📷 Tignes
Europe
Tignes
Projected to open November 21, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, April · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 21 — closed May 3
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 10
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
5cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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Tignes is projected to open November 21, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March79cm avg · last season 37.7
- #2January90cm avg
- #3April73cm avg · last season 28.5
Best weeks to book
- #1 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 44.1
- #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 43.3
- #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 36.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 09:00 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Nov 21
Projected to open November 21, 2026 · season ended May 3, 2026
81 runs · 44 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 44
- Runs– / 81
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Tignes
Tignes is a high-altitude ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its extensive ski area that connects with Val d’Isère to form the Espace Killy domain. The resort offers year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier, a modern lift system, and a variety of slopes suitable for all levels. Tignes features a lively, sporty atmosphere with a range of amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodations, aquatic and wellness centers, and diverse après-ski options. Its reliable snow conditions and innovative facilities make it a standout destination for both winter sports enthusiasts and families.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Tignes
- Where is Tignes?
- Tignes is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Tignes?
- Tignes runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 3,456 m (11,339 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,906 m (6,253 ft).
- How big is Tignes?
- Tignes has 81 marked runs and 44 lifts.
- When is ski season at Tignes?
- Tignes typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Tignes get in a typical season?
- Tignes averages 295 inches / 750 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Tignes in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #126 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Tignes averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Tignes sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -21%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.
