Tignes
France · Auvergne-Rh�ne-AlpesFR
Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Tignes is a commune in the Tarentaise Valley, in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, known for the highest skiable area and the longest ski season in Europe. It is located in the Savoie region with good transport links in and out of Lyon, Geneva and Chambéry.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,919
- Coordinates
- 45.496, 6.925
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 2384 m
Overview of Tignes
In Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France, Tignes stands out as a village. With 1,919 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 2,384 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include water sports, sports and nature. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Tignes
Water Sports in Tignes
(6)On the water sports side, Tignes offers Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Scuba Diving. It is a direct read of Tignes's activity profile. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Tignes
(5)For sports, expect Skateboard, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tignes.
Nature in Tignes
(1)Nature in Tignes covers Mountains. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tignes.
Best time to visit Tignes
Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Tignes through a larger town in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Tignes that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tignes known for?
- Tignes is mainly a destination for water sports, sports and nature, set in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France with around 1,919 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Tignes?
- You can plan around Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Scuba Diving in Tignes. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Tignes?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Tignes located?
- Administratively, Tignes sits in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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