Useful Resources
If you're looking to holiday independently in the Alps, want to find a nice cafe in Tignes or need some
other resort information, you may find the following links helpful. Also, if you're after accommodation, don't forget to check out our where to stay page. Please note that Tignesie Tots is not responsible
for the content of external internet sites.
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- A general resource for the resort of Tignes, this english run website has information on everything from accomodation and transfers to where to shop for this season's skiwear - www.tignes.co.uk
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- The first and to date only 'no smoking' bar in Tignes, during holiday weeks you'd be forgiven for thinking the
Lavachet Lounge is the local creche! A cosy, family atmosphere, good food and drink, and free WiFi internet make it well worth tracking down - www.lelavachetlounge.com/lavachetlounge.php
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- A British family owned, winter and summer sports accommodation company, Tignes2Ski can arrange accommodation for young families, couples and large groups travelling independently - www.tignes2ski.com
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- AngelSki are based in Tignes and work with the local agencies to offer a good choice of holiday studios and apartments at very reasonable prices - www.angelski.com
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- Or if like us you fall for the community spirit and great skiing in Tignes, AngelSki's sister company Property Angel can help you track down accomodation to buy - www.property-angel.com
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- Snowstar are a small independent tour operator with two caterered chalets, Chalet Chardon and Chalet Tournavel. Having holidayed there in 2004, Rachel says - "Chalet Tournavel's good for a quiet, family stay. Especially useful - the bus stop's right outside." - www.snowstar.co.uk
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- Snowstar are also expanding their transfer service to be available to everyone, not just their chalet clients - www.snowstartransfers.co.uk
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- Snowjet are a new charter flight company who run regular flights to and from Chambery during the season. As anyone who's travelled with the tour operators knows, Chambery is the closest airport to the Haute Tarentaise. |
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- Ski Focus, based both in the UK and Tignes, caters for all standards of skier, from beginners through to fellow training instructors and club/national racers - www.skifocus.co.uk
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- New in Tignes for the 2007/08 season, Ultimate Snowports are a private school of British ski instructors able to instruct children and adults at all levels - www.ultimatesnowsports.com
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- j2ski.com provides listings on ski resorts and snow reports for the independent skier - www.j2ski.com
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- A travel website with lots of useful tips and deals for those holidaying with children - www.takethefamily.com
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- One of our favourite Tignes restaurants, and a favourite with families. Local specialities and children's menus - www.brasero.co.uk
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- An interesting new project to bring together ski related links from all over the world. Skihomepage for great owner-run chalets, English ski schools, travel, transfers to resort and more - www.skihomepage.co.uk
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