Tignes is a ski resort in France.

Tignes runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 3,456 m (11,339 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,906 m (6,253 ft).

Tignes has 81 marked runs and 44 lifts.

When is ski season at Tignes?

Tignes typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.

How much snow does Tignes get in a typical season?

Tignes averages 295 inches / 750 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

How will El Niño affect Tignes in winter 2026-27?

El Niño Signal Rank: #126 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Tignes averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Tignes sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -21%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.

Tier B — Favored

📷 Tignes

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Projected to open November 21, 2026

Best months to book: March, January, April · last season + 30-yr record

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Projected to open Nov 21 — closed May 3

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Oct 30, 9:01 PM•Weather at base: 1,550m

SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season

Projected to open Nov 21

Tignes is projected to open November 21, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book

#1March79cm avg · last season 37.7
#2January90cm avg
#3April73cm avg · last season 28.5

Best weeks to book

#1 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 44.1
#2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 43.3
#3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 36.4

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:01 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Nov 21

Projected to open November 21, 2026 · season ended May 3, 2026

81 runs · 44 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Ops signals

●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

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Snow Summary

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No measurement at mid height (2,503m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

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Webcams & Proof of Powder

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About Tignes

Tignes is a high-altitude ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its extensive ski area that connects with Val d’Isère to form the Espace Killy domain. The resort offers year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier, a modern lift system, and a variety of slopes suitable for all levels. Tignes features a lively, sporty atmosphere with a range of amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodations, aquatic and wellness centers, and diverse après-ski options. Its reliable snow conditions and innovative facilities make it a standout destination for both winter sports enthusiasts and families.

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Frequently asked questions about Tignes

Where is Tignes?: Tignes is a ski resort in France.
How high is Tignes?: Tignes runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 3,456 m (11,339 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,906 m (6,253 ft).
How big is Tignes?: Tignes has 81 marked runs and 44 lifts.
When is ski season at Tignes?: Tignes typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Tignes get in a typical season?: Tignes averages 295 inches / 750 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Tignes in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #126 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Tignes averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Tignes sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -21%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.