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The Inside Track: April Skiing in Tignes
Our team headed to Tignes on our team trip in April 2025. Read all about our trip including where we stayed, where we skied, what we ate and where you could stay too.
Tignes Val Claret is a high-altitude ski resort offering direct access to one of the world’s best ski areas and outstanding snow reliability throughout the season.
Accommodation ranges from ski-in/ski-out apartments to luxury residences and all-inclusive hotels, many centrally located near lifts, restaurants and après-ski. With its lively atmosphere, varied accommodation and exceptional skiing, it’s ideal for keen skiers, groups and those wanting convenience and energy alongside world-class slopes.
Direct access to vast Tignes-Val d’Isère ski area from centre
High altitude with glacier skiing and exceptional snow reliability
Good choice of ski-in/ski-out apartments and central accommodation
Excellent for all but particularly advanced skiers and off-piste enthusiasts
Lively atmosphere with bars, restaurants and après-ski options
Wide accommodation mix from luxury residences to all-inclusive hotels
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TIGNES VAL CLARET
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 12
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
TIGNES VAL CLARET
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 8
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
TIGNES VAL CLARET
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 8
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
TIGNES VAL CLARET
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 8
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
TIGNES VAL CLARET
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 8
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
TIGNES VAL CLARET
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 5
Type: All Inclusive
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation in Tignes Val Claret includes high-quality self-catered apartments, luxury residences and all-inclusive hotels. Options such as Quartz, Le Nevada, Ynycio and Hotel Club Val Claret offer a wide range of styles, from boutique apartments to premium stays with spa facilities, making the resort suitable for couples, families and groups.
Several properties offer ski-in/ski-out access including Quartz, Le Jhana, Ynycio and Hotel Club Val Claret. These allow you to step straight onto the slopes, making them ideal for maximising ski time and convenience.
Most accommodation is within easy reach of lifts, but Ynycio offers direct access to the Grande Motte funicular and Bollin chairlift, while La Ferme du Val Claret sits close to lifts and ski school. This ensures quick and easy access to skiing each day.
Family-friendly options include Le Nevada, La Ferme du Val Claret and Hotel Club Val Claret. These offer spacious apartments or family rooms, proximity to ski school and facilities such as pools or kids clubs.
Its combination of high altitude, glacier skiing and direct access to one of Europe’s premier ski areas makes it stand out. It also offers a lively, sport-focused atmosphere.
Yes, the resort is very snowboard-friendly with wide pistes, snowparks and excellent off-piste terrain.
Lift passes cover the Tignes-Val d’Isère ski area with around 300km of pistes. They can be pre-booked, and hands-free lift pass cards are sent in advance so you can go straight onto the slopes without queueing.
We recommend ESF Tignes, offering group lessons for children and adults as well as private lessons. All lessons can be pre-booked with us, and early booking is strongly advised, particularly during peak periods to secure preferred times.
All-inclusive option, Hotel Club Val Claret, offers kids' clubs from the age of 3 and entertainment for families. Whilst other properties don't offer kids' clubs, younger children from the age of 3 can join ESF ski kindergarten lessons, which can be pre-booked through us and provide a structured and supervised environment on the slopes.
It is essential to book ski hire, lift passes and lessons early, especially during busy periods. Prices are fixed once booked, helping you manage your holiday budget and avoid last-minute availability issues.
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