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- Tignes
Tignes
Albeit a purpose-built resort with unattractive architecture,
the holiday destination of Tignes is one of Europe's highest
resorts and offers the best snow conditions in the Alps with
excellent snow cover and a place to ski almost year round thanks to
the high-altitude Grand Motte glacier. An excellent lift system
links the holiday resort of Tignes to its neighbour Val d'Isère and
together they form the vast ski area known as Espace Killy, with
193 miles (310km) of lift-linked trails and an area that is
regarded as one of Europe's best and most beautiful ski areas.
Tignes is made up of three villages: Val Claret is the highest
and is situated at the foot of the glacier; Tignes Le Lac with its
stunning setting on the lake is the largest, and the modern Tignes
Le Lavachet is further down. Two small villages below, Tignes Les
Brévières and Tignes Les Boisses, are directly linked to the ski
area and provide a more traditional atmosphere with charming
chalets, narrow streets and picturesque churches. All five villages
are connected by a free bus service.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).