04 Sep 2024
Season Opening
The 2024 – 2025 winter season kicks off on Saturday 23rd of November. Headlining the weekend will be the Tignes day lift pass with a flat rate of €39 per day. For the early risers' hot drinks will be served on Saturday morning and for the night owls, an evening concert and party will start the season off in style. The joy of a new season continues, as skiers can secure the €39 day pass until Friday 29th of November, and from Saturday 30th of November the Tignes and neighbouring Val d'Isere will be open for the season – opening day lift pass rates at €61 until 20th December.
https://en.tignes.net/skiing/winter-ski-area
New Openings
In Val Claret the iconic 'Le Curling Hotel' has undergone quite the transformation and will on the first day of the season (23/11/2024) open its door as the cosy 'Chalet Hôtel Quartz'. Located in the heart of Val Claret, with easy access to amenities and of course the slopes, the residence will be home to 18 brand new luxurious suites-apartments and offer a range of hotel services. Rates start at €255 per night per apartment accommodating 4 people.
www.altituderesidences.com/en/residence/chalet-hotel-quartz-20
The famous Michelin starred 'URSUS' restaurant in Tignes Val Claret and the firm mountain favourite 'The Panoramic' on top of the Perce-Neige funicular, is getting a naughty little sister high up on the slopes in Tignes. 'Le Palet' will be the lively place to stop for a drink and some tasty food in this new cool canteen accessed from the Tichot lift. In the afternoon the atmosphere livens up even more as live music will be entertaining the crowds.
www.maison-bouvier.com/en/le-palet-restaurant/
New Infrastructure
Tignes continues to drive its infrastructure forward with further investments in its ski lift network. From December 2024, Le Marais will be transporting 2,020 skiers and boarders to the summit of Aiguille Percée with its new 6-seater chairlift. The lift will not only be quieter and faster but more importantly more energy efficient.
For the beginners, good news is in store – Two new conveyor belts will replace the old Lavachet ski lift and provide easy access to the novice ski area. Even better news is that the new lift is free of charge to all.
Initiatives
Earlier this year Tignes were selected for the hosting duties of the World Para-Alpine Ski Championships in 2027, which is welcomed with pride and is an acknowledgement for Tignes' long focus on disability sport. Tignes has long been a loyal partner of the French Para-sport Federation providing para-athletes with the optimum training conditions. By initiating the H+ campaign, para-skiing is not just for elite athletes, the initiative includes introduction packages for adaptive Snowsports. One of the best places to start is with the Oxygène Ski & Snowboard School; for over 20 years they have been offering adaptive lessons for people with reduced mobility, impaired vision and those hard of hearing.
Events
Varsity Trip: 7 – 14 December 2024
Oxford vs Cambridge, and one automatically thinks of water and rowing – but there is another competition. Water is still a key element, only it has turned to snowflakes and the oars have been switched out with skis and boards. The event attracts 3,000 students from both Oxford & Cambridge to enjoy winter sports, competitions and après-ski entertainment – all at student prices.
Mountain shaker: 8 – 16 March 2025
The 4th edition of Mountain shaker will be taking place over a week in March. The event will be showcasing the best of freestyle and board culture including a stage of Big Air Ski World Cup, Slopestyle Ski World Cup, Freeride World Tour Qualifiers. The entertainment will be ongoing throughout the week, featuring live music, prominent DJ's and the best of street art in the mountains.
European Snowpride: 15 – 22 March 2025
Over 600 people will descend on Tignes for the 16th edition of European Snowpride. The week promises a week of fantastic skiing, amazing après-ski and parties, dressing up (of course) and a huge pool party. The highlight of the week takes place on 20th March with the Pride Parade.
The full press pack for the winter 2024 – 2025 season can be downloaded here:
https://public.tignes.net/PRESSE/DP/DP_TIGNES_HIVER_2025_UK.pdf
