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 100 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 55m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Tignes. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 27m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire 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 BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Tignes takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Geneva, the ticket costs about AED 88 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Tignes Val Claret, located 1.3 km from the city centre of 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 AED 513 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,010 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
Hiring a car in Tignes
Expect to pay AED 7.50 per litre in Tignes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.91 and AED 119.87. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tignes, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.