Tignes ski resort piste maps
Located high in the Tarentaise Valley of the French Alps, Tignes is one of the most snow-sure ski resorts in Europe. The resort forms half of the vast Tignes-Val d’Isère ski domain, offering an extensive network of pistes across high-altitude terrain. From the glacier slopes of Grande Motte Glacier to the long descents towards the traditional village of Tignes Les Brévières, the ski area combines reliable snow conditions with terrain suitable for all abilities. Before heading onto the mountain, downloading the latest Tignes piste map helps you understand the layout of the ski area, locate lifts and identify runs suited to your level. In addition to its snow-sure conditions and high-altitude terrain, Tignes offers a wide range of accommodation, including characteristic ski chalets, making it a popular choice for groups and families looking for reliable skiing throughout the season.
Below you can download the latest Tignes piste map in PDF format and further down the page, you’ll also find a clear overview of how the ski area is laid out, helping you understand how the different sectors connect across the mountain.
Tignes piste map: plan of ski slopes and lifts
Click on the link below to download the latest Tignes piste map
Grande Motte Glacier summer piste map
The Grande Motte Glacier reaches 3,456 metres and is one of the highest ski areas in the French Alps. During years when summer skiing is available, a dedicated glacier piste map shows the lifts and pistes operating on the glacier.
Understanding the Tignes piste map
Rather than being divided into separate ski resorts, Tignes is organised around a series of fully connected mountain sectors centred on the villages of Val Claret, Tignes Le Lac, Lavachet, Tignes 1800 and Les Brévières. From these bases, an extensive lift network provides easy access to high-altitude skiing, the Grande Motte Glacier and direct links into neighbouring Val d'Isère.
- At the highest point of the ski area, the Grande Motte Glacier (3,456 m) dominates the northern side of the piste map. Reached from Val Claret by the Grande Motte funicular and cable car, this sector offers some of the highest lift-served skiing in the French Alps and is renowned for its reliable snow conditions throughout the winter. The glacier is characterised by long blue and red pistes descending from wide, open terrain, making it particularly popular with confident intermediate skiers, while its high altitude has traditionally supported summer skiing when conditions allow.
- Immediately below the glacier, the Val Claret and Tovière sectors form the heart of the resort's lift network. A dense concentration of gondolas, chairlifts and pistes makes this one of the busiest parts of Tignes, with direct routes leading towards Le Lac, the glacier and Val d'Isère. The area offers an excellent mix of blue, red and black runs, making it one of the most versatile sectors for skiers of all abilities.
- To the east, the Aiguille Percée sector rises above Tignes Le Lac and is easily recognised on the piste map by the distinctive rock arch that gives the mountain its name. This area combines long cruising pistes with more challenging descents and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the lake below. It also provides an important connection towards the quieter slopes above Tignes 1800 and Les Brévières.
- Further south, the pistes descend through the Tignes 1800 and Les Brévières sectors, where the terrain becomes more wooded and sheltered than the open slopes higher on the mountain. Long blue and red runs return to the lower villages, offering enjoyable descents that contrast with the high-alpine environment found around Val Claret and the glacier. These lower sectors are particularly valuable during periods of poor visibility, when tree-lined pistes can provide more comfortable skiing.
- To the west, the Tovière ridge marks the boundary between Tignes and Val d'Isère. From here, clearly signposted lifts and pistes allow skiers to cross directly into the neighbouring resort without removing their skis. These seamless links make it easy to explore both sides of the ski area during the same day while returning to Tignes in the afternoon.
- Closer to the resort, dedicated beginner areas around Val Claret, Le Lac and Tignes 1800 provide gentle nursery slopes, magic carpets and easy green pistes for first-time skiers. Because these learning areas are fully integrated into the wider lift network, beginners can progress naturally onto longer blue runs as their confidence improves without needing to move to a different part of the resort.
Tignes ski resort in brief
- Base elevation: 1,550 m
- Highest lift: 3,456 m (Grande Motte glacier)
- Vertical drop: 1,906 m
- Kilometres of ski pistes: 150 km
- Number of ski pistes: 80
- Type of ski pistes: 9 green, 35 blue, 20 red, 16 black
- Longest run: 10 km
- Ski lifts: 44
- Boardercross
- Snow park: 1
- Halfpipe: 1
- Glacier (summer) skiing: 1