Tignes Lift Pass Options - Winter

The decision whether to buy a Tignes or Espace Killy lift pass really depends on how much you want to ski.  Here are a few stats to help you decide:

The offer is valid on 6 or 7 day duration passes for the whole of the Espace Killy area and don't forget that the under 5's ski for free! Proof of age and student status will be required and each member of the family will have their own hands free pass.

There are 5 free lifts available in Tignes that are aimed at encouraging beginners up the slopes, namely:

• Val Claret Claret draglift
• Val Claret Bollin chairlift
• Tignes le Lac Rosset chairlift
• Le Lavachet Lavachet draglift
• Brévières Pitots draglift

If you are a complete beginner, then it is likely that you will be joining ski school for most of your stay, so it is worth discussing with them which pass option is best suited for their beginner groups.

Not everyone comes to Tignes to ski, and when there are such beautiful panoramas to take in and mountain restaurants to enjoy, we can understand why! These high-altitude restaurants vary from the more refined gastronomic end of the scale to the self-service carb-loading cafeteria-style. Often, at the busier bars and restaurants there will be a party atmosphere with DJ’s playing out on the terraces and deckchairs from which to enjoy the sun. Here are a few to try:

• Restaurant Tovière, at the top of the Aeroski gondola from Tignes le Lac
• The Panoramic, at the top of the funicular from Val Claret
• L’Alpage, accessible via the Chaudannes chairlift or L’Aiguille Rouges chairlift
• Lo Soli, also accessible via the Chaudannes chairlift or L’Aiguille Rouges chairlift

Lift pass prices are reduced for pedestrians (piétons), and some areas are even free or include extras such as a meal at a designated restaurant. You can read more about Tignes and Espace Killy mountain restaurants, as well as typical Alpine specialities, in our Dining & Going Out guide.

See Tignes & Espace Killy Lift Pass Prices - Winter for details and prices of this season's pedestrian lift passes.

Start of Season Discount
Lift passes are discounted during autumn (when just the Grande Motte is open) and at the start of the season, from late-November until mid-December (see this season's Lift Pass Prices for exact dates) should you fancy squeezing in a bit of pre-Christmas snow! In a resort with such a good snow record as Tignes, the chances of there being decent snow cover this early on in the season is pretty high and so it's worth considering for a last minute flight if you have the flexibility and keep an eye on the weather reports.  Why not have a look at our Last Minute Offers and see if you can bag yourself a cheeky bargain weekend away!  You can hear about the latest dumps of snow as soon as they fall by signing up for our free Dump Alert.

Children
Children aged between 5-13 years pay less for their lift pass and those under the age of 5 ski for FREE (they will still require a pass but you will only pay the initial €3 fee).  To read more about keeping the little ones entertained in Tignes please see our guide for Families & Kids.

Seniors
Anyone aged between 65-74 years is eligible for the same reduced rates as children. For example, a day pass will cost €33.50 or a 6 day ticket €162. However, if you are 75 years or older then you can ski for FREE

Infini Tignes - ski "a la carte"
If you ski between 8 and 20 days per season, you should enquire about the Infini Tignes offer for frequent skiers.  Not just limited to Tignes and the Espace Killy, it also offers 15% discount on day passes in neighbouring St Foy, La Rosiere and Val Morel, as well as reductions in Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry, La Plagne, Grand Massif (Flaine, Les Carroz etc) and Serre Chevalier.

The card can be bought on-line for €29 (€15 seniors, free for juniors) and entitles you to 15% reduction on the adult Espace Killy day pass rate, as well as special promotions and loyalty bonuses throughout the year.  For example, you can ski for €1 per day on your 9th, 14th and 19th days skiing.

The card is valid from the date of your subscription until 30th September of the following year and you will be billed at the start of each month only for the days you have actually skied.  You can also add Carre Neige annual ski insurance to your subscription for just €19 (usually €45-65).  For more information and to subscribe, visit www.skialacarte.fr.

1/2 day pass
Does exactly what it says on the tin and is valid from 12:45 PM giving you access to all the lifts that you can use on a regular Tignes pass or an Espace Killy pass. If you fancy having a few days rest from the mountain have a look at our guide to Non-Skiing Activities in Tignes.

Disabled Skiers 
Disabled skiers, with a certificate of at least 80% disability, are entitled to 50% off Tignes and Espace Killy  public rate ski passes.  Alpine resorts are all upping their game in making the mountains much more accessible to everyone, with better and more varied equipment and more specific qualifications for instructors.

NB: Proof of age is required for reduced price passes and free lift passes also require a photo.

It goes without saying that you must be properly insured before taking to the slopes, but you can also purchase insurance on a daily basis as you buy your lift pass. ”Carré Neige” is the instantly recognised mountain sports insurance in France that covers you for:

Carré Neige costs just €2.70 per day for adults (€2.30 for children).

Photographs
Are required for all passes of 8 days validity or more and for free lift passes for children under 5 and for seniors over 75 years.  If you use the Liber'Tignes hands free card, you will also be asked for a photo at the time of purchase.

Loss or theft of your lift pass
With the advent of hands free ski passes, you no longer need to worry about misplacing your receipt if your lift pass is lost or stolen. Should this happen, report it immediately to the lift pass office and they will be able to re-issue you with a new one on production of valid ID and €3 for the new card.