TIGNES

    In the east of France, in the Rhône-Alps region, there is a young but very ambitious ski resort called Tignes. In a very short period of time, it has become a worthy competitor to the aristocratic Courchevel The resort is located high in the mountains and, together with Val d'Isere, represents a large ski area called Espace Killy. Tignes has what many people go to the mountains for - excellent skiing, guaranteed snow and modern lifts. You can ski above Tignes even in the summer: the Grand Mott Glacier is open all year round, and skiing there is well worth a visit for at least a few days.