Tignes also has the Grande Motte glacier, so year-round skiing is available - one of its biggest attractions. Because of its high altitude, Tignes makes for an excellent early or late season venue. 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. Beginners have plenty of blues, while intermediates have their reds, but be warned… As with Val, some of the piste grading is inaccurate and some greens are more like tough reds.

Because of its 1960s heritage, the resort is unlikely to win any awards for its Alpine charm, but money is on the way to tart the resort up. There are a few decent restaurants and supermarkets are available for the largely self-catering crowd. Unlike Val, though, the nightlife is a touch sparse, as are other non-skiing activities.

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 skiing is about as good as it gets? it is no surprise that Tignes is one of the most popular destinations for both British and French.