Resort Restaurants

La Ferme situated close to the base of the Chaudannes chair lift is a gem and it's possible to eat here for lunch too tucked away on the piste and below the chalets. Tignes most rated restaurant is a modern yet traditional restaurant serving delicious local food. The livestock share the building and can be seen through the glass partition. The Campanules is reportedly very good and the Hotel Arbina in the centre of Le Lac provides no nonsense good food, value and service. In Tignes Val Claret the Caveau is great for a treat.

Mountain Restaurants

For a modern French resort the mountain restaurants in the Tignes (and Val d'Isere) area are pretty good. The Alpage (self service) and Lo Soli (table service) at the top of the Chaudannes chair from Tignes Le Lac are good. The restaurant at the top of Toviere is a good mid morning/afternoon pit stop (crowded at lunchtime). The Panoramic restaurant at the foot of the Grand Motte cable car is perfectly OK especially in warmer, sunnier weather when the large deck comes into its own. The restaurant under the Montana hotel is a good find, serving traditional Savoyarde food. In Tignes Les Brevieres the restaurants in the village (not those at the foot of the slopes) are well worth the ski down: Sachette and Etoile des Neiges.

Apres Ski

The apres ski scene is a little on the quiet side compared to Austrian and some Swiss resorts. However, there are a few small bars that cater for that late afternoon beer and from these it's an easy stroll back to your ski chalet. Tignes is split into 3 main areas - the Loop Bar then Jacks Club (located inside the bowling alley) in Le Lac, Grizzly's (with cow hide lounging areas) and Saloon Bar in Val Claret (also nightclubs Blue Girl and Melting Pot) are good without being exceptional. Harri's Bar (now called Censored) in Lavachet is still good and around the corner from the ski chalets. Tignes' scene is on the whole quieter than in its neighbour, Val d'Isere. Those wanting to enjoy a couple of cold ones before dinner will be pleased - those looking for some ski boot table dancing might be disappointed.

Nightlife

Again the nightlife is a little quiet and tame compared to the excesses of Val d'Isere but there are some good venues. Jacks in Le Lac has a pole for those that really like to strutt their stuff and the Blue Girl in Val Claret (suitable for a wider audience) are two venues that are particularly recommended. The Hotel Alpaka (Le Lac) bar has plenty of atmosphere but is dimly lit for a reason. The Loop Bar, Grizzly's and Couloir all double up as good after dinner bars that go on late into the night before heading back for a good night's sleep back at your hotel or ski chalet. Tignes has enough to offer for a lively week's stay but real party animals will need to stay over the hill in Val d'Isere

Ski Hire Shops

The star rating for the ski hire shops is an indication of the level of service; quality and variety of stock, and the space and decor of the shop. It is also a reflection on the price. A five star rated shop will offer great service and equipment but also will charge the highest price. Ski hire shops with a two star rating have less variety and older, poorer quality of stock but are cheapest.

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