalet Rosset, Inghams, Crystal Ski, Ski World. 
Hotel/self catering: www.tignes.co.uk or Peak Feeling Ski 
Hotels in Tignes Le Lac – Hotel Le Paquis, Hotel Le Refuge, Langley Hotel, Hotel Levanna 

Travel Suggestions: 

By Air – fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery 
By Rail – the closest station is Bourg St Maurice, transfer up to Tignes by local bus or taxi

Transfer options to Tignes:
Altibus, Snow Drone, Mountain Rescue, Ben’s Bus, Cool Bus