Beginner Skiing in Tignes 5 Runs to Get Started with Downhill Skiing!

Have your friends finally convinced you to try skiing (FINALLY) this year? They’ve chosen Tignes your destination, and you’re already panicking at the thought of hitting the slopes at this world-class resort?
Don’t worry! Our team shares itstop 5 favorite slopes and routes for beginner skiers in Tignes.

1 – The Lavachet green run (free ski lift)

For those putting on skis for the very first time, head to thefree ski lift at Lavachet. Here, many beginners practice turning, stopping... falling... Always in good spirits. Laughter guaranteed!

Free butt lift

2 – The Rosset chairlift (free chairlift)

Some may prefer the chairlift to the ski lift... In this case, meet in front of our partnerEvolution 2's offices to practice using thefree Rosset chairlift.
The slope is a little steeper than Lavachet... but wide enough to reassure beginners!

3 – The Bollin trail (free chairlift)

For those staying in Val Claret, thefree Bollin chairliftallows you to practice on a longer slope than those in Lavachet. You can even choose between a green and a blue slope! Ready to carve some turns?

Bollin Track

4 – The blue trail "Henry" (known as "H" to those in the know)

Do you know how to turn, and has the snowplow become second nature to you? It’s time to take the plunge into the ski area! Armed with a Tignes ski pass this time, you can try your hand atthe Henry run! Accessible from the “Paquis” chairlift at Lavachet, you can glide all the way down to Val Claret ona wide blue run with no nasty surprises.

Henry Blue Trail – Tignes

For the return trip toour residences in Tignes Lac, there are several options:

The bus
The "Tufs" chairlift to Tovière, then the descent by gondola lift
The grand tour via the "Tichot" and "Grattaleu" chairlifts, descending via the blue runs "Lac," "Bergerie," and "Anémone."

5 – The green slopes of Val d’Isère

For those who dream of skiing in peace and quiet... Head for theBorsat chairlift(Val d'Isère side). At the top of the chairlift, you'll findspectacular views and a wide choice of green runs to ski down.
A little further away from the main ski area, it's the perfect place to practice away from the crowds!

For the return trip, the “Tommeuses” chairlift will take you back to the summit of Tovière, from where you can reach Tignes Lac by gondola.

Arrival of the Borsat chairlift – Val D’Isère

Have the green runs at Borsat warmed you up? No way you want to go home? Then continue exploring thegreen runs of Val d’Isère by skiing down through the pine trees to La Daille.

For the return trip, take the funicular to the summit of Bellevarde, ski down the “Verte” run, and return via the Tommeuses chairlift to the summit of Tovière before taking the gondola down to Tignes Lac.

As a BONUS, you’ll enjoya 30% discount on ski equipment rentalsat our partnerINTERSPORT Tigneswhen you stay at one of ourALPAPARTresidences!

We’re also providing you with the invaluabletrail map for the Tignes d’Isère ski area… so you don’t end up on a black run too soon.

See you soon in Tignes !