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Tignes, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Tignes is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,385. Elevation: 5,912 ft (1,802 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tignes
Tignes is a commune in the Tarentaise Valley, in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, known for the highest skiable area and the longest ski season in Europe. It is located in the Savoie region with good transport links in and out of Lyon, Geneva and Chambéry.
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| Population | 2,385 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4960°, 6.9246° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 31°F (-1°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 42.2 inches (107 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,144 |
About Tignes
Tignes is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,385. The city sits at an elevation of 5,912 feet (1,802 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Tignes vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,144 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 143 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $146,600 |
| 48% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 954 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 30.6°F |
| 43% below France avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4960°N, 6.9246°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 32°F (0°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.6 in |
Tignes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 18°F in January to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.2").
Schools in Tignes
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEX2100 | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Michel Barrault | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Michel Barrault | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tignes
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Italia Radio (IT) | aosta, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Krimi | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Frejus (IT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO PROPOSTA AOSTA (IT) | news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Globule Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tignes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomusée - Refuge Regaud | ||||
| Espace Baroque | ||||
| Espace Saint-Eloi | ||||
| Espace Saint-Roch | ||||
| Galerie des minéraux | ||||
| Galerie Hydraulica | ||||
| Glacialis | ||||
| Glaciomuseo del Serrù | ||||
| Maison de la Vanoise | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Maison Musée Berton | ||||
| Muse De la Mine | ||||
| Musée d'archéologie de Val Cenis Sollières | ||||
| Musée des Minéraux Alpins | ||||
| Museo Jean-Baptiste Cerlogne | ||||
| Museo Papa Giovanni Paolo II | ||||
| museo parrocchiale | ||||
| Muséum des Animaux de Montagne | ||||
| Spazio Espositivo Cappella Saint-Joseph |
Libraries in Tignes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca comunale e Casa museo "Maison Plassier" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Valezan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Multimedia | 0.0 | |||||
| La bibli - Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison d'Émilien | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bellentre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tignes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice |
Hotels in Tignes
25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tignes
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tignes
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tignes
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tignes
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tignes
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tignes
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tignes
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tignes
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tignes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du Petit st Bernard | ||||
| Les Névés |
Stadiums & Teams in Tignes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tignes
105 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abriès | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prali | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Claviere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sestriere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sansicario | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pragelato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sauze D'Oulx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Grave | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chiomonte Frais | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Norma | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aussois | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Cenis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ala di Stura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bessans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les 3 Vallées | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pralognan-la-Vanoise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tremplins du Praz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade de Bosses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tignes - Val d'Isère | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade de Saut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade de Ballet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Plagne | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Paradiski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Champorcher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valgrisenche Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Rosière | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arêches Beaufort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pila | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Thuile | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Contamines | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardin Enfants | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Courmayeur | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Torgnon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crévacol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Evasion Mont Blanc | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Courmayeur Val Ferret | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Megève/Saint-Gervais | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Portes du Mont-Blanc | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Houches (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Clusaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Tourchet (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stade de Slalom | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cordon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Planards (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Fouly | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Passy - Plaine Joux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Bornand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bourg-Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Môm' Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Grands Montets | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Chosalets (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vichères-Bavon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cascades de Glace du Reposoir | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vormaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Reposoir | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Poya (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Balme - Vallorcine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Champex-Lac | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arolla | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Romme | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Massif | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Saxonnex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Villages | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lourtier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Evolène | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Marecottes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Praz de Lys Sommand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gets-Morzine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Massif des Brasses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Avoriaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tignes
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Turin Airport | TRN | Large Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Aosta Corrado Gex Airport | AOT | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Torino-Aeritalia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de Cenise | - | Small Airport |
| Altiporto Chamois | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul | - | Small Airport |
| Andrea Bozzo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Angiale Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champillon altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Chatelair Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col di Rhémes | - | Small Airport |
| Col du Palet Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Cumiana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Gh. de la Sassiere | - | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Léchaud | - | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Miravidi breul | - | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Mont Gelé | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier d'Argentière Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier de Talèfre Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Tour Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Granta Pareì ghiacciaio | - | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| L'Elika Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tovière Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Megève Altiport | MVV | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Merlo Romano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nevaio del Fallére altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Pegasus 2000 Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Prealpi-Musinè Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rivoli Tetti Neirotti Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tignes
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence Communale | |
| La Poste | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tignes
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de la Transfiguration | |
| Chapelle Saint-Paul | |
| Église Saint-Jacques d'Assyrie | |
| Église Saint-Pierre aux Liens |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tignes
What is the population of Tignes?
Tignes has a population of 2,385 residents and is located in France. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.
Is Tignes expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,144, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Tignes?
Tignes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches, with 42.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tignes?
The job market in Tignes is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 143 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tignes?
The median home value in Tignes is $146,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $733.