Hotel Le Paquis

Features

Terrace/Balcony
Half board

Exclusive to us, this friendly, cosy hotel, owned and professionally managed by the charming Mazzega family, is beautifully decorated in traditional style in wood and stone: it has a warm chalet atmosphere and an enviable reputation for its wonderful cuisine. Located right in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, and just 50 metres from the Aeroski gondola (linking to Val d’Isere) and the ski school meeting place, this hotel is an ideal choice for both families and couples. Now totally refurbished for this winter, the Paquis is one of our very favourites and excellent value.

Bedrooms: 33. North facing twin or double bedrooms have bath or shower, hairdryer, phone, safe, and satellite TV. Larger rooms with mountain/ village view can take a third bed. South facing rooms are with bath are available at a supplement. Most rooms have a balcony. Single rooms are also available on request and at a supplement.

Meals: Buffet breakfast and outstanding four or five course dinner.

Facilities: lounge/bar; restaurant; excellent new spa with sauna and jacuzzi; wireless internet (pay locally); lift.

Special Attractions: • Christmas and New Year gala dinners included • Savoyard evening once a week

Official Rating: 3 stars

Tignes Resort Info

Tignes skiing

Lift linked to Illustrious neighbour Val d'Isère to make up the Espace Killy, the Tignes ski area is, needless to say, vast and varied. The 300km of marked pistes cater for all levels and tastes with great off-piste, long wide blues and two snowparks (with another, even better one, over in Val d'Isère). Tignes also has the Grande Motte glacier providing year-round skiing. The glacier and Tignes' high altitude, make this resort for a great early or late season ski holiday destination. The whole area is serviced very well by an efficient lift system and the five 'satellites' that make up the resort are all linked by free bus.

Tignes ski resort

Due to its 1960s heritage, Tignes is not exactly famous for its Alpine charm. However, off-snow activities have improved somewhat over the last few years. There are a nice range of decent restaurants and bars whilst there are supermarkets for the largely self-catering crowd. Nightlife and après ski is pretty healthy and families are greatly welcomed with good childcare run by the ski schools. Overall, Tignes is not a place that relies upon Alpine ambience. But hey, who cares when the days are filled with such great skiing.

Number of ski lifts: 79 ; 2 funiculars, 4 cable cars ; 5 gondola lifts, 18 chairlifts, 25 detachable chairlifts

Number of runs: 155 with 26 black slopes (7 in Tignes), 39 red (19 in Tignes), 68 blue (36 (Tignes) and 22 green (7 in Tignes)

Snowmakers: 974