Tignes Val Claret

France

Cosy catch-ups

In the late afternoon, listen to instructor’s chat about their day in the vintage atmosphere of the main bar. Warm up your hands in front of the main chimney and its roaring fire. Skis decorate the walls of this cosy nest where everyone comes at the end of the day. Seated around a log table, share your experiences with your loved ones over a glass of mulled wine (1). (1) Excessive drinking is detrimental for your health.

Aboard the Perce-Neige

Just by the Resort, ride the Perce-Neige to reach the Grande Motte glacier in a flash. These funicular whisks you quickly up to over 3,000 metres of altitude going through the mountain. The technical prowess of this rather unusual snow subway takes you to a stunning panoramic terrace with views over the Alps’ highest peaks. As the daylight fades, take one last run, then step back to admire the spectacular sunset over the mountains.

A snapshot with the Aiguille Percée

Take the Palafour cable car to discover a unique geological formation well known in the region: The Aiguille Percée. Strike a pose with your friends in front of this natural window formed in the mountain and capture the magical moment forever. After admiring the view over the Claret valley, the Grande Sassière peaks, the Grande Casse and the Dôme de la Sache, glide smoothly over to the Chardonnet lakes where some scenes of the Big Blue movie were filmed.