Adventure · France
Ski Tignes
Arrive on your own; Jackie and a group of about 15 are with you the whole way.
16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 7 nights from £1,399pp own travel
Hosted by Jackie Whyte 15 people have booked so far
Places available Join us in Tignes/Val D'Isere ski region!
It’s been a few years since we visited Tignes so we thought we should pay a welcome return. Tignes is linked to nearby Val d’Isere and together they make up the Espace Killy ski area offering over 300km of pistes. With such a huge area there is something for everyone; beginners and intermediates will love the many gentle cruising green and blue runs connecting the two resorts and also the long blue into Les Brevieres, a great lunch stop. For the more adventurous the long blue and red runs down from the magnificent 3400m Grande Motte glacier are a must do, you’ll be spoilt for choice of just where to ski each day. For experts there are many un-pisted itinerary runs which should get the legs burning plus of course “La Face” the sheer black drop into Val. There are also some fantastic and varied runs above Val at Le Fornet.
The two resorts are easily linked to each other but are quite different in character. Set high in the magnificent Savoie Alps, Tignes comprises of 5 modern purpose-built large villages all set on a beautiful open mountain plateau and offers easy access to some of the best lifts in the Alps. It’s virtually guaranteed snow, has a lively après scene and some of Europe’s best slopes. Val is set is an open valley and is centred on a 17th century church and has a great selection of lively bars, restaurants and shops. Val has three main ski areas, those linking to Tignes, the smaller but interesting Le Fornet area plus La Daille area above which is LaFollie Douce, a great last run stop for a spot of table dancing!
Availability and pricing
| Option | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Tignes - accommodation | ||
| Place in a double room (must be for 2) | £0.00 | 2 places left |
| Place in a twin share room | £0.00 | 4 places left |
| Place in a single room | £399.00 | 3 places left |
| Ski Tignes | ||
| Own flight without transfers | £1399.00 | 5 places left |
| London Gatwick | £1619.00 | 9 places left |
| Edinburgh | £1639.00 | 9 places left |
| Manchester | £1639.00 | 9 places left |
| Birmingham | £1669.00 | 9 places left |
| Ski carriage required | £88.00 | Available |
Why you'll love this holiday
- The nearest lift is under three minutes' walk from the hotel door.
- Tignes and Val d'Isère linked together, more than 300km of slopes.
- Breakfast and dinner every day, and a fireplace in the bar afterwards.
Where you'll go
Resort Information
Skiing Levels
Mountain Facts
Spice Escapes Skiing Ability Scale
Level 1~2 - Although Tignes has very good ski schools it is not really suited to those newer to skiing.
1) First time skier, totally new to the sport (Beginner)
2) Second week skier OR has had lessons at snow dome and/or dry ski slopes (Beginner Plus)
Level 3~10 – Tignes is a great resort with plenty of variety for anyone from Intermediate upwards
3) Skied a few weeks and happy on green and blue runs (Lower Intermediate)
4) Skiing parallel on blues and starting to tackle reds (Intermediate)
5) Okay on reds and starting to tackle blacks (Upper Intermediate)
6) Can get down blacks, but struggles on bumps (Lower Advanced)
7) Happy on most groomed blacks and easy bumps, but finds steep bumps and off piste tricky (Advanced)
8) Can ski all bar steepest bumps and ski off piste with style except with deep powder and in poor snow conditions (Upper Advanced)
9) No problems: can ski everywhere in all manner of snow conditions (Expert)
10) Professional skier, instructor, freerider etc
Snowboarding - the area offers some great opportunities and a number of fun parks.
While this scale can be used to assist in your selection of resort it should be noted that all ski areas have ski schools that will be able to cater for all levels of skier in group lessons from beginner through to intermediate.
If you are more advanced and really want to hone your skills you may want to consider one to one lessons.
What's included
- International flights if selected
- Transfers if flights selected
- 3* hotel accommodation (local rating)
- Hotel tourist tax
- 7 breakfasts & 7 evening meals
- Your Spice host, Jackie Whyte
Not included
- Single supplement £319
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Drinks & some meals
- Optional extras.
- Ski extras (lift pass, ski hire, etc)
- Ski Carriage if required
Travel and where you'll stay
Hotel Le Diva
Close to a direct funicular to the Grande Motte glacier, the Hotel Le Diva is ideally located in the very heart of Tignes Val Claret, one of the top ski destinations in the world with more than 300 km of slopes. The hotel is practically ski-in, ski-out, the nearest lift less than 3 minutes' walk away and inside there's a large reception, lounge with friendly staff, a large dining room and when you return from your day on the slopes why not relax the bar with its fireplace or in enjoy a drink in its Irish bar.
Getting there — flights to Geneva
Departing from London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester or Edinburgh.
London Gatwick
Birmingham
Manchester
Edinburgh
These are the times currently scheduled. Airlines change them, sometimes months before departure, so please treat them as provisional rather than final.
Before you travel
Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- issued less than 10 years before the day you enter (check the "date of issue")
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the "expiry date")
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Entry rules for EU travel — EES, ETIAS and your GHIC
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced gradually across the external borders of the European countries that use it, including the collection of biometric data such as a facial image and fingerprints. Passports continue to be stamped as usual in the meantime.
Further information: travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
ETIAS
UK citizens will eventually need a travel authorisation (ETIAS) to enter the European countries that require it for short stays. It is linked to your passport and valid for up to three years. There is no confirmed start date yet — we will let everyone know when it is required and how to apply.
Global Health Insurance Card
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), or a still-valid EHIC, gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. It is not a replacement for travel insurance.
Travel insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.
Who else is going
The question everyone asks and nobody wants to.
- On this departure
- 15 people booked The operator's own count for this trip — you'd make 16. It can still grow before you travel.
- Travelling alone
- Most people book on their own
Gallery
Before you book
Will I be the only one on my own?
No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.
Do I have to share a room?
Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.
Is there a single supplement?
There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.
Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.
How big is the group?
Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.
What does the host actually do?
Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.
They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account and the holidays are ATOL protected under licence 9046.
What age are the other travellers?
It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.
Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.
What travellers say
4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google
Questions about this holiday?
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