Grenoble Airport to Tignes

We're a family-run company based in the Tarentaise valley, and we've been driving these roads for over 15 years. Every driver works for us directly and lives locally.

Our minibuses

We use our own VW Caravelle minibuses, with up to 8 seats plus room for luggage and skis. All of them are 4-wheel drive, with tinted windows, climate control and USB charging.

Child seats and boosters are free. Just tell us your children's ages when you book, and we'll fit them before we meet you.

Door to door, all winter

We take you right to your accommodation, as close to the door as the road allows, so you're not dragging bags around the resort. Our office is open 24/7 in winter, and we run transfers in summer too.

Tignes is just over 200 km from Grenoble Airport by road, and the drive takes just under 3 hours. Most of it is motorway.

We head towards Chambéry, then on to Albertville and Moûtiers. From there, the valley road takes us to Bourg Saint Maurice, the last town before the mountains. We may adjust the route on the day to avoid traffic or bad weather.

The final climb to Tignes

From Bourg Saint Maurice, the road climbs past Sainte-Foy to Tignes Les Brévières. It then crosses the Chevril dam and continues up to Tignes Le Lac and Val Claret.

This last stretch takes around 45 minutes to an hour. In snow, this is where our 4WD minibuses and local drivers really make a difference.

Best time to travel

If you can, land at Grenoble early in the day. The valley roads get much busier on Saturday afternoons, when most chalets and apartments change over.

For your return, we usually collect you from Tignes about 5 hours 30 minutes before your flight. The exact time depends on the week, and we'll confirm it by text the evening before.

Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport is small and easy to use. It was refurbished recently, so it's quick to get from the plane to arrivals.

Inside, there's one restaurant, a couple of snack bars, a newsagent, a duty-free shop and some souvenir shops. Opening hours depend on flight times, so it's worth eating before you fly.

The airport is about 30 minutes from Grenoble city. If you're arriving late and want to stay the night, there are two small hotels close by.

Tignes and Val d'Isère share one of the best-known ski areas in the world, the Espace Killy. Tignes sits high, at 2,100 m, so the snow is reliable from early in the season until spring.

Tignes villages

Tignes Les Brévières (1,550 m) is the old village, lower down among the trees.

Tignes 1800 is a quiet, family-friendly spot, with a magic carpet for young children.

Tignes Le Lavachet and Tignes Le Lac (2,100 m) sit by the lake, close to the lifts, shops and restaurants.

Val Claret is the highest village, at the foot of the glacier. It's also the liveliest at night.

Skiing, summer and more

Le Lavachet, Le Lac and Val Claret all have dedicated beginner areas, so Tignes works well for mixed-ability groups.

There's plenty to do off the slopes too, from restaurants and wellness centres to the lake and mountain biking in summer. Free buses link the villages.

Where do we meet our driver at Grenoble Airport?

Grenoble is a small airport, so it's quick to get through. Your driver meets you in the 10-minute free parking zone right outside the terminal. You'll get their name and number by text the evening before you fly.

Which airlines fly to Grenoble in winter?

easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and Transavia all fly to Grenoble, many of them on weekend ski routes from the UK.

Is Grenoble a good choice for Tignes?

Yes. The drive is just under 3 hours, about the same as from Geneva or Lyon, and the airport is much quieter, with short queues and fast baggage.

Is there anywhere to eat at Grenoble Airport?

Only a little: one restaurant-bar and a snack bar, with hours that depend on flights. It's worth eating before you fly, or we can stop at Super U in Bourg Saint Maurice on the way up.

What if our flight is diverted?

Grenoble flights sometimes divert to Lyon or Chambéry in bad weather. Call our office as soon as you know, and we'll send your driver to the right airport.

Shops in Tignes are handy but expensive. Our usual stop is the large Super U in Bourg Saint Maurice, the last big supermarket before the climb.

It has a café, a bookshop and toilets, so it's a good break after the drive. Please book your supermarket stop in advance, and we'll build the time into your transfer.