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Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Tignes is a famous resort in the French Alps linked to Val D'Isere. Tignes is a winter resort for skiing, and a summer one for hiking, mountain biking, and summer skiing on the glacier.
The Residences MGM L’Ecrin des Neiges residences at Tignes is a modern ski residence that has a location in the Val Claret area of the Espace Killy ski area. Built in the traditional Savoyard style, this residence has charming, spacious and fully-equipped apartments. Direct access to the slopes, a comfortable lounge and 3 free passes per person per stay to the Lagon Aquatic area during the closure of the nearby Aquatonic fitness centre.
This is an independent ski and board hire shop with high end equipment at very reasonable prices. They also offer a mobile rental service.
The nearest train station is Bourg-Saint-Maurice, which is served by TGV and local services.
Read in the guideThe village is fairly compact, and the use of cars is discouraged. The slopes are accessed direct from the village level ski lifts and cable cars; there are some 90 lifts in total!
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