Tignes les Boisses – a skiing holiday with a village atmosphere and direct access to the slopes: Anyone visiting Tignes les Boisses in winter will soon realise that life here is a little quieter than in the higher-altitude districts of Tignes. At an altitude of around 1,800 metres, wooden and stone chalets stand alongside modern holiday accommodation, with the mountains rising steeply behind them. In the morning, the snow crunches under your ski boots as the first gondola lifts glide over the rooftops. It is precisely this blend that makes this small village, also known as Tignes 1800, so appealing to many winter holidaymakers. From the village straight into the Tignes–Val d’Isère ski area: getting started with skiing is straightforward. Skiers can reach the extensive Tignes–Val d’Isère ski area via the Les Boisses gondola lift. Around 300 kilometres of slopes ensure that even after several days’ holiday, there are still new runs to add to your wish list. Wide slopes invite you to carve your way down at a leisurely pace, whilst more challenging runs demand stamina and technique. Sometimes you’ll be drawn towards Tignes-le-Lac, other times across to Val d’Isère. The high-alpine mountain scenery around the Grande Motte is particularly impressive. A great spot for families and those looking to relax: Tignes-les-Boisses is also ideal for families who want to enjoy a peaceful skiing holiday without the hustle and bustle. In the beginners’ area, children and those returning to the sport can practise their first turns, whilst experienced skiers explore the extensive network of runs. Handy: when conditions are right, it’s possible to ski right back down to the village. This means there’s still time for a hot chocolate after the last lift, rather than having to wait a long time for a transfer. But what makes Tignes-les-Boisses special isn’t just evident on the slopes. A stroll through the village leads to the Church of Saint-Jacques, which evokes memories of Tignes’ past. Not far away, the view opens up to Lac du Chevril and its imposing dam. On clear winter’s days in particular, it’s well worth taking your camera with you and pausing for a moment. Anyone needing a break from skiing can explore the snow-covered surroundings on a short winter walk. The village is at its most tranquil in the late afternoon. After a long day’s skiing, it’s time to wind down. A cosy retreat awaits in your accommodation, whilst the evening draws to a close in the restaurants with Savoyard specialities. Those looking for livelier après-ski will find more hustle and bustle in other parts of Tignes. Here, however, you can plan the next day’s skiing in peace and quiet. Tignes les Boisses is therefore an attractive destination for a winter holiday in France: close to one of the Alps’ most famous ski resorts, yet pleasantly compact.
