By Air:
The most popular way to get to Tignes is by air.
Geneva and Lyon being the destinations of choice.
Although you can also fly to Chambery with www.flyb.fr
from Southhampton on selected days of the week.

The following airlines fly to these destinations:
www.easyjet.com
www.jet2.com
www.flyb.fr
www.bmibaby.com
www.swiss.com
www.ba.com
www.ryanair.com

Transfers:
Transfers from Lyon and Geneva should take
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours and can be booked through:
www.thecoolbus.co.uk Tel: 0033(0)615493828

Alternatively you can get the bus from Geneva:
www.alpski-bus.com Tel: 0041227982000

Or the bus from Lyon: www.tourisca.com

You can also get the train from Geneva to Bourg St. Maurice followed by a 30-40 min car journey to Tignes with a taxi. This is the only public transport operating from Geneva to Tignes in the summer season. You can find timetables on: www.sncf.fr

Car hire:
Car hire is a good option for four people but remember to order chains and roof racks if you think you will need them.

By car
Driving can be a good way to get to Tignes, you can get from Calais to Tignes in about 8-10 hours depending on speed/traffic. Snow chains can be bought at Bourg St. Maurice if needed.

By train
You can get the Eurostar train direct from Waterloo, London to Bourg St. Maurice followed by a 30-40 min taxi ride to Tignes.
For timetables and prices go to www.eurostar.com

By coach
The coach is probably the cheapest way to get to Tignes in peak season but the journey can take 24 hours.
www.ucpa.co.uk
Tel: 01614426130