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Private ski lessons in Tignes
Sharing its ski area with Val d'Isère, Tignes brings its own character — and the same network, the same standard.
REQUEST YOUR SELECTIONTignes sits higher than Val d'Isère: its main villages are at around 2,100 m, and the Grande Motte glacier rises to 3,456 m. That altitude gives the resort its own character, with open terrain above the villages and a glacier at the top. It also means conditions can change quickly, and wind and visibility on the glacier can be very different from the lower slopes. An instructor who knows the area decides where to ski on a given day, so that you spend your time skiing rather than guessing.
As in Val d'Isère, we do not simply allocate the next available instructor. We start with your level, your age, the language you want to speak with your instructor, your personality and what you want from the week. Then we look for the professional in our network who fits.
Available in Tignes
Where we meet you in Tignes
Tignes is made up of several villages: Tignes Le Lac, Val Claret, Le Lavachet, Les Boisses and Les Brévières. Wherever you are staying, your instructor picks you up at your accommodation and helps you get equipped before heading to the slopes. If you prefer, a meeting point at the foot of the slopes can also be arranged.
Transfers, restaurant bookings and equipment rental can be handled too: see our concierge services.
Lessons and outings in Tignes
In Tignes, we offer private ski lessons, snowboard lessons, lessons for families and children, guided off-piste days and ski touring. Heliski days are also possible, run with specialist operators. Tignes shares its ski area with Val d’Isère, so depending on conditions and the lifts in operation, your instructor can take you across both resorts as your skiing develops.
“These guys are an incredibly professional outfit and their knowledge of the mountains and terrain is remarkable. They're great at identifying someone's level of ability and designing the perfect day or days accordingly. Great mountaineers, guides, instructors — and very handy at booking the perfect restaurants for lunch and après.”
ROSS JURISICH — JANUARY 2024
Good to know
The season in Tignes runs from late November to early May. Opening dates and the lifts in operation depend on snow conditions each year, and access to the glacier depends on conditions and weather. Lessons are arranged around your dates once your instructor is confirmed, so there is no fixed schedule to work around.
Skiing with young children? Read our parents' guide to skiing with children in Val d'Isère & Tignes.
Questions before you begin
How do you choose my instructor?
We ask about your level, age, language, the kind of stay you want and any specific goal, such as off-piste, performance coaching or skiing as a family. We then propose the instructor from our network who best fits.
Will we ski on the Grande Motte glacier?
Possibly, if it suits your level and the conditions that day. Your instructor will tell you whether the glacier is the right choice, taking visibility, wind and snow conditions into account.
Can we ski in Val d’Isère during the same stay?
Yes. The two resorts share a linked ski area, and your instructor can take you across if it suits your level and the conditions.
When should I get in touch?
As soon as you know your dates. The earlier we have them, the more choice we have when matching you with an instructor.
Do you offer ski lessons in Tignes?
Yes. We arrange private ski and snowboard lessons, lessons for families and children, guided off-piste days and ski touring in Tignes, with an instructor matched to your level, language and goals. Tell us your dates and where you are staying, and we will come back to you with a proposal.
Where does the instructor meet us in Tignes?
Your instructor picks you up at your accommodation, in any of the Tignes villages, and helps you get equipped before heading to the slopes. If you prefer, a meeting point at the foot of the slopes can also be arranged.
Which languages can my instructor teach in?
Lessons are most often given in French, English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Some instructors in our network also teach in German or Dutch, and we can look for other languages too, depending on availability. Tell us which language you would like and we will propose an instructor accordingly.
How much do ski lessons in Tignes cost?
Our rates are published on our rates page. For your exact dates, group and the instructor we match to you, we send a proposal tailored to your request.