What's new in Tignes this winter 2017-18

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What's new in Tignes this winter 2017-18

Airport transfers, ski schools, food & drink news

featured in News & reviews Author Ellie Mahoney, Tignes Editor Updated 20 October 2022

Winter is fast approaching and there's even been a bit of fresh snow on the mountain tops in the last few weeks.

As ever at this time of year we're getting ready for the coming winter and there's plenty of new developments and news to share with you. Find out what's new in Tignes this winter.

tdc announce a new snowboard team

TDC has always been about quality ski coaching but this year after several seasons of preparation and hard work for the coaches, they are pleased to announce the arrival of TDC snowboarding in Tignes. Owain and Rhys are two fully qualified British snowboard coaches that are heading up the snowboard team. TDC snowboarding will cater for all levels in formats similar to our skiing clinics but Owain and Rhys are particularly excited about bringing their fresh take on off-piste coaching, freestyle clinics, split boarding and backcountry courses along with Italian heli-skiing to the TDC line up.

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Huski expands into more resorts

Food & drink delivery company Huski, have expanded their footprint this season, from 6 to 14 resorts: Tignes, Val D'Isere, St Foy, La Rosiere, Les Arcs, La Plagne, Meribel, Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets & Chatel. They've also improved their food range and now offer 70 dishes for teatime, to canapés, to dinners and desserts. And it's not just the food that's improved; they've improved their wine list working with boutique supplier Le Verre Gourmand and have added a local craft beer range and pre-mixed cocktails from London's Pontoon Cocktails.

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Electric Airport Transfers

SnowDrone Transfers have added a Tesla Model X 100D to their fleet, with more electric vehicles to come over time. It can seat up to 6 passengers in luxurious leather seats. On board passengers will also have access to individual iPads packed with films, Bose noise cancelling headphones, WiFi and more. These vehicles are fully equipped for winter with all wheel drive and winter tyres.

CoolBus airport transfers are now offering carbon emission free transfers in not just one, but two fully electric vehicles. The Tesla Model X's are comfortable 7-seater SUV's with substantial luggage space with a range of around 350km. The plan is that the business will keep adding electric vehicles until they've phased out all of their diesel powered vehicles. Transfers by electric car from CoolBus are available this winter in Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne, Meribel, Courchevel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens, La Rosiere, Ste. Foy. Read more about CoolBus going electric in their blog.

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Simply Transfers cuts prices

Simply Transfers have added a scheduled, shared service on Wednesdays from Geneva airport. One way will cost €65 and return €120, allowing you to take the return on one of their shared transfer days; Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Val d’Isère, Tignes and Val Thorens. They've also cut the price of Geneva transfers to €55 one way and €90 return. Grenoble transfers are cheaper too, priced at €59 one way and €99 return.

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Affordable chalet catering

My Secret Chef are Tignes' best-kept secret. After working in an array of luxury hotels and chalets, Callum and Yasmin now operate an affordable and flexible chalet catering service. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, freshly baked cake and a three-course evening meal all prepared and served at your very own property for three days or more. And they even wash the dishes!