Ski France - The Espace Killy
Espace Killy
The Espace Killy, including the resorts of Tignes and Val d’Isere, is the most incredible skiable area with 300 km of ski runs. Named in honour to the triple Olympic winner Jean-Claude Killy and located in Savoie in the French Alps, this highest domain guarantees good snowfall all season-long.
Skiing in Espace Killy
Called officially “the most beautiful ski area in the world”, Espace Killy connects the two ski areas of Val d’Isere and Tignes covering three mountains and two valleys.
With altitudes ranging from 1,150m to 3,450m, there is a good range of slopes which can suit the needs of the majority. The Espace Killy contains 23 green runs, 67 blue, 40 red and 29 black. The area has also a vast amount of off-piste opportunities attracting the more adventurous. What more could you want? With the Espace Killy lift pass and an efficient lift system covering all the famous area, you can easily ski both resorts more the day. Espace Killy has more than 100 high speed lifts therefore queing is rare.
Snowboarders and skiers will enjoy the 2 snow parks, knowing that the one in Tignes is the largest in the world. There are a lot of off-piste possibilities close to the lift system. Some slopes stay open all year round thanks to their high altitude and two glaciers.
The Resorts
Val D'Isere and Tignes are two popular ski resorts for skiing and extreme sports in France. They are both very modern. Espace Killy is also a paradise for party goers. You will find a vibrant apres ski scene with a multitude of bars and night clubs. These two resorts have a wide choice of activities like ice skating, husky sleighs, ice climbing, and ice driving…. You can’t get bored!
Ski France features accommodations in Tignes and Val d’Isere if you feel the need to explore one of the best skiing areas.
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Resort Height |
Top Lift |
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Val D'Isere
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1850m |
3330m Glacier de Pissaillis |
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Tignes
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2100m |
3455m Glacier Grande Motte |
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Pistes - Espace Killy
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km |
300 |
Rating |
Beginner |
*** |
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Lifts |
97 |
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Intermediate |
***** |
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Green |
23 |
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Advanced |
***** |
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Blue |
67 |
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Snowboarding |
***** |
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Red |
40 |
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Black |
29 |
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Off Piste |
Extensive and world class |
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All ten villages have their own unique atmosphere, complete with shops, bars and restaurants. The free shuttle bus service makes easy work of getting from one village to the other.